CELEBRATION OF READING Friday, February 16, 2018 Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa Bonita Springs, Florida A B O U T T H E C E L E B R A T I O N O F R E A D I N G The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy presents the 18th Annual Florida Celebration of Reading on Friday, February 16, 2018. Since 2001, the Florida Celebration of Reading, founded by former Governor Jeb Bush and his wife, Columba, has raised more than $26 million in support of family literacy programs that help children and their parents improve their literacy skills. Celebration of Reading activities include a private, intimate luncheon for top business supporters and members of the Bush family; a VIP cocktail reception and photo opportunity; and the always-entertaining reading event, featuring best-selling Guest Authors followed by dinner. The host hotel is the award-winning Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. Funds raised from the annual Florida Celebration of Reading help support programs of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, including Teen Trendsetters, a high-impact program that pairs teen mentors with first- or secondgrade students who are, on average, half a year behind in reading. A B O U T T H E B A R B A R A B U S H F O U N D A T I O N F O R F A M I L Y L I T E R A C Y The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is the nation s leading advocate for family literacy. The Foundation was established by Mrs. Barbara Bush in 1989, and today is a public charity that aspires to achieve a vision of fostering the opportunity for every man, woman and child to secure a better life through literacy. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:30 a.m. Celebration Breakfast with education leaders, guest author and winners from the student essay contest 11:30 a.m. Celebration Luncheon with Bush Family & Guest Authors (Investor Level & Higher) 5 to 5:45 p.m. VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity (Patron Level & Higher) 6 to 8:30 p.m. Celebration of Reading Event and Dinner - Calusa Ballroom 8:30 p.m. Guest Authors will sign your books - Calusa Ballroom Lobby For more information, visit www.barbarabush.org/events or call (239) 277-6295
Original artwork created by Romero Britto exclusively for the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy CELEBRATION OF READING Friday, February 16, 2018 Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Res ort & Spa Bonita Springs, Florida JEB BUSH, JR. Honorary Chair, Celebration of Reading CEL EBRATI ON OF READI NG COMMITTEE Fred & Autumn Karlinsky Fred & Stephanie Pezeshkan Celebration of Reading Co-Chairs Carol Jenkins Barnett, Publix Super Markets Charities Romero Britto, International Pop Artist and Artistic Activist Chris Evert, Legendary Tennis Champion Tom Feeney, Associated Industries of Florida Peter Jacobsen, PGA Professional and Golf Channel Commentator Mike Jennings, Literacy Advocate Mark Kaplan, The Mosaic Group Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen & Dexter Lehtinen Garrett & Diana Richter, Barbara Bush Foundation Advocates AL UMN I AU T HOR S Robin Cook R.L. Stein Susan Orlean Art Smith Carol and Mary Higgins Clark Michael Beschloss Carl Hiaasen James McBride Marc Brown Antwone Fisher Paulette Bourgeois Fannie Flagg James Bradley Joanna Cole Brad Meltzer Jill Conner Browne Julianna Baggott Michael Crichton Haven Kimmel Eric Carle Doro Bush Koch Mary Matalin Greg Mortenson Sharon Robinson A.J. Jacobs Derrick Barnes Jeffrey Engel Steve Doocy Laura Bush Donovan Campbell N.D. Wilson Greg Kincaid Jeff Kinney Randall Wallace Dr. Arthur Agatston Bill O Reilly Harlan Coben Andrea Beaty Eric Draper Debbie Macomber Mary Pope Osborne Markus Zusak Christopher Buckley Drew Daywalt Dana Perino Chris Gardner Candice Millard Laura Numeroff
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Sponsorships Available Upon Request Platinum Partner - $100,000 and above Tailored opportunity that provides you access to special VIP experiences and highlights your support of the Foundation's literacy efforts, which will include co-branded materials, joint promotion and participation., an intimate gathering with leaders and special guests Four (4) tickets to Celebration of Reading dinner at a VIP table hosted by members of the Bush Family or an author Two reserved tables at dinner (20 tickets) Three-strand Barbara Bush Foundation pearl necklace designed by Kenneth Jay Lane Engagement and exposure with the Foundation s constituencies through social media Literacy Champion - $50,000 Tailored opportunity that provides you access to special VIP experiences and highlights your support of the Foundation's literacy initiatives., an intimate gathering with leaders and special guests Four (4) tickets to Celebration of Reading dinner at a VIP table hosted by members of the Bush Family or an author Engagement and exposure with the Foundation s constituencies through social media Investor - $30,000 Tailored opportunity that provides you access to special VIP experiences and a promotional package recognizing your support of the Foundation's literacy initiatives., an intimate gathering with leaders and special guests Two (2) tickets to Celebration of Reading dinner at a VIP table hosted by Sponsor - $20,000 Tailored thank you package designed for publications and/or website. Two (2) tickets to Celebration of Reading dinner at a VIP table hosted by Patron - $10,000 Two (2) tickets to Celebration of Reading dinner at a VIP table OR one reserved table at dinner (10 tickets) Listing in event video and program, and inclusion on Foundation website with link to company URL Friend - $5,000 Listing in event video and program, and inclusion on Foundation website with link to company URL Individual Ticket - $250 One ticket in general seating for the Celebration of Reading Event and Dinner For additional sponsorship information, contact Michael Thompson, Director of Strategic Initiatives at (850) 562-5300 or Michael.Thompson@barbarabush.org
UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES Celebration Breakfast - $30,000 The Celebration Breakfast is an exclusive event for our top education supporters. Hosted by Florida First Lady Ann Scott, the event features our children s and teens author and contest winners from the student essay contest. Naming rights 2018 Celebration of Reading Breakfast presented by Your Company Opportunity for a representative from your company to provide brief remarks at Celebration Breakfast Opportunity to provide signature Celebration Breakfast commemorative item Logo recognition on Celebration Breakfast signage Special recognition in event video and program, and inclusion on Foundation website as Celebration Breakfast sponsor, including logo link to company URL Celebration Luncheon - $50,000 The Celebration Luncheon is a private and intimate luncheon for Guest Authors, members of the Bush family, and Platinum, Literacy Champion and Investor sponsors the afternoon of the Celebration of Reading event. Naming rights 2018 Celebration of Reading Luncheon presented by Your Company Opportunity for a representative from your company to provide brief remarks at Celebration Luncheon Opportunity to provide signature Celebration Luncheon commemorative item Special recognition in event video and program, and inclusion on Foundation website as Celebration Luncheon sponsor, including logo link to company URL VIP Reception - $50,000 Taking place just before the Celebration of Reading program, the VIP Reception is hosted for the Guest Authors, members of the Bush family, and Patron sponsors and above. Naming rights 2018 Celebration of Reading VIP Reception presented by Your Company Opportunity for a representative from your company to provide brief remarks at VIP Reception Opportunity to provide signature VIP Reception luxury item Logo recognition on VIP Reception signage Special recognition in event video and program, and inclusion on Foundation website as VIP Reception sponsor, including logo link to company URL
Friday, February 16, 2018 Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa Bonita Springs, FL COMMITMENT FORM Yes, I will be a Sponsor of the Celebration of Reading at the following level: Foundation Partner $250,000 Platinum Partner $100,000 Literacy Champion $50,000 Investor $30,000 Sponsor $20,000 Patron $10,000 Friend $5,000 Yes, I will be an Underwriting Sponsor at the following level: Celebration Breakfast $30,000 Celebration Luncheon $50,000 VIP Reception $50,000 I would like to purchase Individual General Seating Tickets at $250 each. No, I am unable to attend, but please accept my contribution in the amount of $ Name Title Organization Address City/State/Zip Home/Office Phone Cell Phone Email Contact person Listing for Recognition Purposes Please complete and return this reply form via email, mail or fax at your earliest convenience to: Celebration of Reading Attn: Michael Thompson, Director of Strategic Initiatives Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy 516 North Adams Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Michael.Thompson@barbarabush.org / P: (850) 562-5300 Seating is limited. To register with a credit card, please go to www.barbarabush.org/events. Checks can be made payable to the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, Tax I.D. #26-0587238. The fair market value of the dinner is $85. Information concerning the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, Inc., including financial, licensing or charitable purpose(s) may be obtained, without cost, on our website or by writing to Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, Attn: Chief Financial Officer, 516 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, or by calling (850) 562-5300. The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is a not-for-profit, tax exempt public charity as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, FEIN 26-0587238. The Foundation s official registration (CH23705) and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free (800) 435-7352; or see http://www.freshfromflorida.com/divisions-offices/consumer-services. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.