Event Canceled

LU Black Alumni Network Celebrates Homecoming

Join the Lamar University Black Alumni Network on Friday, November 3, 2023 for its third annual Homecoming Scholarship Gala at the Major Event Center located at 3255 N Major Drive, Beaumont, TX 77713.

Homecoming festivities will be held Monday, October 30 and conclude on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

The goal of the gala is to raise funds to add to the LU Black Alumni Network Scholarship endowment to benefit Lamar University students. This event will feature dinner, dancing, bar, live performances, and a photo booth.

Doors open at 8:30pm. Event begins at 9:00pm. Dinner is served at 9:30pm. Attire is formal attire.

For more information about the scholarship gala, contact the Lamar University Black Alumni Network by emailing lu.blkalumni@gmail.com, Lamar University Black Alumni Network on Facebook, or @LamarBlackAlumni on Instagram. To learn more about Lamar University's homecoming, visit lamar.edu/homecoming.

Reservations

Reservations are $75 per person or individuals may purchase a regular table of 10 for $750 or a VIP table of 10 for $900. VIP tables are reserved tables placed closer to the stage that will have special decor, and the VIP table host will be listed as a VIP table in souvenir booklet. Tables and seating will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, so a regular table will ensure a table is reserved for you and your guests. No refunds unless the event is canceled. Seating is limited so register early! Advance registration is required by Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Walk-ins will be limited at the door. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Deadline to sign up as a sponsor is October 25, 2023.

PLATINUM PRESENTING SPONSOR - $7,500
(1 Sponsorship Available)
Includes:
Logo on website as premier presenting sponsor
Logo on front page of souvenir booklet as premier presenting sponsor
Specialty drink named by you offered at the gala
Logo on Step and Repeat
Logo on Entrance Board
1 Full Page Advertisement in the souvenir booklet
VIP table of 10 at the event
Logo on balloon arch
Logo on digital photo booth 

GOLD SPONSOR - $5,000
(1 Sponsorship Available)
Includes:
Logo on website as presenting sponsor
Logo on front page of souvenir booklet as presenting sponsor
Specialty drink named by you offered at the gala
Logo on Step and Repeat
Logo on Entrance Board
1/2 Page Advertisement in the souvenir booklet
VIP table of 10 at the event
Logo on balloon arch

FOOD SPONSOR - $3,500
(2 Sponsorships Available)
Includes:
Logo on menu
Logo on buffet and appetizer tables
Logo on Step and Repeat
Logo in souvenir booklet
Logo on Entrance Board
1/2 Page Advertisement in the souvenir booklet

DANCE FLOOR SPONSOR - $2,500
(1 Sponsorship Available)
Includes:
Logo on full dance floor
Logo on Step and Repeat
Logo in souvenir booklet
Logo on Entrance Board
1/2 Page Advertisement in the souvenir booklet

BAR SPONSOR - $1,500
(2 Sponsorships Available)
Includes:
Logo on napkins
Logo on the bar
Specialty drink named by you offered at the event
Logo on Step and Repeat
Logo in souvenir booklet
Logo on entrance board
1/4 Page Advertisement in the souvenir booklet

LIVE MUSIC SPONSOR - $1,000
(2 Sponsorships Available)
Includes:
Logo on stage with band
Logo on Step and Repeat
Logo in souvenir booklet
Logo on entrance board
1/4 Page Advertisement in the souvenir booklet

CARDINAL SPONSOR - $500
Includes:
Name on Sponsorship Page in souvenir booklet
Logo on entrance board
1/4 Page Advertisement in the souvenir booklet

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES*
Back page in souvenir booklet - $150 (SOLD)
Inside page in souvenir booklet - $150 (SOLD)
Full Page in souvenir booklet - $75
Half Page in souvenir booklet - $40
1/8 Page (business card size) in souvenir booklet - $15

*Ads should be emailed to lu.blkalumni@gmail.com. 

Contact the LU Black Alumni Network at lu.blkalumni@gmail.com for questions.