Friday, April 22, 2016
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
The plans for the 2016 Power of the Purse are underway, and
we hope you choose to be a part of this exciting philanthropic tradition!
The proceeds will support programming for women and children in DeKalb County.
- The luncheon will take place from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM with doors opening at 10:30 AM, and will feature Carrie Van Daele, President and CEO of Van Daele & Associates Inc. She will be speaking about “The Power of the Purse” for the 21st Century Lady.
- The evening event will begin at 6:00 PM with doors opening at 5:00 PM and will feature dinner, light entertainment, and another opportunity to hear from Carrie. The dinner event is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy time with friends!
- Both events will include our popular purse activities! With your help, there will be many purses to entice and delight the attendees!
- One purse from each event will also have a “golden ticket” in it, as we have done in the past. The lucky winners will receive another wonderful prize!
- TI Automotive Group is once again sponsoring two POWER PURSES! The two winners will be announced at the evening event.
Enclosed are materials describing your sponsorship opportunities.
Please note that all Corporate Level Sponsors can purchase additional event tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
If you have questions, please contact United Way at 927-0995 x 12.
Sponsorship commitments are respectfully requested by February 19th 2016
if you wish to be included in print materials.
Power of the Purse Committee
Michelle Phillips, Chairwoman
Michele Carnahan, Sue Carpenter, Lori Casiano, Stacey Cox,
Lili Hand,Diann Hines, Callie McDougal, Paula Miller, Jennifer Motley,
Burtie Rynearson, Roberta Thomas
Power of the Purse Staff
Amanda Davis, Kirby Cool, Sarah Speer, Judy Walker
Corporate Level Sponsorship
Level 1 - $1500
~Table of 8 for lunch
~Table of 8 for dinner
~Name on signs and recognition at the event
~Year-long recognition on the United Way website
~Name on all publicity material (flyers, future mailings, invitations) –deadline 2/19
Level 2 - $1000
~Table of 8 for dinner
~Name on signs and recognition at the event
~Year-long recognition on the United Way website
Level 3 - $750
~Table of 8 for lunch
~Name on signs and recognition at the event
~Year-long recognition on the United Way website
Level 4 - $500
~ 2 Tickets to Lunch & 2 tickets to Dinner
~ Name on signs and recognition at the event
Pack a Purse Donor – This is the most popular part of the entire day! We are looking for 80+ purses for the two events. You, your business, or a group of friends can get creative and put a fabulous purse together!
Please note that the purses cannot contain any alcoholic products to comply with charity gaming laws. Gift cards are acceptable.
- Each purse should be packed with goodies, and the value of the purse and content should be a minimum of $150.00.
- The purses are displayed during the luncheonand dinner. We will be awarding a “People’s Choice Award” to one purse sponsor at both events, so you might be a winner, as well!
- Packed purses, including a detailed description of the contents, are due in the United Way office by April 8th. Anyone who submits a purse for donation by March 25th will be entered into a drawing to win 2 FREE tickets to the event!
- We encourage you to shop locally and support our DeKalb County businesses!
Donate an Item –We are looking for door prizes so that everyone has a chance to take home a fantastic gift, and you can give your business a great “plug” in front of a room full of female shoppers! No alcoholic beverages, please.
Purchase Tickets –Tickets for the event will be $35.00 each for the luncheon and $50.00 each for the dinner. If you would like to purchase one of each you may do so for a discounted price of $80.00. Tickets to both events will be available for purchase on a first come first serve basis to the general public beginning March 28that the United Way office, 208 South Jackson in Auburn.Cash or check only. No advance ticket sales, except for Corporate Level Sponsors.
Please complete this form and return with sponsorship check payable to:
United Way of DeKalb County
PO Box 307, 208 South Jackson Street
Auburn, IN 46706
I would like to support Power of the Purse 2016 in the following way(s):
_____ Level 1 Sponsor $1500_____ Level 3 Sponsor $750
_____ Level 2 Sponsor $1000_____ Level 4 Sponsor $500
_____ Pack a Purse Donor_____ Door Prize Donor
Please email a hi-res logo that you would like us to include on all print materials to .
Contact Name: ______Phone Number: ______E-mail address: ______
Company Name: ______Address:______
Questions? Please call the United Way office @ 260-927-0995
2015 Power of the Purse grants supported:
- Children First Center:
Parent Intiatives & Furniture - Boomerang Backpacks Inc.: Food supplies
- Community Foundation: DeKalb Reads
- DeKalb Pregnancy Center:
Cribs, Mattresses, &
Car seats - DeKalb County Domestic Violence Task Force
- Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center: Girls Club
- Garrett Museum of Art:
Education outreach to children
- YWCA: Steps to Success
- TLC Preschool: Books
- St. Martin’s Healthcare: Women’s Health Day
- DeKalb Middle School:
Bowen Center counseling sessions