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Zoo Ball 2023

A Starry Night in the Galápagos

6:00 p.m. to Midnight, Saturday, October 21, 2023

Presented by

Saturday, October 21

at the Houston Zoo

Honoring

Stacy Methvin

Zoo Ball Co-Chairs

Jordan and Dylan Seff
Vanessa and Chuck Ames

Auction Co-Chairs

Margaret Farnsworth
Stephanie von Stein Schusterman

After Party Chair

Kristina H. Somerville

A STARRY NIGHT IN the Galápagos

The Houston Zoo’s brand-new Galápagos Islands experience is now open to our community, and it’s simply stunning! This immersive, one-of-a-kind exhibit showcases the incredible biodiversity of the Galápagos and highlights how our actions can protect wildlife and wild places around the world.

 

Honoring Stacy Methvin

At Zoo Ball 2023, we will proudly recognize Honoree Stacy Methvin for her extraordinary leadership as the Houston Zoo’s Board Chair from 2016 to 2022. During Stacy’s leadership, she oversaw the growth and transformation of the Houston Zoo leading up to our centennial year.

Host Committee

Carina and Brooks Antweil
Traci and John Paul Arellano
Lynn Atkinson and David Drucker
Meg and George Basu
Judy and Mark Blanchard
Jane Block
Cathy Brock
Christy Brown
Kristen and Scott Browning
Jennie and Richard Buxbaum
Sue Chin and Lee Ehmke
Cathy and Joe Cleary
Anne and John Clutterbuck
Trang and Alan Cormack
Elizabeth Cosgrove and Cameron Smith
Mindy and Josh Davidson
Susie and Joe Dilg
Debra and Mike Dishberger
Anne S. Duncan
Jimmy Dunne
Jenny Elkins
Sidney Faust
Shari and Thomas FIsh
Tracy and Jim Fish
Robin and Sammy Fleschler
Cheri and Andy Fossler
Harriet Foster
Kerry Galvin
Joe and Ann Garnett
Deborah and Dr. Burt Ginsburg
Lori and Ted Gobillot
Barbara Segal Goldfield
Kathy and Marty Goossen
Annie and Bob Graham
Winell and Doug Herron
Gillian Hobson
Jill and Dunham Jewett
Elsa and Mark Kathman
Diane and Don Kendall
Carey Kirkpatrick
Peggy Kostial
Kelley and Stephen Lubanko
Kerri and Joey Mahmoud
Meredith and Ben Marshall
April and Wells McGee
Kathrine G. McGovern
Nancy McGregor and Neal Manne
Joanna Mitchell
Natalie and Steve Mohtashami
Lisette and Brett Mossman
Cullen and Robert Muse
Bobbie Nau
Anne Neeson
Betty and Stephen Newton
Suzanne and Bob Nimocks
Ashley and Nathan Norman
George and Jan Pilko
Beverly and Jim Postl
Tommye and David Powell
Alie and David Pruner
Demi and Ron Rand
Macey and Harry Reasoner
Renee Renfroe
Courtney and Bas Solleveld
Macey and Bob Stokes
Linda Suib
Lee-Taylor and Riley Sharman
Brian J. Thomas
Krystal and Garrett Thompson
Jennifer and John Vogel
Kristen and Michael Weekley
Kelli and John Weinzierl
Luvi and Carlos Wheelock
Jessica and Richard Williams

Tables & Tickets

Galápagos Tortoise - $100,000

• Two premium tables set for ten each with private waitstaff at Zoo Ball 2023
• Premium wine and champagne service at your tables
• Special place cards for your table guests
• Lunch and private tour with Lee Ehmke, Houston Zoo President & CEO, and Kevin Hodge, VP of Animal Programs
• Logo/name recognition in all Zoo Ball materials, on website and in emails promoting Zoo Ball
• Special gift from an Ambassador Animal at each place setting for you and your guests
• Name listing in the Zoo’s annual report
• One Platinum Level membership in the Zoo’s Asante Society

Fair Market Value – $3,740

California Sea Lion - $50,000

• One prominent table set for ten with private waitstaff at Zoo Ball 2023
• Premium wine and champagne service at your table
• Special place cards for your table guests
• Logo/name recognition in all Zoo Ball materials, on website and in emails promoting Zoo Ball
• Special gift from an Ambassador Animal at each place setting for you and your guests
• One behind-the-scenes tour for up to six people
• Name listing in the Zoo’s annual report
• One Gold Level membership in the Zoo’s Asante Society

Fair Market Value – $2,050

Humboldt Penguin - $25,000

• One prime table set for ten at Zoo Ball 2023
• Premium wine and champagne for your table
• Special place cards for your table guests
• Logo/name recognition in all Zoo Ball materials, on website and in emails promoting Zoo Ball
• Name listing in the Zoo’s annual report
• One Gold Level membership in the Zoo’s Asante Society

Fair Market Value – $2,050

Caribbean Blue Iguana - $15,000

• One premier table set for ten at Zoo Ball 2023
• Name recognition in all Zoo Ball materials and on Zoo website
• Name listing in the Zoo’s annual report
• One Silver Level membership in the Zoo’s Asante Society

Fair Market Value – $1,860

Sally Lightfoot Crab - $10,000 (Sold out!)

• One preferred table set for ten at Zoo Ball 2023
• Name recognition in all Zoo Ball materials and on Zoo website
• Name listing in the Zoo’s annual report
• One Bronze Level membership in the Zoo’s Asante Society

Fair Market Value – $1,720

Blacktip Reef Shark - $1,250 (Single ticket)

• One reserved seat at Zoo Ball 2023
• Name recognition in all Zoo Ball materials and on Zoo website

Fair Market Value – $162

Reserve Table/Tickets

Donate to Zoo Ball

To commit to Zoo Ball with a pledge, please reach out to Ginger Moon at gmoon@houstonzoo.org.

If you wish to make a pledge payment, please contact development@houstonzoo.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities

After Party Sponsorship - $20,000

  • Logo and listing as Presenting Sponsor on Zoo website and in emails promoting After Party
  • Name recognition when promoting the After Party on the Zoo’s social media channels.
  • Ten (10) tickets to After Party
  • On-grounds signage at event space the night of After Party

Benefit Value: $1,250

Entertainment Sponsorship - $15,000

  • Name recognition as Entertainment Sponsor on page website and in emails promoting After Party
  • Name recognition when promoting the After Party and entertainment on the Zoo’s social media channels.
  • Six (6) tickets to After Party
  • On-grounds signage at event space the night of After Party

Benefit Value: $750

Valet Sponsorship - $15,000

  • Name recognition as Valet Sponsor at Valet and in Zoo Ball digital program
  • Two (2) tickets to Zoo Ball

Benefit Value: $324

Golf Cart Sponsorship - $15,000

  • Name recognition as Golf Cart Sponsor at guest pick up location and Zoo Ball digital program
  • Two (2) tickets to Zoo Ball

Benefit Value: $324

Silent Auction Sponsorship - $15,000

  • Name recognition on silent auction frames at Zoo Ball and in Zoo Ball materials
  • Two (2) tickets to Zoo Ball

Benefit Value: $324

Centerpiece Sponsorship - $15,000

  • Name recognition on menu cards at each place setting at Zoo Ball and Zoo Ball materials
  • Two (2) tickets to Zoo Ball

Benefit Value: $324

Bar and Beverage Napkin Sponsorship - $15,000

  • Name recognition on bar signage and beverage napkins at Zoo Ball and in Zoo Ball materials
  • Two (2) tickets to Zoo Ball

Benefit Value: $324

Fans Sponsorship - $10,000

  • Name recognition on fans and in Zoo Ball materials

Zoo Ball Bag Sponsorship - $10,000

  • Name recognition on sustainable bag for all Zoo Ball guests and in Zoo Ball materials

Live Auction Sponsorship $7,500

  • Name recognition in Zoo Ball Program and shout-out by auctioneer

Animal Enrichment Wall Sponsorship - $5,000 (Sold!)

  • Name recognition on Animal Enrichment Wall at Zoo Ball and in Zoo Ball materials

Photo Booth at After Party Sponsorship - $5,000

  • Name recognition on digital photo frames at Zoo Ball After Party

THANK YOU TO OUR UNDERWRITERS

As of May 12, 2023

 

Presenting Sponsor

 

phillips 66 logo

 

Galápagos Tortoise

Vanessa and Chuck Ames/Jordan and Dylan Seff

 

California Sea Lion

 

 

Humboldt Penguin

 

 

Anonymous

Beverly and Jim Postl

Macey and Harry Reasoner

 

Caribbean Blue Iguana

Heather and Max Bulk/Brooke and Kevin Lee/Meredith and Ben Marshall/Natalie and Steve Mohtashami/Luvi and Carlos Wheelock

Debra and Mike Dishberger

Robin and Sammy Fleschler

Annie and Bob Graham

Anna and Ken Mermis

Ashley and Nathan Norman

Alie and David Pruner

Dr. Mark Schusterman and Stephanie von Stein Schusterman/Kristina and Paul Somerville

Texas Capital Bank

 

Sally Lightfoot Crab

Carina and Brooks Antweil/Kristen and Scott Browning

Lynn Atkinson and David Drucker

Margaret and George Basu

Jennie and Richard Buxbaum

Elizabeth Cosgrove and Cameron Smith/Diane and Don Kendall

Mindy and Josh Davidson

Susie and Joe Dilg/Jenny Elkins/Jill and Dunham Jewett/ Nancy McGregor and Neal Manne/Betty and Steve Newton
In Honor of Stacy Methvin

Renece and Keith Duggan

Harriet Foster

Frost Bank

Kerry Galvin

Deborah and Dr. Burt Ginsburg

Lori and Ted Gobillot/Jennifer and John Vogel

Kathy and Marty Goossen

Carey Kirkpatrick

Claire Liu and Joe Greenberg

Kerry and Joey Mahmoud

Memorial Hermann

Lisette and Brett Mossman

Cullen and Robert Muse

Jan and George Pilko

PNC

Courtney and Bas Solleveld/CIBC Private Wealth Management

Charlotte and Terry Strange

Waste Management

Kristen and Michael Weekley

 

Blacktip Reef Shark

Tiffany and Kenneth R. Baird

Judy and Mark Blanchard

Christy Brown

Bill Butzner

Nancy Chafe

Alan and Trang Cormack

Curate Capital

Joe and Ann Garnett

William S. and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation

Demi and Ron Rand

Renee Renfroe

Susan D. Sarofim
In Honor of Stacy Methvin

Lee-Taylor and Riley Sharman

Betty and Jess Tutor
In Honor of Jordan and Dylan Seff

Kimberly Wilkinson

Thank you to our event sponsors

Animal Enrichment Wall
April and Wells McGee

Special Thanks

Zoo Ball is an adults-only event for ages 21 and up

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