Save the Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Hosted by Chancellor Austin Lane & Mrs. Loren Lane
The second annual Saluki Ball is a black-tie optional event of elegance and philanthropy. Dedicated to raising funds that bridge the financial gap for students, we hope you will join us in making a transformative impact on the lives of our promising scholars.
Location
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk 301 East North Water Street Chicago, IL 60611
Event Details
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Program 8:30 p.m. Entertainment featuring En Vogue 9:30 p.m. DJ and Dancing
A Commitment to Change: Fundraising for Future Leaders
Your support of the Saluki Ball helps bridge the financial gap for our dedicated students. This is more than a gala; it's a commitment to the dreams and aspirations of our scholars.
Entertainment featuring En Vogue
For 30 years and counting, En Vogue has achieved this pinnacle on nothing but pure talent. Still riding high off the global release of 2018’s “Electric Café,” their first album in 14 years, En Vogue is soaring as Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron-Braggs, and Rhona Bennett take the group to even greater heights.
Formed in 1989 in the Bay Area, En Vogue, comprised then of Ellis, Herron, Dawn Robinson, and Maxine Jones, began their official takeover in 1990 with their hit single, “Hold On” from their critically acclaimed debut album, “Born To Sing,” which reached No. 1 on both the dance and R&B/hip-hop charts. Since then, they have sold over 20 million physical albums. More impressively, they have transitioned effortlessly into the digital age, garnering over 30 million streams and 26 million plus YouTube views for their Top 6 hit singles alone, which, in addition to “Hold On,” includes “Free Your Mind,” “Never Gonna Get It,” “Giving Him Something He Can Feel,” “Don’t Let Go” and “Whatta Man” (feat. Salt N Pepa).
Today the evolution of En Vogue, now a trio with Bennett, whose pre-group highlights include her childhood stint alongside future musical powerhouses Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, and Britney Spears on the Disney Channel’s “The All-New Mickey Mouse Club,” is still thriving.
Doubling down on their En Vogue legacy has yielded tremendous fruit. “Rocket,” their Ne-Yo-penned lead radio single from “Electric Café,” which blends the group’s signature harmonies with a futuristic language for romance, became their first Top 10 single in 20 years. To date, the video, playing up the intergalactic love vibe, has nearly 2 million YouTube views.
En Vogue’s music is heard in such films as “Captain Marvel” and “What Men Want” as well as such TV shows as “Pose” and “9-1-1.”
Table and Individual Ticket Information
By joining us at the Saluki Ball, you're not just attending an event; you're igniting potential and paving the way for the leaders of tomorrow. Your participation makes a tangible difference in the lives of students who are striving for excellence against financial odds.
$3,000 Table for 10
Reserved seating for 10 guests at the Saluki Ball
$1,250 may be considered tax-deductible
$300 Single Ticket
Reserved seating for 1 at the Saluki Ball
$125 may be considered tax-deductible
Sponsorship Opportunities
Companies or individuals who wish to show their Saluki pride by supporting this event at a higher level are invited to become sponsors. Sponsors enjoy many benefits with each giving level, and a portion of each sponsorship is tax deductible. To learn more about how you or your company can be involved with the 2024 Saluki Ball, contact Jeff Gleim at jeffg@foundation.siu.edu.
$50,000 Presenting Sponsor
($47,450 may be considered tax-deductible)
- Exclusive preferred seating for 10 guests (one table) in premium locations at the Saluki Ball
- Sponsor Reception for 10 guests
- One overnight room at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk for up to two nights
- Company logo/individual(s) name placement/recognition in all printed and online materials
- Sponsor recognition video to play during the Saluki Ball
- Recognition inside front cover advertisement in the Saluki Ball program booklet
- Full-page feature article in the Alumni Magazine
- Full-page feature article in the SIU Foundation Campaign Newsletter
- Feature in digital Alumni Newsletter and SIU Foundation blog
- Articles featured on the SIU Foundation’s social media platforms
- Recognition on Saluki Ball signage
- Promotion at all home Saluki Basketball games
$25,000 Saluki Platinum Sponsor Sponsor: Lynn McPheeters
($22,450 may be considered tax-deductible)
- Priority preferred seating for 10 guests at the Saluki Ball
- Sponsor Reception for 10 guests
- One overnight room at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk up to two nights
- Company logo/individual(s) name placement/recognition in all printed and online materials
- Feature in digital Alumni Newsletter and SIU Foundation blog
- Article featured on the SIU Foundation’s social media platforms
- Full-page recognition in the Saluki Ball program booklet
- Printed and digital signage at Saluki Ball
- Exclusive acknowledgment during the dinner program
$15,000 The Sponsor Reception (One Available)
($13,170 may be considered tax-deductible)
- Sole sponsorship of The Sponsor Reception
- Preferred seating for 10 guests at the Saluki Ball
- Sponsor Reception for four guests
- Signage at The Sponsor Reception bars during the hosted hour
- Full-page recognition in the Saluki Ball program booklet
$10,000 Cocktail Hour Sponsor - SOLD OUT Sponsor: GRO Community
($8,210 may be considered tax-deductible)
- Sole sponsorship of Saluki Ball cocktail hour
- Preferred seating for 10 guests at the Saluki Ball
- Sponsor Reception for two
- Signage at bars during cocktail hour
- Printed and digital signage at Saluki Ball
- Half-page recognition in the Saluki Ball program booklet
$10,000 Saluki Amtrak Train Sponsor (One Available)
($8,210 may be considered tax-deductible)
- Preferred seating for 10 guests at the Saluki Ball
- Sponsor Reception for two
- Up to 10 tickets for the Saluki Amtrak Train to the Saluki Ball
- Branded itinerary on each Amtrak seat
- Printed and digital signage at Saluki Ball
- Half-page recognition in the Saluki Ball program booklet
$10,000 Gold Table Sponsor Sponsor: Beth and Dan Mueller
($8,210 may be considered tax-deductible)
- Preferred seating for 10 guests at the Saluki Ball
- Sponsor Reception for two
- Recognition in all printed and online materials
- Half-page recognition in the Saluki Ball program booklet
- Digital signage at Saluki Ball
$7,500 Decorations Sponsor - SOLD OUT Sponsor: Drs. Philip and Pamela Pfeffer
($5,710 may be considered tax-deductible)
- Preferred seating for 10 guests at the Saluki Ball
- Sponsor Reception for two
- Signage on tables recognizing sponsorship for decor
- Printed and digital signage at Saluki Ball
- Half-page recognition in the Saluki Ball program booklet
$5,000 Saluki Silver Table Sponsor Sponsors: Ariel Investments, The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd., Andre’ and Mary Tillery
($3,210 may be considered tax-deductible)
- Preferred seating for 10 guests at the Saluki Ball
- Sponsor Reception for two
- Recognition in all printed and online materials
- Quarter-page recognition in the Saluki Ball program booklet
A sincere thank you to all of our 2024 Saluki Ball sponsors:
Saluki Platinum Sponsor Lynn McPheeters
Cocktail Hour Sponsor GRO Community
Saluki Gold Sponsor Beth and Dan Mueller
Decorations Sponsor Drs. Philip and Pamela Pfeffer
Saluki Silver Sponsor Ariel Investments The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. Andre’ and Mary Tillery
2023 Saluki Ball Presenting Sponsors The Honorable Glenn and Mrs. Jo Poshard ULLICO, Inc. and Laborers’ Local 773
Celebrate in Style: A Black-Tie Optional Gala
The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, with its stunning views and exquisite ambiance, sets the stage for the second annual Saluki Ball. Dress in your finest attire and be part of an evening where elegance meets generosity.
After you purchase your ticket, secure your room with our special rate.
Room block details will be provided in a confirmation email after tickets are purchased.
All aboard the FREE Saluki Ball Amtrak!
Get ready for a weekend of unforgettable memories at SIU’s second annual Saluki Ball on April 20, 2024. Purchase your Saluki Ball tickets and secure your seat on the complimentary Saluki Amtrak train from Carbondale.
Depart Carbondale in style on Friday, April 19, and arrive in the Windy City ready to celebrate with other Salukis! The adventure doesn't end there - hop back on the Saluki Amtrak train on Sunday, April 21, for a relaxed ride back to Carbondale.
Our exclusive 72-passenger Saluki Amtrak car is reserved for Saluki Ball attendees, creating the perfect atmosphere to meet other SIU alumni and supporters.
As we raise funds that bridge the gap for our students, we invite you to enjoy this incredible experience with your fellow Salukis. SIU Foundation will handle all reservations and tickets.
Contact Debra Gray at debrag@foundation.siu.edu or 618-453-4900 to secure your spot on the Saluki Ball Amtrak.
Saluki Ball Amtrak 2023 Highlight Video
Saluki Ball 2023 Highlights:
Southern Illinois University Foundation
1235 Douglas Drive Mail Code 6805 Carbondale, Illinois 62901-4308 Webmaster: britnib@foundation.siu.edu