Our Event/Our Audience
On Saturday, July 6, 2013, Le Sanctuary Book Club of
New Orleans will produce a scholarship fundraising event during the Essence
Music Festival in New Orleans, La.
This event will be an
all-white affair vs. the formal luncheon that we’ve produced in past years and
we’ve partnered with Dr. Stan Wiltz of Red Carpet Events to do it BIG!
Introducing: Le Sanctuary Book Club and
Red Carpet Entertainment Presents: A Gathering of Family and Friends…The ALL
White Edition. The daytime party is
open to everyone. Our hosts for the
event will be Thomasina “GooGoo” Atkins, reality TV star and celebrity stylist
AND Keenan Lewis, cornerback for the New Orleans Saints. Special invited guests
include: Robert Pack, NBA Coach | Mike McKenzie, former NFL player | Deuce McAllister,
former NFL player. Local businessman, Nathanael K. Scales of NKS Enterprises,
serves as Honorary Chair.
The ticketed event will take
place at The Stage Door Canteen, located inside The American Sector in The
National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St. in the Warehouse District from
1:00pm-4:00pm. The
daytime party has a two-fold purpose. First, to raise money for Le Sanctuary’s
scholarship program which benefits college bound seniors attending a Louisiana
university. Secondly, this party with a purpose will give local New Orleanians
and Essence Fest goers from around the world a unique Essence Music Festival
experience by offering a chance to gather, fellowship and network…New Orleans
style.
Angela Young, founder/president of Le Sanctuary Book Club
said, “Each year we try to incorporate new and exciting experiences for our
guests and this year won’t be any different.
I’m especially excited about this year because we will award book
scholarships to 6 graduating seniors that are headed to a Louisiana university
in the fall of 2013 and 2 first year graduate students. Guests come from Atlanta, New York, Memphis,
Houston, Dallas, Washington, DC etc. We
hope to attract people from all over the world. Our goal is to provide a great
opportunity for a positive networking experience and a chance to make a difference
in the lives of young people in New Orleans.”
This year marks the 9th anniversary of the gathering and we never know who’s going to stop by this party with a
fantastic purpose! El Debarge (RB singer/songwriter), Wendell Pierce (Actor),
Fred Hammond (Gospel singer/songwriter/producer), NO Saints and other NFL
football players, Antonia “Toya” Wright (Reality TV star, best-selling author),
popular radio personalities etc. are amongst the many high profilers that have
been in attendance in years past.
Daphney Young, vice-president of Le Sanctuary said, “Our book
club has always been a place of growth and sharing amongst women. We promote reading because we realize the
impact that literacy has in the lives of individuals. Our goal is to continue
to make a difference because we are women empowered through words”.
about Le Sanctuary
Le Sanctuary was formed in
October, 2003. The vision of the book
club is to promote stimulation for a diverse group of women both socially and
mentally through reading, culture and outreach.
Le Sanctuary provides an opportunity for women to escape from the
mundane routine of everyday life (i.e. husbands, children, jobs etc.). The
organization is a sanctuary for all of its members. Le Sanctuary Book Club is a non-profit organization
that is dedicated to serving the community and helping to meet the needs of
people through various outreach activities and events (i.e. sponsoring Le
Sanctuary Too, a book club for 6th & 7th graders at
Fannie C. Williams, McDonough 15 and Benjamin E. Mayes Prepatory School,
facilitating a coat drive that benefited the women of Bellereve (a facility
that houses women with HIV), participating in the UNCF Walk/Run, sponsoring a
bead drive that benefited The Strive Center, etc.
Sponsorship Levels
Premium Sponsor for $1000 and you will receive the
following:
· Reserved table with seating for five (5 tickets to
event)
· Personal wait service
· Prominent mention in printed program
· Acknowledged throughout the event
· Large company logo placed on all world wide marketing
· A Scholarship will be awarded in your name or the name
of your company
· Allowed to distribute promotional literature
Gold
Level Sponsor for $750 and you will receive the following:
•
Reserve table with seating for five (5 tickets to
event)
•
Mention in program
•
Acknowledged during the event
•
Medium company logo placed on all world wide marketing
Silver
Level Sponsor for $500 and you will receive the following:
•
Reserved table with seating for three (3 tickets to
event)
•
Mention in program
Or
You can support by making a contribution of any amount and/or by
purchasing tickets. Tickets are $40. Purchase tickets online:
www.lesanctuary.org.
Celebrity Supporters Quotes:
Deuce McAllister said: “I am happy to be a part of Le Sanctuary Book Club’s
“give back” event. I understand that education is a critical key to success.
Everyone has something to teach and the Catch
22 Foundation is glad to support this great event.”
Keenan Lewis said: “Higher education is so important for young ladies. I am the father of
a little girl and I am teaching her the importance of education now. So it’s my
pleasure to support Le Sanctuary Book Club and their scholarship fund.”
Dr. Stan “Big Stan” Wiltz said, “There are several times in our
lives where we can do something to touch another person's life, but so often do
we refuse to acknowledge that call. Well on Saturday, July 6th, don't ignore Le
Sanctuary Book Club's calling and come support the beautiful young ladies that
this event will touch!”
“GooGoo” said, “It breaks my heart to know that
there are hardworking young adults out there who are striving for excellence,
and are limited only because they lack the financial backing necessary to equip
themselves on their educational journey. When the scholarship recipients prove
that they want it, Le Sanctuary is there to help by providing resources. It
does my heart good to be a part of such an organization. Le Sanctuary, I salute
you.”
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