In 2002 STAR Inc., Lighting the Way… celebrated a 50th anniversary of providing service to infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities.
As part of this celebration, STAR conceptualized and implemented “Galaxy of Stars”, an art in public places project. Sponsored by local businesses and friends of STAR, outstanding local artists have uniquely decorated star sculptures, which were on display in Norwalk, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Darien and New Canaan throughout the summer.
The proceeds of the “constellation” of stars were auctioned at the First Galaxy of STARS Gala Dinner Dance and Auction, in the fall of 2002. Based on the success of the event it was held again in 2003 with the addition of a full array of auction prizes. All proceeds benefit STAR’s services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
From birth, children with special needs receive early intervention services through STAR’s Rubino Family Center Birth to Three Program. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of families to meet the developmental and health-related needs of their infants and toddlers who have developmental delays and disabilities. Throughout childhood, STAR continues to provide family and sibling support, respite, advocacy, referral, family education and recreation.
When young adults with disabilities graduate from high school, STAR provides assessment and job training, which leads to employment. This employment allows individuals to live more independently as they become a part of a company and their community, earning wages and benefits, and making new friends.
STAR also provides training, supervision and support to adults in their own homes, apartments and group homes, enabling them to make their own decisions and assume greater responsibility for their lives.
“Sixth Annual Galaxy of STARS Gala Dinner Dance and Auction”
What? A black tie dinner dance with a silent and live auction
Why? To raise money to support STAR’s programs and services for infants,
children and adults with developmental disabilities
How? Through individual, corporate and foundation support
Incorporation of corporation/business/family name into the title of the event, e.g. “The XYZ Corporation Galaxy of STARS Gala Dinner Dance and Auction”
Featured listing in Brooks Community Newspaper’s Inside Fairfield County with a 76,000 circulation three times prior to the event and one time following
Special article in “Spotlight on STAR” agency newsletter distributed to 3,000 business, corporations, organizations and individuals primarily in the tri-state area
Table of Ten Dinner Tickets
Listing in “Formal” Invitation
Listing in Dinner/Auction Program
Public Recognition the Night of the Dinner Dance/Auction
Listing in STAR’s website, www.starinc-lightingtheway.org
Diamond Sponsor - $10,000
Diamond Sponsorship Benefits Include:
Featured listing in Inside Fairfield County with a 76,000 circulation three times prior to the event and one time following
Special article in “Spotlight on STAR” agency newsletter distributed to 3,000 business, corporations, organizations and individuals primarily in the tri-state area
Table of Ten Dinner Tickets
Listing in “Formal” Invitation
Listing in Dinner/Auction Program
Public Recognition the Night of the Dinner Dance/Auction
Listing in STAR’s website, www.starinc-lightingtheway.org
Platinum Sponsor - $5,000
Platinum Sponsorship Benefits Include:
Featured listing in Inside Fairfield County with a 76,000 circulation three times prior to the event and one time following
Special article in “Spotlight on STAR” agency newsletter distributed to 3,000 business, corporations, organizations and individuals primarily in the tri-state area
Four Dinner Tickets
Listing in “Formal” Invitation
Listing in Dinner/Auction Program
Public Recognition the Night of the Dinner Dance/Auction
Listing in STAR’s website, www.starinc-lightingtheway.org
Gold Sponsor - $3,000
Gold Sponsorship Benefits Include:
Featured listing in Inside Fairfield County with a 76,000 circulation three times prior to the event and one time following
Special article in “Spotlight on STAR” agency newsletter distributed to 3,000 business, corporations, organizations and individuals primarily in the tri-state area
Two Dinner Tickets
Listing in “Formal” Invitation
Listing in Dinner/Auction Program
Public Recognition the Night of the Dinner Dance/Auction
Listing in STAR’s website, www.starinc-lightingtheway.org
Silver Sponsor - $1,000
Silver Sponsorship Benefits Include:
Featured listing in Inside Fairfield County with a 76,000 circulation three times prior to the event and one time following
Special article in “Spotlight on STAR” agency newsletter distributed to 3,000 business, corporations, organizations and individuals primarily in the tri-state area
Listing in “Formal” Invitation
Listing in Dinner/Auction Program
Public Recognition the Night of the Dinner Dance/Auction
Our list of sponsors to date as follows:
Diamond
The McLaughlin Family Foundation
Platinum
Fairfield County Bank
Gold
Cohen & Wolf LLC
Silver
Rose & Kiernan Insurance
Bill and Ann Sc(h)eff(l)er
Media Sponsors
Cox Radio, Inc
InKind Sponsors:
Miggs B Design
Galaxy of Stars Gala Dinner Dance & Auction
October 18, 2008 Woodway Country Club Darien, Connecticut
Sponsorship Response Form
$25,000 Title Sponsor
$10,000 Diamond Sponsor
$5,000 Platinum Sponsor
$3,000 Gold Sponsor
$1,000 Silver Sponsor
Please e-mail your corporate logo to mpetell@starinconline and/or print your name below exactly as you wish to be listed in the program book.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please call Michael Petell, Director of Development, 203-846-9581, ext. 302 or email mpetell@starinconline.com
Please make checks payable to STAR, Inc. and mail to:
