A Night. Stars. with the. The 9th Annual

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1 Event Information SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE presents The 9th Annual A Night with the Stars A TRIBUTE TO STAR SUPPORTERS OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 9, :00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Corinthian Banquet & Special Event Center 1516 E. Expressway 83, Suite A Mission, Texas Net proceeds to benefit Valley Scholars Program Scholarships

2 Event Invitation Dear Community Leader, On behalf of the Valley Scholars Program of South Texas College, I invite you to join us at our upcoming 9 th Annual fundraising event, A Night with the Stars. This special event scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2014, at Corinthian Banquet and Special Event Center, will be an evening of celebration, recognition, awards, and entertainment. Net proceeds from this event will benefit the Valley Scholars Program scholarships. During this event, we plan to recognize two of our valued community partners who have made significant contributions to the Valley Scholars Program. This year, the two distinguished businesses selected to be recognized as star supporters of education are Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and H-E-B. These businesses have regularly donated to the Valley Scholars Program and their contributions have made it possible for South Texas College to continue to provide financial support to many Valley students as they continue their education. For more about the event or information on how to purchase tickets, please review this brochure or visit our event website. Also, we encourage you to consider the sponsorship categories and benefits listed in this brochure and become a sponsor of the Valley Scholars Program. Cash, In-Kind and Silent Auction donations are welcome. Please do not hesitate to contact me for additional information or questions that you may have. You may also contact the Valley Scholars Program directly at (956) Sincerely, Anahid Petrosian, Ph.D. Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs South Texas College

3 Star Supporters of Education 2014 Distinguished Business Supporters of the Valley Scholars Program Star Supporters of Education It is an honor for the Valley Scholars Program to recognize Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and H-E-B as star supporters of the Valley Scholars Program. These distinguished businesses have regularly contributed to the Valley Scholars Program. Their donations have made it possible for South Texas College to continue to provide many Valley students with the opportunity to demonstrate academic excellence in achieving their educational goals.

4 Reception Entertainment Welcome Reception...6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Welcome Reception will feature a live performance from the South Texas College Music Department s Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Daniel P. Cather, STC Music Instructor. South Texas College s Music Department, through excellent teaching and service to the community, promotes an enhanced awareness of the role of music in society. The department s purpose is to provide a stimulating environment that encourages lifelong learning, promotes South Texas College Jazz Ensemble cultural awareness and enriches the quality of life in Hidalgo and Starr counties through performance and study. Daniel Cather Daniel Cather joined the STC music faculty in He received his Bachelor s and Master s degrees from Eastern Illinois University where he studied piano and composition. During his tenure at STC, Daniel started the first Electronic Music classes south of San Antonio and also launched the STC Jazz Combo. Esperanza Medina Esperanza Medina received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Music degrees in Vocal Performance from UTPA. During her studies, she took part in opera workshops. She won the Concierto Vocal Competition held at UTPA in 2002 earning her a solo engagement with the Valley Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Medina has been an active member of the Valley Symphony Chorale since She is currently the Choir Director at Palmview High School in La Joya and admires how young vocalists find passion in vocal music as much as she does.

5 Dinner Entertainment Recognition Dinner...7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. T he evening will include a celebration with an elegant dinner, recognition, awards, and delectable desserts from South Texas College s Culinary Arts Program. Faculty and students will encompass culinary and fine arts in a firsthand demonstration of an assortment of sweet confections. Join us for A Taste of New York prepared especially for you by Culinary Arts students. The Culinary Arts Program at STC has set a goal of being recognized not just in the community, but in the country, as one of the best schools to receive a culinary education. Our faculty and staff constantly seek new opportunities to advance our program and expose our students to real world experiences. In events such as the culinary wars, a week-long series of competitions, students have an opportunity to flex their culinary muscles and demonstrate knowledge, skill and grace while under pressure. Culinary Arts students also participate in countless events outside the walls of the campus, where they can share their experience and have a positive impact in the community.

6 Silent Auction & Prize Giveaway Silent Auction Below is a sampling of the great items that will be up for bid. Gift Certificate Gift Certificates Lunch Certificates & Gifts MacKenzie Childs Rounds of Golf Dinner & wine Portable Gas Grill Decorative Item Persian Rug SHARYLAND Gift Certificates Season Tickets Party Pack There will be additional items available at the event. Prize Giveaway Every person attending the event will receive a complimentary ticket to participate in the prize giveaway drawing.

7 Sponsorship Categories & Benefits CATEGORIES Executive Sponsorship $10,000 Diamond Sponsorship $5,000 Platinum Sponsorship $2,500 Gold Sponsorship $1,000 Silver Sponsorship $500 Bronze Sponsorship Up to $499 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS All sponsors will enjoy the following benefits: Newspaper Advertisements: Your organization s name will appear in newspaper announcements. Event Program: Your organization s name will be listed in the event s program. Event Web Page: Your organization s name will be listed on the event s web page as a sponsor. Executive Sponsorship Media Announcements: Your organization will be recognized as a sponsor in media coverage. TV Advertisement: Your organization s logo will appear as a sponsor in event commercial. Company Promotion: Your organization s name will be displayed on a banner at the event. Event Announcement: Your organization will be recognized as a sponsor at the event. Complimentary VIP Tickets: Your organization will receive eight complimentary tickets to the event. Diamond Sponsorship TV Advertisement: Your organization s logo will appear as a sponsor in event commercial. Company Promotion: Your organization s name will be displayed on a banner at the event. Event Announcement: Your organization will be recognized as a sponsor at the event. Complimentary VIP Tickets: Your organization will receive six complimentary tickets to the event. Platinum Sponsorship Company Promotion: Your organization s name will be displayed on a banner at the event. Event Announcement: Your organization will be recognized as a sponsor at the event. Complimentary VIP Tickets: Your organization will receive four complimentary tickets to the event. Gold Sponsorship Event Announcement: Your organization will be recognized as a sponsor at the event. Complimentary VIP Tickets: Your organization will receive two complimentary tickets to the event. Silver Sponsorship Complimentary VIP Tickets: Your organization will receive two complimentary tickets to the event. Bronze Sponsorship Benefits enjoyed by all sponsors.

8 Sponsorship Application 9th Annual A Night with the Stars Organization: Sponsor Name: **Please use name, as it should appear in the event publications. Contact Person: Title: Mailing Address: Business Phone: Fax: Cell Phone: Address: Please indicate your sponsorship level (check one) Executive...$10,000 Diamond...$5,000 In-Kind Donation Donation Description: Platinum...$2,500 Gold...$1,000 Silver...$500 Bronze...up to $499 Total Value of item: I will pay/pledge online by visiting the event website: Enclosed is my check payment. Check number: Make checks payable to: South Texas College - A Night with the Stars I would like to charge my Credit Card. (Valley Scholars will contact you for information). Please consider this as my pledge. September 30, Payment Deadline Date Please return this form and your payment to: South Texas College Valley Scholars Program P.O. Box 9701 McAllen, TX If you have any questions, please contact Jessica S. Garcia at: Office: (956) , Fax: (956) jsando40@southtexascollege.edu

9 Silent Auction Sponsorship Application 9th Annual A Night with the Stars Organization: Sponsor Name: **Please use name, as it should appear in the event publications. Contact Person: Mailing Address: Title: Business Phone: Fax: Cell Phone: Address: Silent Auction Donation Ideas: Gift certificates Furniture Gift Baskets Vacation Packages Jewelry Concert tickets Artwork Experiences Home décor items Memberships Party Packages Wine Electronics Custom services Other All silent auction donors will be recognized as a sponsor and receive benefits equivalent to the total monetary value of item(s). Please see sponsorship categories for details. Item(s) being donated: Monetary value: $ Item(s) being donated: Monetary value: $ Item(s) being donated: Monetary value: $ Brief description of item(s): Total monetary value of all items: $ Please attach additional information if needed Delivery: I will deliver or ship Please contact me to arrange pick-up Please return this form to: South Texas College Valley Scholars Program P.O. Box 9701, McAllen, Texas If you have any questions, please contact Jessica S. Garcia at: Office: Fax: jsando40@southtexascollege.edu

10 2014 Sponsors EXECUTIVE DIAMOND PLATINUM Dr. Shirley A. Reed

11 2014 Sponsors GOLD Dr. Fredrika Borland Kent M. Biel Bailey and Gary Gurwitz SILVER Pepe Cabeza de Vaca The J. Ramirez Law Firm Dr. Anahid Petrosian BRONZE SHARYLAND Theresa Allen Roy De Leon

12 A Night with the Stars 2013 Celebration STC s Administrators with honorees at the Valley Scholars Program s 8 th annual A Night with the Stars. Back row from Left: STC Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Anahid Petrosian, STC Valley Scholars Rebeca Torres, Andrea Roman, Jerry Briseno, Jackyline Zarate, Gabriel Lozano, Anita Palacios, Valley Scholars Program Coordinator Jessica S. Garcia, and STC President Dr. Shirley A. Reed. Front row from Left: Time Warner Cable Media Sales Manager Jim Birschbach, City of McAllen Mayor Pro Tem Hilda Salinas, and BBVA Compass Market President Robert McDaniel. Back row from Left: Valley Scholars Coordinator Jessica S. Garcia, Gabriel Lozano, Jacklyne Zarate, Jessica Hernandez, Anita Palacios, Clarissa Olivares, Kayla Fernandez, Joyce Benites, Andrea Ramon, Jerry Briseno and STC Interim VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Anahid Petrosian. Front row form Left: Rebecca Torres, Audrey Estrada, Militza Perez. Valley Scholars Coordinator Jessica S. Garcia, Valley Scholars Honoree Jose Tomas Calzadias, STC President Dr. Shirley A. Reed and STC Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Anahid Petrosian. Three distinguished supporters of higher education were honored during the 8 th Annual South Texas College Valley Scholars Program s A Night with the Stars on October 10, Attendees enjoyed a night of dining and entertainment as the College saluted BBVA Compass, the City of McAllen, and Time Warner Cable Media as Star Supporters of Education. We are really proud to get this recognition from South Texas College, said Robert McDaniel, Market President for BBVA Compass. At BBVA, one of our core pillars is helping provide a better future for people, and we feel STC offers that as a major part of our community. I applaud the success and performance of students in the Valley Scholars Program, added Jim Birschbach, Local Sales Manager with Time Warner Cable Media. Our involvement and commitment to this outstanding program is another way that we can give back to our community. A community thrives on the value we place on education, said City of McAllen Mayor Pro Tem Hilda Salinas. The City of McAllen is extremely proud of the Valley Scholars. The program is worthwhile for our city and region as a whole.

13 Ticket Order Form Price $50 per ticket No. of tickets: Total: $ With the purchase of eight tickets, we will accommodate your group with a table. PERSONAL INFORMATION First Name: Last Name: Company Name: Title: Mailing Address: Business Address: Business Phone: Cell Phone: Fax: Address: Payment Options Enclosed is my check payment. Check number: Make checks payable to South Texas College - A Night with the Stars Invoice my company: Please send an invoice to the address provided above. I would like to charge my credi card. (Valley Scholars will contact you for information.) I will pay online by visiting the event website: Ticket Delivery or Pick-up Mail tickets to the above address. Mail tickets to this address: Deliver tickets to: Pick up tickets at the STC Pecan Campus, Academic Excellence Office: 3201 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen Ann Richards Administration Bldg., Room X105 Additional Information Please contact Jessica S. Garcia, Valley Scholars Program Coordinator Office: Fax: jsando40@southtexascollege.edu Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9701, McAllen, Texas

14 Valley Scholars Program Valley Scholars Class XVII The Valley Scholars Program was established in 1997 through a partnership between South Texas College, members of the local community, and representatives from business and industry to recognize and promote academic excellence by providing financial assistance and leadership development opportunities to academically gifted and highly motivated students. The program recruits students who graduate within the top 10% of their high school class or obtain an average of 85 or above. The Valley Scholars Program supports its students by providing scholarships, academic assistance and mentorship, as well as encouraging service within the community, as they work toward the completion of an Associate Degree. Over the past seventeen years, more than 700 students have participated in the program and continued their education at premier universities around the state and nation. Valley Scholars Program alumni have gone on to successful careers and become leaders who are making significant contributions to their communities.

15 Community Service Community Service Involvement The Valley Scholars participate in numerous community service projects every year. This is our way of giving back to the community who graciously supports our students. South Texas College Student Ambassadors Keep McAllen Beautiful Events Muscular Dystrophy Association McAllen Chamber of Commerce Partnership Relay for Life for American Cancer Society Annual Christmas for Kids Drive Phi Theta Kappa Events South Texas Senior Summit Food Bank of the RGV Rio Grande Children s Home Great American Clean-Up Annual Christmas Toy Drive Reading is the Future Events

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