Alabama Poverty Project

20th Anniversary Celebration

Honoring
and

J. Mason Davis Scott V owell

for their contributions to justice
Tuesday, August 27, 2013

6 p.m. VIP Reception, 7 p.m. Dinner Woodrow Hall, Birmingham

SPONSORSHIP PACKET

July 15, 2013 Dear Friends: Twenty years ago, four concerned citizens came together to form the Alabama Poverty Project. They joined with others across the South to study poverty, publicize their findings, teach undergraduates what they had learned, and mobilize public policy to bring about systems change. Today, APP continues that work by sponsoring the Blueprints College Access Initiative, one of the states largest college access programs; leading the service-learning movement; and promoting civic engagement that increases Alabamians knowledge about the causes and impacts of structural, multi-generational poverty and encourages the public to apply that knowledge through service, advocacy, and philanthropy. In celebration of its founding and recognition of the continuing challenges fighting poverty, APP is hosting a 20th anniversary dinner. It will honor its founders by presenting the first Alabama Possible Awards to J. Mason Davis, one of Alabamas longest-serving African American lawyers, and Judge Scott Vowell, who recently retired as the presiding judge of the Jefferson County Circuit Court. As part of the program, Mason and Scott will have a frank conversation about access to justice and what each one of us can do to build a more just Alabama. This is also the night when APP officially unveils its new name: Alabama Possible. The board deliberated and decided that Alabama Possible better reflects the organizations work and deeplyheld value that we have the power to reduce, and one day end, poverty in Alabama. We hope you will join us on Tuesday, August 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Birminghams Woodrow Hall. All proceeds will benefit Alabama Possible-Alabama Poverty Project. Alabama is the sixth poorest state in the country, with 19 percent of our neighbors and an astonishing 28 percent of our kids living in poverty. APP is a nonprofit resource center dedicated to reducing systemic poverty and its root causes across Alabama. APP educates citizens about poverty, motivates colleges and faith-based institutions to engage in poverty-reduction activities, and advocates for fact-based policy decisions statewide. We have provided details of the sponsorship opportunities and benefits in this packet and hope you will join us for this special evening. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact APP Executive Director Kristina Scott at 205.939.1408 or kscott@alabamapossible.org We look forward to working with you, and thank you for your support. Sincerely,
Mobilizing Alabamians to eliminate poverty. www.alabamapossible.org Board of Directors

Joyce T. Spielberger, Chair Fightress Aaron Mark Berte Royrickers Cook, PhD Hill Carmichael Scott Cole Carlissa Strong Cunningham John English Wayne Flynt, PhD Kimble Forrister Ralph Foster Leon Frazier, EdD Susan Pace Hamill Humphrey Lee, EdD David Potts, PhD Susan Yvette Price Isabel Rubio Nancy Francisco Stewart, PhD Cameron Vowell, PhD Carole Zugazaga, PhD

Executive Director

Kristina Scott

Wilford Bailey (in memoriam) Eulene Hawkins (in memoriam) Wayne Flynt Earl Potts

Founders

Samuetta Nesbitt Freddy Rubio

Dinner Chairs

in formation Neal & Ann Berte Steve Brickman & Lenora Pate Faye & Bill Clark Natalie & Jim Davis Harold & Gloria Dennard John & Kathy English Walter Howlett Jeanne Jackson & Mark Lester Judge Helen Shores Lee Taylor & Lydia Pursell Joyce T. Spielberger & Maury Shevin Yolanda Sullivan Odessa Woolfolk

Host Committee

SAMUETTA NESBITT

FREDDY RUBIO

Alabama Possible - Alabama Poverty Project 1016 19th St. South PO Box 55058 Birmingham, AL 35255 205.939.1408 fax 933.7774

EVENT DETAILS
Guests Limited to 140 When: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 6 p.m. VIP reception with Mr. Mason Davis, Judge Scott Vowell, and current and past APP board members

Drinks and hors doeuvres served in the lobby while VIP guests mingle with our guests of honor.

7 p.m. Dinner

Welcome, seated dinner, salute to APPs history and board members, and conversation between Judge Scott Vowell and Mr. Mason Davis, facilitated by former Birmingham News Courts Reporter Eric Velasco

Where: Woodrow Hall, 5504 1st Ave North, Birmingham

This historic Masonic lodge in Birminghams Woodlawn neighborhood has been

converted to a modern, intimate reception hall with full amenities (pictured below). It is easily accessible from I-65, I-20, and Highway 280.

Dinner: Chef Chris Vizinna will serve a three-course Southern meal featuring local, fresh ingredients. Tickets: $150 includes one dinner ticket $275 includes two dinner tickets

Purchase tickets online at alabamapossible.org/RSVP

Alabama Possible - Alabama Poverty Project 1016 19th St. South PO Box 55058 Birmingham, AL 35255 205.939.1408 fax 933.7774

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Proceeds from this event will support Alabama Possible - Alabama Poverty Projects work to reduce systemic poverty and its root causes across Alabama. We invite you to review the sponsorship levels outlined below and return the sponsorship verification form. Keystone Sponsor: $2,500 Prominent mention in program and promotional materials Stage signage and spoken acknowledgement during the event Up to 6 dinner tickets and 6 VIP reception tickets Tagged recognition on Facebook, reaching 3,311 followers in a unique post Tagged recognition on Twitter, reaching 2,747 followers in a unique post Exclusive recognition in invitations and email newsletter, reaching nearly 4,200 readers Logo included on Alabama Possible webpage as a Keystone Sponsor Cornerstone Sponsor: $1,500 Up to 4 dinner tickets and 4 VIP reception tickets Stage signage and program recognition Tagged recognition (along with other Cornerstone Sponsors) on Facebook, reaching 3,311 followers Tagged recognition (along with other Cornerstone Sponsors) on Twitter, reaching 2,747 followers Logo included on Alabama Possible webpage as a Cornerstone Sponsor Sustaining Sponsor: $500 Up to 2 dinner tickets Program recognition Tagged recognition (along with other Sustaining Sponsors) on Facebook, reaching 3,311 followers Tagged recognition (along with other Sustaining Sponsors) on Twitter, reaching 2,747 followers Logo included on Alabama Possible webpage as a Sustaining Sponsor
For additional information, please contact Kristina Scott at kscott@alabamapossible.org

Alabama Possible - Alabama Poverty Project 1016 19th St. South PO Box 55058 Birmingham, AL 35255 205.939.1408 fax 933.7774

SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT
YES, we are proud to support the Alabama Poverty Projects 20th anniversary benefit dinner at the following level: ___ Keystone Sponsor: $2,500 ___ Cornerstone Sponsor: $1,500 ___ Sustaining Sponsor: $500
Where applicable, please credit the sponsorship to: _____________________________________

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INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

I/We would like to purchase_____tickets to the gala. $150/individual $275/couple

Sponsorship commitments are requested by August 20, 2013. Please mail payment & this form to: Alabama Poverty Project, Inc. PO Box 55058 Birmingham, AL 35255 205-939-1408 rsvp@alabamapoverty.org

Alabama Possible - Alabama Poverty Project 1016 19th St. South PO Box 55058 Birmingham, AL 35255 205.939.1408 fax 933.7774

ABOUT ALABAMA POSSIBLE-ALABAMA POVERTY PROJECT

I n 1993, a group of concerned citizens, including then-Auburn University President Wilford Bailey, Auburn History Professor Emeritus Wayne Flynt, Social Work Pioneer Eulene Hawkins, and Alabama Baptist Convention President Earl Potts decided to take action against poverty in Alabama and formed the Alabama Poverty Project. Today, Alabama Possible - Alabama Poverty Project (APP) is a statewide nonprofit organization that works to reduce systemic poverty and its root causes by inspiring Alabamians to pursue a state in which no individuals quality of life is diminished by poverty. APP disrupts misperceptions, raises public awareness, and engages citizens to reduce poverty and its negative impacts on Alabamas families. Through its programs and services, APP educates Alabamians about poverty, motivates higher- education and faith-based institutions to engage in poverty-reduction activities, and advocates for fact-based policy decisions.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

APPs supporters are committed to leveraging their collective assets to develop creative solutions to reduce poverty. Our services include leadership in poverty education, professional development opportunities, on-site presentations, and the provision of information to its members and community partners. Blueprints College Access Initiative. APPs Blueprints College Access Initiative connects 21st century high school students and their families with helpful resources and relationships so they are equipped to graduate from high school and college career-ready. Blueprints applies a near peer mentoring model in which college students serve as mentors for high school students. This program demystifies the college-going process by connecting high school students with an information-rich network of supportive coaches who help them make structured decisions while navigating the college admissions process successfully. Service-Learning. APP leads the service-learning movement by working with its member campuses to create effective poverty-focused service-learning programs that meet academic and service goals. Citizen Engagement. APPs programs increase Alabamians knowledge about the causes and impacts of structural, multi-generational poverty and encourage citizens to apply that knowledge through service, advocacy, and philanthropy.
Alabama Possible - Alabama Poverty Project 1016 19th St. South PO Box 55058 Birmingham, AL 35255 205.939.1408 fax 933.7774

Dr. Wilford Bailey (in memoriam) Eulene Hawkins (in memoriam) Dr. Wayne Flynt Dr. Earl Potts

FOUNDERS

2013 B OA R D O F D I R E CTO R S
Mrs. Fightress Aaron Actionet Mr. Mark Berte Alabama Coastal Foundation Mr. Scott Cole Cole Financial Planning Dr. Royrickers Cook Auburn University Mr. Hill Carmichael Alabama Power Foundation Mr. John English Vulcan Materials (ret.) Ms. Joyce T. Spielberger, Chair Magic Moments Dr. Wayne Flynt Auburn University (ret.) Mr. Kimble Forrister Alabama Arise Mr. Ralph Foster Auburn University Dr. Leon Frazier Alabama State University (ret.) Ms. Susan Pace Hamill University of Alabama School of Law Dr. Humphrey Lee Northwest-Shoals Community College Dr. David Potts Judson College Ms. Susan Yvette Price Department of Postsecondary Education Ms. Isabel Rubio Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Dr. Nancy Francisco Stewart Jacksonville State University Ms. Carlissa Cunningham BBVA Compass Bank Dr. Cameron Vowell Civic Volunteer Dr. Carole Zugazaga Auburn University

PAST BOARD MEMBERS

Dr. James Ike Adams Dr. Will Baker Mr. Robert Beckerle Mrs. Marsha Folsom Pastor Mart Gray Mrs. Ruth Harrell Mrs. Mary Jolley Ms. Mary Jones Dr. Johnny Green Dr. Sandral Hullett Ms. Debra Thomas Jones Mr. DeWayne Key Ms. Andrea Price Mr. Albert Rohling Dr. Jack Shelton Mrs. Linda Tilly

Mrs. Vivian Beckerle Dr. Velma Blackwell Dr. Katie Byrd Dr. Robert Corley Dr. Natalie Davis

Dr. Rhetta Seymour Ms. Norma Stanger Dr. Rebecca O. Turner Ms. Amanda Vaughan Mrs. Anne Warren Dr. David Wilson Dr. Carol Ann Vaughn Cross

Mr. Stephen Foster Black

Dr. Thomas Corts (in memoriam) Mrs. Elizabeth Dotts Fleming Mr. Scott Douglas Ms. Carolyn Ellis Dr. James Evans Mr. Sean Flynt

Father Bruce Krause Mrs. Sue McInnish Dr. Tom Meredith Mr. Larry Moons Mrs. Carolyn McKinstry Mr. Lukata Mjumbe Mrs. Marlene Muse

Mrs. Cynthia Wise

Judge John England

Ms. Odessa Woolfolk Dr. Shelley Wyckoff Dr. Carol Prejean Zippert

Alabama Possible - Alabama Poverty Project 1016 19th St. South PO Box 55058 Birmingham, AL 35255 205.939.1408 fax 933.7774