36th Annual Gala
Westgate Resort
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Festival of Trees and Lights
Last Year’s Recap
A Holiday Tradition
Benefitting the needs of our members
The Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada (DSOSN) is proud to announce its annual fundraising event, the Festival of Trees and Lights (FOTL) 2024. This year, the event will have a special meaning for us: We will be honoring Linda Smith, one of our founding members and a “Disability Rights Icon,” who has spent over 40 years of her life serving the disability community in Nevada and across the country. We are inviting everyone to join Governor Joe Lombardo and other leaders of the Las Vegas community, as we come together to celebrate Linda’s “Legacy of Love” for the disability community. Be there to applaud her as she is presented with the first of its kind, “The Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Sponsorship Opportunities
1
Light of the Night Patron Sponsor
$100,000
- Two VIP tables of 8
- VIP check-in
- Sponsor one table for DSOSN students
- Full page program ad
- Sponsor Art and Dance classes for one year
- Company’s name/logo displayed throughout the event
- Personal beverage service
- Logo and hyperlink on website
- Naming rights on the DSOSN Tree of Life mural
- Special recognition at the VIP building dedication ceremony
2
Snowfall Symphony Sponsor
$50,000
- Two VIP tables of 8
- VIP check-in
- Sponsor one table for DSOSN students
- Full page program ad
- Sponsor Computer Classes for one year
- Company’s name/logo displayed throughout the event
- Naming rights on the DSOSN Tree of Life mural
- Special recognition at the VIP building dedication ceremony
3
Winter Wonderland Sponsor
$25,000
- One VIP table of 8
- VIP check-in
- Full page program ad
- Sponsor Performing Arts classes for one year
- Company’s name/logo displayed throughout the event
- Naming rights on the DSOSN Tree of Life mural
- Special recognition at the VIP building dedication ceremony
4
Mistletoe Sponsor
$10,000
- One VIP table of 8
- VIP check-in
- Full page program ad
- Sponsor Music Therapy classes for six months
- Company’s name/logo displayed throughout the event, and on website
- Invitation to attend VIP building dedication ceremony
5
Enchantment Sponsor
$5,000
- One table of 8
- Full page ad
- Company’s name/logo displayed throughout the event
- Invitation to attend VIP building dedication ceremony
6
Starlight Sponsor
$2,500
- One table of 8
- Company’s name/logo displayed throughout the event
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
1
Audio/Visual Sponsor
$7,500
- Sponsor’s name/Logo on digital message board at the event and on DSOSN website
2
Bar Sponsor
$7,000
- Logo display at bar
- Name announced at the FOTL event
- Logo on DSOSN website
From Idea to Spectacular Reality:
The Festival of Trees and Lights
The Festival of Trees and Lights is a long-standing and unique community celebration that was started by the founding members of the DSOSN in 1988. Over the years, the event has become increasingly popular and is now considered one of the most elegant gala events held in Las Vegas during the holiday season. This year, we invite you to be a part of this wonderful tradition, while celebrating Linda’s “Legacy of Love” for the disability communities of Southern Nevada.
Join us in this one-of-a-kind holiday season event, and help us to make it a most memorable experience for all, and an unforgettable tribute to Linda.
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DSOSN Warms Your Heart
During the Holidays
This, the 36th anniversary of the FOTL gala, has been dedicated to the recognition of Linda Smith. The elegance of the black-tie event will symbolize the enormity of the moment and the significance of the recognition that will be bestowed on her. The opulence of the dinner menu will reflect her exquisite taste for fine cuisine, and the distinguish list of VIP guests will demonstrate her admiration and support from influential individuals across Southern Nevada’s business and philanthropic communities. Talented members of our Dance Troupe will perform as they have never done before, and Governor Joe Lombardo will present her with the one of a kind, “Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award.” This event will be a celebration that memorializes, like no other, Linda’s lifetime of achievements and love that she has given to the disability communities of Nevada and across the country. In short, this will be an event that you don’t want to miss.
You Can Support Our Event By Donating Auction Items
This is an invitation to support the FOTL event by donating an auction item that befits the occasion. To donate an auction item, please click the button below and complete the form provided. Thanks in advance for your generous donation!
To participate in the silent and live auctions (to be activated in October), please click the auction registration button below.
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VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Opportunities:
If you are interested in volunteering for FOTL 2024, please click below.
Help support our mission by becoming a volunteer!