The 2024 Seniors in Service Host Committee
Invites You To The 40th Anniversary
Bridging Generations Dinner
Create a brighter future for generations to come! For 40 years, Seniors in Service has mobilized volunteers to transform lives in Tampa Bay’s most vulnerable communities, and we’re just getting started! Hear inspiring stories from our volunteers and see how your donation can help struggling students learn to read, provide companionship for isolated seniors, connect veterans with vital resources, and feed hungry families. Join us in making a difference!
Thursday, September 26, 2024
5:30-7:00 pm
Tampa Garden Club
2629 Bayshore Blvd. Tampa
Tickets are $100 per person
Sponsorship Opportunities Available Below
Sponsorship Benefits
Title Sponsor- $10,000
- Corporate logo featured on mailed and emailed invitations to 3,000+ constituents
- Corporate logo featured on printed materials and display screen at the event
- Recognition in Seniors in Service event media releases
- Corporate profile feature in Seniors in Service newsletter sent to over 5,000+ constituents
- Two reserved tables for 9 each with premium seating and special guest seated at each table
- Corporate table and/or banner in premier location at dinner
- Full page advertisement in inside cover or back of event program
- Facebook promotional mentions leading up to the event and after event
- Stand up recognition from the podium the day of event
- Logo recognition on website and bi-monthly newsletter mailed to 5,000+ constituents for the full year
- Opportunities to present your organization’s services to our older adult volunteers at 4 in-person volunteer trainings (average of 30 seniors per training)
Legacy Sponsor- $5,000
- Prominent corporate logo recognition on mailed and emailed invitations to 3,000+ constituents
- Prominent corporate logo recognition on printed materials and display screen at the event
- One reserved table for 9 with premium seating and special guest seated at your table
- Corporate table and/or banner in premier location at dinner
- Full page advertisement inside event program
- Facebook promotional mentions leading up to the event and after event
- Stand up recognition from the podium the day of event
- Logo recognition on website and bi-monthly newsletter mailed to 5,000+ constituents for the full year
Leader Sponsor- $3,000
- Corporate logo recognition on display screen at the event
- One reserved table for 9 with premium seating and special guest seated at your table
- Half page advertisement inside event program
- Facebook promotional mentions leading up to the event and after event
- Stand up recognition from the podium the day of event
- Logo recognition on website and bi-monthly newsletter mailed to 5,000+ constituents for the full year
Mentor Sponsor- $1,200
- Corporate logo recognition on display screen at the event
- One reserved table for 9 with preferred seating and special guest seated at your table
- Quarter page advertisement inside event program
- Facebook promotional mentions leading up to the event and after event
- Stand up recognition from the podium the day of event
Don’t Miss This Chance to Be Inspired!
Keynote Speaker Colonel DJ Reyes knows from a lifetime of experience that service to others is life-changing. Colonel Reyes served over 33 years in the US military, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, North Africa, Kosovo, Bosnia, Haiti, and Korea. He’s a national advocate for veteran’s rights and services involving veterans in the criminal justice system, including mentoring veterans who deserve a second chance. Concurrently, Colonel Reyes is collaborating with the US Attorney’s Office, the US Federal Defender, and the Chief Judge for the Middle District of Florida to establish a federal level Veteran Treatment Court and Veteran Mentors Program.
He has been honored through multiple local, state and national awards for his service including Notre Dame’s Reverend Corby Award for Distinguished Military Service, Florida Veterans Hall of Fame, Volunteer Florida’s “Champion of Service” Award, and Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero Award. Some would say he’s an “EXPERT” in service.
Come Meet Iconic News Anchor Al Ruechel!
Breaking news: Iconic News Anchor Al Ruechel will emcee our 40th Anniversary Bridging Generations Dinner, a fitting selection considering he’s been a valued leader in our community nearly as long as Seniors in Service. With a career spanning nearly four decades in Tampa Bay, Al Ruechel is a familiar face from Channel 10 and Bay News 9. His extensive experience includes coverage of presidential elections, space missions, and live weather news.
This seasoned journalist has earned four Emmy Awards and over 20 other accolades for his top-notch reporting on Desert Storm, the Shuttle program, and live coverage of breaking weather news. His non-partisan style and straight-forward approach have made his political show “Political Connections” a hit among viewers and politicians.
Al Ruechel’s heart for serving others is what sets him apart. His volunteer work on various charity boards, 16 years of coaching youth soccer, and over 35 years of leading worship at his church demonstrate his commitment to the community. Even in retirement, Al continues to uplift Tampa Bay, making him a perfect fit for our mission. He gets it!
You saw him weekdays on the news, bringing his warm, familiar smile to your screens, and now is your chance to see him in person!
Right now, in Tampa Bay, discouraged children give up on learning, veterans face homelessness, seniors are more isolated than ever, and parents struggle to feed their families.
Our volunteers are the solution!
Every day lives are changed. With your help, we can do more! Your support will provide a tutor for struggling students, a friend for lonely seniors, resources for veterans, and meals for hungry families.
2024 Seniors in Service Host Committee
Tracie Bergman, Hillsborough County Schools
Dr. Seymour Brown, Pinellas County Schools
Mayor Jane Castor, City of Tampa
Marina A. Choundas, Esq., Foley & Lardner LLP
Commissioner Harry Cohen, Hillsborough County
Nadia Combs, Hillsborough County School Board
Bob Conigliaro, Gen H Consulting, LLC
Karla Dorsey, Compass Realty
Ernest Hooper, United Way Suncoast
Dr. Daphne Fudge, Early Learning Advocate
Mark Hall, Technology Sales Professional
David Heizer, Humana Market Point
Dr. Fred Hicks, Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County
Steve Marciano, BayCare
Sterling Remer, Smith & Associates and Womenade
Patricia Rendon, Hillsborough County School Board
Colonel DJ Reyes, US Army (retired), National Veterans Rights Advocate
Henry “Shake” Washington, Hillsborough County School Board
Robert C. Wood, CPP, CFE, Allied Universal Security Services
Kevin D. Zwetsch, Brick Business Law, P.A.
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!
