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​October 12, 2019

Elks Tower Casino and Events Center

Sacramento, CA

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Luis Pires

Lifetime Achievement Award

PFSA
Outstanding Organization

Gala Weekend Agenda

Friday, October 11, 2019

PALCUS Gala Welcome Reception

(Invitation and Members Attending Gala Only)

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Citizen's Hotel

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Saturday, October 12, 2019

Annual PALCUS Members' Meeting (Members Only) 

10:30 a.m., Citizen's Hotel

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Lusitanian Forum

Topic: Encouraging Civic Participation and

Public Service in the Portuguese Community

Hosted by CPAC

Lunch 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Forum 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Citizen's Hotel

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Annual Leadership Awards Gala

Cocktail Reception: 6:00 p.m.

Dinner and Awards: 7:00 p.m.

Elks Tower Casino and Event Center

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Sunday, October 13, 2019

Portuguese Wine Tour & Lunch

Carvalho Winery

St. Jorge Winery

Bus leaves Citizen's Hotel at 9:30 a.m.

Returns to Hotel at 4:00 p.m.

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Hotel reservations can be made here 

Last Day to Book: Friday, September 13, 2019

Thank You to our 2019 Gala Sponsors & Partners!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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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 (shared) - 1st Spot claimed by Sagres Vacations! 2nd spot still available

• Annual Meeting (Saturday morning), $1,000 Claimed! Provided by Anabela Dacruz-Melo, Esq.

• Gala Cocktail Reception, $1,500 

• Dessert, $1,200

• Centerpieces, $1,500

• Gala Awards Claimed! Provided by Vista Alegre

• Wine

• After-Gala Celebration - $1,000  

• Gala Gift Bags Claimed! Provided by Rooster Camisa

• Portuguese-American Wine Tour & Lunch (Sunday) - $1,000

• Wine Tour Gift Bags - $500

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.

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

Angela Costa Simões

Diniz Borges

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Committee

Katherine Soares

Anabela DaCruz-Melo

Lisa de Medeiros Morris

Fernando G. Rosa

John Bento

Patricia Costa

Ida Barsotti

Rosie Hunt

Gina Barsotti

Aimee Fox

Allison Bateman

Antoinette Duarte

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Full Page ad

Half Page ad

Quarter page ad

Business card ad

Business name Listing