D.                Sponsorship

a.        Letter

b.       Levels

c.        Return commitment information

d.       Thank you

e.        Listing - level, name, secured by

D.            Sponsorship – correspondence will be edited with the addition of Janie’s copy regarding the scope of the painting, photo session, and celebrities attending.

a.        Letter – Communication Services submitted to Janie for review on 7.11.07

b.       Levels - Communication Services submitted to Janie for review on 7.11.07

c.        Corporate Sponsor Return Form – with sponsors contact, address, level, payment, etc. Created but needs revisions with copy and logo?

d.       Return commitment letter –  to be discussed and written, see rough sample:

                Dear xxxxx,

Thank you for your generous support of the 2007 Dudley Observatory 150^th Anniversary, “An Evening with the Stars.” We are looking forward to seeing you on Friday, November 16, 2007 at the Albany Institute of History & Art event. For your convenience, we have enclosed the evening’s exciting festivities.

- GUEST AGENDA needed from Janie -

Our star-studded event will feature countless opportunities to win great items through our exclusive silent auction. Some of the specialty and retail business are xxxx, xxxxx, xxxx, and xxxx.

As Don Mc Lean would say, looking forward to a starry, starry night!

Janie Schwab

Chair’s signature                                                                  Co-Chair’s Signature

e.        Personalize, formal thank you after the event. Not created yet.

f.         Listing – Janie, create as soon as you get commitment, see sample:

2007 Dudley Observatory Sponsorship Listing

                                                                                SECURED BY (who at Dudley or committee person)

Super Nova ($2,500)

Brown’s Lumer                                                     Pat Sweet

ABC Store                                                             John Doe

Lightyear ($1,000)

Reliable Stars                                                        Susan Paper

Kemp Retail                                                           Peter Pencil

Pulsar ($500)

Etc., etc………

Zenith ($250)