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The NEGEV STRONG Gala – An Evening of BGUnity 2023

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EXCLUSIVE PRESENTING SPONSOR

Wynn Family Charitable Foundation

$100,000 - SPONSORS VIP RECEPTION

$75,000 - ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

The Oelbaum Family

$54,000 - NEGEV SPONSOR

Anonymous

$36,000 - BE’ER SHEVA SPONSOR

Tamara & Gary Fine

Andrea & Elliot Kohn

$100,000 - SPONSORS VIP RECEPTION

$75,000 - ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

The Oelbaum Family

$54,000 - NEGEV SPONSOR

Anonymous

$36,000 - BE’ER SHEVA SPONSOR

$20,000 - BEN-GURION SPONSOR

The Irwin Beutel Foundation

David & Risa Dulberg

Warren & Debbie Kimel

The Koschitzky Family

Anton & Ilana Rabie

Susan & John Rose

Ralph & Joy Shepherd

Eric Beutel & Deborah Siegel

Linda Frum & Howard Sokolowski

$10,000 - SDE BOKER SPONSOR

Ladislao and Maggie Bergamo

Austin & Nani Beutel

Tom & Judy Hofstedter

Wendy & Elliott Eisen and Family

Jonathan & Dana Lampe

Frank & Nancy Laurie

Jordan and Rhonda Lipson

David Ehrlich & Mary Murphy

Eric Beutel & Deborah Siegel

Carole & Bernie Zucker and Family

$20,000 - BEN-GURION SPONSOR

The Irwin Beutel Foundation

David & Risa Dulberg

Warren & Debbie Kimel

The Koschitzky Family

Anton & Ilana Rabie

Susan & John Rose

Eric Beutel & Deborah Siegel

Linda Frum & Howard Sokolowski

$10,000 - SDE BOKER SPONSOR

Ladislao and Maggie Bergamo

Austin & Nani Beutel

Tom & Judy Hofstedter

Wendy & Elliott Eisen and Family

Andrea & Elliot Kohn

Jonathan & Dana Lampe

Frank & Nancy Laurie

David Ehrlich & Mary Murphy

Ralph & Joy Shepherd

Carole & Bernie Zucker and Family

INNOVATORS CIRCLE $5,000 – EILAT SPONSOR

Karen Basian

Ruth Garbe

Norman & Debbie Godfrey

Bradley Goldhar & Nathalie Lalonde Goldhar

Brenda Simpson & Len Goodman

Miriam Lubin, Shane Grosman & Family

Matthew & Daphna Grossman

Gerald Sheff & Shanitha Kachan

David & Leanne Matlow

Penny Offman

Isadore and Rosalie Sharp

Oren Wenner

David & Amy Weinberg

INNOVATORS CIRCLE $3,600 – MITZPE RAMON SPONSOR

Peter & Stella Ekstein

Jack Frieberg & Sandra Herlick

Steven Rogul & Rivian Miller

The Leonard Simpson Family Foundation

Carole & Jay Sterling

Shimmy & Ayala Wenner

INNOVATORS CIRCLE $1,800 - FRIENDS OF BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY

Anonymous

Justin & Elissa Beber

Tammy Glied and Robert Beliak

Eric Solomon and Karen Berg

Warren Blatt

Tiana Koffler Boyman & Marc Boyman

The Brooke Foundation

The DH Gales Family Charitable Foundation

Sam Cordes

Beth and Bram Costin

Morton & Rosemary Goldhar

Matthew & Daphna Grossman

Andrea and Stephen Halperin

Jay Heller & Anita Herczeg

Mary Ellen Herman

Alison Himel

Irving Himel

Ella Plotkin & Brian Kelsall

Michael & Rachel Kerbel

The Koven Family

Jonathan & Elayna Latsky

Brian Medjuck

Keith & Suzette Meloff

Cyndi and Max Mintzberg

David Nadler and Tara Dubrow Nadler

Steve & Leah Roth

Susan Latremoille & Len Siegel

Jacques & Vivian Sayegh

Galit Solomon

William Quinn

Michael Sherman & Emily Rayson

Jordan & Gillian Robins

Jeffrey Beber and Elana Rose

Jeffrey & Lori Rosenthal

Phillip Rubinoff

Guela Solow & Harry Ruda

Robert & Debi Schacter

Rob Kumer & Barbara Schechter

Eric Goldberg and Genna Schnurbach

Stephen Selznick & Jordyn Selznick

Norman & Janet Shiner

Alan & Rebecca Simpson

Fern Simpson Reich and Steven Sofer

Michael and Debbie Spigelman

Matthew Sapera & Darren Sukonick

Martin & Carol Sugar

Melech & Heather Tanen

Ken & Jennifer Tanenbaum

Craig & Kimberly Walters

Oren Wenner

Sheldon Freeman & Sharlene Wilder

INNOVATORS CIRCLE $5,000 – EILAT SPONSOR

Karen Basian

Ruth Garbe

Norman & Debbie Godfrey

Bradley Goldhar & Nathalie Lalonde Goldhar

Brenda Simpson & Len Goodman

Miriam Lubin, Shane Grosman & Family

Gerald Sheff & Shanitha Kachan

David & Leanne Matlow

Penny Offman

Isadore and Rosalie Sharp

David & Amy Weinberg

INNOVATORS CIRCLE $3,600 – MITZPE RAMON SPONSOR

Peter & Stella Ekstein

Jack Frieberg & Sandra Herlick

Steven Rogul & Rivian Miller

The Leonard Simpson Family Foundation

Carole & Jay Sterling

Shimmy & Ayala Wenner

INNOVATORS CIRCLE $1,800 - FRIENDS OF ANDERSON COOPER SPONSOR

Anonymous

Justin & Elissa Beber

Tammy Glied and Robert Beliak

Eric Solomon and Karen Berg

Warren Blatt

Tiana Koffler Boyman & Marc Boyman

The DH Gales Family Charitable Foundation

Sam Cordes

Beth and Bram Costin

Morton & Rosemary Goldhar

Matthew & Daphna Grossman

Andrea and Stephen Halperin

Jay Heller & Anita Herczeg

Mary Ellen Herman

Alison Himel

Irving Himel

Ella Plotkin & Brian Kelsall

Michael & Rachel Kerbel

The Koven Family

Jonathan & Elayna Latsky

Brian Medjuck

Keith & Suzette Meloff

David Nadler and Tara Dubrow Nadler

Galit Solomon

William Quinn

Michael Sherman & Emily Rayson

Jordan & Gillian Robins

Jeffrey Beber and Elana Rose

Jeffrey & Lori Rosenthal

Phillip Rubinoff

Guela Solow & Harry Ruda

Robert & Debi Schacter

Rob Kumer & Barbara Schechter

Eric Goldberg and Genna Schnurbach

Norman & Janet Shiner

Susan Latremoille & Len Siegel

Michael and Debbie Spigelman

Fern Simpson Reich and Steven Sofer

Alan & Rebecca Simpson

Matthew Sapera & Darren Sukonick

Melech & Heather Tanen

Craig & Kimberly Walters

Sheldon Freeman & Sharlene Wilder

Beersheva
Sponsors
Jack & Diane Altman
Dr. Mark and Peggi Cohen & Anne and Alex Cohen Foundation
Negev
Sponsors
Reuben Croll & Family
Penny & Gordon Echenberg
Larry & Margaret Nachshen
Gail Palevsky, Simmy Mendelson & Family
Sde Boker
Sponsors
Robert Elman
Erna & Arnold Ludwick
North Campus
Sponsors
The Henry & Berenice Kaufmann Foundation
Sara & Irwin Tauben
Eilat
Sponsors
Cheryl & Richard Levy

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THE GALA

/// About ‘NEGEV STRONG Gala’

Join BGU Canada on December 3rd, 2023 at the NEGEV STRONG Gala – An Evening of BGUnity, formerly ‘The Future is Now Gala’.

THE CAUSE

/// Supporting the BGU Resilience Center and students called to the front lines

During these unprecedented times, world Jewry is being called upon to support the people of Israel and their fight for survival. That is why we at Ben-Gurion University Canada (BGU Canada) have decided to dedicate our Gala on Sunday, December 3rd to the perseverance and strength of Israelis living in the south of Israel.

The "NEGEV STRONG Gala" - An Evening of BGUnity (previously known as the "Future is Now Gala") will highlight the heroes in Israel who are courageously standing up to evil, those who have already lost their lives and those who continue to defend Israel and her right to exist.

There are many urgent needs right now on the ground in the south of Israel.

/// Proceeds from the "NEGEV STRONG Gala" will go to:

1. Temporary housing for those whose homes have been destroyed or declared unsafe

2. Psychological services for students and community members suffering from trauma

3. Provide resources to students called to the front lines

4. Financial aid and more...

$180,000 Exclusive Presenting Sponsor

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Deliver personal remarks from the stage and introduce the speaker and moderator
Exclusive VIP photo opportunity with the speaker and moderator after the gala
Promotion of your company name/logo for one year as Exclusive Presenting Sponsor for BGU Canada national events
Recognition and inscription on the Founder’s, Negev Society Eshkol & Arava Walls at BGU
Name recognition in event title and all affiliated marketing/communications

Hospitality:

25 complimentary tickets to the gala
Access to the cocktail dinner Sponsors Pre-Reception for you and all your guests
Front row seating
Dessert reception

Day of event profile:

A thank-you from the gala stage as an Exclusive Presenting Sponsor
Your company logo/name promoted on all signage and banners
Your company logo/name promoted on the digital slide show

Brand recognition:

BGU Canada’s website, print advertising, digital and social media
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor prominent placement in all e-blasts
A full-page ad in the gala program book
A post-event thank-you e-blast
A special thank-you plaque with your sponsorship level

$100,000 Sponsors Pre-Reception

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

The opportunity to address the audience at the “Sponsors Pre-Reception” Cocktail Dinner
Exclusive VIP photo opportunity with the speaker and moderator after the gala
Recognition and inscription on the Founder’s and Negev Society Eshkol Walls at BGU

Hospitality:

20 complimentary tickets to the gala
Access to the cocktail dinner Sponsors Pre-Reception for you and all your guests
Prime Platinum section seating
Dessert reception

Day of event profile:

Your company logo/name promoted on all signage at the Sponsors Pre-Reception Hall
A thank-you from the gala stage as the main sponsor of the pre-reception
Your company logo/name promoted on all signage and banners
Your company logo/name promoted on the digital slide show

Brand recognition:

BGU Canada’s website, print advertising, digital and social media
A full-page ad in the gala program book
A post-event thank-you e-blast
A special thank-you plaque with your sponsorship level

$75,000 Entertainment Sponsor

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Exclusive VIP photo opportunity with the speaker and moderator after the gala
Recognition and inscription on the Founder’s Wall at BGU

Hospitality:

18 complimentary tickets to the gala
Access to the cocktail dinner Sponsors Pre-Reception for you and all your guests
Prime Platinum section seating
Dessert reception

Day of event profile:

Your company logo/name promoted on all signage at the Sponsors Pre-Reception Hall
A thank-you from the gala stage as the Entertainment Sponsor
Your company logo/name promoted on all signage and banners
Your company logo/name promoted on the digital slide show

Brand recognition:

BGU Canada’s website, print advertising, digital and social media
A full-page ad in the gala program book
A post-event thank-you e-blast
A special thank-you plaque with your sponsorship level

$54,000 Negev Sponsor

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Exclusive VIP photo opportunity with the speaker and moderator after the gala
Recognition and inscription on the Founder’s Wall at BGU

Hospitality:

15 complimentary tickets to the gala
Access to the cocktail dinner Sponsors Pre-Reception for you and all your guests
Prime Platinum section seating
Dessert reception

Day of event profile:

Your company logo/name promoted on all signage at the Sponsors Pre-Reception Hall
A thank-you from the gala stage as the Negev Sponsor
Your company logo/name promoted on all signage and banners
Your company logo/name promoted on the digital slide show

Brand recognition:

BGU Canada’s website, print advertising, digital and social media
Three-quarter page ad in the gala program book
A post-event thank-you e-blast
A special thank-you plaque with your sponsorship level

$36,000 Be’er Sheva Sponsor

Hospitality:

Exclusive VIP photo opportunity with the speaker and moderator after the gala
12 complimentary tickets to the gala
Access to the cocktail dinner Sponsors Pre-Reception for you and all your guests
Prime Platinum section seating
Dessert reception

Day of event profile:

Your company logo/name promoted on all signage and banners
Your company logo/name promoted on the digital slide show

Brand recognition:

BGU Canada’s website, print advertising, digital and social media
Half page ad in the gala program book
A post-event thank-you e-blast
A special thank-you plaque with your sponsorship level

$20,000 Ben-Gurion Sponsor

Hospitality:

Exclusive VIP photo opportunity with the speaker and moderator after the gala
8 complimentary tickets to the gala
Access to the cocktail dinner Sponsors Pre-Reception for you and all your guests
Gold section section seating
Dessert reception

Day of event profile:

Your company logo/name promoted on all signage and banners
Your company logo/name promoted on the digital slide show

Brand recognition:

BGU Canada’s website & digital media
One-third page ad in the gala program book
A post-event thank-you e-blast
A special thank-you plaque with your sponsorship level

$10,000 Sde Boker

Hospitality:

Exclusive VIP photo opportunity with the speaker and moderator after the gala
5 complimentary tickets to the gala
Access to the cocktail dinner Sponsors Pre-Reception for you and all your guests
Gold section section seating
Dessert reception

Day of event profile:

Your company logo/name promoted on all signage and banners
Your company logo/name promoted on the digital slide show

Brand recognition:

BGU Canada’s website & digital media
One-quarter page ad in the gala program book
A post-event thank-you e-blast
A special thank-you plaque with your sponsorship level

/// The Innovator’s Circle

Be a sponsor at the Eilat level ($5,000), the Mitzpe Ramon level ($3,600) or the Friends of Ben-Gurion University level ($1,800) and become part of the Innovator’s Circle. As a member of the Innovator’s Circle, the combined power of your collective gifts will drive greater impact.

Member of the Innovator’s Circle

$5,000 Level Eilat Sponsor

Hospitality:

4 complimentary tickets to the gala
Access to the cocktail dinner Sponsors Pre-Reception for you and all your guests
Silver section seating
Dessert reception

Day of event profile:

Your company logo/name promoted on all signage and banners
Your company logo/name promoted on the digital slide show

Brand recognition:

Ben-Gurion University Canada’s website
Name or company logo in the gala program book
A post-event thank-you e-blast

Member of the Innovator’s Circle

$3,600 Level Mitzpe Ramon Sponsor

Hospitality:

3 complimentary tickets to the gala
Access to the cocktail dinner Sponsors Pre-Reception for you and all your guests
Silver section seating
Dessert reception

Day of event profile:

Your company logo/name promoted on all signage and banners
Your company logo/name promoted on the digital slide show

Brand recognition:

Ben-Gurion University Canada’s website
Name or company logo in the gala program book
A post-event thank-you e-blast

Member of the Innovator’s Circle

$1,800 Level Friends of Ben-Gurion University Sponsor

Hospitality:

2 complimentary tickets to the gala
Access to the cocktail dinner Sponsors Pre-Reception for you and all your guests
Silver section seating
Dessert reception

Day of event profile: