8th annual mef soireE
“¡VIVA SAM BELL!”
JOIN THE MIDTOWN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AUXILIARY BOARD FOR THE return of its annual MEF SOIREE.
this year’s event will also pay tribute to legendary mef volunteer, sam bell, who co-founded the mef soiree and whose memory lives on in the hearts and minds of the hundreds of mef volunteers, staff, and students he impacted during his vibrant life.
SAVE THE DATE! Basic info below and updates to come by February 2, 2023.
DATE: May 5, 2023 (Cinco de Mayo!)
TIME: 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
VENUE: Artifact Events, 4325 N Ravenswood Ave
SOIREE TICKETS:
Early Bird Tickets: $95 (available until 2/28)
Discount Tickets: $115 (available until 3/31)
Standard Soiree Tickets: $130 (available 4/1 through day-of event).
RAFFLE TICKETS*: 1 for $25 or 5 for $100
Food stations & heavy passed appetizers
Open Bar with beer, wine, and cocktails
Spectacular event spaces
Raffle for the Kids*
Do you want to support the event but can’t attend? You can still participate in our 50/50 raffle (you do not need to be present to win) or contribute as a sponsor.
The MEF Soiree plays host to roughly 500 of Chicago’s young professionals. The event—in conjunction with the Raffle for the Kids (drawn at the Soiree)—is the Auxiliary Board’s largest fundraiser of the year. With the support of generous sponsors, more revenue from the event can go directly to the kids served at MEF!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
Title Sponsorship anytime the event is mentioned: “MEF Soiree, Presented by [sponsor]”
Tickets for up to 20 guests to attend (upon request)
Your logo prominently displayed on event signage and stage background
Your name and logo on all promotional materials, social media and MEF website
Gold Sponsor: $5,000
Listed as a Gold Sponsor on all event materials
Tickets for up to 10 guests to attend (upon request)
Your logo prominently displayed on event signage and stage background
Your name and logo on all promotional materials, social media, and MEF websit
Silver Sponsor: $2,500
Listed as a Silver Sponsor on all event materials
Tickets for up to 8 guests to attend (upon request)
Your logo prominently displayed on event signage
Your name and logo on all promotional materials, social media, and MEF website
Bronze Sponsor: $1,000
Listed as a Bronze Sponsor on all event materials
Tickets for up to 4 guests to attend (upon request)
Your logo displayed on event signage
Your name and logo on all promotional materials, social media, and MEF website
Event Element Sponsorship Opportunity: $500
Opportunity to sponsor one aspect of the event i.e. “Courtyard presented by [your company’s name here].”
Choose from appetizers, courtyard, desserts, signature cocktails (2), food stations
For any and all questions related to sponsorship opportunities, please contact Vince Meno at vmeno@midtown-metro.org or call the MEF main office at 312-738-8300
