CENTENNIAL Gala Gala
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND TICKET INFORM
CELEBRATING
DearEsteemedSponsorsandFriends,
Wearethrilledtoinviteyoutojoinusincelebratinga remarkablemilestonethe100thanniversaryofthe KankakeeValleyParkDistrict!Thisyear,weproudly commemorateacenturyofparks,people,andprogress,and wewouldbehonoredtohaveyouasavitalpartofthis momentousoccasion.
Sinceourestablishmentin1925,theKankakeeValleyPark Districthasbeendedicatedtoacquiring,developing,and maintainingparksthatenrichthelivesofourcommunity. Wearecommittedtopromotingtheconservationofour naturalandhistoricalresourceswhileprovidingexceptional recreationalfacilities,programs,andservicesforthebenefit ofall28,250residentsofAromaParkandKankakee Townships.
Aswereflectonthepastcentury,wecelebratethecountless memoriescreatedinourparksandtheconnectionsforged amongourresidents.Ourjourneyhasbeenguidedbythe leadershipofourfiveelectedParkBoardCommissioners andthehardworkofourdedicatedteamof10full-time staffmembers,alongwithapproximately70part-time, seasonal,andtemporaryworkersTogether,wehave fosteredavibrantcommunitythatthrivesonthejoyof outdoorexperiences
Wearethrilledtocelebratethiscentennialmilestonewitha Galathathonorsourhistoryandlooksaheadtoabright future.Yourconsiderationinsponsoringthiseventismore thananinvestmentinacelebrationit’sapartnershipthat helpsuscontinueservingourcommunityforthenext100 years.Withyoursupport,wecanenhanceprograms, maintainourparks,andreintroducesummercamp,offering financialassistancetoKankakeeresidentsandproviding over7,200hoursofsummercampin2026.Together,wecan ensuretheKankakeeValleyParkDistrictcontinuestoenrich livesforgenerationstocome.
Thankyouforconsideringthisopportunitytopartnerwithus incelebratingourcentennial.Together,wecanmakethis Galaamemorableeventthatreflectsthespiritofour communityandthelegacyKVPD.
WarmRegards,
TheKankakeeValleyParkDistrict
CENTENNIAL Gala
EVENT DETAILS
The Centennial Gala will to be held at the elegant Bill Spriggs Civic Auditorium, located at 803 S. 8th Ave. in Kankakee, on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 5 o’clock in the evening Attendees will be treated to the musical performance of the Southside Social Club while enjoying a sit-down dinner catered by The Bennett-Curtis House. The evening will feature cocktails, raffle prizes, and an opportunity to bid on remarkable silent auction items, all aimed at providing children in our community with the chance to attend our summer day camp next year.
Tickets to the event are $75 per person and may be purchased online at www.kvpd.com or call us at (815) 939-1311.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING OR DONATING?
Ready to sponsor or donate? Contact Ross Bruni, Executive Director of the Kankakee Valley Park District, at rbruni@kvpd.com or by phone at (815) 939-1311. Sponsorship forms can be found on our website at www.kvpd.com or attached to this packet. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to partnering with you!
EVENT SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorships gratefully accepted through November 1, 2025
CENTURY SPONSOR
Table for eight at the Gala
Table sponsorship and “100 Placement” on sponsor board
Inclusion on all Gala promotions
1 year ad placement in Program Guides (4 per year).
1 year signage: Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena
Splash Valley Aquatic Park
River Road Sports Complex
Logo and recognition on day camp t-shirts
BEVERAGE SPONSOR
Four tickets to the Gala.
Signage on the bars at the Gala
Inclusion on all Gala promotions
2026 Summer Program Guide ½ page ad
Logo recognition on day camp t-shirts
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
Four tickets to the Gala.
Signage on stage at the Gala.
Recognition at the Gala.
Inclusion on all Gala promotions
Logo recognition on day camp t-shirts
CAMPER SPONSOR
Two tickets to the Gala.
Recognition at the Gala
Inclusion on camper sponsor sign at the Gala.
Inclusion on the camper sponsorship page in the program guide
The joy of providing a camper with a summer of engagement and fun!
TABLE SPONSOR
Sponsor signage
Inclusion
