
October 12, 2019
Elks Tower Casino and Events Center
Sacramento, CA
2019 Leadership Awardees

Joaquim de Almeida
International Award

Janet Morais
Leadership in Entrepreneurship
Award
Paulo Martins, MD, PhD.
Leadership in Scientific Achievement Award

John Martins (posthumous)
Lifetime Achievement Award

Jose Ivo, Honorary Consul
Leadership in
Community Service Award


Fernando & Michael Benevides
Leadership in Business Award

Jerald Silva
Leadership in Artistic Achievement Award
Zachery Ramos
Young Portuguese-American "Promessa" Award

Lenny Mendonca
Leadership in
Public Service Award

Lucia Noia
Leadership in
Philanthropy Award

Isabel Cabral-Johnson
Leadership in
Education Award

Mary Borba Parente
PALCUS Founder Award

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
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Annual PALCUS Members' Meeting (Members Only)
10:30 a.m., Citizen's Hotel
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
Annual Leadership Awards Gala
Cocktail Reception: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner and Awards: 7:00 p.m.
Elks Tower Casino and Event Center
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.
Hotel reservations can be made here
Last Day to Book: Friday, September 13, 2019
Purchase Tickets Here
Gala Tickets: $150 per person
Includes Cocktail Reception and Dinner
ATTIRE: BLACK TIE
Thank You to our 2019 Gala Sponsors & Partners!

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE, $10,000 +
(Cash Sponsorship or In-Kind* Donation of Goods or Services)
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Table of 10 complimentary gala tickets (for Cash sponsors only; In-Kind sponsors receive 2 complimentary tickets)
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Distinguished Guest 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+
•(Cash Sponsorship or In-Kind* Donation of Goods or Services)
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8 complimentary gala tickets (for Cash sponsors only; In-Kind sponsors receive 2 complimentary tickets)
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Distinguished Guest 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+
Cash Sponsorship or In-Kind* Donation of Goods or Services)
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6 complimentary gala tickets (for Cash sponsors only; In-Kind sponsors receive 2 complimentary 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, $2,000+
Cash Sponsorship or In-Kind* Donation of Goods or Services)
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4 complimentary gala tickets (for Cash sponsors only; In-Kind sponsors receive 2 complimentary 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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Welcome Reception (Friday evening), $1250 (shared) - 1st Spot claimed by Sagres Vacations! 2nd spot still available
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Annual Meeting (Saturday morning), $1,000 Claimed! Provided by Anabela Dacruz-Melo, Esq.
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Gala Cocktail Reception, $1,500
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Dessert, $1,200
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Centerpieces, $1,500
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Gala Awards Claimed! Provided by Vista Alegre
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Wine
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After-Gala Celebration - $1,000
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Gala Gift Bags Claimed! Provided by Rooster Camisa
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Portuguese-American Wine Tour & Lunch (Sunday) - $1,000
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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/
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, 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
Gala Committee
Co-Chairs
Angela Costa Simões
Diniz Borges
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
Full Page ad
Half Page ad
Quarter page ad
Business card ad
Business name Listing
Hotel Accommodations
Citizen's Hotel
926 J Street, Downtown Sacramento
Reserved Block of Rooms:
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 to Thursday, October 17, 2019
Standard Room: $229 per night plus tax and fees
To make reservations:
1. Reservation Web link: Reserve here
2. Book by phone: 916-447-2700
3. Reference: “PALCUS Awards Gala ”
NOTE: Cutoff date is September 13, 2019 for special PALCUS rate
