About the Gala: A celebration of the continuing revolutionary role of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) leaders in business, arts, politics, religion and culture.

The Gala culminates with the presentation of the Live Out Loud Youth Scholarship to youth who have made significant contributions to society by Living Out Loud.


Where and When:

	Purchase Tickets
Level Cost Includes Purchase Now General Admission $125 - 1 ticket Limited Availability - $125 until April 22 / $150 at the door Referred By: Bronze Donor $185 - 1 ticket - auction preview at 5:30pm - listing in program Name(s) to appear in program : Referred By: Silver Donor $350 - 2 tickets - auction preview at 5:30pm - listing in program - website listing Name(s) to appear in program : Referred By: Gold Donor $675 - 4 tickets - auction preview at 5:30pm - listing in program - website listing - 1/2 page journal ad Name(s) to appear in program : Referred By: Platinum Donor $1250 - 8 tickets - auction preview at 5:30pm - listing in program - website listing - full page journal ad Name(s) to appear in program : Referred By: Download Gala 2011 Response Form

Serve on the Host Committee
As a Host Committee Member you would lend your name to the event for use on the invitation and program journal. We ask that you commit to purchasing at least one ticket at $185.00 or higher and help sell tickets to friends, colleagues and family. There's no set number of tickets you need to sell. We just want everyone to make their greatest effort. We will provide you with invitations that you can mail to your network as well as a jpeg that can be emailed. We also encourage you to network with friends and colleagues to support our journal ads and silent auction.

• Invite others to be hosts with this letter - Download Host Committee Letter
• Download Host Committee Form

Sponsorship
Join the ranks of companies like InStyle Magazine, Chado Ralph Rucci, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Nate Berkus Associates and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

• Invite others to be sponsors with this letter - Download Sponsorship Letter
• Sponsorship Levels and benefits
• Download Sponsorship Form

	Become a Sponsor
Level Cost Includes Underwriting Sponsor $100,000.00 Please click here for individual level benefits. Presenting Sponsor $50,000.00 Please click here for individual level benefits. Platinum Sponsor $25,000.00 Please click here for individual level benefits. Gold Sponsor $10,000.00 Please click here for individual level benefits. Silver Sponsor $5,000.00 Please click here for individual level benefits. Bronze Sponsor $2,500.00 Please click here for individual level benefits.

Donate to the Silent Auction
We anticipate a silent auction with approximately 100-125 lots that will be prominently showcased during the cocktail reception and throughout the evening. In honor of your donation to our silent auction, you will receive tickets to the event and your commitment to Live Out Loud will be appropriately acknowledged in the event's program. Additionally, the display of your promotional materials at the silent auction tables will provide your company with further visibility.

• Invite others to donate to the auction with this letter - Download Silent Auction Letter
• Download Silent Auction Form

Purchase a Journal Ad
One of the special attractions of this event is our journal, which helps us raise money for programs and scholarships. Our journal is given to all of our upscale guests who are eager to purchase products and support businesses that they know are supporting the LGBT community. We would be delighted if you could join us in purchasing an ad in our journal. Please see our journal form for specific sponsorship benefits.

	Purchase a Journal Ad
Ad Size Cost Specs Purchase B/W Full Page Ad $1250.00 Width: 5 inches x Height: 8 inches + website listing Referred By: B/W Half Page Ad $650.00 Width: 5 inches x Height: 3 7/8 inches + website listing Referred By: JOURNAL SPECS Ad must be received by April 4, 2011. Formats: eps, pdf or jpeg. Please include fonts or outline of fonts. All ads are in Black & white. Resolution: jpg must be at least 300 dpiv Submission: email your Ad to: Download Journal Ad Form

Additional Ways to Participate: In addition to purchasing tickets, there are many other ways you can help support Live Out Loud's Young Trailblazers 10th Anniversary Gala.

Unable to attend but wish to help?
If you are unable to attend the Gala but would like to help Live Out Loud in another way, please:

• Make a Donation
• Invite your friends via facebook
• Participate in The Homecoming Project