Sponsor & Donor Information Packet

Please fax or mail all forms and donations to:

GLBT Historical Society C/O Unmasked, The Gala

657 Mission Street, #300 San Francisco, CA 94105

Fax: 415.777.5576

For Sponsorship Inquiries: John Bell, 2009 Gala Committee Chair: 415.274.7171 (o) 212.737.5019 (m)

Supervisor Bevan Dufty, 2009 Gala Committee Honorary Chair Johanna Walsh, Event Coordinator: 415.864.4118 (o) 415.272.8075 (m)

For Silent Auction Inquires:

Terence Kissack: 415.730.6415 (m) Marcelo Sousa: 323.359.1727 (m)

For Information about the GLBT Historical Society:

Paul Boneberg, GLBTHS Executive Director: 415.777.5455 (o) 408.375.6881 (m)

The GLBT Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. *The value of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and may have reductions in accounting for the cost of the event.

July 28, 2009 On October 29, 2009, the GLBT Historical Society is sponsoring “Unmasked,” our annual gala to be held in The Green Room at the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. The gala is one of our organization’s most important fundraising initiatives of the year, and is critical to our commitment to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of GLBT people and the communities that support them. The Historical Society has had an exciting year highlighted by the opening of our Castro exhibit, Passionate Struggle: Dynamics of San Francisco’s GLBT History. This groundbreaking exhibit details the places, politics, passions, and people that have laid the foundation for the GLBT community today. The exhibit is a sample of our vast archives, which span many decades. We house some of the most important materials in the world related to GLBT history. If you haven’t already, please stop by and visit us. Our archives are at our core location on San Francisco’s Museum Row and are open and easily accessible to students, historians, academics, and anyone interested in learning more about our shared heritage. For example, the filmmakers of the critically acclaimed motion picture Milk relied on our archives to successfully recreate and articulate Harvey’s story for a broad global audience. The Historical Society is unique in its mission, and serves a vital role in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our programs, our survival, and our growth will only be realized with the continued support of our friends and sponsors. This includes our ultimate goal for a permanent museum in San Francisco. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our individual, corporate, and political sponsors in years past. We understand these are challenging economic times, but as a result we need your help more than ever. We ask that you please recognize the importance of the Historical Society, and continue your support of an organization that is critical to preserving our proud history. A sponsorship and donation form is enclosed. Additionally you will find the silent auction contribution form. The silent auction is a key source of revenue at the gala and we encourage you to contribute in this way. For more information about the GLBT Historical Society, please visit our website at http://glbthistory.org. Should you have any additional questions about the Historical Society, the gala, or the silent auction, please feel free to call us at 415.777.5455. Thanks for your consideration in supporting our cause. We wish you and your families all the best.

John J. Bell Supervisor Bevan Dufty Member, Board of Director s San Francisco Board of Supervisors 2009 Gala Chair 2009 Gala Honorary Chair 415.274.7171 (o) 212.737.5019 (m)

The GLBT Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. *The value of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and may have reductions in accounting for the cost of the event.

Sponsorship Levels Unmasked! is an amazing opportunity to support the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society through our annual gala and publicly highlight your contribution, among thousands of others’ contributions, in our community. The proceeds from the gala allow the GLBT Historical Society to continue to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the GLBT people and the communities that serve them.

As a sponsor, you’ll receive worthwhile benefits according to your level of participation:

Platinum Mask: $10,000 tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) • Logo featured in top/support line on all placed advertising • Featured inclusion in GLBTHS Gala press release • Featured logo promotion on all mailed invitations • Logo promotion on our website with link-through to your URL • 10 VIP invitations

Gold Mask: $5,000 tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) • Logo featured in all placed advertising • Featured inclusion in GLBTHS Gala press release • Featured logo promotion on all mailed invitations • Logo promotion on our website with link-through to your URL • 8 VIP invitations

Silver Mask: $2,500 tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) • Inclusion in GLBTHS Gala press release • Name inclusion on all mailed invitations • Name on our website with link-through to your URL • 6 VIP invitations

Gold Host: $1,000 tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) • Name in GLBTHS Gala press release • Name on our website with link-through to your URL • 4 VIP invitations

Silver Host: $500 tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) • Name in GLBTHS Gala press release • Name on our website with link-through to your URL • 2 VIP invitations

Bronze Host: $200 tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) • Name on our website with link-through to your URL • 1 VIP invitation

All of the above sponsorship levels include one year’s membership in the GLBT Historical Society. __________________________________

Donation Support: $50–$199 tax deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) • Name on Website (this level does not include tickets to the event or GLBTHS membership, but is tax-deductible*)

Corporate donation–matching programs will qualify your donation for double the amount once the receipt of the amount is confirmed. For example, a $1,250 donation paired with your corporate matching program will qualify you for the $2,500 sponsorship

The GLBT Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. *The value of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and may have reductions in accounting for the cost of the event.

Sponsorship/Donation Form YES! I want to donate to UNMASKED 2009!

Company/Name

Company Address

City State Zip

Contact Person’s Name Phone

Email Company Website

Sponsorship Levels This section confirms my sponsorship at the following level of support:

Platinum: $10,000 tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) Gold: $5,000 tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) Silver: $2,500 tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) Gold Host: $1,000 tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) Silver Host: $500 tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) Bronze Host: $200 tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services) Donation Support: $50+ tax-deductible donation* (monetary, goods, or services)

Areas for Contribution Please check the area(s) that apply and notate the retail value of goods/services.

ITEM Value*

Cash Donation

Goods for use at event (food, beverage, etc)

Services (promotional, framing, printing, etc)

Description of items/services:

Please include brochure, print material and/or logo that will help us display your support. Please be aware of stated print/web deadlines for full sponsorship benefits. For Platinum Sponsors we will need a high-res file of your company logo for print (300 dip in EPS format).

For our reference, who contacted you about supporting this event?

The GLBT Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. *The value of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and may have reductions in accounting for the cost of the event.

Silent Auction Donation Form YES! I want to donate to Silent Auction at UNMASKED 2009!

Unmasked Presented by the GLBT Historical Society

Thursday, October 29, 2009 San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center

I would like to contribute the following items:

Item(s) Description Fair Market

Value* Delivery

Date

• Please attach any documentation substantiating value, if available.

All Donations will be prominently displayed with donor credit.

Company/Name

Company Address

City State Zip

Contact Person’s Name Phone

Email Company Website

Please mail or fax this form and all donations to: Aimee Forster

GLBT Historical Society 657 Mission Street, Suite 300

San Francisco, CA 94105 415.777.5455 phone

415.777.5576 fax

The GLBT Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. *The value of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and may have reductions in accounting for the cost of the event.

UNMASKED the Event! “This is your night!” That was what the SFPD once told the GLBT community on Halloween. Many years ago there was a law on the books that forbade people from dressing in a fashion to deceive. Originally this law was used to litigate against con artists posing as physicians, clergy and other trusted members of the community looking to take financial advantage of unwitting citizens. By 1930’s the law was being used against women and men who dressed in drag. Professional impersonators at Finocchios and other venues were allowed to perform, but off stage drag was not tolerated. This all changed on Halloween night as the police declined to enforce laws against impersonation or deception of any kind. During the 50’s and early 60’s everyone who was anyone would congregate in and around the Black Cat Café on Montgomery Street. Those days have passed and freedom of expression lives year round in San Francisco! Come join us as we celebrate the unmasking of our history in the face of forced secrecy, discrimination and inequality. Our celebration will take place in the San Francisco War Memorial’s elegant Green Room, with its stunning loggia overlooking City Hall. Bring a mask, bid on a celebrity inspired mask, or make your own at the event and get into the spirit of the coming Halloween weekend! We look forward to seeing you there! For Ticket and Event Information: www.glbthistory.kintera.org/unmasked09

The GLBT Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. *The value of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and may have reductions in accounting for the cost of the event.

The Walker Award Named after Willie Walker, the founder of the GLBT Historical Society, the Walker Award honors those who have made a significant contribution to the civic, cultural, and political life of the GLBT community. Past awardees include Billie Jean King, the first woman name Sports Illustrated “Sportsperson of the Year”; Esera Tuaolo, NFL all-star who played in the Super Bowl; Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, founders of the Daughters of Bilitis; Elliot Blackstone, the nation’s first police liaison to the GLBT community; and Bill T. Jones, founder of the Bill Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. The 2009 Awardees are under review and will be announced on August 30th.

The GLBT Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. *The value of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and may have reductions in accounting for the cost of the event.

Gala History

2008: “Modern History: From Milk to Marriage, 1978–2008” Thursday, October 9th, 6–9 p.m. Élan, 839 Howard Street, San Francisco • There were 275 attendees. • Attendees included San Francisco Supervisor Bevan Dufty. • The Walker Award Honorees were Armistead Maupin and the activists

who coordinated the fight against the 1978 Briggs Initiative. 2007: “A Home for Our History” Thursday, September 20th, 6–9 p.m. The Sutter Room at The Regency, San Francisco • There were 300 attendees. • Attendees included Mayor Newsom, CA State Senator Carole Migden

and Assemblyman Mark Leno. • Walker Award Honorees were Colonel Margarethe Cammermeyer, Staff

Sergeant Eric Alva, and the Service Members Legal Defense Network for their outstanding service to the United States of America.

2006: “A Home for Our History” Thursday, September 28th, 6–9 p.m. Terra San Francisco • Walker Award Honorees were Billie Jean King, the first woman named

Sports Illustrated’s “Sportsperson of the Year”; and Esera Tuaolo, an NFL all-star who sang the national anthem at the Gay Games VII.

The GLBT Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. *The value of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and may have reductions in accounting for the cost of the event.

Deadlines for Participation

July 31th for Honoree Acceptance September 1st for mention on invitations September 21st for mention on printed postcards October 1st for mention on the Email Blasts October 23rd for delivery of Silent Auction Items ** Please note that we need to receive a completed SPONSOR FORM to confirm your sponsorship and support level in order to include you in printed pieces and press distribution. For $2,500+ Sponsors, we will need a high-res file of your company logo for print (300 dpi in EPS format).