EVENT OVERVIEWEvergreen: The Virtual Gala for The Morton Arboretum is the annual fundraising event to support the institution’s mission to plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world. The gala advances the Arboretum’s leading-edge science, benefiting trees locally and globally as they face increased threats. In 2019, the event raised nearly half a million in funds for tree-focused research, outreach, and programs. Evergreen supports the organization’s enduring impact and contributes to the preservation of the Arboretum’s beauty and value for generations to come.

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCEThe 2020 gala will be held virtually! Join us from the comfort of your home for the event program which will be broadcasted Saturday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. via YouTube. Sponsors and guests will have an opportunity to bid on auction prizes and make night-of donations easily from their mobile device while viewing the program.

Those who wish to host friends, family, or colleagues for a small viewing party at their home can partake in exciting food and beverage benefits. Hosts can also opt to take a small group of guests through the Arboretum by limousine rental. These details and more sponsor benefits can be found on page two.

HOST COMMITTEESusan and Chris Burke Trisha and John Conley Sterling and Zech Decker Lee Ann and Mark Gossett

Saturday, September 26, 2020

THE MORTON ARBORETUM • 4100 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53 • LISLE, IL 60532 NKNIGHT@MORTONARB.ORG

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Angela and Jim Jensen Liz and Steve Van Arsdell Kristyn and Michael Van Eekeren Oriana and Adam Van Someren

OAK $25,000 • Champagne and wine delivery for up to 20 people and a $1,000 gift certificate redeemable at select area restaurants • Opportunity to cruise the Arboretum before the broadcast from the comfort of a limo where limousine rental and cocktails are included • Opportunity to provide a 60-second video message/advertisement to be aired during the event broadcast • Logo/name listing on (2) advance promotional emails • One-year Arboretum membership for additional 10 guests

CHESTNUT $12,500 • Your choice of: - Champagne and wine delivery for up to 10 people and a $500 gift certificate redeemable at select area restaurants OR - A $500 gift certificate to redeem towards a limousine rental for the opportunity to cruise the Arboretum before the event broadcast with cocktails included • Opportunity to provide a 30-second video message/advertisement to be aired during the event broadcast • Logo/name listing on (1) advance promotional email

HAWTHORN $7,500 • Your choice of: - Wine delivery for up to 10 people and a $500 gift certificate redeemable at select area restaurants OR - A $500 gift certificate to redeem towards a limousine rental for the opportunity to cruise the Arboretum before the event broadcast with cocktails included

CHECK ENCLOSED (Payable to The Morton Arboretum) CREDIT CARD (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover)

Please accept this form as my pledge. Payment will be forwarded separately.

SPONSOR NAME/BUSINESS

CONTACT PERSON (IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE)

ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP

PHONE EMAIL

CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXP DATE SECURITY CODE

NAME ON CARD

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Host may opt to take a tax-deduction in lieu of wine, food, or limo opportunities.

THE MORTON ARBORETUM • 4100 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53 • LISLE, IL 60532 NKNIGHT@MORTONARB.ORG

Yes, I/we will be a sponsor for Evergreen: The Virtual Gala for The Morton Arboretum. Please reserve the following:

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Saturday, September 26, 2020

ALL SPONSOR LEVELS INCLUDE: • One-year Arboretum membership for each of your guests (up to 10) • Logo/name listing on: - Event broadcast - Mobile bidding website - Arboretum web page - Visitor Center donor recognition wall

THE MORTON ARBORETUM • 4100 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53 • LISLE, IL 60532 NKNIGHT@MORTONARB.ORG

$1,000 GENERAL DONATION • Logo/name listing at the end of the broadcast • Two bottles of wine and a tray of petite gourmet desserts delivered to your home $500 GENERAL DONATION • Logo/name listing at the end of the broadcast • One bottle of wine and a tray of petite gourmet desserts delivered to your home

$250 GENERAL DONATION • Logo/name listing at the end of the broadcast • One bottle of wine delivered to your home

Yes, I/we will be an individual supporter for Evergreen: The Virtual Gala for The Morton Arboretum.

Please reserve the following:

DONOR INFORMATION

DONOR NAME/BUSINESS

CONTACT PERSON (IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE)

ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP

PHONE EMAIL

CHECK ENCLOSED (Payable to The Morton Arboretum) CREDIT CARD (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover)

Please accept this form as my pledge. Payment will be forwarded separately.

CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXP DATE SECURITY CODE

NAME ON CARD

PAYMENT INFORMATION

T H E V I R T U A L G A L A F O R T H E M O R T O N A R B O R E T U M

Saturday, September 26, 2020

When Joy Morton established The Morton Arboretum in 1922, he envisioned a “great outdoor museum” of trees. Today, its living collections inspire visitors to appreciate, learn about, plant, and protect trees. The Arboretum champions the world’s trees through plant collections, science and conservation, education, and outreach.

The Arboretum’s 1,700 acres hold more than 222,000 live plants representing nearly 4,300 taxa from around the world. The Arboretum conducts leading scientific research on tree health and tree improvement, collects and displays trees for study and enjoyment on the grounds, offers educational programming for adults and children, and presents nature-related activities year-round for people of all ages and interests.

We invite you to join us in the Arboretum’s mission to plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world. Thank you for your consideration.

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