Moonlight in the Gardens Benefitting the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

CONTACT: MaryJane Crull Michael Womack mjc@stxbot.org wmwomack@stxbot.org 361-852-2100, x 232 361-852-2100 x 224

SPONSOR PRINT DEADLINE: 10/5/16 RESERVATION DEADLINE: 10/10/16

CORPUS CHRISTI--MOONLIGHT in the GARDENS, one of the biggest and most entertainment-packed events in town, begins at 5:30 pm, Friday, October 14, this year at the Solomon P. Ortiz Center “Ship Channel Tropical Gardens,” 402 Harbor Drive!’

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has advised although FM2444 / S. Staples St. improvements should not affect daily Botanical Gardens traffic, several hundred vehicles arriving there simultaneously for Moonlight in the Gardens would cause MOON LANDING GRID LOCK! So the signature fundraiser temporarily will relocate to the scenic Corpus Christi Ship Channel. “Last year we did it for weather, and it was amazing,” say event chairs Dr. Mary Jane Garza and Darcy Schroeder. “This year will be spectacular!”

Larry Elizondo, Manager G&PA Refining & Legislative Affairs, proudly announces CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery is returning a third year as “Man in the Moon” Presenting Sponsor of Moonlight in the Gardens—one of his three favorite Corpus Christi events—which has sold out the past two years!

Nine hundred 2015 guests, amazed at last year’s seamless, seemingly effortless last minute weather-related change from the Gardens to the Ortiz Center, will like creativity added in 2016, including Pictures with Parrots in Jupiter’s Jungle Room; Visitors from the Planet Plant; Apollo’s Patio with Martian Music Bar fronting the Corpus Christi Ship Channel; a “wine pull”, and of course a whole new collection Grand Galaxy and Starlight Silent auction items. Astronomical Appetizers, Best Steak on the Planet and Saturn’s Sweets return in a beautiful floral atmosphere, with State Rep. Todd Hunter as program master of ceremonies, and dancing to Nep-Tunes by Flashback.

No nano-seconds to waste! With more than 80 percent of available tables already sold, sponsorships may be purchased from $1500 to $10,000; “Star Supporters” from $150 to $750; and individual seating at $125 per person, $100 members. Reservations are required. Information: 361-852-2100, www.stxbot.org. ###

PRESENTED BY

Botanical Gardens details October 14 MOONLIGHT in the GARDENS event!

Benefitting the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Friday, October 14th, 2016

Moonlight in the Gardens

Dear friends of the Botanical Gardens,

Moonlight in the Gardens’ 2015 record crowd of 900, and more than $170,000 profit, was due to supporters like you! In 2016,

for the third year CITGO-Corpus Christi Refinery is our signature event’s PRESENTING SPONSOR! We would love for you to ,

join them in supporting environmental education programming at the Botanical Gardens as an Underwriting or Moon/Star Table Sponsor.

Last year due to weather, we had to move the event to the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center with only 36 hours’ notice. Despite the changes, it was an incredible event. This year, due to improvements for FM 2444 / S. Staples Street in front of our facility, the Board opted to move the event back to the Ortiz Center to prevent congestion from hundreds of cars arriving at the Gardens at once.

This move has presented some changes in our underwriting opportunities due to limitations on in-kind donations allowed. However, we are working to transform the Ortiz Center into a tropical garden paradise on the ship channel. We still will have many of our traditional features like Stellar Spirits bars, Best Steak on the Planet, Astronomical Appetizers and Saturn’s Sweets. A “universe” of fun features Martian Music Bar on Apollo’s Patio, Nep-Tunes by Flashback in the main hall, a greater, grander Starlight Silent Auction and Grand Galaxy Auction, along with new features, like Pictures with Parrots in Jupiter’s Jungle Room, and Visitors from Planet Plant, rather than the butterfly release even the Man in the Moon can’t quite figure out indoors!

We want to give you an opportunity to be an UNDERWRITING SPONSOR this year, which adds more visibility for your company or family. Underwriters get on-site signage for your underwritten feature along with individual recognition on our underwriters listings sent out with table sales request letters, invitations, event program, news releases and in our newsletter. A listing of underwriting opportunities is enclosed, along with the MOON and STAR SPONSOR options. Whichever you choose, you’ll be attending one of the most popular parties in town!

FLORA, FAUNA & FUN! Visitors to our South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center become educated about our South Texas flora and fauna by visiting the Butterfly House, Sensory & Hummingbird Gardens, Resident Reptiles, Exotic Parrots, and newly enhanced Oso Creek Loop Trail. We’re also proud of the Anderson Bromeliad Conservatory, and our new 1800 square-foot Samuel Jones Orchid Conservatory with adjoining Support Greenhouse. With additional community support, we’ll soon add a Rainforest Conservatory. Kids Summer Nature Camps have expanded curriculums, and we’ve continued expansion of our adult and youth classes in our 2016 Environmental Educational Calendar!

STBGNC appreciates your consideration, and is grateful for your support. Feel free to call with questions. THANK YOU!

Dr. Mary Jane Garza Darcy Schroeder Event Co-Chair Event Co-Chair

The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

Moonlight in the Gardens is the talk of the town. With sell-outs the past two years, we hope you’ll reserve your sponsorship quickly!

Please select an UNDERWRITING or MOON / STAR TABLE SPONSOR option from the next two pages.

We’d like you or your company to be a STAR at Moonlight in the Gardens 2016! An e-mail to Executive Director Michael Womack, wmwomack@stxbot.org; or Marketing Director MaryJane Crull, mjc@stxbot.org;

361-852-2100 can confirm your sponsorship quickly allowing us to begin listing you on early MOONLIGHT print materials going to other potential supporters.

Then, please return the enclosed REPLY FORM with your check, or other payment option, in the pre-addressed envelope.

PRINT DEADLINES: SPONSOR NAME IN INVITATION, 8/18/16. SPONSOR NAME IN PROGRAM, 10/5/16.

PRESENTED BY

FOOD & BEVERAGE

BEST STEAK on the PLANET! $ 5,000 SOLD - Cindy & Mike Boudloche $ 5,000 SOLD - Amanda & Ken Kellar

IN-KIND Texas Roadhouse ASTRONOMICAL Appetizers IN-KIND Jason’s Deli SATURN’S Sweets IN-KIND Spectra at The Ortiz Center STELLAR Spirits AEROSPACE Ale $ 3,000 SOLD - John & Ida Farias & Family

Vino from VENUS $ 3,000 SOLD - Aransas-C.C. Pilots MERCURY’S Margaritas $ 3,000 SOLD - HDR

Bartenders $ 2,000

ENTERTAINMENT & FEATURES

SPACEPORT AIR LOCK Entry $ 5,000 SOLD – Friend of the Gardens STARLIGHT Silent Auction $ 3,000 SOLD - Whataburger GRAND GALAXY Auction $ 2,000 SOLD - State Rep. Todd Hunter PLUTO’S Pictures with Parrots $ 3,000 SOLD - Hollon Safe Co. in JUPITER’S JUNGLE ROOM $ 2,000 SOLD – Sibyl & David Deacon NEP-TUNES by Flashback, Main Stage $ 2,000 SOLD - Carlisle Insurance APOLLO’S Patio $ 2,000 SOLD - Shirley Mims, Frijolia Ranch

MARTIAN Music Bar (patio band) $ 2,000 SOLD - Lura & Dr. Tom Dietze GALACTIC GARDENS Posters $ 2,000 SOLD - The Adler Family VISITORS from the PLANET PLANT $ 2,000 SOLD - Del Mar College PULSAR Wine Pull $ 1,000 SOLD –WKMC Architects

MAIN DINING & DANCE HALL

MERCURY’S Main Hall $ 5,000 SOLD - Port Corpus Christi MILKY WAY Main Hall Linens $ 3,000 SOLD - Nelwyn Anderson Silverware & FLYING SAUCERS $ 2,000 SOLD - American Bank MI LUNA, SU LUNA $ 3,000 SOLD - Dr. Mary Jane Garza STAR SHINE $ 2,000 SOLD - AmSpec, LLC NIGHT SKY DÉCOR $ 2,000 SOLD - Snyder and Associates CELESTIAL Centerpieces IN-KIND H-E-B STAR TREK Stage & Dance Floor $ 2,000 SOLD - Joni & Burris McRee AURORA Audio Video $ 2,000 SOLD - Cinia Clarich Montoya

ESSENTIALS PLANETARY Printing IN-KIND RICOH-USA, Larry Dreier

SPACE STATIONery $ 2,000 SOLD - June & Steve Herbst POLARIS Postage $ 2,000 SOLD - Charlene & John Chesshir SOLAR Signage $ 2,000 SOLD - B.J. & Mike Kershaw

VULCAN Valet Parking $ 2,000 SOLD - Hicks Family of Dealerships CONSTELLATION Check-In $ 1,000 SOLD - Susan & Tom Utter MR. SPOCK’S Security IN-KIND Sharon & Jim Kaelin SPACESTATION Servers (Wait Staff) $ 1,000 SOLD - Barbara Little

WINE PULL $ 1,000 SOLD - WKMC Architects

9/30/2016

Underwriting Sponsors (TWO LEFT!)

receive reserved seating!

$ 5,000 1 VIP Reserved Table of 12 $ 3,000 1 VIP Reserved Table of 10 $ 2,000 1 VIP Reserved Table of 8

$ 1,000 VIP Reserved Seating for 4

PLUS . . . Premium Recognition in promotional materials, ON-SITE SIGNAGE. LOGOS at $2500 & up!

MOONLIGHT in the

GARDENS October 14, 2016

UNDERWRITING SPONSOR OPTIONS

2016 TABLE SPONSOR,

Stellar Support OPTIONS

9/29/16

MAN in the MOON PRESENTING SPONSOR

CITGO

Harvest Moon $ 10,000

2 VIP Reserved Tables of 8, with Table Signage (Signage on Site, Logo used where Possible) Recognition—Invitation, News Releases, Program, Newsletter *

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TABLE SPONSORS:

Full Moon $ 5,000 1 VIP Reserved Table of 12, with Table Signage (Signage on Site; Logo where Possible)

Recognition—Invitation, News Releases, Program, Newsletter *

New Moon $ 2,500

1 VIP Reserved Table of 10, with Table Signage (Signage on Site; Logo where Possible)

Recognition—Invitation, News Releases, Program, Newsletter *

Blue Moon $ 1,500

1 Reserved Table of 8, with Table Signage (Signage on Site) Recognition—Invitation, News Releases, Program, Newsletter *

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STELLAR SUPPORTERS

Rising Star $ 750

Reserved Seating for 4 (Signage on Site)

Recognition—as space allows in Invitation, News Releases, Program, Newsletter *

Shooting Star Reserved Seating for: 2 people: $ 300

1 person : $ 150 Recognition—as space allows in Invitation, News Releases,

Program, Newsletter *

* Recognition depends on confirmation timing, space. _________________________________________________________________________________

INDIVIDUAL SEATING—Seat Assignments @ Check-In

$ 100 Members, $ 125 Non-Members

TABLE/STAR SPONSORS already on board! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

FULL MOON: H-E-B AEP Texas in memory of Andy Heines NEW MOON: Flint Hills Resources Anne & Hugh Dobson in memory of Grace W. Dobson

NavyArmy Community Credit Union Corpus Christi Caller-Times Bowen Enterprises Ltd. Mrs. Patsy Winn Radiology & Imaging

BLUE MOON: Valero Energy Foundation Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Rabalais I&E Oxbow Advisors LLC NuStar Energy McNamee Nursery & Landscape Frost Bank Value Bank Texas BMW of Corpus Christi Texas A&M-Kingsville Charlie & Linda Zahn Kleberg Bank City of Corpus Christi Gowland Strealy Morales & Company Carol & Bill Pettus Devary Durrill Foundation Companion Bird Club & Rescue Mission Craft Training Center Elizabeth & Chuck James / Fran & Joe Fulton Bill Keenan / Terria & Mike Schmidt

RISING STAR: IBC Bank Connie & Tom Niskala

Jane Bachman Patty & Hank Nuss Dove, Thompson & Co., P.C. Gene Seaman

SHOOTING STAR: Kenneth Berry, The Berry Co. Edna & Phillip Monroe Nueces Electric Cooperative Paul Parr Charlotte & Joe Wendt Sandy & W.B. Renfrow Nicki Sohn & Tom Kucera Flusche, Van Beveren, Kilgore Clydell & Barbara McSpadden Gloria & Bob Furgason Cathy & Dave Skurow Bay Area Title Company Danny & Sherry Rizzo Linda & Burk Strong Ullberg Studios, Sculpture Clara & Jairo Puentes Tom & Monette Toungate Darcy & Sheldon Schroeder Jo Woolsey & Bob Frisch Armando & Mary Ann Avalos Julie Buckley Alex & Betty Garcia Alex De Leon

RESERVATION REPLY FORM

Moonlight in the Gardens 2016 Beginning at 5:30 pm, Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Ortiz Center Benefiting the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

STELLAR SPIRITS ASTRONOMICAL APPETIZERS STARLIGHT SILENT AUCTION GRAND GALAXY AUCTION

APOLLO’S PATIO MARTIAN MUSIC BAR VISITORS FROM PLANET PLANT PICTURES WITH PARROTS BEST STEAK ON THE PLANET SATURN’S SWEETS NEPTUNES by FLASHBACK

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SELECT YOUR PURCHASE CATEGORY:

___ TABLE SPONSOR* ___ UNDERWRITING SPONSOR* ___ TICKETS

PLEASE PRINT

Yes! I’d like to support Moonlight 2016 as ________________________________________ Sponsor! (*See Sponsor Options pages.)

If Sponsor, Name for Use in Program:___________________________________________________________________________

ALL PURCHASERS: Contact Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Company (if applicable): _________________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Day Time Phone: ________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________

SPONSORSHIP(S) TOTAL DUE sponsors $_______

TICKET(S) TOTAL DUE tickets $ _______

_____@ $100 PER PERSON Members ____ @ $125 per person Non-Members

Name(s) for Ticket Purchase: ______________________________________________________________________

All Purchasers Signature __________________________ Title ________________Date ___________________

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1. PLEASE MAIL YOUR CHECK, payable to: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

8545 S. Staples, Corpus Christi, Texas 78413 361-852-2100 F 361-852-7875 2. CREDIT CARD PAYMENT: PLEASE PRINT

Visa, MasterCard, Discover (circle) # ________________________________________ Exp. Date ____________

Name on Card _________________________________________________________ Security Code _____________

Billing Address _____________________________________________ City/ST _______________ Zip __________

Card Holder signature _____________________________________________________ Date __________________

3. _____ PLEASE INVOICE to the CONTACT & ADDRESS ABOVE.

If you already know who will be in your party, please list names on back of this page; or e-mail names to kathie@stxbot.org.

Thank You! The South Texas BOTANICAL GARDENS & NATURE CENTER is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization.