Fundraising

Judge Antoon to be Special Guest at
Legal Aid's 25th Annual Pro Bono Awards Gala

For immediate release

Contact: Robert Johnson 639-2933

ROCKLEDEGE, FL (February 1, 2012)--- Brevard County Legal Aid (BCLA), will host its Annual Pro Bono Awards and Recognition Gala on Friday, February 17th at Suntree Country Club. United States District Court Judge John Antoon, II will be the evening's special guest speaker. Judge Antoon will also help recognize outstanding attorneys who have generously given free legal counsel to Legal Aid clients. "It is an honor for us at BCLA as well as for all who will be attending to have Judge Antoon serve as our guest speaker and awards presenter," said Robert L. Johnson, BCLA Executive Director. Awards will be presented to attorneys in Brevard who have gone above and beyond in their pro bono contributions. BCLA is a non-profit organization that provides free legal counsel to the poor in Brevard County.

Attorney John Daly will be recognized as Brevard's "Attorney of the Year." Since the mid-1980s, Mr. Daly has donated countless of hours of pro bono service and, in recent years, has provided hundreds of pro se litigants with vital assistance in family law matters. John's selfless dedication to the poor and disadvantaged is a shining example for the legal profession.

The Appellate Law Award will be presented to The Carlyle Appellate Law Firm which has selflessly provided representation on behalf of dependent children aging out of the foster care system.

And the Community Service Award will recognize the efforts of attorneys and judges participating in the Space Coast Community Law School, a program providing valuable legal information to the public through free legal seminars on a wide variety of topics.

Tickets are $40.00 and include a sit down dinner, award ceremony and parting gift. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets and Sponsorship opportunities are available by calling Rob Johnson at 639-2933.

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Donation Levels with Benefits

Senior Members Benefits ($5000 or more)

1. Permanent recognition at the building in Large Lettering
   
2. Your name forever associated with BCLA
   
3. Name recognition at BCLA events as lifetime member
   
4. Recognized as a capital campaign donor in annual report
   
5. Name and logo will be posted and linked to the BCLA website
   
6. Business Highlighted on Website
   
7. Receive invitations and notices of BCLA functions offering networking opportunities
   
8. Recognized by Executive Director during the Grand Opening
   
9. Celebration ribbon cutting Ceremony
   
10. Recognized in all press materials and releases relating to the Building.
    
11. Will have first opportunity for media photo opportunities:
    
12. - BCLA Lapel pin
    
13. - Thanked in the Florida Today with a  "Thank You" ad following the grand opening

Jr. Members Benefits ($2500 - $4999)

1. Permanent recognition at the building in Large Lettering
   
2. Name recognition at BCLA events lifetime member
   
3. Name and logo will be posted and linked to the BCLA website
   
4. Business highlighted on Website
   
5. You will opportunities to reach prospective customers through exposure at special BCLA functions
   
6. Recognized by Executive Director during the Grand Opening Celebration ribbon cutting Ceremony
   
7. Award opportunities
   
8. Recognized in all press materials and releases.
   
9. Photo opportunities at events and functions
   
10. BCLA Lapel Pin
    
11. Thanked in the Florida Today "Thank You" ad following the grand opening

Fellow Benefits ($1000 - $2499)

1. Permanent recognition at the building.
   
2. Name recognition at BCLA events lifetime member
   
3. Name and logo will be posted and linked to the BCLA website
   
4. Opportunities to reach prospective customers through exposure at special BCLA functions
   
5. Recognized by Executive Director during the Grand Opening Celebration ribbon cutting Ceremony
   
6. Recognized in all press materials and releases.
   
7. -BCLA Lapel Pin
   
8. -Thanked in the Florida Today "Thank You" ad following the grand opening

Associate Benefits ($500 -$999)

1. Permanent recognition at the building.
   
2. Name recognition at BCLA events lifetime member
   
3. Name and logo will be posted and linked to the BCLA website
   
4. Recognized by Executive Director during the Grand Opening Celebration ribbon cutting Ceremony
   
5. Listed in press materials and releases as Lifetime Partner
   
6. Thanked in the Florida Today "Thank You" ad following the grand opening

Of Counsel Benefits ($250 - $499)

1. Name listed at the building.
   
2. Name and logo will be posted and linked to the BCLA website
   
3. Recognized by Executive Director during the Grand Opening Celebration ribbon cutting Ceremony
   
4. Listed in press materials and releases.
   
5. Thanked in the Florida Today "Thank You" ad following the grand opening

Clerk Benefits ($100- $249)

1. Name listed at the building.
   
2. Name and logo will be posted and linked to the BCLA website
   
3. Recognized by Executive Director during the Grand Opening Celebration ribbon cutting Ceremony