Wilberforce University's Presidential Inaugural Dinner

Wilberforce University is recognizing its new president Dr. Patricia L. Hardaway with an Inaugural Dinner on Sept. 29th at the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton. An alumna, she is only the second woman to lead this153-year-old institution of higher education, the oldest private, historically black coed university in the nation.

The United Negro College Fund’s national president and CEO Michael
Lomax will be the keynote speaker. This fundraising event is supported
by the Dayton UNCF Inter-Alumni Council and Dayton Area Chamber
of Commerce. Join the Board of Trustees, staff, alumni, corporate and
community friends on this special occasion.

The following sponsorship opportunities are available:

Presenting Sponsor: $25,000

• Company name and logo billed as “Presenting Sponsor” in all event media and advertising
• Company name and logo featured in all print advertising
• Representative of sponsor may give a greeting during the event
• Recognition on event program, signage and the Wilberforce University website
• Eight tickets to the private VIP reception with the keynote speaker or entertainer
• Table for Eight.
• Free parking in The Arts Garage at Second and Ludlow Streets for guests

Signature Sponsor: $15,000

• Company name and logo featured in all print advertising
• Recognition on event program, signage and the Wilberforce University website
• Eight tickets to the private VIP reception with the keynote speaker or entertainer
• Acknowledgement on stage during the event
• Table for Eight

Platinum Sponsor: $10,000

• Company name and logo featured in all print advertising
• Recognition on event program, signage and the Wilberforce University website
• Eight tickets to the private VIP reception with the keynote speaker or entertainer
• Table for Eight

Gold Sponsor: $3,000

• Recognition on event program and Wilberforce website
• Four tickets to VIP reception with the keynote speaker or entertainer
• Table for Eight

Corporate Table: $1,000

• Recognition on event program
• Table for Eight

Sponsorships should be confirmed by August 14, 2009. For more information, contact Karla Garrett Harshaw at Wilberforce University, 937-708-5710, kharshaw@wilberforce.edu or Stacy Thompson, Program Chair, UNCF Inter-Alumni Council at 937-285-5347, Stacy_M_Thompson@keybank.com.