Progress Promise - Celebrating Another 50 Years of Opportunity

C E L E B R A T I N G 50 YEARS OF
Progress
&Promise
2016 GALA INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
50
TH
ANNIVERSARY
1966-2016
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
WE ARE CELEBRATING THE PROFOUND
ROLE THAT THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES
WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY IN OUR
COMMONWEALTH’S FUTURE.
50th Anniversary
Dear friends and fellow Virginians:
Virginia’s Community Colleges are celebrating the progress and promise of their first 50 years with a gala whose
proceeds will boost college access and opportunities for years to come. The VCCS was created to address
Virginia’s unmet needs in higher education and workforce training, and it’s accomplishments are profound:
Unprecedented
Access to a College Education
By establishing a statewide comprehensive community college system, Virginia
ensures higher education is within the grasp of every individual in every Virginia community.
More Affordable College Credentials
Virginians have access to the nation’s greatest transfer opportunities. The VCCS holds guaranteed transfer
agreements with more than 30 public and private universities across the Commonwealth and beyond.
Combined with Virginia’s unique Two-Year College Transfer Grant, pursuing a bachelor’s degree has never
been more affordable or accessible.
Building Virginia’s Workforce of Tomorrow
The VCCS is poised to connect more people with high-demand careers thanks to the first-in-the n
­ ation
pay for performance workforce credentials plan. Expanding the colleges’ short-term training programs,
and helping more people access and afford them, will boost Virginia’s 21st century competitiveness.
Virginia’s future depends on its ability to prepare individuals for 21st century opportunities. That includes serving
Virginia’s growing population of veterans and military families, as well as our expanding and diverse communities of
new Virginians. Accomplishing that means broadening our coalition, building a team of advocates and supporters,
as well as raising and strategically targeting resources to create college and opportunities for these individuals. We
hope that you will invest generously and that we will see you at the gala!
Sincerely,
Thomas F. Farrell II Chairman
President and Chief Executive Officer, Dominion Resources
P.S. Please note that all funds raised during this campaign are designated toward a scholarship fund and will not
be used for gala expenses.
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
SUMBAL, SARAH and SHARIEL, all three sisters,
are graduates from the respiratory therapy program at
NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
C E L E B R A T I N G 50 YEARS OF P ROGRESS & P ROMISE
C E L E B R A T I N G 50 YEARS OF
Progress
&Promise
JOIN US
by helping to make higher education
more achievable for thousands of
Virginians in the decades ahead.
October 15, 2016
Marriott Hotel
Downtown Richmond, VA
5:30 pm Reception
7:00 pm Gala
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
LINWOOD is a graduate of REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
and is the recipient of the Eva T. Hardy Commonwealth Legacy
Scholarship. He is currently the executive director and founder
of Open Door Resource Center. He is pictured here with interns
Matthew and Jasmine.
C E L E B R A T I N G 50 YEARS OF P ROGRESS & P ROMISE
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
IN CELEBRATION OF THE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF VIRGINIA’S
COMMUNITY COLLEGES, WE ARE
SEEKING YOUR HELP TO CREATE
MORE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
VIRGINIA STUDENTS.
Progress Sponsor $25,000
Table at the Gala for 10 guests
One complimentary room at the Marriott
Full-page tribute in VCCS 50th Commemorative Publication
Pre-and-post-event publicity
Publicity in printed materials, social media and website
Recognition during event program
Presenting Sponsor $100,000
Platinum Corporate Sponsor $10,000
Table at the Gala for 10 guests
Table at the Gala for 10 guests
Two complimentary rooms at the Marriott
Pre-and-post event publicity
Opportunity for brief remarks at VIP reception
Full-page tribute in program book
Full-page tribute in VCCS 50th Commemorative Publication
Publicity in printed materials
Pre-and-post-event publicity
Recognition during event program
Photographic keepsake for each guest
Publicity in printed materials, social media and website
Recognition during event program
Promise Sponsor $50,000
Table at the Gala for 10 guests
Gold Corporate Sponsor $5,000
Table at the Gala for 10 guests
Pre-and-post-event publicity
Recognition in program book
Recognition during event program
Two complimentary rooms at the Marriott
Full-page tribute in VCCS 50th Commemorative Publication
Pre-and-post-event publicity
Publicity in printed materials, social media and website
Recognition during event program
signature Sponsor $500
(individual)
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
A PIEDMONT
VIRGINIA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
graduate, JEREMY is working
at Brownell Metal Studio.
C E L E B R A T I N G 50 YEARS OF P ROGRESS & P ROMISE
GALA INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM: ONE OF
VIRGINIA’S MOST VALUABLE INVESTMENTS. WITH
YOUR SPONSORSHIP, YOU WILL HELP US TO PROVIDE
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VIRGINIA STUDENTS.
Golden Anniversary Table $250,000
Private Reception hosted by Governor and Mrs. McAuliffe
Seating at table with Governor and Mrs. McAuliffe
Headliner on printed invitation
Recognition in widely distributed, commemorative VCCS Annual Report
Photo opportunities with Governor and First Lady
Silver Anniversary Table $150,000
Private Reception with Virginia’s U.S. and State Senators
Seating at Senators’ table with Senator Tim Kaine and Secretary Anne Holton or Senator and Mrs. Mark Warner
Recognition in widely distributed, Commemorative VCCS Annual Report
Photo opportunities with U.S. and state Senators
Honorary Chairs
Mr. Thomas F. Farrell II
VCCS 50th Anniversary Steering Committee, Honorary Chair
Dr. Jill Biden
Second Lady of the United States (invited)
Steering Committee
Ms. Connie Kincheloe (co-chair)
Mr. Joseph R. Daniel (co-chair)
Ms. Carolyn Berkowitz
Mrs. Nancy H. Nagle Bolio
Dr. Deborah DiCroce
The Honorable Alan A. Diamonstein
Mr. C. Douglas Elliott
The Honorable Eva T. Hardy
Mr. Ronald H. Holmes
Mr. G. Gilmer Minor III
Honorary VFCCE Board Members
Dana Hamel, Chancellor Emeritus
The Honorable George Allen
The Honorable Gerald L. Baliles
The Honorable James Gilmore III
The Honorable Linwood Holton
The Honorable Tim Kaine
The Honorable Charles Robb
The Honorable Mark Warner
The Honorable Douglas Wilder
The Honorable L.F. and Susan Payne
The Honorable Eddy Dalton Phillips
Dr. Stewart D. Roberson
Mr. Laurens Sartoris
Ms. Eleanor Saslaw
Mr. J. Knox Singleton
Mr. Gerald F. “J. J.” Smith, Jr.
Ms. Dottie S. Whitt
Mr. F. Blair Wimbush
Mr. John O. Wynne
50
TH
ANNIVERSARY
1966-2016
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE
PROGRESS AND PROMISE OF
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
50th Anniversary
JENNIFER SAGER GENTRY
VICE CHANCELLOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
300 A R B O R E TU M P L A C E, S U IT E 2 0 0 , RIC H M ON D , VA 2 3 2 3 6
(804) 819- 4961 | J G EN T RY @ V C C S . E D U