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✦ Save The Date 42nd Annual Black & White Ball September 27, 2025 Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa · Palmetto, FL Fundraising Goal: $50,000 Project Guide Right, Inc. ✦ Save The Date 42nd Annual Black & White Ball September 27, 2025 Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa · Palmetto, FL Fundraising Goal: $50,000 Project Guide Right, Inc.

Sarasota · Bradenton · Project Guide Right, Inc. Presents

Black & White
Ball

42nd Annual Gala

Date September 27, 2025
Venue Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa
Address 600 US-41, Palmetto, FL 34221
Goal $50,000
About the Event

An Evening of Purpose & Elegance

Our annual Black & White Ball is the principal fundraising event for the Sarasota Bradenton Project Guide Right, Inc. scholarship program and youth development initiatives.

Our scholarship program assists young graduates from Sarasota and Manatee County area high schools in furthering their education goals. Founded in 1999 at the Steve Lewis Community Center in Bradenton, FL, we provide life-changing events and training designed to prepare young men for success.

Your financial contributions are tax-deductible — your generosity will change the lives of our young scholarship recipients and Project Guide Right protégés.

42nd
Annual Gala
1999
Founded, Steve Lewis Community Center
$50K
2025 Fundraising Goal
1911
Training for Leadership Since
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

The Mission of Sarasota (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is to provide community service, inspire youth development and train for leadership while fostering an environment of Achievement amongst its members and community.

This year our goal is to raise at least $50,000 to expand our Project Guide Right support for local youth within the Sarasota and Manatee communities.

"Training for Leadership Since 1911"
Attend the Ball

Purchase Your Ticket

Select your ticket or sponsorship type, choose the brother you're a guest of, then proceed to our secure payment page.

TBD General Admission
TBD VIP Ticket
$1K+ Sponsorship Package

Don't see your brother? Contact us and we'll add them.

You may also mail a check payable to: Sarasota Bradenton, Project Guide Right Inc.
P.O. Box 573, Tallevast, FL 34270  |  Pay online: sarasotaalumni.org/donate

Support Our Mission

Sponsorship Levels

Your financial contributions are tax-deductible. Your generosity will change the lives of our scholarship recipients and Project Guide Right protégés.

💎
Diamond
$3,000
  • Full page ad in the Souvenir Book
  • 6 invitations to the Ball
  • Recognition at the Ball
  • Logo/name on website for 6 months
  • 2 copies of the Souvenir Book
Platinum
$2,000
  • Full page ad in the Souvenir Book
  • 4 invitations to the Ball
  • 2 copies of the Souvenir Book
  • Recognition at the Ball
🌟
Gold
$1,500
  • Full page ad in the Souvenir Book
  • 2 invitations to the Ball
  • 2 copies of the Souvenir Book
  • Recognition at the Ball
🔘
Silver
$1,000
  • ½ page ad in the Souvenir Book
  • 2 invitations to the Ball
  • 2 copies of the Souvenir Book
  • Recognition at the Ball
Additional Opportunities

Event Sponsorships — $3,000 each

Each includes: full page Souvenir Book ad, 2 invitations, logo on website for 6 months, recognition at the Ball, and 2 Souvenir Books.

🎨 Event Decorations

Help beautify the ballroom

$3,000

🎵 Band & DJ

Bring the evening to life

$3,000

📣 Event Marketing

Invitations & promotions

$3,000

📋 Event Programs

Souvenir programs & printing

$3,000

🎬 Audio Visual

Lighting, sound & screens

$3,000
Souvenir Book Advertising

À La Carte Ad Rates

Camera-ready ad copy deadline: August 19, 2025. Tickets mailed by September 16, 2025.

Ad PlacementPrice
Full Page Ad$125
½ Page Ad$75
¼ Page Ad$50
⅛ Page Ad$30
Patron List$10
Get in Touch

Questions? We're Here.

Joe Morris
Black & White Ball Committee Chair

📞 (727) 313-6662

✉️ Joepalmetto25@gmail.com

📬 P.O. Box 573, Tallevast, Florida 34270

🌐 sarasotaalumni.org

Key Deadlines

📅 Ball Date: September 27, 2025

🖨️ Ad Copy Deadline: August 19, 2025

🎟️ Tickets Mailed By: September 16, 2025

Tax & Payment Info

Sarasota Bradenton Kappa Alpha Psi Project Guide Right, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Tax ID: 65-0910261

Registered: CH-49761 — Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services