American Business Women's Association
Eastern Michigan Council
DISTRICT V DVP LUNCHEON
District V Annual Celebration Honoring
2024/2025 District V Vice President
RENEE CLEMENT
The event is hosted by the Eastern Michigan Council and Cardinal Crossroads Council.
DATE: Friday & Saturday, July 11 & 12, 2025
LOCATION: The Kensington Hotel,
3500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
COST:
Early Registration (Zelle, Check, or PayPal*): March 11 - June 1, 2025 / $60.00
Late Registration (Zelle or PayPal* only - no checks!): June 2 - June 11, 2025 / $70.00
*Fees will be added to all PayPal payments.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Check: Fill out registration flyer and mail with your check.
Zelle: Fill out registration flyer and email to Jo Ann H. at abwa.emc@gmail.com. When paying with Zelle, search by our email, abwa.emc@gmail.com and you will find us registered:
PayPal: Click on the Registration Open button below.
Please join us in honoring Renee by wearing her favorite color ROYAL BLUE!
Hotel Information
Hotel rooms must be reserved before June 10, 2025.
The Kensington Hotel
3500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734-761-7800
(mention booking for ABWA DVP when booking over the phone)
For online booking:
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Hover over Accommodations Tab
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Click on Book Direct & Save Tab
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Scroll down and click on Check Availability
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Click Add Code & Choose Group Attendee
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Enter Code: 2507ABWADV
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Follow directions on screen to choose dates and checkout.
You can also use this Group Direct Booking Link- No login/Attendee Code needed:
Reservation URL: https://reservations.travelclick.com/113707?groupID=4350589
Room Rates: $179/night (up to 4 occupants)
Friday Night
Meet & Greet
When you register for the Saturday DVP luncheon, you will have the option to indicate if you will be attending the informal Friday Night Meet & Greet in-person on July 11, 2025 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM EST. There is no virtual option this year.
You will also have the option to indicate if you will go to dinner at Los Amigos after the Meet & Greet (Attendees will order and pay your own way). Los Amigos is only about a 2 minute walk from The Kensington Hotel.
FUNDRAISERS: SILENT AUCTION, ENVELOPE PULL, & CORK PULL
Donations of silent auction items, gift cards, and wine are requested from individuals, ABWA Leagues, Councils, and local businesses. Donations are greatly appreciated, with proceeds helping to fund the District V Vice President’s Celebration, NWLC registrations, and DVP candidates.
Deadline: Notification deadline of donors for the Silent Auction, Envelope Pull, or Cork Pull is June 15, 2025. Donations after that date will NOT be recognized in the program. For each donation, please provide donor name, email, phone number, item name/description, and value to a co-chair.
SILENT AUCTION TEAM CO-CHAIRS
We are requesting auction items of various themes with a value of $25 to $50. Auction items are distributed via a Silent Bid Auction.
Please advise the Auction Co-Chairs if you are donating - we will need name of contributor, theme or type of auction item, and approximate $$ value of same so we can complete the bid sheets prior to this event. See fundraising flyer for co-chair names and email addresses.
ENVELOPE PULL TEAM CO-CHAIRS
Gift cards for restaurants, gas, clothing stores, home improvement stores, sewing/craft items, on-line games, etc. are needed. Cards can be in various values - $10, $15, $20, $25, or more. Cards should include businesses who are nationally recognized and available in many states.
Cards are distributed through an Envelope Pull. Receiver pays $10 for an envelope, which is guaranteed to have a gift card with a minimum value of $10 or more. If you would like to donate directly to the committee to have them purchase cards, contact one of the co-chairs.
Please advise Envelope Co-Chairs if you are donating so they can prepare the envelopes prior to this event. See fundraising flyer for co-chair names and email addresses.
CORK PULL TEAM CO-CHAIRS
We are requesting donations of wine (red, white, blush, etc.) with a value of at least $10. Wines are distributed through a Cork Pull. Receiver pays $10 for a cork, which is guaranteed to get you a bottle of wine with a minimum value of $10 or more If you would like to donate directly to the committee to have them purchase wines, contact one of the co-chairs. See fundraising flyer for co-chair names and email addresses.
Souvenir Program Advertising
You may advertise your business, promote your event, send Renee a message, and much more.
Attendees are from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and other states across the country.
THE AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS JUNE 15, 2025.
Need help with your design? Submission deadline is June 1, 2025.
Ad files and payment must be received by the deadlines above. Email your completed ad to the co-chairs, see flyer for names and email addresses.
AD SIZES AND COSTS (see Ads flyer for layouts):
Codes: V=Vertical, H=Horizonal, FP=Full Page
Options 1V or 1H - 2.00 by 3.50 inches...............$35.00
Options 2V or 2H - 3.25 by 4.50 inches...............$50.00
Options 3V or 3H - 4.50 by 7.50 inches.............$100.00
Full Page Cover - 7.25"wide by 9.25" tall.........$150.00
FP1 Inside Front, FP2 Inside Back, or FP3 Outside Back = Cover ads have limited availability!
Payment Options: Zelle, PayPal*, or Check.
*Fees will be added to all PayPal Payments.
Check: Fill out program ad flyer and mail with your check.
Zelle: Fill out program ad flyer and email to Jo Ann H. at abwa.emc@gmail.com. When paying with Zelle, search by our email, abwa.emc@gmail.com and you will find us registered:
PayPal: Click the dropdown below to choose your ad size. You can purchase more than one ad size if doing multiple.
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorship levels include an Eastern Michigan Council website listing with your logo and a link to your website, and
recognition on our EMC social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram).
THE SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE IS MAY 15, 2025.
OPTION 1: Event Sponsor - $1,200
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VIP table at the Saturday event with six Admission Tickets and table top sign.
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Full Page ad in Event Program.
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Sponsor can display a 6- to 8-foot Banner or Sign at the Event.
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Your Corporate Greeter may welcome attendees as they arrive.
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Sponsor may provide a small promotional item for up to 100 attendees at the Saturday Registration Table.
OPTION 2: Table Sponsor - $500
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Reserved table at the Saturday event with four Admission Tickets and table top sign.
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Half-Page ad in Event Program.
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Sponsor can display a 3- to 4-foot Banner or Sign at the Event.
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Sponsor may provide a small promotional item for up to 100 attendees at the Saturday Registration Table.
OPTION 3: Friday Meet & Greet Sponsor - $500
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Four Admission Tickets to the Saturday event.
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Half-Page ad in Event Program.
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Sponsor can display a 3- to 4-foot Banner or Sign at the Event.
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Sponsor may provide a small promotional item for up to 40 attendees at the Friday welcome table.
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Two Corporate Greeters may welcome attendees as they arrive at the Friday night Meet & Greet event.
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Opportunity to present a 5-minute pitch on their company.
OPTION 4: Program Book Sponsor - $300
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Two Admission Tickets to the Saturday event.
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Quarter-Page ad in Event Program.
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Sponsor can display a 11” x 14” Sign at the Saturday Registration Table.
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Sponsor may provide a small promotional item for up to 100 attendees at the Saturday Registration Table.
Payment Options: Zelle, PayPal*, or Check.
*Fees will be added to all PayPal Payments.
Check: Fill out sponsorship flyer and mail with your check.
Zelle: Fill out sponsorship flyer and email to Jo Ann H. at abwa.emc@gmail.com. When paying with Zelle, search by our email, abwa.emc@gmail.com and you will find us registered:
PayPal: click the dropdown below to choose your sponsorship opportunity.
Any Questions?
For any questions about the DVP luncheon, please contact the event quad-chairs:
Vicky V. (EMC): vickylee12766@gmail.com
Marcia G. (EMC): mgreenABWA@gmail.com
Paula C. (CCC): clutterp128@gmail.com
Shirley N. (CCC): newshirley8491@gmail.com