UNCF MASKED BALL. 8 p.m. GOAL. HOW Corporations and community groups. WHEN Saturday, October 3, FEATURING 7 p.m. WHERE Miami Hyatt Regency

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1 ABOUT THE miami UNCF MASKED BALL At a Glance The inaugural UNCF Masked Ball is Miami s premier fundraising gala and a major social event, focusing on raising public awareness and large corporate and individual donations to support deserving students through UNCF. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and local businesses, it involves celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials, alumni and others who support UNCF's mission of investing in Better Futures for us all by getting students to and through college. The UNCF Masked Ball also benefits Florida Memorial University, South Florida's only HBCU. GOAL $500,000 HOW Corporations and community groups are invited to support the fundraising event with the purchase of sponsor packages ranging from $3,500- $50,000. Sponsor package benefits include sponsor tables for your guests and recognition at the event and in related adver tising and promotional materials. Individual tickets are available for $300. WHEN Saturday, October 3, 2015 miami 2015 FEATURING 7 p.m. The VIP Masked Award Gathering (by invitation only) Pre-Ball General Reception 8 p.m. Red Carpet Parade of Stars and Dignitaries Elegant Dining Parade of Masks Dancing and Live Entertainment WHERE Miami Hyatt Regency 400 SE 2nd Avenue, Miami STRICTLY FORMAL ATTIRE Ladies Long Gown and Mask Gentlemen Black-Tie and Mask ENTERTAINMENT Arlene Coutee and Suga

2 Host Committee Russell Benford Deputy Mayor Miami-Dade County Roslyn Clark Artis, Ph.D., JD President Florida Memorial University masked ball LEADERSHIP 2015 Chairperson Gabriel Castrillon General Manager Miami Hyatt Regency Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D. President and CEO, UNCF ABOUT FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY Located in the City of Miami Gardens, Florida Memorial University is a private, historically black institution that offers 42 undergraduate degree programs and four graduate degree programs to a culturally student body. Since its inception in 1879, the University has upheld a commitment to provide a solid foundation for thousands of young people and to open the doors to educational opportunities that may have otherwise been closed to them. As South Florida s only historically black college or university, it is widely recognized as the birthplace of the Negro National Anthem, Lift Ev ry Voice and Sing and the alma mater of Barrington Irving, Jr., a proud graduate of the aviation program and the youngest and first black person to pilot a solo flight around the world. The campus is also home to the Trayvon Martin Foundation and the SEED School of Miami. benefitting

3 Sponsorship Levels Marquis Sponsor $50,000 One reserved table for 16 guests in the Royal Court Preferred seating in the Royal Court Program segment named in honor of your company Tickets for 16 guests to the VIP Masked Award Gathering Prominent brand placement in pre-function area Brand recognition in select print and electronic media Option to have a celebrity guest or Masked Award honoree seated at your table Place cards for guests seated at your table Pre-reception red-carpet photo opportunity with the mayor, UNCF president and CEO and celebrity guests Event souvenir photos Logo displayed on a solo screen as part of sponsor video presentation and listing in souvenir program Red carpet participation of designated representative in the Parade of Stars and Dignitaries Special gift for guests seated at your table ROYAL COURT sponsor $25,000 One reserved table for 14 guests in the Royal Court Preferred seating in the Royal Court Tickets for 14 guests to the VIP Masked Award Gathering Prominent brand placement in pre-function area Brand recognition in select print and electronic media Pre-reception red-carpet photo opportunity with the mayor, UNCF president and CEO and celebrity guests Event souvenir photos Logo displayed on a shared screen as part of sponsor video presentation and listing in souvenir program Red carpet participation of designated representative in the Parade of Stars and Dignitaries

4 Masked Court sponsor $10,000 One reserved table for 10 guests in the Masked Court Preferred seating in the Masked Court Tickets for 10 guests to the VIP Masked Award Gathering Sponsorship Levels Pre-reception red-carpet photo opportunity with the mayor, UNCF president and CEO and celebrity guests Company name listed as part of sponsor video presentation and listing in souvenir program The court sponsor $5,000 (Limited availability. must confirm by 9/28/15) Reserved table for 10 guests in the main ballroom Tickets for 10 guests to the VIP Masked Award Gathering Listing in souvenir program Co-sponsor $3,500 (Limited availability. must confirm by 9/28/15) Reserved table for eight guests in the main ballroom Tickets for four guests to the VIP Masked Award Gathering Listing in souvenir program

5 ABOUT UNCF UNCF s mission is to build a robust and nationally-recognized pipeline of underrepresented students who, because of UNCF support, become highly-qualified college graduates and to ensure that our network of 37 member HBCUs is a respected model of best practice in moving students to and through college. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment and curriculum and faculty development programs. UNCF envisions a nation where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives, competitive and fulfilling careers, engaged citizenship and service to our nation. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 900 colleges and universities across the country. For more information, go to UNCF.org. UNCF-Member Institutions Allen University Columbia, SC Benedict College Columbia, SC Bennett College Greensboro, NC Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA Dillard University New Orleans, LA Edward Waters College Jacksonville, FL Fisk University Nashville, TN Florida Memorial University Miami, FL Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Interdenominational Theological Center Atlanta, GA Jarvis Christian College Hawkins, TX Johnson C. Smith University Charlotte, NC Lane College Jackson, TN LeMoyne-Owen College Memphis, TN Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Miles College Birmingham, AL Morehouse College Atlanta, GA Morris College Sumter, SC Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Paine College Augusta, GA Philander Smith College Little Rock, AR Rust College Holly Springs, MS Saint Augustine s University Raleigh, NC Shaw University Raleigh, NC Spelman College Atlanta, GA Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Talladega College Talladega, AL Texas College Tyler, TX Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL Virginia Union University Richmond, VA Voorhees College Denmark, SC Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH Wiley College Marshall, TX Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA United Negro College Fund, Inc South Andrews Avenue Suite 502A Ft. Lauderdale, FL Edith Pearson Regional Development Director

6 UNCF AND FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY FIRST MIAMI 2015 SPONSORSHIP RESERVATION FORM Deadline: September 28, 2015 CONFIRMATION DATE: / / SPONSORSHIP LEVELS o $50,000 Marquis Sponsor o $25,000 Royal Court Sponsor o $10,000 Masked Court Sponsor o $5,000 The Court Sponsor o $3,500 Co-Sponsor LIMITED AVAILABILITY. MUST CONFIRM BY 9/28/15 LIMITED AVAILABILITY. MUST CONFIRM BY 9/28/15 o $300 Individual Ticket(s) o $ I am unable to attend, but please accept my donation. NAME TITLE COMPANY ADDRESS SUITE CITY STATE ZIP PHONE FAX p CHECK ENCLOSED p CREDIT CARD p VISA p MASTERCARD p DISCOVER p AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CARD NUMBER CVC# EXP SIGNATURE p PLEASE INVOICE US FOR THE AMOUNT DUE: $ (ALL PAYMENTS DUE BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015) All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Sponsorship level less $175 per ticket is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Please or fax the completed form to FMU. Make check payable to Florida Memorial University. For more information contact: Florida Memorial University Ameena Shaheed Northwest 42nd Avenue Miami Gardens, FL T Cassandra.shaheed@fmuniv.edu