
L-R: Dr. Ronald DePinho, José João Morais, Colonel Ann Assumpico, Frank Baptista,
Helena DaSilva Hughes, Dr. Duarte Silva, Jordan Thomas
22nd Annual Leadership Awards Gala
October 6, 2018
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
Washington, D.C.
With the generous support of






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Courtesty of Henrique Mano and Luso-Americano

Evaristo Cruz, Sr. Foundation


Honorary Chair
H.E. Domingo Fezas Vital
Ambassador of Portugal

Honorary Chair
Meredith Vieira
Journalist and TV Personality
PALCUS Founding Member

Master of Ceremonies
Pedro Bicudo
Journalist
PALCUS Member
Gala Host Committee
Ambassador's Circle ($10,000+)
Florentino Gregório, Anchor Construction Co.
Gabe Patricio, Patricio Enterprises
Congressional Circle ($7,500+)
Luso-American Development Foundation
Leader's Circle ($5,000+)
Fernando G. Rosa, Marc F. Rosa & HEDCO Cidália Luis-Akbar & Natália Luis, M. Luis Construction Co
John G. Rebelo, Jr.* Mary Borba Parente* Joe DaRosa* José João Morais*
Marie R. Fraley* Christopher St. Victor-de Pinho*
*Indicates Benefactor Charter Members
2018 Leadership Awardees
Ronald A. DePinho, M.D.
Leadership in
Scientific Achievement
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Professor & Past President
Harry Graves Burkhart III Distinguished University Chair
Department of Cancer Biology


Duarte A. Silva, Ed.D.
Leadership in
Education
Stanford University
Executive Director, California World Language Project
Jordan Thomas
Young Portuguese-American
"Promessa" Award
Princeton University '18
Rhodes Scholar

Colonel Ann C. Assumpico
Leadership in
Public Service
Superintendent, Rhode Island
State Police
Director, Rhode Island Department of Public Safety
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Helena DaSilva Hughes
Leadership in
Community Service
Executive Director,
Immigrants' Assistance Center
New Bedford, MA
Rádio Voz do Emigrante
Frank P. Baptista,
Founder/Director
Special 30th Anniversary
Award

Gala Tickets: $250 per person
Includes Cocktail Reception, Dinner and Entertainment
ATTIRE: BLACK TIE
Available Here
Gala Weekend Agenda
Friday, October 5, 2018
Ambassador's Welcome Reception
(Invitation and Members Attending Gala Only)
Residence of Ambassador and Mrs. Domingos Fezas Vital
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Annual PALCUS Members' Meeting (Members Only)
10:30 a.m., Penn Quarter, 3rd Fl
Lusitanian Forum: Free and Open to the Public
Topic: Formation and Launch of the Portuguese-American Bar Association (PABA)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Penn Quarter, 3rd Fl
Gala Cocktail Reception (Black Tie): 6:00 p.m.
Gala Dinner and Awards: 7:00 p.m.
Entertainment: 9:00 p.m.
Entertainment Featuring........
FERNANDO PEREIRA
Dubbed "Lord of the Voices", world renowned Portuguese singer and master impressionist, Fernando Pereira, will delight the audience with his remarkable capacity to sing and imitate a wide array of international artists, including: Tina Turner, Liza Minelli and Michael Jackson to name a few.
Fernando Pereira has appeared in cities all over Europe and North America including New York, Las Vegas and Atlantic City as well as dozens of television appearances. His popular CD's have gone Gold and Platinum.

Online Silent Auction is LIVE NOW! Click HERE to view items.
Our Online Silent Auction will run until Saturday, October 9th @ 9:00 p.m. at the Gala.
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5 Night Stay in Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Azores
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2 Night Stay in Terceira, Azores
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TAP Business Airfares + Hotel Package
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Azores Airlines Airfares
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Davidoff Humidor
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Margo Petitti Designer Scarf
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John Medeiros Fashion Jewelry
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Cristiano Ronaldo Sports Memorabilia
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Professional Services
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and much more......

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE, $10,000 +
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Table of 10 complimentary gala tickets
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Prominent Portuguese-American or PALCUS board member or Master of Ceremonies seated at table (Optional)
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Recognition by Master of Ceremonies at Gala opening
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Premiere recognition in Gala program with one page color ad and on Gala webpage with company web link
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Recognition on PALCUS webpage as significant PALCUS supporter for one year with link to company website
CONGRESSIONAL CIRCLE, $7,500+
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8 complimentary gala tickets
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Prominent Portuguese-American or PALCUS board member seated at table (Optional)
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Recognition by Master of Ceremonies at Gala opening
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Recognition in Gala program with one page ad
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Recognition on Gala webpage with company web link
LEADERS CIRCLE, $5,000+
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6 complimentary gala tickets
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Recognition in program book with one full page black & white ad
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Recognition on Gala webpage with company web link
PATRONS CIRCLE, $2,500+
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4 complimentary gala tickets
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Recognition in Gala program with half page black & white ad
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Recognition on Gala webpage with company web link
UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Gala dinner, $10,000
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Welcome Reception (Invitation-only, Friday evening), $2,500
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Pre-Gala Cocktail Reception, $1,500 Claimed! Rudy's & Vitor's VAS CO Inc
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Dessert, $1,200
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Entertainment, $6,500 Claimed! HEDCO, Fernando and Marc Rosa
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Centerpieces, $1,500 Claimed! Jack and Matilde Nazario of NZI Construction
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Annual Meeting (Saturday morning), $1,000 Claimed! Evaristo Cruz, Sr. Foundation
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Gala Awards, $800 Claimed! Provided by Vista Alegre
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Wine Claimed! Morais Vineyards and Winery
One sponsor per category. First-come, first-served policy.
Sponsors are recognized in Gala Program with a listing of their specific sponsorship(s) and on our website at http://www.palcus.org/
GALA PROGRAM ADS ONLY (Black & White)
Requirements for logos and ads: camera-ready in high-resolution, print-ready pdf or jpg format. Minimum 600 dpi. Dimension requirements for ad submissions:
$1,000 Full page: 8.5" wide x 11.0” high max w/ full bleed
$500 Half page: 6.0” wide x 4.5” high max
$250 Quarter page: 3.0” wide x 4.5” high max
$150 Business card: Regular-business card size
$50 Business listing: Include business name, address, & telephone
The Gala Program provides companies, organizations, and individuals the opportunity to place ads to promote themselves, congratulate awardees, and support PALCUS and its mission
The Awards Gala has been covered widely by Luso Americano, Tribuna Portuguesa, KSQQ Radio, SIC, RTPi, Rádio Voz do Emigrante, CCP Mundial, Comunidades USA Magazine, The Portuguese Times, O Jornal, A Diáspora Macaense na América & Brazilian Post.
Hotel Accommodations
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
Reserved Block of Rooms:
Friday (10/5) and Saturday (10/6)
Standard Room: $199 per night plus tax and fees
To make reservations:
1. Reservation Web link: Reservation Web link: https://book.passkey.com/gt/216617975gtid=b8de2f5951b41b41f4608e3180f9ad24
2. Book by phone: 800-393-2510
3. Reference: “PALCUS Awards Gala ”
NOTE: Cutoff date is September 14, 2018 for special PALCUS rate

Gala Committee
Chair
Katherine Soares
Committee
Diniz Borges
Laurinda Clemente
Anabela DaCruz-Melo
Marie Fraley
Manuel Geraldo, Sr.
Manuel Geraldo, II
Lisa de Medeiros Morris
Fernando G. Rosa
Cynthia Russo
Angela Costa Simões