Gala 2020
The Lake Forest Academy Board of Trustees, the Parents Association Board,
the Alumni Advisory Board and Head of School José M. De Jesús cordially invite you to
Virtual Gala 2020: Supporting GREAT Teachers
Friday, October 9, 2020 at 7 p.m.
About Gala 2020
About the Project
On Friday, October 9, 2020, members of Lake Forest Academy's community will gather virtually to celebrate LFA’s outstanding faculty and to raise funds* for on-campus faculty housing. Four faculty apartments are under construction on the East side of Atlass Hall and are scheduled for faculty family occupancy in early 2021. The new housing will enhance the 24/7 presence of adults at LFA. On-campus housing is one of the keys to recruiting and retaining top-notch faculty at LFA. Residential faculty are the teachers, mentors, coaches and advisors that all students, both day and boarding, need and rely on at the Academy.
Thank you to LFA parents, alumni and alumni parents who committed more than $840,000 through our October 9 Virtual Gala program to help underwrite construction of four new faculty apartments in Atlass Hall. The $1.8 million project is part of the school’s efforts to enhance on-campus housing as part of efforts to attract and retain great faculty members who call the school home. LFA faculty and staff contributed more than $30,000 during the Virtual Gala. Their gifts were matched by Trustee Patrick and Christina Corsiglia P'15, '17, '20.
It’s not too late to support the faculty with your gift to the project. You can make your gift online here. To discuss a gift, contact Director of Parent Relations & Giving Leigh Ann Jacobson at 847-615-3238 or leighann.jacobson@lfanet.org.
Make A Gift Here
Sponsorship Benefits
Business Sponsorship & Family Patron Levels
Presenting Sponsorship:
$5,000
- One-minute video advertisement (provided by Sponsor) to be aired at start of live program, on Gala website, and shared on social media
- Ability to brand virtual reception room with Presenting Sponsor logo
- Most Prominent Presenting Sponsor Logo Placement on all promotional materials including:
- Gala event website
- Gala email blasts to approximately 4,000 LFA parents, alumni, alumni parents, and friends of the Academy
- Social media recognition on Instagram and Facebook channels (combined reach of 5,000) pre, during, and post event
- Sponsor logo featured as a Presenting Sponsor in targeted e-blasts to Gala invitees and attendees
- Presenting Sponsor acknowledgment during livestream of Gala by emcee
- Presenting Sponsor acknowledgement in Gala Chair’s remarks during Gala programming
Premier Patron:
$2,500
- Business or Family name featured as a Premier Patron in targeted e-blasts to Gala invitees and attendees
- Business or Family Message of Support to be displayed in chat room feature during livestream of Gala auction (Optional)
- Social media recognition on Instagram and Facebook channels (combined reach of 5,000) pre, during, and post event
- Premier Patron acknowledgement in Gala Chair’s remarks during Gala programming
Patron:
$1,000
- Patrons will be thanked during Gala programming for their loyal and generous support
Contact Leigh Ann Jacobson P’13, ’23, Director of Parent Relations and Giving at 847-615-3238 or leighann.jacobson@lfanet.org with questions.
Gala FAQs
- When is the Gala this year?
- Will there be another Gala in May 2021?
- How can I register to watch the Gala program and livestream?
- What is the cost to register for the event?
- If it's virtual, will there still be a live Paddle Raise at Gala 2020?
- Will attendees be able to see one another in the virtual space?
- I own a small business and would like to make it more visible in the LFA community. Are there sponsorship and patron opportunities?
- I can't attend but want to support LFA's great faculty.
- Where does my contribution to Gala 2020 go?
When is the Gala this year?
Will there be another Gala in May 2021?
How can I register to watch the Gala program and livestream?
Go here to register for the live broadcast and mobile bidding. The Advancement team will be sending families an email once registration is live.
What is the cost to register for the event?
Registration is complimentary this year. Your registration will give you access to bid on an impressive curated selection of silent auction packages, to view programming from our speakers and performing arts division, and participate in the annual paddle raise where you can make a special gift in an extraordinary time.
If it's virtual, will there still be a live Paddle Raise at Gala 2020?
Yes, there will be still be a live virtual Paddle Raise with an auctioneer that viewers can watch live during the Gala broadcast. Your registration link will give you access to the broadcast. As in previous years, the auctioneer can either publicly thank donors during the livestream or donors can choose to remain anonymous.
Will attendees be able to see one another in the virtual space?
I own a small business and would like to make it more visible in the LFA community. Are there sponsorship and patron opportunities?
I can't attend but want to support LFA's great faculty.
Where does my contribution to Gala 2020 go?
Auction Items
The Gala will be here soon! Bidding on the curated silent auction items goes live on Wednesday, September 30, at 12 p.m. (CDT). Proceeds from the Gala's Curated Silent Auction and Paddle Raise will help underwrite the $1.8 million construction of four new faculty apartments in the Atlass Hall dormitory.
Auction items include:
From Argentina to Your Home – A Virtual Tasting and Wine Delivery (8 Cases).
Treat yourself to a virtual wine tasting in either Spanish or English, hosted by influential Argentine winemaker Susana Balbo and vineyard investor and LFA alumnus Charles Galante ’84, in the comfort of your home. This package includes eight cases (96 bottles) of ten different award-winning Susana Balbo wines all rated >90 points. (Valued at $3,500)
California Play and Stay - A Golf Experience.
This spectacular golf package includes two days of world-class golf in Southern California and three days and two nights (for up to four people) at the beautiful Pebble Beach Lodge. Experience one day at the Pebble Beach course, unanimously rated the #1 public course in America, and enjoy a second day of golf at either Poppy Hills Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay or Spyglass Hill. (Valued at $11,900)
Invite Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rebecca Makkai ’95 to Your Book Club!
This package includes a one-hour virtual connection with Rebecca Makkai ’95 to discuss to discuss a book of your choosing or her work in general as well as an autographed copy of the each of Makkai’s three best-selling novels: The Great Believers, The Hundred-Year House and The Borrower, and her short story collection Music for Wartime. A graduate of the LFA Class of 1995, Rebecca was recently honored by her alma mater with induction into the LFA Hall of Fame. She lives on campus with her husband, Assistant Dean of Students and English teacher Jon Freeman, and their two daughters. (Priceless)
The Puck Drops Here
Looking for a great birthday party venue? Or memorable Sweet 16 party location?
The winning bidder and up to 40 guests take to the ice for a private skate at LFA’s David O. MacKenzie ’50 Ice Arena with Athletic Director and former NHL goaltender and USA Hockey National Team Coach Darrin Madeley, P’11, ’14. The winner will receive two-hours of private skate time, professional photographs to commemorate your event and game day fare catered by LFA’s Sodexo team.
Chicago Blackhawks star winger #12 Alex DeBrincat ’16 is donating an autographed jersey and stick to thank the winning bidder for supporting LFA!