With a timeless appeal and style, The Biltmore Hotel is Miami’s most elegant National Historic Landmark. Spanning over 150 acres of tropical landscape, the 271-room resort, includes 174 suites and features spectacular Mediterranean architecture with Italian, Moorish and Spanish influences. Explore downtown Coral Gables renowned restaurants, boutiques, businesses, and the illustrious Miracle Mile, all within minutes—or venture to Miami Beach and other major Miami Things to Do.

Honorary Gala Chair

Carolina Rendeiro

Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Miami

Chief Marketing/Developent Officer, Connect2Global, Inc

Gala Weekend Agenda

Friday, October 9, 2020

2nd Bi-Annual National Conference of Portuguese Americans

The Biltmore Hotel

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PALCUS Gala Welcome Reception

(Invitation and Members Attending Gala Only)

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, October 10, 2020

2nd Bi-Annual National Conference of Portuguese Americans

The Biltmore Hotel

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Annual Leadership Awards Gala

Cocktail Reception: 6:00 p.m.

Dinner and Awards: 7:00 p.m.

The Biltmore Hotel

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Sunday, October 13, 2019

Fun Activity

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Hotel reservations can be made here

Group Booking ID# 6077

Last Day to Book: Thursday, September 17, 2020

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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More Sponsorship Categories to be added soon

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AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE, $10,000 +

(Cash Sponsorship or In-Kind* Donation of Goods or Services)

• Table of 10 complimentary gala tickets (for Cash sponsors only; In-Kind sponsors receive 2 complimentary tickets)

• Distinguished Guest seated at table (Optional)

• Recognition by Master of Ceremonies at Gala opening

• Premiere recognition in Gala program with one page color ad and on Gala webpage with company web link

• Recognition on PALCUS webpage as significant PALCUS supporter for one year with link to company website

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CONGRESSIONAL CIRCLE, $7,500+

•(Cash Sponsorship or In-Kind* Donation of Goods or Services)

• 8 complimentary gala tickets (for Cash sponsors only; In-Kind sponsors receive 2 complimentary tickets)

• Distinguished Guest seated at table (Optional)

• Recognition by Master of Ceremonies at Gala opening

• Recognition in Gala program with one page ad

• Recognition on Gala webpage with company web link

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LEADERS CIRCLE, $5,000+

Cash Sponsorship or In-Kind* Donation of Goods or Services)

• 6 complimentary gala tickets (for Cash sponsors only; In-Kind sponsors receive 2 complimentary tickets)

• Recognition in program book with one full page black & white ad

• Recognition on Gala webpage with company web link

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PATRONS CIRCLE, $2,000+

Cash Sponsorship or In-Kind* Donation of Goods or Services)

• 4 complimentary gala tickets (for Cash sponsors only; In-Kind sponsors receive 2 complimentary tickets)

• Recognition in Gala program with half page black & white ad

• Recognition on Gala webpage with company web link

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UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Welcome Reception (Friday evening), $1250 

• Annual Meeting, $1,000 

• Gala Cocktail Reception, $1,500 

• Dessert, $1,200

• Centerpieces, $1,500

• Gala Awards 

• Wine

• After-Gala Celebration - $1,000  

• Gala Gift Bags 

One sponsor per category, first come first served

Sponsors are recognized in Gala Program with a listing of their specific sponsorship(s) and on our website at http://www.palcus.org/

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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

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The Gala Program provides companies, organizations, and individuals the opportunity to place ads to promote themselves, congratulate awardees, and support PALCUS and its mission.

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The Awards Gala has been covered widely by Luso Americano, Tribuna Portuguesa, O Jornal, SIC, RTPi, Rádio Voz do Emigrante, WJFD, KSQQ Radio, CCP Mundial, Comunidades USA Magazine, The Portuguese Times, A Diáspora Macaense na América & Brazilian Post and many other news outlets.

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Gala Host Committee

Christopher St. Victor-de Pinho, CT

Joe da Rosa, CA

John Rebelo, CA

Marie Fraley, RI

Mary Borba Parente, CA

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Gala Committee

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Co-Chairs

Gloria Sousa

Ilidio Pereira

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Committee

Angela Simoes

Anabela Dacruz-Melo

John Bento

Katherine Soares

Lisa de Medeiros Morris

Manny Geraldo

Paul do Forno

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Full Page ad

Half Page ad

Quarter page ad

Business card ad

Business name Listing