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Mardi GrAutism III |
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June 11, 2011 |
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Mardi GrAutism III will be held Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the Westin Park Central—Dallas. This event is designed to honor the Mardi Gras tradition of great costumes and celebration with friends. The evening will include plenty of entertainment, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, and all around merriment. Elaborate Mardi Gras style costumes will be showcased with the opportunity for the guests to engage in the show. Costumes for this year’s function will be centered on the theme “Cinema”, paying tribute to great moments on the silver screen, including:
Dr. Zhivago Hello Dolly Wizard of Oz Alice in Wonderland Captain Hook Young Frankenstein Ghostbusters Saturday Night Fever
Attire: Evening Wear - Formal attire and a Mardi Gras mask are encouraged. Tickets and Sponsorships: Costs for this event are generously underwritten by FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated, along with services support from corporate partners. 100% of the corporate sponsorships and ticket admissions will go directly to Autism Speaks, a Section 501(c)(3) organization benefitting those affected by autism spectrum disorder. $125 VIP tickets: VIP patron tickets include a special pre-function social hour and first choice on seat selection for the event. 6:00 to 7:00 PM—VIP social hour 7:00 PM—Doors to the ballroom open 7:30 PM—Entertainment begins $50 General admission ticket: 7:00 PM—Doors to the ballroom open 7:30 PM—Entertainment begins
Please see the web page related to Ticket Sales and Hotel Room Reservations for additional information and links to purchase tickets and reserve rooms. Corporate/individual sponsorships are also available at various levels. These sponsors are admitted to the pre-function social hour, are assigned tables closest to the show with each table decorated in support of a particular costume in the presentation, and each attendee at the table is provided additional special Mardi Gras trinkets. If you are interested in supporting us as a corporate or individual sponsor, please contact David McGivney at (972) 444-4935 for additional information. Table sponsorships are offered at the following levels: Sponsorship Levels: Platinum Sponsor $10,000 and above Gold Sponsor $5,000—9,999 Silver Sponsor $2,500—$4,999 Patron Sponsors $500—$2,499
Sponsorship benefits include admission to the pre-function social hour, tables closest to the show with each table decorated in support of a particular costume in the presentation, and special Mardi Gras trinkets for each attendee at the table.
If you are interested in supporting us as a corporate or individual sponsor, please contact David McGivney at (972) 444-4935 for additional information. |
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To be added to the invitation list, email your name and address to: mardigrautism@felcor.com |
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If you are unable to join us for the event, but would like to make a donation to support Autism Speaks, please send your contribution, made out to Autism Speaks, to: Mardi GrAutism Fundraiser c/o FelCor Lodging Trust 545 E. John Carpenter Freeway Suite 1300 Irving, TX 75062 |
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Westin park Central Dallas |
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Mardi GrAutism 2011 |
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General Admission $ 50 VIP $125 |
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© 2005—2011 Autism Speaks Inc. |
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This fundraiser would not be possible without the generosity of companies and individuals who sponsor the event. FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated provides the underwriting for the event, covering the bulk of the costs. The Westin Park Central—Dallas provides significant assistance through use of its facilities and assistance with coordination of the event. We also greatly appreciate the assistance provided by PSAV for the lighting and sound systems for the evening. The assistance provided by these organization allows us to direct 100% of the proceeds from the corporate and individual sponsorships to Autism Speaks for use in their efforts to combat autism spectrum disorder. Current sponsor commitments for the 2011 event include:
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2011 sponsors |
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Concept Contractors Inc. |
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Ashford Hospitality Trust Ernst & Young LLP Kimball & Smith-Brown PDQ Consulting, Inc. Aimbridge Hospitality |
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J-S Contracting Services, Inc. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants The Beryl Companies CPI - Central Purchasing, Inc. |
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