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Ka r e n a n d Ric k M ile n t ha l .

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Ea ch a n d e v e ry d ay, Ma rb u rn A cademy s tu d e n t s o v e rc o me le a rn in g d ifferences.

SI MPLY P UT, THEY SHI NE .

We envision a world where every child may learn and the Marburn Academy Gala offers an opportunity to lean in to this vision with laser-focused intentionality. It’s a glowing example of what can happen when a group of

been with us since the beginning. Please join us as we showcase the wins,

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big and small, and build a community of support for a School that takes pride

st udent scholarship s.

passionate people come together to help open doors that otherwise might be closed for families needing specific educational services.

We invite you to stand with Marburn and other supporters who have

of the net proceeds support

in unleashing every child’s potential.

Wit h your help, we’ll raise more t h an $300,000 in one special nigh t .

Gala Planning Committee Crystal Carstens | Jodie Engle | Audrey Glenn | Pam Martin | Sara Martin-Fuller Julie Politi | Lara Ray | Amy Sauk | Jennifer Thompson | Kellie Winkle | Sharon Wolfe

In the spotlight m a rburn ac ademy honor ee s - ka r e n a nd r ick m ile nt h a l

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aren and Rick have been community leaders of Columbus

creative spaces that are conducive to all learners and elevates a

for more than three decades. They joined the Marburn com-

feeling of pride in faculty and staff that inspires excellence.

munity in 2005 when their son, Jack, entered the first grade and

Karen and Rick will be the first to say that there were many,

have been generous contributors to the growth and advancement

many people involved in the project and it took a bit longer than

of the school ever since.

they hoped. In 2017, Jack was among the first graduating class of

Karen’s leadership role revolved around supporting teachers

the new building.

and families both in-

The Milenthals are vi-

side and outside the

sionaries and passion-

classroom. One of the

ate about education.

key needs she identi-

When

fied was a lack of orga-

their proudest moment

nized parent involve-

they don’t talk about

ment in the school

buildings or fundrais-

and was instrumental

ing campaigns. They

in forming the MPTO.

cite

While Karen worked

help Marburn create

inside the school, she

a competitive salary

encouraged

to

structure for teachers

join the Board of Trust-

to ensure excellence.

ees. He has served

Their vision is for par-

as the Chairman and

ents to say “my child

Treasurer during times

is lucky enough to go

of exponential growth

to Marburn” instead of

for the school.

“my child has to go to

Rick

asked

their

about

work

to

Both were instru-

Marburn”. They know

mental in leading the

every child can benefit

campaign to acquire 17 acres of land in New Albany and build the

from a specialized approach and they envision a time when Mar-

new campus. Thanks in large part to their efforts, Marburn now

burn will be the nationally recognized leader, innovator and disrup-

has a home that will grow with it for many generations. It provides

tor in the field of education and instruction.

“Karen a n d Rick a r e a forc e . T heir e nerg y a nd c om m itm e nt ha s propelled M a r bu r n forwa r d in s o m a ny ways . T her e a r e f e w c ouples th at h av e s o c om p le t ely im m er s ed t he m s elv e s in our c om mu ni t y a s t h ey h av e. I k now the y s ee t he p ote ntia l in e v ery s ingle c h i ld a n d h av e gen erous ly le nt a voic e to t ho s e w ho need it mos t. I j u s t lov e t h at. T he y s ee a need a nd the n j us t roll u p t h ei r s lee v e s a nd ge t it done ” — S c o tt B urt on, I nt erim Head of S c hool

2020 sponsorships T he Opp ort unit y

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We know brand alignment is important to our supporters.

Attendees: 308

Over the past 38 years, we have earned the respect and

Support: $335,395 raised from 290 donors

support of our community’s leading foundations, corpora-

Reach: 25,000 social media impressions

tions and most notable civic leaders.

Lead Support: L Brands Foundation, Big Lots Foundation,

$4,000

Continental Office, Lisa and Jeff Edwards, Fischer-Back-

will support an average of

Ev ent sp ons or $ 50,000 One opportunity available Includes: 2 Tables/20 Tickets Premium Logo featured in printed invitation Full screen digital ad with logo

o n e family.

us, Hicks Partners, IGS Engegy, Jane Coleman-Porter and Bruce Porter, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Sheedy Paving, Inc., The Shipyard, Wolfe Associates, Inc./Sharon and Andy Wolfe

45%

premier sp ons or $25,000 Two opportunities available Includes: 2 Tables/20 Tickets Premium Logo in printed invitation Full screen digital ad with logo

Lead sp ons or $10,000 Five opportunities available Includes: 1 Table/10 Tickets Premium Logo in printed invitation

of families receive

scholarship s.

Benefactor $5,000 Ten opportunities available.

Includes: 1 Table/10 Tickets Printed invitation listing

Table Sp ons or $3,500 Ten opportunities available.

Includes: 1 Table/10 Tickets

Featured article in a Marburn publication, stage mention, social media mentions, and logo placement on event and school websites

Recognition in a Marburn publication, stage mention, social media mention, and logo placement on event and school websites

Recognition in a Marburn publication, stage mention, social media mention, and logo placement on event and school websites

Social media mention, and event and school website listings

Event and school website listings

Four host committee representatives

Two host committee representatives

Two host committee representatives

Two host committee representatives

Two host committee representatives

Half screen digital ad with logo

Half screen digital ad with listing

Printed invitation listing Di gital display listing

VIP Ticke t $1,000 I n c l u d e s : 1 Ti c k e t Pr inte d invit at i on Host Com m i t t ee l i st i n g | D i g i t a l d i s p l a y l i s t i n g | E v e n t a n d s c h o o l w e b s i t e l i s t ings O ne ho s t c o mmi t t e e re p re s e n t a t i v e

Deadline for sponsorship commitments is January 22, 2020. All sponsors are invited to fill their tables with guests who can help advance Marburn’s mission and kindly donate unused tickets for resale.

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__________________________________________________________________________________________ Donor Name (Company or Individual) ___________________________________________ Street Address

____________________ _________ _____________ City State Zip Code

___________________________________________ Contact Name

_________________ __________________________ Contact Phone Contact Email

__________________________________________________________________________________________ Individual/Company name to be used in sponsorship listings

Sp ons or Lveels v el s Sp ons orship ship le Yes! I want to pledge my support to the Marburn Academy 2020 Gala at the following level: Event Sponsor: $50,000

Premier Sponsor: $25,000

Lead Sponsor: $10,000

Benefactor Sponsor: $5,000

Table Sponsor: $3,500

VIP Ticket: $1,000 each

I/We cannot attend but wish to make the following donation of $ _____________

Sponsor representatives (a couple or two individuals) and VIP ticket purchasers will be listed as Host Committee members on print materials.

For Corporate sponsors, please indicate the names of your representatives: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Paym e n t Amount Enclosed $ ____________

My check is enclosed, payable to Marburn Academy.

Payment to follow. Please send invoice. Please sign to verify pledge: ____________________________ Credit Card (check one) ___Visa ___ MC ___ Discover Card # ________________________________ Exp. ____/____ Name as it appears on card__________________________________________________ Print Deadline: January 22, 2020 Please contact Lucy Godman at 614.396.4840 or lgodman@marburnacademy.org with any questions.

Fair market value per ticket redeemed is $75. ____ I intend to use all of my tickets. ____ I intend to donate _____ seats back for resale.

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“We to o k a l eap o f fa ith enrollin g o u r d au g h te r.

She has f aced so m u c h adversi t y d u e t o h e r d is ability, b u t i t h as ne v e r dampen ed h er sp i r it to l earn .

While it h as b een st r e s s ful fina n ci al l y at tim e s , this PO S I T I V E edu c ationa l en vi ro n men t will enrich h er i n w ays s h e is n ’ t even aw are .

We will n o t f o rg et th e genero si t y t h at h as b e e n s hown t o o u r f ami ly.”

—Marburn Ac ade my Pare nt

Ab ou t M a r bur n Ac a de my: Ma rb u rn Acad e m y is a n o t-fo r -p r o fit, independent day school devoted to ser ving the educat i onal need s o f st u d e n ts wh o le a r n d iffe r e n tly due to dyslexia and A D H D . Opened in 1981 with 12 st uden t s, M arb u rn n o w e d u c a te s m o r e th an 370 students year -r ound. S tudents fr om appr oxi mat el y 3 4 C e n tr a l Oh io school distr icts attend the school.

Ma rb u rn Acad e m y ’s m is s io n is to c e le br ate students who lear n differ ently, em power ing t hem t o aw aken t h ei r p o te n tia l, to a c h ie v e s u c c ess in school and life, and to dr ive positive change i n our com m unities.

F o r m o r e in fo r m a t ion, visit www.m ar bur nacadem y.or g.

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