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2011 Spirit of Service Awards Dinner

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
5:30 p.m.
Indiana Roof Ballroom

The Spirit of Service Awards Dinner provides an opportunity for business, community, and social service leaders of central Indiana to join in celebrating those who have dedicated their lives in a spirit of service to others. It also provides an opportunity to recognize the continuing impact Catholic Charities Indianapolis has among the poor and vulnerable in our midst.

Your support of the 12th Annual Spirit of Service event will enable Catholic Charities Indianapolis to meet the ever-increasing demand for quality, professional services.

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2011 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

This year we are privileged to welcome nationally retired Hall of Fame Football Coach, best-selling author, sportscaster, and motivational speaker Louis “Lou” Holtz to share a message of inspiration and hope.

2011 SPIRIT OF SERVICE HONOREES

During the evening, we also will recognize individuals each of whom was selected as an exemplar of service. These individuals have served others in a wide variety of capacities with compassion and an unwavering dedication to improving the lives of those around them.

Fiorella Gambetta-Gibson   St. Mark’s Parish
Charles A. Guynn   St. Rita’s Parish
David M. Jackson   St. Mark’s Parish
Leo N. Stenz   St. Luke’s Parish

2011 SPIRIT OF SERVICE LEADERSHIP

Gregory F. Hahn
Event Chair
Michael G. Browning
Development Chair
Brian L. Baker
Immediate Past Event Chair
Ronald L. Mead
Sister Marlene Shapley, O.S.F.
Nominating Committee Co-Chairs

2011 DEVELOPMENT COMMITEEE

David J. Bethuram
Robert J. Brody
W. Shawn Conway
Margaret G. Fox
Terry V. Quinn
Patrick Sedlak
Vincent J. Saul
David J. Siler
Steven B. Stapleton
Jeffrey D. Stumpf
Brian L. Sullivan
Nicholas J. Svarczkopf
Gregg M. Wallander
Brian S. Williams
Tracy Williams

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

Your support of this event—through sponsorship or purchase of a ticket—will help Catholic Charities Indianapolis meet the ever-increasing needs of the poor and vulnerable of central Indiana and to continue its mission of offering much-needed, and often times life-saving, services to those in need.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Your generosity helps ensure the success of the programs that Catholic Charities operates to serve individuals and families in need throughout Indianapolis. Please consider joining us at any one of these levels:

Benefactor - $10,000
Patron - $5,000
Partner - $1,750
Parish Table Sponsor -$800
Purchase tables or tickets here

In addition to the intangible benefits of tying your philanthropy with the mission of Catholic Charities, and those who are to be honored for their service to the community, other benefits of sponsorship include:

One table for eight guests
Recognition during the event through

event signage
video promotion
placement in the printed program

In addition to the above benefits, Patrons also will receive:

Invitation for you and your guests to attend a VIP Reception hosted by the Most Reverend Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Archbishop of Indianapolis and by Catholic Charities Indianapolis—where guests will have an opportunity to meet Coach Lou Holtz as well as other business and community leaders.
Special announcement at both the VIP Reception and the Dinner.

In addition to the above benefits, Benefactors also will receive:

Placement of company logo in the program and on event signage.

For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Maggie Fox via email or at 317-261-3362.

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Individual tickets are available for purchase. To purchase individual tickets, please contact Valerie Sperka via e-mail or at 317-592-4072.

Or, you have the option of conveniently purchasing your table or ticket(s) with a credit card online by clicking on the following link: Purchase tickets here.