presents houston in concert against hate
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HOUSTON IN CONCERT AGAINST HATE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016JESSE H. JONES HALL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE Southwest Regionpresents
AN EVENING WITH THE HOUSTON ROCKETS
Thursday, October 20, 2016Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts615 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002
The Anti-Defamation League, Southwest Regioncordially invites you to attend
HOUSTON IN CONCERT AGAINST HATEAN EVENING WITH THE HOUSTON ROCKETS
featuring the musical talent of the world-renownedHOUSTON SYMPHONY
with guest conductor DAMON GUPTONand featured vocalist CAPATHIA JENKINS
and the WHEELER AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONLeslie AlexanderOwner, Houston Rockets
HONORING
CIVIL RIGHTS HEROEllen CohenMayor Pro Tem, City of Houston
JULIE AND BEN ROGERS ECUMENISM AWARD RECIPIENTReverend Mike ColePresbytery of New Covenant
CIVIL RIGHTS HEROCecil FongExecutive Director,
Diversity Summit
EVENT CHAIRSCarol & Michael Goldberg
HOUSTON IN CONCERT AGAINST HATE AN EVENING WITH THE HOUSTON ROCKETS presents the Houston Symphony and stories of ADL’s work to combat hate and promote respect.
The night begins with a VIP meet and greet with the Houston Rockets players, followed by a cocktail reception with the team and silent auction with items exclusive to the event. The highlight of the evening is a spectacular performance by the Houston Symphony. At the conclusion, all guests are invited to the dessert finale in the Grand Lobby.
One member of the audience will place the winning bid for the once-in-a-lifetime chance for them and a guest to fly with the Houston Rockets on their private plane to an away game and stay at the Rockets’ hotel.
Attire: Red Tie
Valet parking is complimentary for those attending the Rockets Reception. Self-parking is available for concert attendees in the Theater District Parking Garage.
HOUSTON IN CONCERT AGAINST HATEAN EVENING WITH THE HOUSTON ROCKETSJesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts8PM
6PM VIP Meet & Greet Reception with Rockets Players6:30PM Rockets Reception
Grand Lobby9:30PM Dessert Finale
Anti-Defamation League • Southwest Region • 713.627.3490 • [email protected] • www.adl.org/houstoninconcert
For over 100 years, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has been a force for change, a champion of our nation’s values and a shield against hate and extremism. Today the organization, with 28 offices across the country, is an internationally recognized civil rights/human relations agency fighting anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry. ADL is a leader in developing anti-bias materials, programs and services, building bridges of respect and strengthening communication and understanding among diverse groups.
The ADL Southwest Region headquarters is in Houston and serves South Texas.
DAMONGUPTONGuest conductor
FEATURING
CAPATHIAJENKINSFeatured vocalist
PRESENTERLeslie Alexander & the Houston Rockets
BENEFACTORH-E-B Tournament of Champions
PATRONSBaker Botts L.L.P./Carol & Michael Goldberg • Rochelle & Alan Jacobson
Arlene & Marvin Nathan • Regina Rogers • Lois & George StarkSysco • Warren/Spector Family
GUARDIANSJoan & Stanford Alexander Foundation • Nancy Beck-Deane • Bender/Levy Family
Mark S. Finkelstein & Deborah L. Barnette/Shannon, Martin, Finkelstein, Alvarado & Dunne, P.C.David Harvey & Michele Hebl • Margolin Family • Nathan Sommers Jacobs • Lyn & Carl Schmulen
Shirley & Marvin Rich • Stein Family/Triple S Steel • Spectra Energy • TRISTAR Productions, Inc.Vinson & Elkins LLP/Glen Rosenbaum
SUPPORTERSAmegy Bank • Andrews Kurth LLP • Susan & Jerry Axelrod • Barish Family & Chair King Backyard Store
Michele & Michael Davis • Martin & Kelli Cohen Fein • Audrey Fersten & Bradley SabloffKaren & Franklin J. “Jay” Harberg, Jr. • Judith R. Hoffberger Family Foundation • Jeanne & Frank Ingraham
Jackson Walker L.L.P. • Chris Kase • Caroline & Eddie Kuntz • Legacy Community Health ServicesCheryl Lipshutz & Jim Lerdal • Marathon Oil Corporation • Gloria & Joe Pryzant • Reliant, an NRG Company
Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP • Jane & Larry Wagner • Karen & Tommy Westall
LEADERSHIP NO PLACE FOR HATE®
PARTNERSEVENT CHAIRSCarol & Michael Goldberg
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Jerry Axelrod
Katy Caldwell
George R. Gibson
Franklin J. Harberg, Jr.
Sherry Bender Levy
ADL SOUTHWEST REGION
George R. GibsonChair
Ian ScharfmanImmediate Past Chair
NATIONAL
Marvin D. NathanNational Chair
Jonathan A. GreenblattCEO
Kenneth JacobsonDeputy National Director
Abraham H. FoxmanNational Director Emeritus
SUPPORT ADL USING
This year we are excited to offer mobile bidding for our silent auction, which means you’ll be able to bid on our auction items using your smartphone (or utilizing an iPad with the help of someone on site)!
You can register when you check in on October 20th, but you’ll expedite the process and enjoy early access by visiting this link to pre-register in 2 minutes or less:
www.qtego.net/qlink/hicah2016
Simply visit the link, click the orange “Register for the auction” button and fi ll out the fi elds. It’s easy!
Bidding will begin on October 13th and if you pre-register using the link above, you’ll receive a text notifi cation alerting you when the auction is offi cially live. Be sure to bring your fully charged smartphone to HICAH so you’ll be ready to walk away with one (or many) of the amazing items we’ve lined up this year!
YOU CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OUR RAFFLE FOR AN APPLE WATCH 2!
SUPPORT ADL USING
This year’s auction includes amazing experiences and items ranging from a round of golf for your favorite foursome from Riverbend Country Club and a chef’s dinner for 10 at the locally-acclaimed Holley’s Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar to a long weekend at a private home in Vail, Colorado, plus a vacation package to Marfa, TX, fashion apparel, fi tness packages, beer tours around town, and rare sports memorabilia.
Stay in your seats after the Houston Symphony plays their fi nal note—we’re auctioning a ROCKETS ROAD TRIP! Feel the excitement of being on the road with the Houston Rockets players and coaches! You and a guest will enjoy the fi rst-class experience of fl ying on the Rockets private charter when you travel with the team to a road game during the 2016-17 NBA Season. This exclusive Rockets package also includes hotel accommodations at the team hotel, meals, and transportation to and from team events. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a very generous gift from our friends the Houston Rockets.
$100,000 – PRESENTERGUEST BENEFITS• 6 VIP Meet & Greet tickets• Up to 30 Rockets Reception tickets• Up to 60 Performance and Dessert Finale tickets• Additional complimentary Performance tickets
upon request and based on availability
RECOGNITION BENEFITS • National and Regional recognition for your
leadership in the fi ght to promote diversity and respect
• Premier logo recognition in ADL’s Southwest Region No Place for Hate® 2017 publications
• Premier logo and full-page ad placement in the Concert printed program
• Special verbal acknowledgment and introductionduring the Concert
• Corporate banner displayed at Jones Hall as well as recognition in the Rockets Reception slideshow
• Branding opportunities for recognition/logo inclusion on event collaterals, including invitation
• Logo displayed on marquee outside of Jones Hall
$50,000 – BENEFACTORGUEST BENEFITS• 4 VIP Meet & Greet tickets• Up to 16 Rockets Reception tickets• Up to 30 Performance and Dessert Finale tickets• Additional complimentary Performance tickets
upon request and based on availability
RECOGNITION BENEFITS• National and Regional recognition for your
leadership in the fi ght to promote diversity and respect
• Prominent logo recognition in ADL’s SouthwestRegion No Place for Hate® 2017 publications
• Prominent logo and full-page ad placement in the Concert printed program
• Corporate banner displayed at Jones Hall as well as recognition in the Rockets Reception slideshow
• Branding opportunities for recognition/logoinclusion on event collaterals, including invitation
$25,000 – PATRONGUEST BENEFITS• 2 VIP Meet & Greet tickets• 10 Rockets Reception tickets• Up to 20 Performance and Dessert Finale tickets
RECOGNITION BENEFITS• Prominent logo recognition in ADL’s Southwest
Region No Place for Hate® 2017 publications• Regional recognition as an ADL Supporter• Corporate banner displayed at Jones Hall as well
as recognition in the Rockets Reception slideshow• Recognition on event collaterals, including invitation• Logo and full-page ad placement in the Concert
printed program
Anti-Defamation League - Southwest Region
Thursday, October 20, 2016Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
HOUSTON IN CONCERT AGAINST HATEAN EVENING WITH THE HOUSTON ROCKETS
SPONSOR LEVELS & BENEFITS
$18,000 – DEFENDERGUEST BENEFITS• 10 Rockets Reception tickets• 10 Performance and Dessert Finale tickets
RECOGNITION BENEFITS• Logo recognition in ADL’s Southwest Region No Place for Hate® 2017 publications• Recognition in the Rockets Reception slideshow at Jones Hall • Recognition in Concert invitation• Logo and half-page ad placement in the Concert printed program
$10,000 – GUARDIANGUEST BENEFITS• 6 Rockets Reception tickets• 6 Performance and Dessert Finale tickets
RECOGNITION BENEFITS• Name recognition in ADL’s Southwest Region No Place for Hate® 2017 publications• Recognition in the Concert invitation • Logo and quarter-page ad placement in the Concert printed program
$5,000 – SUPPORTERGUEST BENEFITS• 2 Rockets Reception tickets• 4 Performance and Dessert Finale tickets
RECOGNITION BENEFITS• Recognition in the Concert invitation • Name recognition in the Concert printed program
$500 – CONCERT SPONSOR TICKETGUEST BENEFITS• Single Performance and Dessert Finale ticket (this sponsor level does not provide a ticket to the Rockets Reception)
RECOGNITION BENEFITS• Name recognition in the Concert printed program
SPONSOR LEVELS & BENEFITS, continued
Please note, only two donors can be recognized with each gift.
Anti-Defamation League - Southwest RegionThursday, October 20, 2016
HOUSTON IN CONCERT AGAINST HATEAN EVENING WITH THE HOUSTON ROCKETS
DONOR REPLY CARD
www.adl.org/houstoninconcertFor more information, please email [email protected] | 832.975.8511
To be included as a sponsor in the printed program, RSVPs
must be received by Thursday, September 29, 2016.
ALL RSVPs must be received by Thursday, October 6, 2016.
❍ Yes! I/we will participate at the following level: ❍ $100,000 PRESENTER ❍ $50,000 BENEFACTOR ❍ $25,000 PATRON ❍ $18,000 DEFENDER ❍ $10,000 GUARDIAN ❍ $5,000 SUPPORTER
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