EVENT SPONSORS
For a Sponsor Information form, please click HERE
When completed, this form will be submitted electronically
Our generous Gifts in the Garden Gala Auction sponsors play a huge part in this evening's
overall success - truly, this event would not be the "gala" that it is without their participation!
Their generosity ensures that more of the funds raised go directly to meet the needs of our school.
2011 GALA AUCTION SPONSORS
Diamond Presenting Sponsors - $15,000
A Wesleyan family - in honor of God and His blessings
State Bank and Trust Company - courtesy of Sharon and Steven Deaton
Emerald Sponsors - $10,000
Mary and Richard Nunis & Lisa and Michael Parks
Sapphire Sponsors - $5,000
Bank of America - courtesy of Amy and Stan Brady
Dominium Benefits, LLC - courtesy of Lisa and Scott Schanen & Holly and Mike Villa
The Coca-Cola Company - courtesy of Holly Mattingly and Dan West
The GLOW Band - by special arrangement from Karen and Ken Allen, Jr.
A Wesleyan Family - in loving memory of Had Riley
Pamela and Tom Menefee - in honor of Nicholas and Jacob & in memory of Jack Michael
Ruby Sponsors - $2,500
Ashford Advisors - courtesy of Marsha and Ned Richards & Dana and Jason Huggins
Bennett Graphics - courtesy of Debbie and Mark Adent
Bill Stark Properties - courtesy of Sallie and Bill Stark & The Simpson Company, Inc. - courtesy of Wendi and Frank Simpson
BRIANOGRAPHY {Brian Morgan Photography} - courtesy of Carey and Brian Morgan
Cabell’s Designs - courtesy of Susan and Todd Peterson
Cruser & Mitchell, LLP - courtesy of Ginger and Bill Mitchell & Nola Jackson
Forms Plus, Inc. - courtesy of Karen and Jim Anderson
Golden Bear Realty, LLC - courtesy of Traci and Mike Nicklaus
Insight Sourcing Group - courtesy of Suzanne and Tom Beaty
Joe Powell and Associates - courtesy of Stephanie and Chad Powell
Wendy’s/Hoover Foods - courtesy of Paige and Carl Hoover
Wise Print/Marketing/Technology - courtesy of Jeff Prettyman, Bill Prettyman & Families
Deena and Sean Coughlin & Melissa and Paul Parker
Melissa and David Mangum & Monica and Mark Metz
Pearl Sponsors - $1,000
Coldwell Banker Residential - courtesy of Detra and Ray Abernathy - in memory of Raymond L. Abernathy
G3 Design and Development Group - courtesy of Janice and Tim Sullivan
O'Kelley & Sorohan, Attorneys at Law, LLC - courtesy of Jill and Joe O'Kelley
Project Builders, Inc. - courtesy of Susan and Scott Walker
Rainwater & Associates, LLC - courtesy of Debra and Bill Rainwater - in honor of Will ('19)
Kim and John Adair - in memory of Nancy Miller
Lisa and Don Barden
Cathy and Rob Binion - in memory of Carl Christian Grotnes, II
Kelly Breslin Boss and Doug Boss - in honor of the Wesleyan class of 2011
Lisa and Scott Brown
Pam and Chuck Carver
Brenda Bell-Cline and Jim Cline
Sharon and Matt Cole – in memory of Mrs. Raymond A. Jones, Jr.
Lisa and Van Fletcher - in honor of our precious children Kit, Van, Jr. and Hannah
Dana and Ron Garrard
Sarita and Todd Gottlich - in memory of Carole Jones Gottlich and Robert Richard Shelton
Lydia and David Guthrie - in memory of Lydia's sister, Karen Higgenbotham
Erin and Lee Hanson
Nancy and Paul Hogan - in memory of Lorraine Touchton Garman
Meg and David Kerr
Alice and Douglas Macgill
Lisa and Paul Mannion, Jr. - in memory of Will Trautwein
Jane and Randy Merrill
Michelle Merrill and Tinsley
Pam and Billy Milam
Trish and Jim Olson - in honor of the Wesleyan class of 2016
Lisa and Phillip Ostwalt
Joanna and Jim Pope
Donna and Jason Poulos - in honor of our precious children Nicholas and Alyssa
Katie and Chuck Reed - in honor of Chickie Ching
Lori and Mark Rohde
Beth and Dr. Tom Sharon, Jr.
Dana and Doug Sullenberger - in honor of our sons, Dylan and Jackson
Drs. Anna and Gordon Tanner, Jr.
Stanna and Lee Tucker
Cully and Greg Veal - in honor of Colin ('08) and Michael ('15)
Studie and Zach Young - in memory of Corrissa Friends
2011 GALA AUCTION CORPORATE SPONSORS
Diamond Presenting Sponsor
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Please consider becoming a 2011 Gala Auction sponsor! Following is a list of our new (and improved!) sponsorship levels and benefits - you'll notice some changes! As in the past, all sponsors will be treated to a special Preview Party prior to the Gala, where they'll have the opportunity to preview all of the fabulous auction items. During this party, all sponsors will be able to place two(!) guaranteed bids prior to opening bid time. It’s a great way to grab those two items you can't live without!
For more information, please contact our Sponsorship co-chairs:
Detra Abernathy or Kim Sutton Adair
detra_ab@bellsouth.net adair770@bellsouth.net
404.310.0864 770.335.1852
All written correspondence should be addressed to:
Detra Abernathy
5152 Brook Farm Drive
Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
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ALL Sponsors receive the following benefits:
+ Name recognition in the Wesleyan Update, the Wesleyan Gift report, and WESLEYAN, the Quarterly Magazine
+ Sponsors’ names appear on Gala invitations
+ Sponsors recognized at the Gala dinner
+ Sponsors’ names appear on signboards in reception areas during the Gala
+ Two (2) guaranteed bids during the Sponsor Preview Party
+ Free valet parking
PRESENTING DIAMOND SPONSOR - $15,000
+ All promotional efforts feature your company, family or foundation as Diamond sponsor. These include: full-page ad in Gala catalog; and, listing on the front of bid paddles
+ Table for ten (10) at the Gala
+ Ten (10) invitations to Sponsor Preview Party
+ Three (3) deluxe rooms at The InterContinental the night of the Gala
+ Sunday morning breakfast
EMERALD SPONSOR - $10,000
+ Promotional efforts carry your message and/or logo. These include: full-page ad in Gala catalog; and, listing on the back of bid paddles
+ Table for ten (10) at the Gala
+ Ten (10) invitations to Sponsor Preview Party
+ One (1) deluxe room at The InterContinental the night of the Gala
+ Sunday morning breakfast
SAPPHIRE SPONSOR - $5,000
+ Promotional efforts carry your message and/or logo. These include: full-page ad in Gala catalog; and, listing on the back of bid paddles
+ Six (6) Gala tickets
+ Six (6) invitations to Sponsor Preview Party
+ One (1) deluxe room at The InterContinental the night of the Gala
+ Sunday morning breakfast
RUBY SPONSOR - $2,500
+ Promotional efforts carry your message and/or logo. These include: half-page ad in Gala catalog; and, listing on the back of bid paddles
+ Four (4) Gala tickets
+ Four (4) invitations to Sponsor Preview Party
+ One (1) deluxe room at The InterContinental the night of the Gala
+ Sunday morning breakfast
PEARL SPONSOR - $1,000
+ Recognized in Gala catalog. New this year! - Name your sponsorship in honor of someone special!
+ Two (2) Gala tickets
+ Two (2) invitations to Sponsor Preview Party