Sponsorship Levels

Below you will find the different sponsorship levels for the 2008 Reach for the Stars Gala. Please print this page if you wish to send a check or if you prefer to use a credit card, you can use our online payment system.

Bronze Sponsor             $3,000
Table for 8 | Quarter page gala program ad (2.5" W by 4" H) | 2 Tickets to the Underwriter's Event sponsored by Daniel Costello, Carrabba's Italian Grill

Silver Sponsor               $5,000
Table for 8 | Half page gala program ad (5" W by 4" H) | Recognition in the CCISD newsletter, The Communicator, which is a full color insert in the Bay Area Citizen | 2 Tickets to the Underwriter's Event sponsored by Daniel Costello, Carrabba's Italian Grill | 2 tickets to Gala VIP/Honoree Reception

Gold Sponsor                 $8,000
Table for 10 | Full page gala program ad (5" W by 8" H) | Recognition in the CCISD newsletter, The Communicator, which is a full color insert in the Bay Area Citizen  | 4 Tickets to the Underwriter's Event sponsored by Daniel Costello, Carrabba's Italian Grill | 4 tickets to Gala VIP/Honoree Reception | Banner Ad on CCISD & CCEF websites | Complimentary Beverage Tickets at the Gala

Platinum Sponsor          $10,000
Table for 10 | Full page gala program ad (5" W by 8" H) | Special recognition prior to and at the event | 4 ickets to Gala VIP/Honoree Reception | 4 Tickets to the Underwriter's Event sponsored by Daniel Costello, Carrabba's Italian Grill | Banner Ad on CCISD website |  | Recognition in the CCISD newsletter, The Communicator, which is a full color insert in the Bay Area Citizen  | Recognition in all press releases sent to Citizen, The Friendswood Journal, The Galveston News, The Houston Chronicle, The Bay Area Houston Magazine, Guidry News Service, The Bay Runner, and the Communicator

Diamond Sponsor          $15,000
Table for 10 | Full page gala program ad (5" W by 8" H) | Special recognition prior to and at the event | 6 Underwriter's Event Tickets | 6 tickets to Gala VIP/Honoree Reception | Banner Ad on CCISD website| Recognition throughout the school year on the Foundation's website | Recognition in all press releases sent to Citizen, The Friendswood Journal, The Galveston News, The Houston Chronicle, The Bay Area Houston Magazine, Guidry News Service, The Bay Runner, and the Communicator | Logo recognition on Gala invitations | Recognition and 2 tickets to the District Partnership Breakfast in Spring | Photos with Dr. Greg Smith, Superintendent of Schools; the 2008 Gala Honorees; Olive Riker, Foundation Chairman; Jane Sweeney, Gala Chairman; and Gene Hollier, Sponsorship Chairman at the Gala | Participation in the Prize Patrol check presentation for Teacher Innovative Grants | Video presentations of Prize Patrol participation shown at the District's 2 day New Teacher Orientation in Fall

Individual Tickets          $100

Purchase Sponsorships & Tickets On-line

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Gala Honorees

Outstanding Alumni Awards
Julie Kilgore-Baker	Julie Kilgore-Baker, Clear Creek graduate and recognized as an Outstanding Teenager of America in 1972, has seen many of her dreams come true. Her parents have both been involved in education with Clear Creek ISD and instilled in their daughter a love of learning and excellence. With a Bachelor of Music degree with high honors from the University of Texas, she began her music teaching career in Galveston. Kilgore-Baker met her husband while they were both teaching in Albuquerque and she made a bold career move and returned to school to further her education. She was awarded a Master of Science degree from Stanford University. Since 2001, she has been the General Manager for ATC-NY in Ithaca, New York, and leads a group of research scientists conducting advanced research and software development on computer security. She is the mother of two children and was recently elected to serve a two year term as a Village of Lancing Trustee.
Dr. Robert Garza	As the Valedictorian for Clear Creek High School in 1987, it comes as no surprise that Dr. Robert Garza has become a recognized leader in his field. He is the son of two parents who were actively involved with Clear Creek ISD. His mother is a retired school nurse and his father taught math for 20 years at Clear Creek High School. Garza was recognized as a Summa Cum Laude graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Texas A & M University and was awarded a Doctor of Medicine degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his Psychiatry residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in 1999. Garza now serves as the Medical Director for the Trauma Recovery Program at the Michael DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston and is an Assistant Professor at the Baylor College of Medicine. He was recognized as the Resident Teacher of the Year in 1998. He and his wife Lisa make their home in Katy, Texas and he is an active volunteer in the community.
Bill Wohrer	One of the many highlights of William J. Wohrer’s (aka Bill Moffett) career was receiving the honor of being inducted into the Sam Houston State University Broadcasting Hall of Fame, along with Dan Rather. The 1972 graduate of Clear Creek High School is a very successful Houston business owner of Moffett Productions. He has won many Telly and Communicator Awards for the creative radio and television campaigns he has produced for both local and national business accounts. Wohrer was personally chosen by Garth Brooks as the voice for his advertising and was selected by the NHRA to produce their 50th anniversary tour. He is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a degree in Radio, Television and Film. He is an active volunteer with Northwest Assistant Ministries and he and his wife, Michalene, live in Houston. They have three children and two of them presently work as broadcasters.
Dr. Kathy Jackson-Schmidt	Dr. Kathy Jackson Schmidt, a Clear Creek High School graduate of 1973, exemplifies the standards of excellence exhibited by the Clear Creek Education Foundation honorees. She graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in Austin and advanced her education at the University of Hawaii, earning a Master of Education degree. Jackson Schmidt returned to Austin and was awarded a PhD in Education from the University of Texas. She began her career as an Assistant Instructor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas and has worked in the educational field for the past 18 years. Since 2002, Jackson Schmidt has served as the Director of the Faculty Innovation Center at the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas. She was recognized as a Notable American Women in 2000 and is listed in the Manchester Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals. She lives in Austin and has two children.
Carlisle Award
Jim & Lee Reinhartsen Jim and Lee Reinhartsen have made a real difference in the community and will be recognized for their distinguished service at the Reach for the Stars Gala with the George Carlisle Award. Jim and Lee grew up across the street from each other in Selden, New York. They have been married for 45 years and, in memory of their children, Debbie and Kenny, the Reinhartsens have established the Kenneth James Reinhartsen Memorial Scholarship Fund at CCISD and the Debbie Lee Reinhartsen Scholarship at College of the Mainland. Reinhartsen received his undergraduate education at the State University of New York and moved to the area and he and his wife lived in the Bay Area for 42 years. He was employed by the Grumman Corporation for 30 years and, most recently, with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership for 16 years. Judge Robert Eckels recognized him with a Jim Reinhartsen Day Proclamation and he has received many community awards and recognitions, including the NASA Public Service Award and the 2000 Outstanding Business Person, Community Leader and Notable Achievement Award from Rotary. The Reinhartsens have been active volunteers in the community and now make their home in Waller, Texas. Past Honorees

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Gala News

Thank you to Cullen's Upscale American Grille along with Dayna Steele

Thank you to Cullen's Upscale American Grille along with Dayna Steele who hosted the Clear Creek Education Foundation Gala Committee for a delicious lunch and tour of their beautiful facilities. Pictured: Top Row left to right - Liz Muths, NASA; Frank Law, Patriot Bank; Olive Riker, CCEF Chairman and DRDA CPA's; Joan McKinney, Norman Frede Chevrolet; Symantha Loflin, Tietronix Software; Gene Hollier, CCEF Fundraising Chairman; Janet Brown, Space Center Houston; Kimberly Fleming, MaximGroup Insurance Bottom Row left to right - Jane Sweeney, Gala Chairman and Minuteman Press - Bay Area; Dayna Steele, Hostess for lunch at Cullen's; Wendy Shaw, CCEF Gala Live Auction Chairman; Lisa Holbrook, CCEF Programs Chairman; Angela Jenkins, CCEF Coordinator; Michael and Terri Divine, Visiting Angels Living Assistance. [TOP]

Gala Sponsors

As of September 04, 2008

DIAMOND SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

« Lexus of Clear Lake

GOLD SPONSORS

« Space Center Houston

« SHW Group LLP

SILVER SPONSORS

« Feldman, Rogers, Morris & Grover, L.L.P.

« Martha Bowles & Scott Rainey

« United Space Alliance

« Lockheed Martin

BRONZE SPONSORS

« DRDA, CPA's

« Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union

« Community Management Solutions, Inc.

« Advantage BMW Clear Lake

« Balfour - All American Letter Jackets

« The Boeing Company

« MRI Technologies

« AMOCO Federal Credit Union

« TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS USA, INC. - Bayport HDPE Plant

« Minuteman Press - Bay Area

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

« MaximGroup

VIP & HONOREE RECEPTION SPONSOR

« Barrios Technology

UNDERWRITER'S EVENT SPONSOR

« Daniel Costello, Carrabbas Italian Grill

FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION

« State Representative John E. Davis

« Gilbane Building Company

« Clayton & Susan Anderson

« Continental Airlines

« The Lodge at Sierra Blanca, Ruidoso, New Mexico

« Trish Taylor with Imaging Studios, Friendswood

« David and Paula Tomasi

« Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake

« Chris and Holly Perry with Perry's Steakhouse Grille

« Roseann Rogers, KPRC Local 2

« Chad Clay with CEP

« INEOS NOVA

« Texas Club Steakhouse, Ruidoso, New Mexico

« Tietronix Software, Inc.

« Joe and Terri Marschhauser - LyondellBasell

SPECIAL THANKS

« Reflections Medical Spa - Dr. Mary Campbell-Fox

« Gringo's Mexican Kitchen

« Ryland Homes

« J. Pamela Photography

« Space Center Houston

« Carol Fullerton - Beijo Bags

« Flamingos2Go - Chris Dale

« Kemah Boardwalk

« Tom and Gloria Wong

« Bay Oaks Country Club

« Advantage BMW - Clear Lake

« Cullen's Upscale American Grille

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Gala Live Auction Items

Behind the scenes Tour of KPRC Local 2 with Roseann Rogers “The Buzz Lady” and Lunch at any Perry’s
Includes Tour of station, including news room and studio and the chance to watch a live newscast (11am-Noon). Tour is for no more than 5 people. Times: 10:45-Noon Monday-Friday. Tour will be conducted by KPRC Local 2’s Roseann Rogers “The Buzz Lady.” Lunch for a maximum of 5 people at any Perry’s location. No alcohol included. Expires 10-04-09.

Imaging Studios Double Your Dollars Portrait Session
Double the amount you pay for this auction item! Item can be doubled in the months of Jan., June, and August. Otherwise, the value is what you paid for the item. Value is limited to $1,000.

Dinner for 8 in the Presidential Suite at Hilton-Nassau Bay
Donated by the Hilton-Nassau Bay

Perry’s Gourmet Dinner for 10 Catered in Your Home
Gourmet Dinner for 10 catered in your home by Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille. Start your evening off with an appetizer of Shrimp Cocktails followed by Perry’s famous Wedge Salad topped with their homemade buttermilk vinaigrette. The evening’s entrée consists of Chateaubriand with savory sides. Be sure to save room the decadent White Chocolate Cheese Cake for dessert! Red and White included!
Not valid for the month of December. Expires 10-04-2009.
Value: $1000.00
Donated by Chris and Holly Perry

5 night stay at The Lodge at Sierra Blanca Resort in Ruidoso, New Mexico and a round of golf at their golf course “The Links"
Value: $1000. Donated by The Lodge at Sierra Blanca Resort.

Ski Lover’s Week in Breckenridge, Colorado
Enjoy a week in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado, in a 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath, ski in ski out townhouse. The townhouse sleeps 10 and has a queen sleeper sofa. There is a hot tub on the deck overlooking the ski run. Dates subject to availability. For photo and information on this property, visit www.paragonlodging.com and go to view prime ski homes then go to four bedrooms and 75 Tall Pines. Expires October 31, 2009. Valued at $3,500. Donated by David and Paula Tomasi.
 

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The CCEF Mission

The Clear Creek Education Foundation's mission is to generate resources through effective communications and enduring community-wide partnerships in order to recognize and actively promote excellence in education across the Clear Creek Independent School District.