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In her recent volunteer work with a Bloomington area shelter, Gabrielle participated in presentations to many Indiana high schools and junior highs in which surveys helped measure student attitudes about what was acceptable and healthy behavior in a relationship... and what was not. "I couldn't believe the results," says Gabrielle. "Examples of verbal, and even physical abuse like slapping and hitting, seemed okay to a lot of these kids." As Miss Indiana, Gabrielle is making it her mission to change that. Gabrielle's platform is called "Empowerment from the Start," and it fills a real need in the fight against domestic violence. As Gabrielle says, "Prevention is what's going to interrupt the cycle of violence, and that has to begin when kids are just starting to date. That's what's going to empower the students to make their own decisions about healthy relationships before they find themselves in an abusive one." Gabrielle is working within the existing network of domestic violence shelters to spread her message. She explains, "In no way do I consider myself a domestic violence expert. My goal is to help define it. I let people know that there is a shelter in their area that is ready and willing to help. My hope is that they will take the step of contacting a local shelter, and work toward establishing a prevention program in the school." Gabrielle was drawn to the issue of domestic violence because of her own exposure to a troubled relationship. "Twelve years ago," says Gabrielle, "my mother remarried and the relationship quickly became verbally abusive. Seeing that day in and day out affected me in ways I didn't even realize." She explains, "I struggled with watching my mother go through this, knowing that it was wrong, and trying not to be angry about it. It took some time for me to come to terms with, and deal with, my feelings." From her own family experience her advice to individuals suffering from domestic violence. "Be honest with yourself about what you're going through," says Gabrielle. "Most of the teens I've talked with know when they're experiencing something that isn't right. I tell them, 'Find someone in your life you can be open and honest with. And if you don't have someone you feel you can trust, seek out your local domestic violence resources.'" She emphasizes, "Those resources are there, and they're available to everyone." Sheltering Wings offers a variety of speakers and programs designed to educate the community about recognizing and preventing domestic violence. To learn more about the issue of teen dating violence, visit the following websites: www.shelteringwings.org/getting-help/teen-dating-violence
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Courtyard Brick Paver
Leave a lasting mark with this commemorative 8" x 8" brick in the courtyard of Sheltering Wings. You may include an optional 4-line message (limit of 19 characters* per line) by entering your message below.
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• Company name included in evening’s program
• Company name listed on signage at event
• 1 complimentary table for 8
• Private reception invitation with auction preview for 8 people
• Engraved paver with company name to be placed in new courtyard of shelter expansion
Program Sponsor ($2,000)
• Company name included on back cover of the evening’s program
• Company name listed on signage at event
• Verbal recognition at event in front of 700+ participants
• 1 complimentary table for 8
• Private reception invitation with auction preview for 8 people
• 4” engraved crystal presented at the dinner for you to proudly display at your company
• Engraved paver with company name to be placed in new courtyard of shelter expansion
• Invitation to give a presentation about your company at a Brownsburg Sertoma Club meeting
Centerpiece Sponsor ($3,000)
• Company name included in evening’s program
• Company name listed on signage at event
• Verbal recognition at event in front of 700+ participants
• 1 complimentary table for 8
• Private reception invitation with auction preview for 8 people
• 4” engraved crystal presented at the dinner for you to proudly display at your company
• Engraved paver with company name to be placed in new courtyard of shelter expansion
• Company name and logo displayed with each centerpiece
• Invitation to give a presentation about your company at a Brownsburg Sertoma Club meeting
Presenting Sponsor ($5,000)
• Company name and logo printed on half page of evening’s program
• Company name on signage near stage
• Verbal recognition at event in front of 700+ participants
• Company name on website 2nd quarter of 2011
• 1 complimentary table for 8
• Private reception invitation with auction preview for 8 people
• 8” engraved crystal presented at the dinner for you to proudly display at your company
• Engraved paver with company name to be placed in new courtyard of shelter expansion
• Special invitation for 8 people to receive a private tour of our shelter to meet women and children
• Invitation to speak to Sheltering Wings’ Board of Directors
• Invitation to give a presentation about your company at a Brownsburg Sertoma Club meeting
Title Sponsor ($10,000)
• Company name and logo on full page of evening’s program
• Company name and logo showcased at main stage
• Invitation to address audience night of dinner dance
• Verbal recognition at event in front of 700+ participants
• Logo/link on website 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2011
• 2 complimentary tables for 8
• Private reception invitation with auction preview for 16 people
• 10” engraved crystal presented at the dinner for you to proudly display at your company
• Engraved paver with company name to be placed in new courtyard of shelter expansion
• Company name included in all media coverage, including press releases related to event
• Special invitation for 16 people to receive a private tour of our shelter, where you will meet women and children who are recipients of our services and staff who provide services
• Invitation to speak at Sheltering Wings’ (invite only) annual meeting and to the Board of Directors
• Invitation to give a presentation about your company at a Brownsburg Sertoma Club meeting
• Company name and logo included in Sheltering Wings’ Spring 2011 newsletter reaching 12,000 readers
Private Reception Sponsor ($4,000) – Exclusive
• Company name and logo included in evening’s program
• Company name and logo placed at entryway to the reception
• Verbal recognition at event in front of 700+ participants
• 1 complimentary table for 8
• Private reception invitation with auction preview for 8 people
• 6” engraved crystal presented at the dinner for you to proudly display at your company
• Engraved paver with company name to be placed in new courtyard of shelter expansion
• Invitation to address participants of private reception
• Cocktail napkins with company logo at reception
• Special invitation for 8 people to receive a private tour of our shelter
• Invitation to give a presentation about your company at a Brownsburg Sertoma Club meeting
Premier Sponsor ($7,500) - Exclusive
• Each guest to receive a complimentary item containing company logo (item to be determined and coordinated with sponsor)
• Company name and logo printed on half page of evening’s program
• Company name on signage near stage
• Verbal recognition at event in front of 700+ participants
• Company name on website 2nd quarter of 2011
• 1 complimentary table for 8
• Private reception invitation with auction preview for 8 people
• 8” engraved crystal presented at the dinner for you to proudly display at your company
• Engraved paver with company name to be placed in new courtyard of shelter expansion
• Special invitation for 8 people to receive a private tour of our shelter to meet women and children
• Invitation to speak to Sheltering Wings’ Board of Directors
• Invitation to give a presentation about your company at a Brownsburg Sertoma Club meeting
