DVP Luncheon

American Business Women's Association

Eastern Michigan Council

DISTRICT V DVP LUNCHEON

District V Annual Celebration Honoring
2023/2024 District V Vice President
CHERYL SCHMANDT

The event is hosted by the Eastern Michigan Council and Cardinal Crossroads Council.

DATE: Saturday, July 13, 2024

LOCATION: The Kensington Hotel,

3500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

COST:

Late Registration (Zelle or PayPal* only - no checks!): June 16 - July 8, 2024 / $55.00

*Fees will be added to all PayPal payments.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Please join us in honoring Cheryl by wearing her favorite color PINK!

Registration Closed

Registration is now closed for the Saturday, July 13, 2024 DVP Luncheon.

Early Registration is closed.

Late Registration is also closed.

Registration Closed

Registration Flyer

Download the Registration Flyer to learn more details about the event.

Early Registration - can be paid via Cash, Check, Zelle, or PayPal.

Registration Flyer (PDF)

Registration Flyer (fillable)

Fundraisers Flyer

Download the Silent Auction, Envelope, & Cork Pulls Flyer to learn more about making a donation.

Deadline to make a donation is June 15, 2024.

Fundraisers Flyer (PDF)

Fundraisers Flyer (fillable)

Program Ad Flyer

Download the Program Ad Flyer to learn more about how to submit an ad for the souvenir program. Scroll down to pay via PayPal.

Ads are now closed as of June 15, 2024.

Program Ad Flyer (PDF)

Program Ad Flyer (fillable)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Download the Sponsorship Flyer to learn more about the benefits of sponsoring our event.

Sponsorships are now closed as of May 15, 2024.

Sponsorships Flyer (PDF)

Sponsorships Flyer (fillable)

Hotel Information

Hotel rooms must be reserved before June 12, 2024.

The Kensington Hotel

3500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

734-761-7800

(mention booking for ABWA DVP when booking over the phone)

https://www.kcourtaa.com/

For online booking:

Hover over Accommodations Tab
Click on Book Direct & Save Tab
Scroll down and click on Check Availability
Click Add Code & Choose Group Attendee
Enter Code: 2407ABWADV
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=3949642

Room Rates: $159/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 12, 2024 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 sign up and eat dinner with a group after the Meet & Greet (pay your own way). We will form car-pools for transportation to & from these restaurants.

Friday night restaurant sign up sheet is now OPEN!

Friday Night Restaurant Sign-Up

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, 2024. Donations after that date will NOT be recognized in the program. For each donation, please provide donor name, 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 flyer for 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 flyer for 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 flyer for email addresses.

Fill out the flyer below and email the completed version to abwa.emc@gmail.com.

Fundraisers Flyer (PDF)

Fundraisers Flyer (fillable)

Souvenir Program Advertising

You may advertise your business, promote your event, send Cheryl a message, and much more.

Attendees are from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and other states across the country.

THE AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS JUNE 15, 2024.

Need help with your design? Submission deadline is June 1, 2024.

Ad files and payment must be received by the deadlines above. Email your completed ad to the co-chairs, see flyer for email addresses.

AD SIZES AND COSTS:
1) Patron Ad - 2 lines, 65 characters per line............$10
2) Business Card size.................$25
3) 2.25” wide x 3.25” tall...........$35
4) 4.50” wide x 3.25” tall...........$50
5) 4.50” wide x 7.50” tall...........$100
6) Cover / Inside or Out - 4.50” wide x 7.50” tall.....$150

Program Ads are now closed.

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, 2024.

OPTION 1: Event Sponsor - $1,200

VIP table at the Saturday event with six Admission Tickets and table top sign.
Full Page ad in Event Program.
Sponsor can display a 6- to 8-foot Banner or Sign at the Event.
Your Corporate Greeter may welcome attendees as they arrive.
Sponsor may provide a small promotional item for up to 100 attendees at the Saturday Registration Table.

OPTION 2: Table Sponsor - $500

Reserved table at the Saturday event with four Admission Tickets and table top sign.
Half-Page ad in Event Program.
Sponsor can display a 3- to 4-foot Banner or Sign at the Event.
Sponsor may provide a small promotional item for up to 100 attendees at the Saturday Registration Table.

OPTION 3: Friday Meet & Greet Sponsor - $500

Four Admission Tickets to the Saturday event.
Half-Page ad in Event Program.
Sponsor can display a 3- to 4-foot Banner or Sign at the Event.
Sponsor may provide a small promotional item for up to 40 attendees at the Friday welcome table.
Two Corporate Greeters may welcome attendees as they arrive at the Friday night Meet & Greet event.
Opportunity to present a 5-minute pitch on their company.

OPTION 4: Program Book Sponsor - $300

Two Admission Tickets to the Saturday event.
Quarter-Page ad in Event Program.
Sponsor can display a 11” x 14” Sign at the Saturday Registration Table.
Sponsor may provide a small promotional item for up to 100 attendees at the Saturday Registration Table.