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- 1. LEADERSHIP YOUNG MEN’S 3/12 - 3/15 Scholarship C O N C E R T 2 0 1 3 2014 ELECTRONIC SPONSORSHIP KIT RECEPTION Reaching back... to Propel ForwardCONFERENCE
- 3. Scholarship “GBMCAA and its scholars are committed to direct impact on the community through mentorship” 2014 3/12 - 3/15 ELECTRONIC SPONSORSHIP KIT CONTENTS History........................ 2 Initiatives................... 3 Events........................ 4 Young Men’s Leadership Conference................5 Sponsorship.............. 9 ii
- 4. The GBMCAA provides educational development opportunities for Boston area students through scholarship & mentorship programs. i
- 5. GBMCAA:HISTORY HISTORY The Greater Boston Morehouse College Alumni Association (GBMCAA) was founded in 1972. Like most alumni associations, the function of the GBMCAA is to serve the best interests of the College within a particular geographical region, which in this case is Boston and many of the surrounding communities throughout New England. The organization has more than 100 members, the majority of whom are African American male professionals or graduate students in the Greater Boston area. MISSION The GBMCAA provides educational development opportunities for Boston-area students through scholarship and mentorship programs and affords alumni in Greater Boston a medium for an ongoing relationship with Morehouse College. VISION The GBMCAA will encourage and promote a culture of scholarship and a community of mentorship by developing a pipeline between Morehouse College and Greater Boston. This vision will be realized by providing mentorship programs for local students, granting full and partial scholarships to Boston-area students at Morehouse College, coordinating internship programs with corporate partners, and linking graduates to career opportunities in Boston. The GBMCAA will continually strive to be the leading chapter of Morehouse College alumni. 2
- 6. GBMCAA:INITIATIVES SCHOLARSHIP Through our efforts and support over the last seventeen (18) years, the Greater Boston Morehouse College Alumni Association has established the Greater Boston Endowed Scholarship Fund based at Morehouse College. The award amount for the expendable scholarship ranges from $2,500 for the general awards to $4,500 for the special awards. Scholars are selected and awarded by the end of the fall semester, and honored at our annual MoreJazz Scholarship Gala, Glee Club Concert, and banquet, sponsored by TJX Companies Inc., Davis, Robinson, & Malloy, LLP, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and more. MENTORSHIP The GBMCAA Renaissance Club is an initiative that cultivates excellence in scholarship and character among the male youth in the area. With chapters at New Mission High School, Young Achievers Pilot School, and the English High School, the Club serves as a support network for bright young men who are focused and determined to be beacons of light for their community. In addition, GBMCAA also participates in the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace. RELATIONSHIPS The GBMCAA has dedicated itself to serving the needs of Boston and its surrounding areas. Partnered with the Boston Spelman College Alumnae Association chapter in Boston, we welcome new graduate students and working professionals to the area in our annual "SpelHouse Mixer", and again for our "Adopt a Family" event during the holiday season. In January 2006, the GBMCAA organized the now annual "Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Day On For Service", where we prepare and serve breakfast to the tenants of the Pine Street Inn in Boston. 3
- 7. YOUNG MEN’S MOREJAZZ:EVENTS WEEKEND SNAPSHOTS C O N C E R T 2 0 1 3 Directed by the renowned Dr. David Morrow, this distinguished all-male chorus embraces 100 years of musical excellence and achievement. Through the dedication and commitment of its members and the extraordinary leadership of its directors, the Morehouse College Glee Club has provided an unmatchable tradition of excellence & brotherhood in song. They have toured hundreds of cities in over 25 countries on 3 continents. Now, these talented young men will lend their gift of song to the greater Boston community in the majesty of Old South Church singing in the genres of classical, folk, spiritual, and contemporary choral music. Without doubt, this is a festival of music not be missed. LEADERSHIP The Young Male Leadership Conference is an event that seeks to encapsulate and engender the mission and vision of Morehouse College within young men of the greater Boston community. The goal of this one-day conference is to offer empowerment, enlightenment, and guidance to middle and high school males of color in the greater Boston community. RECEPTION The Greater Boston Morehouse College Alumni Association invites you to the 8th Annual MoreJazz Experience at the Copley Square Lenox Hotel. Each year, the MoreJazz Gala welcomes over 100 attendees for an evening of live entertainment & philanthropy. All proceeds contribute to the GBMCAA scholarship endowment and community initiatives, which provide financial support to Boston-area students attending Morehouse College. 4 CONFERENCE
- 9. MOREJAZZ:MAIN EVENT OVERVIEW The Young Men’s Leadership Conference is an event that seeks to encapsulate and engender the mission and vision of Morehouse College within young men of the greater Boston community. MISSION The mission of this one day conference is to offer empowerment, enlightenment, and guidance to middle and high school males of color in the greater Boston community. GOALS ■ At the end of this event, the GBMCAA will have: Provided guidance with new and innovative approaches for young men of color in the 21st century to live healthy, holistic lives; Offered realistic solutions in assisting young men to make healthy decisions concerning their lives; Helped young men with the recognition and the development of leadership skills; and, Encouraged young men of color to establish foundational work in completing high school and in seeking higher levels of education. 6 ■ ■ ■
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- 11. We are building and grooming tomorrow’s leaders through distinct Morehouse principles and values to impact a community in need. i
- 12. MOREJAZZ:SPONSORSHIP WHY BECOME A SPONSOR? We invite you to join us in supporting this effort at the level of Platinum Partner, Gold Patron, Silver Fellow, or Maroon Sponsor (see table). The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Concert and the MoreJazz Experience Corporate Reception have become quintessential events, allowing the Boston community at-large the opportunity to celebrate the academic excellence of their scholars at Morehouse. Young men of color face significantly disproportionate risks and challenges in seeking higher education. Your contribution will help us eliminate some of the barriers Boston’s young men of color face in their educational endeavors. Together, we can sustain the momentum of young scholars by providing a foundation of residual financial support. 9 Young men of color face significantly disproportionate risks and challenges in seeking higher education . Your contribution will help us eliminate some of the barriers Boston’s young men of color face in their educational endeavors.
- 14. MOREJAZZ:SPONSORSHIP FORM SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS Platinum Partner $20,000 Gold Patron $10,000 Silver Fellow $5,000 Maroon Sponsor $2,500 30 Reserved Tickets to the Concert 30 Reserved Tickets to the MoreJazz Reception Visibility (Website, Stationaries, Publication Advertisement, Banner) 20 Reserved Tickets to the Concert 20 Reserved Tickets to the MoreJazz Reception Visibility (Website, Publication Advertisement, Banner) 10 Reserved Tickets to the Concert 10 Reserved Tickets to the MoreJazz Reception Visibility (Website, Banner) 5 Reserved Tickets to the Concert 5 Reserved Tickets to the MoreJazz Reception Visibility (Website, Banner) Please Mail This Form Completed To Walter R. Higgs, III 617-963-6959 ______Platinum Partner ______Gold Patron ______ Advertisement ______Silver Fellow ______Maroon Sponsor ( ) Half page (5x4)-$500 ( ) Full page -$1000 ( ) Listing - $250 $30 Each ( ) Tickets Mailed ( ) Tickets @ Door _____Concert Tickets Company Name: ____________________________________________ Representative Name: _______________________________________ Title: __________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Date: ______________ Fax: ___________________ ✓ Checks payable to: Greater Boston Morehouse College Alumni Association or GBMCAA. Mailing Address: GBMCAA, 1740 Washington St. Unit 31C, Boston, MA 02118. ✓ Your check may be mailed separately; however, the check along with your camera-ready black and white ad must be received by Monday, February 11, 2014. ✓ Please note whether tickets should be mailed or held at the door. ✓ All packages and ticket purchases are tax deductible within the limits of the law. ✓ Tax Exempt Number (Not-for Profit 501c3): 04-3181707. For inquiries, please call 617.963.6959 or email MoreJazz.Committee@gbmcaa.org YOUNG MEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE