O’Connor House Patrons Circle

  

 

The O’Connor House Patrons Circle seeks to gather individuals to support and sustain the mission and vision of O’Connor House.

Patrons Circle Members receive benefits including invitations to the Distinguished Speakers Series and the Arizona Issues & Answers Forum. These events provide unique opportunities to hear national or  international speakers address topics for our time and promote balanced discussion and understanding of critical issues facing our state and nation.  Together, they set a precedent for a statesmanlike approach to policy issues.

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The Distinguished Speakers Series

Will include prominent national and international leaders to address relevant topics and perspectives. The series will be videotaped, archived and shared through venues including educational seminars and webcasts, providing valuable information to expanded audiences and students.

This year's featured Distinguished Speakers:

Wednesday, March 7:  Author David McCullough                                       

                  •Pulitzer Prize-winning author, author of John Adams and 1776       
                       •Luncheon and VIP Reception at the Downtown Phoenix Sheraton

                       •In commemoration of the Arizona Statehood Centennial

             
                           

     

More information about David McCullough Event

                            

   Saturday, April 28:  President Mikhail Gorbachev                            

                         •Former President of the Soviet Union
                         •Speaking on Global Leadership 
                         •Afternoon VIP Reception
                         •Evelyn Smith Auditorium, Arizona State University

 

 

The Issues & Answers Forum

Will bring together prominent national and local experts, researchers and lawmakers to discuss current and critical issues facing Arizona.  It will facilitate civil, fact-based discussions for a better informed citizenry.

This year's Issues & Answers Forum:

Wednesday, May 9: "Open Primaries"

          •National speakers from California and other states who have already adopted Open

            Primaries will discuss the ‘Pro’s and Con’s’ – benefits and consequences.

          •Burton Barr Library

          •Presented by O’Connor House Public Policy Committee -Sue Clark-Johnson, Chairman

 

 

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Membership Benefits:

$1,000 Individual or Couple Level:

  • Invitation to O'Connor House Reception on February 22, 2012
  • Two Seats* to A Supreme Evening Friday, March 9th
  • Invitation to the Distinguished Speakers Series
  • Invitation to the AZ Issues & Answers Spring Forum

$2,500 Corporate Level:

  • Invitation to O'Connor House Reception on February 22, 2012
  • Two Seats* to A Supreme Evening Friday, March 9th
  • Invitation to the Distinguished Speakers Series
  • Invitation to the AZ Issues & Answers Spring Forum
  • Name and/or Logo on Invitations and Website

$10,000 Major Event Sponsor:

  • Choice of Major Single event sponsorship for either Distinguished Speakers Series and VIP Reception OR O'Connor House Issues and Answers Forum on May 9th concerning a current and important issue facing Arizona: Open Primaries.
  • Table for 10 at the Friday, March 9th ASupreme Evening at the Biltmore.
  • Invitation to the Distinguished Speakers Series & VIP Receptions at the March 7th David McCullough luncheon and President Gorbachev event on April 28th.
  • Name and/or Logo on invitations and information for the Distinguished Speakers OR Arizona Issues and Answers Form.

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$25,000 Presenting Season Sponsor:

  • Name and or Logo on all Patrons Circle Distinguished Speakers Series event materials, signage and website inforation.
  • A VIP Table for 10 at the Friday, March 9th A Supreme Evening at the Biltmore.
  • Invitations and seating for the Distinguished Speakers Series & VIP Receptions at the March 7th David McCullough luncheon and President Gorbachev event on April 28th.
  • Recognition, signage and VIP seating at the Distinguished Speakers Series and VIP Receptions as well as Arizona Issues & Answers Forum on May 9th: Open Primaries.

Get Involved

We invite you to join the O'Connor House Patrons Circle by making a tax deductible donation today.

To join by making a donation online:

Please CLICK HERE

To join by making a donation by phone:

Call us 480-921-2430

To join by making a donation by mail:

1. Make check payable to:

        O'Connor House Patrons Circle

2. Send to:

          O'Connor House

          1300 N. College Ave.

          Tempe, AZ 85281

3. Please include your name, company (optional), address, phone number and email address.

For more information:

Please call 480-921-2430 or email Irene Grace Burnton at irene@oconnorhouse.org