CONCEIVED BY LUCIE ARNAZ DIRECTED BY TOMMY TUNEMUSICAL DIRECTOR . RON ABEL

STEPPING OUT FOR COLLEGE OF THE DESERT

APRIL 3 . 2018 . 8 PMMcCALLUM THEATREPALM DESERT . CA

Proceeds from Stepping Out for College of the Desert allow the Foundation to help meet the College's most pressing and immediate needs, such as:In 2017, the College launched the PLEDGE program, guaranteeing one year of free “tuition” to all incoming freshman students graduating from local high schools who enrolled full-time. The program removes the economic barriers to the first year of college while providing critical guidance, skills and support that are essential to achievement of individual educational and career goals. Community support helps secure future PLEDGE years, as well as help with other costs that are a significant challenge for students, including books, transportation and childcare. Nearly 95 percent of COD incoming students need remedial classes in math, English or writing before they can enroll in college credit classes. Since 2012, more than 1,500 students at College of the Desert have taken advantage of the EDGE “Engage Develop Grow and be Empowered” program. Three weeks of intensive, affordable sessions focused on qualifying for college entry saves hundreds of students both time and money each year and accelerates their entry and advancement toward academic and career goals. Thanks to community and grant support, the EDGE program has grown steadily but remains underfunded. The COD Career and Workforce Solutions Center was created in response to the growing demand for skilled workers in the Coachella Valley – and the frustration on the part of employers who have been unable to tap into the College's rich source of job-ready students. Now students can find the tools and support they need to connect to jobs, and businesses can work with the College to develop opportunities for students eager to gain relevant work experience.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation

APRIL 3 . 2018 . 8 PM McCALLUM THEATRE

PALM DESERT . CA

Tickets are available at $65, $85, and $125

To purchase tickets please call the

McCallum box office at 760-340-arts (2787) or

visit mccallumtheatre.com

For sponsorships please call 760-773-2561 or email

foundationevents@collegeofthedesert.edu

Diane Gershowitz and Diane RubinEvent Co-chairs

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITSEMERITUS SPONSOR: $25,000 ($19,860 is tax deductible)• VIP seating for 8 at the performance• Scholarship in your name for COD students and VIP invitation to Donor/Scholar reception• Invitation for 8 to a pre-event reception at BIGHORN’s NEW Clubhouse* • Invitation for 8 to a post-event reception in the Founders Room with performer in attendance• Valet parking/VIP check-in at McCallum Theatre• Recognition/Name or company in press releases and event program• Recognition on website and Facebook leading up to event• Optional VIP Tour of the COD Campus and meeting with the President of the College at lunch

VALEDICTORIAN SPONSOR: $12,500 ($10,520 is tax deductible)• VIP seating for 6 at the performance• Invitation for 6 to a pre-event reception at BIGHORN’s NEW Clubhouse*• Invitation for 6 to a post-event reception in the Founders Room with performer in attendance• Valet parking/VIP check-in at McCallum Theatre• Recognition/Name or company in press releases and event program• Recognition on website and Facebook leading up to event• Optional VIP Tour of the COD Campus and meeting with the President of the College at lunch

SUITE DEAL SPONSOR: $7,500 ($5,700 is tax deductible)FIVE BOXES ARE AVAILABLE• Private Box Suite with 4 VIP suite seats at the performance• Valet parking/VIP check-in at the McCallum Theatre• Invitation for 4 to a pre-event reception at BIGHORN’s NEW Clubhouse*• Concierge escort to your suite • Champagne service and elegant desserts in your suite • Your name on a star on your suite• Recognition/Name or company in press releases and event program• Recognition on website and Facebook leading up to event

GRADUATE SPONSOR: $5,000 ($3,800 is tax deductible)• Premiere seating for 4 at the performance• Valet parking/VIP check-in at the McCallum Theatre• Invitation for 4 to a pre-event reception at BIGHORN’s NEW Clubhouse*• Recognition/Name or company in press releases and event program• Recognition on website and Facebook leading up to event

ROADRUNNER SPONSOR: $1,000 ($700 is tax deductible)• Premiere seating for 2 at the performance• Valet parking/VIP check-in at the McCallum Theatre• Recognition/Name or company in press releases and event program• Recognition on website and Facebook leading up to event

* Location/Details subject to change

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Lucie Arnaz has created her own fiery, explosive, and heartfelt musical tribute to the rhythm of her roots and the man who introduced the conga to the United States, and Lucille Ball to Television: her father, Desi Arnaz.

LATIN ROOTS is an eclectic Latin - American mix in English and Spanish highlighting songs from Irving Berlin and The Gershwins alongside tunes by Agustín Lara, Rafael Hernandez, Margarita Lecuona, and Desi Arnaz.

Critics raved: “Latin Roots sizzles with sophistication and sassy spice.” This show is the very subtle throb of the Latin rhythm itself.

Tickets go on sale November 3. Call 760-340-2787 or visit mccallumtheatre.com.

Pre-event reception for sponsorship levels $5,000 and above.

STEPPING OUT FOR COLLEGE OF THE DESERT

ABOUT CODFor 60 years, students have turned to College of the Desert to pursue their hopes and dreams of a better life. For all those years, our amazing faculty and staff have provided the academic preparation and support needed to help them meet their goals. In 2017, for the third consecutive year, the College graduated its largest class in its history. Those students, our alumni, go on to jobs and successful careers, lives of community service, business success and civic leadership.

The success of our community and its College are forever linked. Without you, thousands of College of the Desert students will not have the opportunity to pursue their hopes and dreams of a better life.

College of the Desert provides access to higher education, training, and career advancement opportunities to more than 15,000 students in the Coachella Valley annually. In 2016-17, over $900,000 was contributed to program support and more than 500 students received $680,000 for books, tuition, supplies, and other expenses. Through these gifts, donors are helping students pursue their dreams of a college education.

To provide for the community's needs, COD strives to bring the best education and workforce training to the region. Today, COD offers 60 Associate Degree Programs and 63 Certificate Programs in a wide variety of disciplines. COD alumni are working in our community, in jobs and careers that touch Valley residents every day. From your accountant to your local restaurant owner, from the R.N. who attends to you when you're sick to the police that protect you, COD graduates are part of your daily life.

ABOUT COD FOUNDATION The mission of the College of the Desert Foundation is to act as advocates for the College and to secure financial support enhancing the educational opportunities for all students.

Endowment funds raised by the Foundation provide educational income to support scholarships, textbooks, classroom technology upgrades, faculty positions, equipment, and other programs. A portion of all restricted donations will be used to further advancement efforts on behalf of COD.

COD Foundation has raised more than $75 million to support student services, and manages endowments and other assets of more than $30 million.

For more information about College of the Desert and to find out how you can help open the door to future success, contact COD Foundation at 760-773-2561 or email us at foundationevents@collegeofthedesert.edu.