DINNER

Reaching New Heights

FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2014
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Reception: 5:00PM | VIP Press Conference: 6:00PM | Dinner & Program: 7:00PM

CAUSE

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Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles

506 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071
HONOREES

California Asian Pacic Islander Legislative Caucus

NORMAN Y. MINETA LEGACY AWARD CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AWARD

Covington Capital Management

U.S. Congressmember, 6th Congressional District of New York INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

Grace Meng

SPECIAL REMARKS

Mike Honda

U.S. Congressmember, 17th Congressional District of California

Figure Skating Champion; Senior Advisor and First Public Diplomacy Envoy, U.S. Department of State

Michelle Kwan

RSVP at https://causedinner2014.eventbrite.com For more information and sponsorship inquiries: info@causeusa.org | 626-356-9838 | www.causeusa.org
Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the political empowerment of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through nonpartisan voter registration and education, community outreach, and leadership development.

CAUSE BOARD OFFICERS & DIRECTORS Chair Charlie Woo Megatoys Vice Chair Marcella Low The Gas Company Vice Chair Emily Wang East West Bank Legal Counsel Kenneth K. Lee Jenner & Block LLP Secretary Ben Wong Southern California Edison Treasurer James Hsu Squire Sanders (US) LLP Board of Directors Gary H. Arakawa Covington Capital Management Ling-Ling Chang City of Diamond Bar Sandra Chen Lau University of Southern California Alan K. Kims, M.D. Ardmore Medical Group Inc. & Advantage Health Network Fred Rowley Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP K. Luan Tran Lee Tran & Liang, APLC Ron Wong Imprenta Communications Group Robert Yap Total Call International Kenny Yee Imuarock Partners Albert Young, M.D., M.P.H. Network Medical Management Executive Director Carrie Gan

March 2014 Dear Friend, On behalf of Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE), I write to ask for your support of the CAUSE 21st Annual Dinner. It will be held on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., with a reception at 5:00 p.m., at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California (501 S. Grand Ave, 91106). CAUSE will be honoring individuals and organizations for leadership and legacies that have enhanced the civic participation of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community. As one of the leading organizations serving the civic needs of the APA community in the greater Los Angeles area, the CAUSE Annual Dinner is the premier APA event for those interested in politics and the APA community. Over 500 guests are expected to attend this year, including the most prominent leaders in the corporate, legal, and political communities in Southern California. Not only is the Annual Dinner a celebration and recognition of the individuals and organizations that have made an impact on our community, it is also a way for CAUSE to raise funds for its many programs and services, which include non-partisan voter registration and education events, community outreach, and our legislative internship and leadership development programs. Enclosed is a list of sponsorship packages, which we hope you will consider. Feel free to contact me by phone at (626) 356-9838 or by email at carrie@causeusa.org should you have any questions regarding the event or sponsorships. We look forward to speaking with you about your support of our 21st Annual Dinner. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

Emily Wang Annual Dinner Chair

Charlie Woo Board Chair

ABOUT
Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the political empowerment of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through NONPARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, and LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY The Leadership Academy program helps prepare elite university student leaders to be in the forefront of Californias legislative arena, and is particularly dedicated to developing the leadership skills of students who are interested in exploring a career in public office, public service, or community advocacy. Program features include: Full-Time Legislative Internship Annual Legislative Leadership Conference at Californias State Capitol Exposure to public affairs and civic engagement Publication of a group research project that addresses an APIA issue.

WOMEN IN POWER The Women in Power program aims to create opportunities for candid discussion regarding issues that women leaders face and to explore strategies for overcoming them; foster a community built on leadership, inspiration, and mentorship; and to assist women in developing their full leadership potential within their respective professional fields. Panel discussions and leadership workshops Annual luncheons Policy briefings and roundtable discussions Networking events

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP (CELF) The CELF program provides international students studying in the U.S. with a holistic experience of Americas democratic process; the students will then be equipped to reach out and educate new immigrants in their native language on the importance of public policy discussion and civic participation. Program features include: Exposure to all facets of Americas public sector Collaboration and implementation of a service project that meets a need in the APIA community In-language translation services to Los Angeles immigrant community Opportunities to develop and enhance their professional and leadership skills

STUDENT ADVOCATES FOR VOTER EMPOWERMENT (SAVE) SAVE aims to introduce and education high school students about the democratic process through voter registration, voter education, and political involvement programs. Program highlights include: Eight operating high school chapters in San Gabriel Valley area Youth Forums, workshops, town hall meetings, and student-led conferences pertaining to civic engagement.

NEXTGEN PROJECT The NextGen Project aims to help the next generation of Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) rising stars from the top law firms, corporations, and governmental agencies to network and bridge the gaps among the worlds of legal, financial, and political power in our communities. Program highlights include: POLITICAL INSTITUTE Political Institute is a day-long power conference that brings together the top APIA elected and appointed officials as well as community leaders and members to network and discusses the most pressing political issues facing APIAs in California. CAUSE & Effects: CAUSE & Effects is a Southern California journal publication covering local, state, and national politics from an Asian American perspective. The journal includes in-depth, opinion-based feature articles and public policy analyses, as well as thoughtprovoking sidebars.

21st Annual Dinner Sponsorship Opportunities

DINNER CHAIR $50,000 Two (2) VIP tables (20 seats total) at a premium location One (1) full-page color Ad in the inside front cover of program book & One (1) black and white Ad in a premium location in program book Remarks on stage at the dinner Display of company banner at the dinner and another CAUSE event Company brochure insert in souvenir program book Verbal recognition at the dinner Exclusive access to VIP press conference Included in Portrait of Power with elected officials Complimentary admission to all 2014 CAUSE events (up to 5), with discounted rates for additional guests One (1) promotional table to showcase company/organization PRESIDENTIAL SPONSOR $25,000 One (1) VIP table (10 seats) at a premium location One (1) full-page color Ad in the inside back cover of program book & One (1) black and white Ad in program book Remarks on stage at the dinner Included in Portrait of Power with elected officials Display of company banner at the dinner and another CAUSE event Company brochure insert in souvenir program book Verbal recognition at the dinner Exclusive access to VIP press conference Complimentary admission to all 2014 CAUSE events (up to 2), with discounted rates for additional guests SENATORIAL SPONSOR$15,000 One (1) VIP table (10 seats) at a premium location Two (2) full-page Ads in program book Display of company banner Company brochure insert in souvenir program book Verbal recognition at the dinner Exclusive access to VIP press conference Discounted rate to all 2014 CAUSE events Included in Portrait of Power with elected officials CONGRESSIONAL SPONSOR$10,000 One (1) table (10 seats) Full-page Ad inside program book Display of company banner Discounted rate to all 2014 CAUSE events Verbal recognition at the dinner Exclusive access to VIP press conference MAYORAL SPONSOR$5,000 One (1) table (10 seats) Half-page Ad inside program books Verbal recognition at the dinner COMMUNITY SPONSOR$2,500 One (1) table (10 seats) Quarter-page Ad inside program book

Your Ad in the Program Booklet

Half-Page Ad 7.5 x 5 $500
1/4 Page Ad 3.75 x 5

Deadline for ads: Friday, March 21st Send Ad to: sophia@caususa.org Acceptable formats: PDF preferred (Please include Ps, iD, or Ai file)

Full-Page Ad 7.5 x 10 $1,000.00

$250
Business Card Ad: $125 Max live area: 7.75 x 10 Ads are in black & white* (with the exception of Dinner Chair and Presidential Ads)

Individual Ticket
$250 per ticket @ ________ seats SPECIAL: Two tickets for $450 *Purchase tickets online at: http://causedinner2014.eventbrite.com

Mark your sponsorship level and complete this form

Name:______________________________________________ Title:_______________________________________________ Organization:________________________________________ Billing Address:_______________________________________ City:_______________________________________________ State:____________________ Zip:_______________________ Telephone:_________________ Fax:______________________ Email:______________________________________________ Payment Method: Bill Me (please email this form to sophia@causeusa.org) Payment Enclosed Mail check(s) payable to CAUSE: CAUSE Attn: Annual Dinner 260 South Los Robles Avenue, Suite #115 Pasadena, CA 91101

List of Guests for Table Sponsors

1._________________________ 6.________________________ 2._________________________ 7.________________________ 3._________________________ 8.________________________ 4._________________________ 9.________________________ 5._________________________ 10._______________________

CAUSE is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID #95-445859. Contributions are deductible as permitted by law.

21st Annual Dinner In-Kind Sponsorship Form

IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP TYPE: Product donation for raffle or gift bags Event Coordination Sponsor Floral Arrangement and Design Sponsor Media Sponsor (Videography or Photography) Program Book Sponsor Other: BENEFITS: Listed as a sponsor on all printed materials, including program book Listed on the CAUSE website as a preferred vendor Listed as a sponsor on all press and media releases Opportunity to advertise products and services at the event Signage at the event YES, we would like to donate our products and/or services! Product*/Service: Qty: Total Value: No, we cannot donate our services at this time, but please accept our monetary donation of: $ DONOR INFORMATION: Company Name: Company Representative Name & Title: Mailing Address: City: Email: Company Website: NEED A TAX RECEIPT? YES NO *Delivery Instructions (Check one) Items are enclosed or attached Items need to be picked up by CAUSE Please contact CARRIE GAN (carrie@causeusa.org) to arrange pick-up. SIGN HERE: Representative Signature: Date: Please email, mail, or fax your signed form to: CAUSE 260 South Los Robles Avenue, #115, Pasadena, California 91101 Email: info@causeusa.org | Phone: 626-356-9839 | Fax: 626-356-9878 | Website: www.causeusa.org
CAUSE is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID #95-445859. Contributions are deductible as permitted by law.

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Deadline to submit ads: Friday, March 21, 2014 [Extensions to the deadline can be made upon request] All ad materials, which includes artwork and text, must be sent via email. To ensure the best representation of your ad, we ask that you please follow these guidelines:
Text-only ads can be sent as an attached MS Word document. We will create a design for you. We work with both PC and Macintosh operating systems and can access Microsoft Office files and

Adobe files Acrobat (.pdf), Photoshop (.psd), InDesign (.indd), and Illustrator (.ai) Image files (logos, photographs) should be in JPEG, PNG, or TIFF format. Image files created in MS Word, PowerPoint, or Excel will not be accepted Image files must be high-resolution Ads must be full bleed All PC fonts used should be outlined or converted to paths. Also, font names should be emailed along with your artwork When sending your logo via email, do not encode or encrypt the files; simply send them as an attachment. Name files accordingly with your company or organizations name, the name of the individual submitting the ad, and the date that you sent your file, example: Company Name_Max_03.21.2014.jpg If you would like a proof, you must submit your request in writing to sophia@causeusa.org Dinner Chair $50,000 Two (2) full-page ads: 7.5W x 10H: One (1) full page color ad in the inside front cover of the program book One (1) full page black & white ad in a premium location in the program book Presidential Sponsor $25,000 Two (2) full-page ads: 7.5W x 10H: One (1) full page color ad in the inside back cover of the program book One (1) full page black & white ad in the program book Senatorial Sponsor $15,000 Two (2) full-page ads: 7.5W x 10H Congressional Sponsor $10,000 Full page ad: 7.5W x 10H Mayoral Sponsor $5,000 Half-page ad: 7.5W x 5H Community Sponsor $2,500 Quarter-page ad: 3.75W x 5H

Please email all ads to Sophia Islas at sophia@causeusa.org If you have any questions, please call the CAUSE office at: 626-356-9838