Insight & Impact A Benefit for the Garrison Institute 583 Park Avenue | November 1, 2016
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The Garrison Institute Timeless Wisdom, Timely Action. Founded in 2003, the Garrison Institute explores the intersection between contemplation and engaged action in the world. We are dedicated to uncovering the wisdom, tools and practices that are urgently needed for life to flourish in the time in which we live. We are delighted to honor Gelek Rimpoche, who has been a leading force in bringing contemplative practices to the West; and Dr. Dan Siegel, whose visionary work on the mind and unique ability to make complicated scientific concepts exciting help us cultivate personal and collective well-being.
Why sponsor the Insight & Impact Benefit? • Join Richard Gere, community leaders, business executives, noted artists, and spiritual teachers to honor two inspiring and exemplary leaders and pioneers: Gelek Rimpoche and Dr. Dan Siegel. • Promote your company’s corporate citizenship by aligning with the Institute’s mission to build a more compassionate and resilient future. • Support the Institute to directly benefit those who work to make our world more compassionate, resilient, and connected. The world needs the Garrison Institute — and we need you and your support. • Entertain your guests at a joyful and fun celebration with exceptional musical performances in an elegant setting.
Won’t you join us? For more information, please contact: Catherine LeClair catherine@garrisoninstitute.org 845-848-4800, extension 109
Our Special Host
Live Musical Performance
RICHARD GERE
LAURIE ANDERSON
Richard Gere is an internationally renowned actor, social activist and philanthropist. For over twenty-five years, he has worked to draw attention and practical resolutions to humanitarian crises rooted in injustice, inequality and intolerance. Through his private foundation, the Gere Foundation, he has served as a longtime human rights advocate whose humanitarian efforts have taken him to Honduras, India, Kosovo, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Switzerland and Tibet.
Laurie Anderson is one of today’s premier performance artists. Known primarily for her multimedia presentations she has cast herself in roles as varied as visual artist, composer, poet, photographer, filmmaker, electronics whiz, vocalist, and instrumentalist. A young musician whom Laurie will invite will also perform at the Benefit.
Honorees
Presenter
GELEK RIMPOCHE
DR. DAN SIEGEL
PHILIP GLASS
One of the Garrison Institute’s spiritual advisors, Gelek Rimpoche is among the last generation of lamas educated in Tibet before the Communist Chinese invasion. He has edited and printed over 170 volumes of rare Tibetan manuscripts and has taught Buddhist practitioners around the world.
Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center. His books include Mindsight, Pocket Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology, and The New York Times bestsellers The Whole-Brain Child, Brainstorm, and No-Drama Discipline.
Philip Glass is a world-famous musician and composer with dozens of recordings and film scores to his name. He has studied with Gelek Rimpoche, our honoree, and currently serves as Vice President and member of the board of Tibet House US.
The Venue | 583 Park Avenue
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits COMPASSION | LEAD SPONSOR – TABLE OF 10 AT $35,000 • Recognition by Host Richard Gere from Stage as Lead Sponsor • Recognition as Lead Sponsor on: o Benefit Invitation o Benefit Program o All Materials, Signage, Press o Garrison Institute Homepage • Sponsor Name and Special Message on Display at Benefit • Premier Table Placement • Full-Page Ad in Benefit Program • Product or Promotion Placement in Gift Bag
KINDNESS | CONTRIBUTOR - TABLE OF 10 AT $25,000 • Recognition as Contributor on: o Benefit Invitation o Benefit Program o All Materials, Signage, Press o Garrison Institute Website • Contributor Name and Message on Display at Benefit • Prime Table Placement • Full-Page Ad in Benefit Program
RESILIENCE | SUPPORTER - TABLE OF 10 AT $15,000 • Recognition as Resilience Supporter on: o Benefit Invitation o Benefit Program o All Materials, Signage, Press • Preferred Table Placement • Half-Page Ad in Benefit Program
FOR MORE INFORMATION For questions about sponsorship, contact Catherine LeClair, our Development Director, at 845-424-4800, extension 109, or catherine@garrisoninstitute.org.
Sponsorship Details: The Garrison Institute is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, nonsectarian organization. One-third of our annual operating budget is contributed philanthropically, and 100% of all contributions are used for mission-related purposes. The amount of your sponsorship, which will be considered a charitable donation by the U.S. IRS, will be the total of your contribution minus the fair market value of any benefits you receive. The Garrison Institute will issue a tax receipt which will clearly state the full amount of your sponsorship and the amount of your tax-deductible charitable donation. For further information about the tax consequences of your donation, please consult your CPA or tax advisor.