MARYLAND ACADEMY OF SCIENCES SOLSTICE 2020

at the Maryland Science Center | Saturday, June 20, 2020

Maryland Science Center601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

2020 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

What is Solstice?Solstice is the Maryland Science Center’s premier fundraising event that takes place on the Saturday closest to the Summer Solstice—the first day of summer. It is held at the Science Center’s Inner Harbor location where the views can’t be beat. Guests ages 21 and over enjoy a night to remember with delicious foods and tasty libations, all while listening to the beats of a live band. The night also features a silent auction, with over 40 items to bid on, as well as a “wine pull,” where guests have the chance to “pull” their favorite wine! All of the proceeds from Solstice support the Science Center’s outreach programs and free admission program for Maryland school children.

Why we need your supportThe Maryland Science Center is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Reaching over 400,000 people annually through a combination of on-site visits and outreach programs, the Science Center’s unique brand of hands-on experiential learning can only thrive with sufficient resources. Hundreds of thousands of people across the region have been touched by the work at the Maryland Science Center and our mission has been strengthened by our partners. Your company’s support, through a Solstice sponsorship, ensures that the Maryland Science Center remains at the forefront of informal science education. Help us continue to thrive!

How your support helps Students and families have a remarkable resource in the Maryland Science Center- a place where exploring the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) happens with an emphasis on learning by doing. Taking children beyond the classroom and immersing them in a hands-on environment that applauds experimenting, wondering and working together gives them a unique perspective on the importance of science in our everyday lives. Funds raised from Solstice support the Science Center’s programs and outreach efforts, as well as help underwrite free admission for all Maryland schoolchildren and teachers throughout the academic year when visiting on field trips.

43RD ANNUAL SOLSTICE 2020at the Maryland Science Center | Saturday, June 20, 2020

Board of Trustees

Chairman:Chairman: David B. Amy—Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. David B. Amy—Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.Vice Chairman:Vice Chairman: Shawn A. Abrams, Partner Shawn A. Abrams, Partner——88 North 88 North Capital LLCCapital LLCPresident: Mark J. Potter President: Mark J. Potter Treasurer: Kelly S. MillerTreasurer: Kelly S. MillerSecretary: Alexis H. LeoSecretary: Alexis H. Leo

Thomas Coale, Partner—Law Offices of Talkin & Oh, LLPThomas Coale, Partner—Law Offices of Talkin & Oh, LLPCharles K. Cooper, MD, Vice President, Medical & Charles K. Cooper, MD, Vice President, Medical & Scientific AffairsScientific Affairs——BDBDEric Costello, Baltimore City Councilman, 11th DistrictEric Costello, Baltimore City Councilman, 11th DistrictDoug Dollenberg, Jr., PresidentDoug Dollenberg, Jr., President——Brightview Senior LivingBrightview Senior LivingBryce Freeman, Director, Sales Operations & Planning—Bryce Freeman, Director, Sales Operations & Planning—McCormick & Company, Inc.McCormick & Company, Inc.Timothy Galpin, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Programs and Timothy Galpin, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Programs and Chief Chief Strategy Officer—Johns Hopkins University Applied Strategy Officer—Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics LaboratoryPhysics LaboratorySaul E. Gilstein, Partner—Gallagher, Evelius & Jones, LLPSaul E. Gilstein, Partner—Gallagher, Evelius & Jones, LLPPamela W. Gray, CPA, Partner—SB and Company LLCPamela W. Gray, CPA, Partner—SB and Company LLCChickie Grayson, President & CEO—Enterprise Homes, Inc. Chickie Grayson, President & CEO—Enterprise Homes, Inc. (Retired)(Retired)John W. Greene, Jr., Partner & Portfolio Manager—John W. Greene, Jr., Partner & Portfolio Manager—Bardin Bardin Hill Investment Partners LPHill Investment Partners LPMary Hyman, Community VolunteerMary Hyman, Community VolunteerLaurel Magruder, Group Vice President, Large Corporate & Laurel Magruder, Group Vice President, Large Corporate & International Trade Finance—M&T BankInternational Trade Finance—M&T Bank

Scott H. Marder, Shareholder—Thomas & Libowitz, P.A.Scott H. Marder, Shareholder—Thomas & Libowitz, P.A.Daniel F. McGuire, Partner—KPMG, LLPDaniel F. McGuire, Partner—KPMG, LLPJames McHugh, Executive Vice President—Exelon, CEO—James McHugh, Executive Vice President—Exelon, CEO—ConstellationConstellationDavid Oestreicher, Chief Legal Counsel—T. Rowe PriceDavid Oestreicher, Chief Legal Counsel—T. Rowe PriceScott Purnell, Vice President, R&D—W.R. Grace & Co.Scott Purnell, Vice President, R&D—W.R. Grace & Co.Scott R. Somerville, Owner—SRS Tax & Business Scott R. Somerville, Owner—SRS Tax & Business Consulting, LLCConsulting, LLCFrancie Cohen Spahn, Owner—Law Offices of Francie Francie Cohen Spahn, Owner—Law Offices of Francie SpahnSpahnRichard B. Talkin, Owner—Law Offices of Talkin & Oh, LLPRichard B. Talkin, Owner—Law Offices of Talkin & Oh, LLPTerry J. Teays, Ph.D.—Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Terry J. Teays, Ph.D.—Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Space Grant Consortium (Retired)Space Grant Consortium (Retired)Jay Watkins, Partner—DLA PiperJay Watkins, Partner—DLA PiperLyn White, Senior Credit Analyst—Brown AdvisoryLyn White, Senior Credit Analyst—Brown AdvisoryMark Zimmerly, Vice President of Business Development—Mark Zimmerly, Vice President of Business Development—TransamericaTransamerica

Ex OfficioEx OfficioHon. Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr., Governor of MarylandHon. Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr., Governor of MarylandHon. Bernard C. “Jack” Young, Mayor of Baltimore CityHon. Bernard C. “Jack” Young, Mayor of Baltimore CityHon. Angela D. Alsobrooks, Prince George’s County Hon. Angela D. Alsobrooks, Prince George’s County ExecutiveExecutiveHon. Calvin Ball, Howard County ExecutiveHon. Calvin Ball, Howard County ExecutiveHon. John Olszewski, Jr., Baltimore County ExecutiveHon. John Olszewski, Jr., Baltimore County Executive

Mission Statement

We are the Maryland Science Center.

We inspire. We empower. We engage.

Let’s science!

Scientific and Educational Advisory Council

Chair:Chair: Terry J. Teays, Ph.D.—Johns Hopkins University, Terry J. Teays, Ph.D.—Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Maryland Space Grant Consortium (Retired)Space Grant Consortium (Retired)

Andrea R. Bowden, Ph.D.Andrea R. Bowden, Ph.D.——Baltimore City Public SchoolsBaltimore City Public SchoolsJames A. CaldwellJames A. Caldwell——Office of Sustainability, Howard County Office of Sustainability, Howard County (Retired)(Retired)Matt Collinge, Ph.D.— Matt Collinge, Ph.D.— Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Maryland Space Grant ConsortiumSpace Grant ConsortiumRichard Damoah, Ph.D.—NASA Goddard Space Flight Richard Damoah, Ph.D.—NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/ Center/ Morgan State UniversityMorgan State UniversityMargaret “Ann” Darrin— Johns Hopkins University Margaret “Ann” Darrin— Johns Hopkins University Applied Applied Physics LaboratoryPhysics LaboratoryAndrea Erdas, Ph.D.—Loyola University MarylandAndrea Erdas, Ph.D.—Loyola University MarylandDonald C. Forester, Ph.D.—Towson UniversityDonald C. Forester, Ph.D.—Towson UniversityJoel Greenspan, Ph.D.—University of Maryland, Joel Greenspan, Ph.D.—University of Maryland, BaltimoreBaltimoreRev. Frank R. Haig, S.J., Ph.D.—Loyola University MarylandRev. Frank R. Haig, S.J., Ph.D.—Loyola University Maryland

Thomas R. Holtz, Jr., Ph.D.—University of MarylandThomas R. Holtz, Jr., Ph.D.—University of MarylandBrian Jamieson, Ph.D.—Diagnostic BiochipsBrian Jamieson, Ph.D.—Diagnostic BiochipsNirmal Kedia—OFFICENSE Nirmal Kedia—OFFICENSE Jhanna Levin—Prince George’s County Public SchoolsJhanna Levin—Prince George’s County Public SchoolsEllie Mitchell—MD Out of School Time (MOST) NetworkEllie Mitchell—MD Out of School Time (MOST) NetworkFrank Niepold—NOAA Climate Program OfficeFrank Niepold—NOAA Climate Program OfficeAdeboyejo A. Oni, Ph.D.—Owen Software Adeboyejo A. Oni, Ph.D.—Owen Software Corp.Corp.JoAnn Roberts—Maryland State Department of EducationJoAnn Roberts—Maryland State Department of EducationStephen M. Schenkel, MD, MPP—Mercy Medical CenterStephen M. Schenkel, MD, MPP—Mercy Medical CenterMark T. Southerland, Ph.D.—Tetra Tech, Inc.Mark T. Southerland, Ph.D.—Tetra Tech, Inc.Mollie Mulherin Thompson—Howard Mollie Mulherin Thompson—Howard County Public SchoolsCounty Public SchoolsNed Tillman—Sustainable Growth LLC (Retired)Ned Tillman—Sustainable Growth LLC (Retired)Morgan Trexler, Ph.D.—Johns Hopkins University Morgan Trexler, Ph.D.—Johns Hopkins University Applied Applied Physics LaboratoryPhysics LaboratoryRichard Warren, Jr., Ed.D.—Somerset County Public SchoolsRichard Warren, Jr., Ed.D.—Somerset County Public SchoolsJonathan E.H. Wilson, Ph.D.—Morgan State UniversityJonathan E.H. Wilson, Ph.D.—Morgan State UniversityLisa Wood—Ball AerospaceLisa Wood—Ball Aerospace

Education Innovator-$25,000+• Underwrites free admission for Maryland school children

during the 2020-2021 academic year• Funds Traveling Science Programs• Thirty tickets to the Solstice event• Banner recognition as premier sponsor of Solstice • Company and logo recognition on prominent signage and event materials, including a dinner station• Recognition in Science Center publications/materials:

Annual Report, Donor Wall, Newsletter and website• Recognition in the Baltimore Business Journal’s summer

edition

Science Champion-$12,000-$24,999• Underwrites free admission for Maryland school children

during the 2020-2021 academic year• Funds Traveling Science Programs • Twenty tickets to the Solstice event • Company and logo recognition on prominent signage and event materials, including a drink station• Recognition in Science Center publications/materials:

Annual Report, Donor Wall, Newsletter and website• Recognition in the Baltimore Business Journal’s summer

edition

Educator Hero-$6,000-$11,999 • Underwrites free admission for Maryland school children during the 2020-2021 academic year• Ten tickets to the Solstice event• Company and logo recognition on prominent signage and

event materials• Recognition in Science Center publications/materials:

Annual Report, Donor Wall, Newsletter and website• Recognition in the Baltimore Business Journal’s summer

edition

Student Advocate-$2,500-$5,999• Underwrites free admission for Maryland school children

during the 2020-2021 academic year• Six tickets to the Solstice event• Company and logo recognition on signage and event

materials• Recognition in Science Center publications/materials:

Annual Report, Donor Wall, Newsletter and website• Recognition in the Baltimore Business Journal’s summer

edition

Outreach Supporter-$1,000-$2,499• Underwrites free admission for Maryland school children

during the 2020-2021 academic year• Four tickets to the Solstice event• Company recognition on signage and event materials• Recognition in Science Center publications/materials:

Annual Report, Donor Wall, Newsletter and website• Recognition in Baltimore Business Journal’s summer

edition

Tax Deduction Information:$170 (price of ticket) x number of sponsor tickets = ATotal donation – A = tax deduction portion of sponsorship

Example, a $25,000 contribution:$170 x 30 = $5,100$25,000 - $5,100 = $19,900 tax deduction portion

*Sponsors who forgo any benefits, including tickets, are eligible to receive a tax deduction for the full value of the sponsorship

Sponsorship Levels

Summary of Sponsorship Benefits $1,000- $2,499

$2,500- $5,999

$6,000- $11,999

$12,000- $24,999 $25,000 +

Underwrites free admission for Maryland school children during the 2020-2021 academic year

Funds Traveling Science Programs

Tickets to the Solstice event Four Six Ten Twenty Thirty

Banner recognition as premier sponsor

Signage and recognition for sponsoring a Solstice event dinner or drink station

Logo recognition on signage and event materials

Text-only recognition on signage and event materials

Recognition in Science Center publications/materials: Annual Report, Donor Wall, Newsletter, website, and Baltimore Business Journal’s summer edition

For more information about Solstice sponsorship and other sponsorship opportunities, contact Marty Perreault at 410.545.5970 or mperreault@mdsci.org.

Company Name: _________________________________________________________________ (As you would like company name recognized in Solstice materials and Annual Report.)

Sponsorship Contribution Amount: $____________________________________________

Sponsorship Contribution Amount: q $25,000+ Education Innovator q $12,000-$24,999 Science Champion q $6,000-$11,999 Educator Hero q $2,500-$5,999 Student Advocate q $1,000-$2,499 Outreach Supporter

q We wish to take full advantage of the tax deduction for our sponsorship and forgo any benefits, including tickets

Event: 2020 Solstice Event Event Location: The Maryland Science Center Date of Event: Saturday, June 20, 2020

Please mail this form to: Maryland Science Center Attention: Solstice 601 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21230 Or email this form to solstice@marylandsciencecenter.org

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Companies who support Solstice at the $2,500 level and above receive logo recognition in our Solstice materials. We request that we receive a high resolution version of the company’s logo no later than June 5, 2020. Please email logo to solstice@marylandsciencecenter.org.

Solstice is a 21+ event.

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