FAMU Rising Reception SPONSORSHIP

FAMU Rising ReceptionSPONSORSHIPProposal“FAMU RISING”LAW.FAMU.EDU2019

Nicky Boothe PerryDear Central Florida Leaders:I am writing to share information about an exciting event that willbenefit Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law.John Crossman, CEO of Crossman & Company and chair of theFAMU College of Law Dean’s Advisory Council, will host ourFAMU Rising Reception, a fundraising event featuring specialguest, NFL great Emmitt Smith. We are inviting the legal, businessand broader community to join us for the FAMU Rising Reception,set for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, 6 p.m. at the University Club ofOrlando, 150 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32801.The attached document provides more details regarding theevent and the opportunity to attend while also supporting FAMUCollege of Law. Please review the attached sponsorship proposaland feel free to contact me directly with any questions orconcerns. I look forward to hearing from you soon to discuss howyou and your firm might support this initiative.DEANInterimSincerely,Nicky Boothe PerryInterim Dean and Professor of G

FAMU College of LawABOUTThe Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law’s rich traditionof excellence dates back to its original founding. On December21, 1949, a division of law was established at the then FloridaA&M College, and the first class was admitted in 1951. In 1966the Florida Board of Control (later known as the Board of Regents)withdrew its permission for the institution to admit law students, andtwo years later, the law school graduated its last class and closedits doors. Between 1954 and 1968, the law school graduated 57students -- men and women who have gone on to make significantcontributions to the legal profession both within the state andthroughout the nation.The 2000 Florida Legislature unanimously passed legislationestablishing a law school at FAMU and on June 14, 2000, GovernorJeb Bush signed the bill into law. The College of Law admitted itsfirst class in fall 2002 in Orlando. The degree of Juris Doctor wasconferred upon members of the first class of the reestablished lawschool on April 30, 2005 in Tallahassee, Florida.The College of Law opened at its permanent location in January2006. The 30 million building was designed by Rhodes BritoArchitects, where partners Max Brito and Ruffin Rhodes are FAMUalumni. The four-story building includes 160,000 gross square feet,has 20 classrooms and 50 faculty offices, and an elaborate MootCourt Room used for mock trials, competitions and special events.The Law Library occupies half of the space and features over300,000 volumes, one of the largest civil rights collections in theSoutheast, and volumes from the original College of Law that weregiven to Florida State University in the late 1960’s.The FAMU College of Law received full accreditation from theAmerican Bar Association in July 2009 and was re-accredited in2014. During the 2019-2020 academic year, the College of Law hasan enrollment of 563 students in its day and evening programs.

John CrossmanJohn Crossman is CEO of Crossman & Company, one of the Southeast’slargest retail leasing, management and investment sales firms, with over 28million square feet of properties in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina,North Carolina and Tennessee. As CEO John promotes the firm’s core valuesincluding a strong commitment to community service, industry educationinitiatives and an unwavering dedication to diversity through creatingscholarships and mentoring.He serves on numerous community, higher education and industry boardsand has been recognized with many awards including Father of the Year bythe American Diabetes Association, the Personal Empowerment Award byThe Central Florida Urban League, the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year Awardby The African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, andOrlando Business Journal’s 2018 CEO of the Year.HOSTPrior to joining Crossman & Company, he was a principal at Trammell CrowCompany, where he led their Retail Council, which worked to advancethe nationwide retail strategy. In his 25-plus year career he has done over 1 billion in transactions. Together John and his brother Scott have builtCrossman & Company into one of the industries most respected and thrivingcommercial real estate firms. He recently authored a book, “Career Killers,Career Builders,” based on his popular lecture series.He serves as chair of the Dean’s Advisory Council at the FAMU College of Lawand as a member of the FAMU Foundation Board of Directors.Emmitt SmithEmmitt Smith is a professional football icon and one of the greatest to everplay the game. In his 15 seasons in the National Football League, Smithamassed many records that still stand today, including the most careerrushing yards and the most career rushing touchdowns. Smith’s impressiveresume includes three Super Bowl championship rings and his induction intothe Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.SpecialAs a first-round pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, Smith was the cornerstone of theDallas Cowboys offense for 13 seasons. The eight-time Pro Bowler was thefirst player in NFL history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in 11 consecutiveseasons and on October 27, 2002 he surpassed Walter Payton as the NFL’s alltime leading rusher.GUESTAfter his playing days, Smith served as a football analyst and then tookhis television career a step further when he won the third season of ABC’sDancing with the Stars, during which he was dubbed “the king of effortlesscool.” He also added author to his list of accomplishments, publishing GameOn, which outlines the principles that helped him succeed both on and offthe field.Currently, Smith has transitioned to the role of businessman and entrepreneurand runs several companies spanning real estate, construction andtechnology. Active in charitable outreach both in the Dallas area and ona national level, Smith founded Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities with his wife toprovide unique experiences and educational opportunities to underservedyouth. Smith currently resides with his wife, Pat, and their five children inDallas.

EVENTPurpose of the ReceptionWe have launched a fundraising campaign to providescholarships to help students afford tuition withoutaccumulating major debt upon graduation. It’s criticallyimportant that we provide assurances that our promisinglaw students will have the financial resources necessaryto complete their studies.WhenWednesday, November 20, 20196 p.m.WhereThe University Club150 East Central BoulevardOrlando, FL 32801ContactMildred Grahammildred.graham@famu.edu407-254-3265FAMU College of Law201 Beggs AvenueOrlando, FL 32801Nearly 90 percent of current law students at FAMUrequire some form of financial aid. Only 12 percent ofstudents receive scholarship support based on merit.Many more students are deserving of scholarships, butcurrent financial resources won’t stretch to meet thosedemands. Reducing the financial burdens of law schoolwill give law students more freedom to focus on theirstudies and gain practical experience, which they aremore likely to use to serve the community, if they haveaccrued less debt. With more scholarships, we will recruitand retain better prepared students.Why Sponsor FAMU LawThe FAMU College of Law has consistently beenrecognized for its diversity by US News & World Report,Pre-Law Magazine and National Juris Magazine. Whileproudly touting its legacy as an HBCU (HistoricallyBlack College or University) law school, FAMU Collegeof Law boasts diversity in ethnicity, culture, age andbackgrounds.The reestablished FAMU College of Law has graduatedmore than 1,500 individuals who are lawyers andleaders across the country and the globe. Our alumniincludes such notables as U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings,class of 1966; former state Senator Arthenia Joyner, classof 1968; Orlando Utilities Commission Deputy GeneralCounsel Carlos Woody, class of 2005; and Ninth JudicialCircuit Judges Amy Carter, class of 2009, and GabrielleSanders, class of 2009.We have graduates at top law firms such as Holland &Knight, Morgan & Morgan, Greenberg Traurig and Cole,Scott & Kissane; along with corporations, including WaltDisney World, Viacom and Lockheed Martin. A largepercentage of our graduates work in public service forLegal Aid, State Attorney Offices, Public Defender Officesand governmental agencies.These graduates exemplify the College of Law mission ofserving the underserved, truly making a transformativedifference in their communities.

“FAMU Rising”SPONSORPresenting Sponsor(One Available) 50,000.00 Presenting sponsorship of the FAMU Rising Fundraising Reception Invitation for ten (10) guests to attend the VIP Meet and Greet with Emmitt Smith Invitation for a total of ten (10) guests to attend the FAMU Rising Fundraising Reception Title Sponsor name recognition on all FAMU Rising Fundraising Reception communication materialsincluding invitations, event signage, press releases and e-mail and online communications Opportunity for a representative to introduce Emmitt Smith at the FAMU Rising FundraisingReception(100% tax deductible)Justice Sponsor(Four Available) 25,000.00 Invitation for four (4) guests to attend the VIP Meet and Greet with Emmitt Smith and the FAMURising Fundraising Reception Invitation for a total of four (4) guests to attend the FAMU Rising Fundraising Reception Logo inclusion on all the FAMU Rising Fundraising Reception communication materials includinginvitations, event signage, press releases and e-mail and online communications(100% tax deductible)Equity Sponsor(Ten Available) 5 ,0 0 0 . 0 0 Invitation for two (2) guests to attend the FAMU Rising Fundraising Reception Logo inclusion on all the FAMU Rising Fundraising Reception communicationmaterials including invitations, event signage, press releases and e-mail and onlinecommunications(100% tax deductible)Individual Ticket(100% tax deductible) 1 ,0 0 0 . 0 0

Sponsor ApplicationAPPLICATIONNameAddressPhoneWe will help at the followingSponsorship Level:E-mailSEND YOUR GIFT TO:Florida A&M UniversityCollege of Law201 Beggs AvenueOrlando, FL 32801Presenting Sponsor 50,000Justice Sponsor 25,000Checks Payable To:FAMU Foundation, Inc.Equity Sponsor 5,000Individual Ticket 1,000Credit Card er ContributionAuthorizing SignaturePlease submit high resolution company logo to claudine.beale@famu.eduSponsorship and Advertising terms and conditionsThe terms and conditions outlined herein have been established for the mutual benefit and protection of the sponsor, event patrons and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University(FAMU). Sponsor agrees to pay amount indicated under the appropriate sponsorship level as determined by the FAMU Foundation, Inc. In order to fully execute this contract, paymentshould be submitted in full upon receipt of the contract. The FAMU Foundation reserves the right to withdraw the sponsorship or advertisement if payment is not received within fivebusiness days of receipt of said contract. No refunds will be made after receipt of payment. Sponsorship and advertising for this event are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.Sponsors are responsible for providing the FAMU Foundation with the company logo* and camera-ready ad copy for use along with the appropriate web link address.Should you have any questions concerning the sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us at (407) 254-3266 and we will be delighted to assist you in designing an appropriatesponsorship package to meet the needs of your company.Please Send Your Sponsorship by November 7, 2019

Reception (100% tax deductible) Invitation for two (2) guests to attend the FAMU Rising Fundraising Reception Logo inclusion on all the FAMU Rising Fundraising Reception communication materials including invitations, event signage, press releases and e-mail and online commun