April 27, 2004 Dear Business and Community Leader, We invite you to join the Marjaree Mason Center in hosting the Top Ten Business and Professional Women of the Year Award to recognize outstanding women leaders in the greater Fresno area. Since it was established in 1983, this award has honored over 200 women business and community leaders for their outstanding contributions. This year, the awards luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at the Fresno Convention Center’s, Ernie Valdez Exhibit Hall. This luncheon is the single largest fund raising event benefiting the Marjaree Mason Center and its programs. That is why we are asking you to help sponsor the banquet and shine the spotlight on 10 very deserving women on the 25^th Anniversary of the Marjaree Mason Center. Please consider the opportunity to become an event sponsor for the awards luncheon. Your business or family may help sponsor the luncheon by donating $750, $1500, $2500, $3000, $5000, $10,000 or more. Your contribution will help Marjaree Mason Center continue our mission to end domestic violence for the women and children of Fresno County. Last year, the programs and services of Marjaree Mason Center included: Emergency shelter (1200 victims), peer counseling (2062 clients), hot-line calls (5500 calls), licensed therapy sessions (1067 clients), legal assistance (3000 clients), court accompaniment (180 victims), safety plan assistance (3500 clients), teen awareness education, and many other services. Thank you for your consideration. Should you have any questions regarding the Top 10 Business and Professional Women Award or the luncheon, or to nominate a candidate, please contact Jana Harris at 559-487-1309. We look forward to seeing you at the Awards Luncheon on October 20^th! Sincerely, Barbara Morgan, MMC Board of Director Chair Pamela Kallsen, MMC Executive Director Linda Day, BPWY Alumni Chair Cheryl Marcelli-McClaine, BPWY 2004 Event Chair Support Confirmation Form To help make this donation process convenient for you, and to ensure we give you full recognition for your sponsorship or donation, please take a few minutes to complete this form and fax it to Jana Harris at (559) 237-0420 before Friday, September 17, 2004. Yes. I/We are interested in supporting the Top 10 event. Event sponsorship Diamond Benefactor, $10,000* Platinum Benefactor, $5,000* Emerald Benefactor, $3,000* Gold Benefactor, $2,500 Ruby Benefactor, $1500 Silver Benefactor, $750 *Please enclose copy/art logo Ticket purchases: $50.00/ticket Qty _______ = $ _________ enclosed $500.00/table of 10 Need more information Individual/Business Name Contact Name Street Address City/St/Zip Phone Number Email Address Thank you for your generous support! If you have any questions, please call Jana Harris at (559) 487-1309. Federal ID #94-1156639.