ASF Centennial Ball
Friday, October 21, 2011
The Hilton Hotel, New York City
6:30 pm Reception | 8 pm Dinner
Dancing to follow
The American-Scandinavian Foundation is celebrating 100 years of building cultural and educational bridges between the United States and the Nordic countries. Join us this fall as we celebrate this historic milestone.
FACT SHEET
| What: | The American-Scandinavian Foundation Centennial Ball |
| When: | Friday, October 21, 2011 Reception: 6:30pm ~ Dinner and Awards: 8:00pm Dancing to follow |
| Where: | The Hilton Hotel, New York City |
| Guests of Honor: |
Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway His Excellency Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of Iceland, and Mrs. Dorrit Moussaieff Her Excellency Tarja Halonen,President of Finland, and Dr. Pentti Arajärvi Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark |
| Ball Co-Chairs: |
Jane Erkko |
| Corporate Chair: |
John Thuestad, Alcoa Inc. |
| Master of Ceremonies: |
Liv Ullmann |
| Why: | The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) will host its Centennial Ball to close a year of events marking its 100th Anniversary. Established by Danish-American industrialist Niels Poulson and other forward-thinking leaders from business and education, the ASF promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the United States and the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. A not-for-profit organization that relies on the generosity of private donors in the U.S. and the Nordic countries, the ASF carries on an extensive program of fellowships, grants, internship placement, publishing, membership offerings and cultural activities. This past year, the ASF awarded nearly $900,000 in fellowships to scholars, artists and professionals. Nearly 30,000 Scandinavians and Americans have participated in its exchange programs since the ASF’s founding. The ASF is headquartered in New York City at Scandinavia House, the iconic Park Avenue building which opened in October 2000. As the leading center of Nordic culture in the U.S., Scandinavia House offers the public a wide range of art and design exhibitions, film screenings, concerts, readings, lectures, and children’s programs. The ASF has 7,000 members and supporters, and its journal, Scandinavian Review, in publication since 1913, is read by subscribers worldwide. ASF is a 501(c)3 organization. Its Tax ID number is 13-1623897. |
| Attire: | Black Tie/Decorations and Miniatures |
| Table Prices: | $50,000/ $25,000/ $10,000/ $5,000 |
| Ticket Prices: | $5,000/ $2,500/ $1,000/ $500 |
| Accommodations: | Accommodations will be available at a special group rate of $285/night at the Hilton Hotel (must be booked by September 20, 2011). For more information or to book your room, please call 1-800-HILTONS or visit http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/N/NYCNHHH-AMS-20111020/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Reference Group: American-Scandinavian Foundation Centennial Ball or AMS. For further information, please call Dana Dammacco at The JFM Group at +1 914-235-1490, ext. 13 or e-mail ASFCentennialBall@thejfmgroup.com. |
SAS Scandinavian Airlines is the official airline of the ASF Centennial.
RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION
To reserve tickets or a table, please return the Reply Card with payment information enclosed. You may return your card by email to ASFCentennialBall@thejfmgroup.com, mail to The American-Scandinavian Foundation c/o The JFM Group, 629 Fifth Avenue, Suite 106, Pelham, NY 10803, or fax to +1 914.235.1272.
TICKETS
$5,000 (preferred VIP seating)
$2,500 (premier seating)
$1,000 (preferred seating)
$500
TABLES
Platinum Sponsor $50,000
Includes a VIP Table for ten at the Centennial Ball; prominent recognition as a Vice Chair and Platinum Sponsor; invitation to a pre-Ball VIP reception with Guests of Honor; a full page color advertisement in two issues of Scandinavian Review; recognition as a Centennial Ball Platinum Sponsor in printed materials.
Gold Patron $25,000
Includes a Premier Table for ten at the Centennial Ball; prominent recognition as a Vice Chair and Gold Patron; invitation to a pre-Ball VIP reception with Guests of Honor; a full page black and white advertisement in Scandinavian Review; recognition as a Centennial Ball Gold Patron in printed materials.
Silver Table $10,000
Includes a Preferred Table for ten at the Ball; recognition as Silver Table host; a half page black and white advertisement in Scandinavian Review; and recognition as an ASF donor in printed materials.
Bronze Table $5,000
Includes a table for ten at the Ball; recognition as Bronze Table host; a quarter page black and white advertisement in Scandinavian Review; and recognition as an ASF donor in printed materials.
The non-deductible portion of each table package is $1,650. The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $165.
LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS
The Hilton Hotel is located on Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue) between West 53rd and West 54th Streets. For more information, please visit www.newyorkhiltonhotel.com.
Accommodations will be available at a special group rate of $285/night at the Hilton Hotel (must be booked by September 20, 2011). For more information or to book your room, please call 1-800-HILTONS or visit http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/N/NYCNHHH-AMS-20111020/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Reference Group: American-Scandinavian Foundation Centennial Ball or AMS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How am I seated?
Tables accommodate ten guests. Individuals and couples are welcome to attend and will be seated at tables with other ticket buyers.
What is the attire?
The attire is black tie/decorations and miniatures.
Is this tax-deductible?
The American-Scandinavian Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, therefore your donations are deductible as the IRS allows. The deduction allowed is the difference between fair market value and the price you pay per ticket or table. In this case the fair market value is $165 per person or $1,650 per table.
Where should I stay?
The Hilton Hotel is offering special overnight packages for our Centennial Ball guests. For more information, see Location & Accommodations in the Reservations & Information section.
Unable to attend?
Help ensure that we remain a vital resource for Americans and Scandinavians for another 100 years by making a tax-deductible contribution in honor of the Centennial Ball. Please return the Reply Card with payment information enclosed. You may return your card by email to ASFCentennialBall@thejfmgroup.com, mail to The American-Scandinavian Foundation c/o The JFM Group, 629 Fifth Avenue, Suite 106, Pelham, NY 10803, or fax to +1 914.235.1272.
May I take pictures or video?
No personal video or photography will be permitted.
CONTACT
For further information, please call the JFM Group at 914.235.1490 ext.13 or email ASFCentennialBall@thejfmgroup.com.