• On Friday, Apr 24 2009, Penn's Civilians will hold its 4th Annual Fundraising Dinner at The Days Inn in State College, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the event is not only to raise money to support Penn's Civilians' programs, but to also create awareness of the organization and build positive relationships with community members.
• Dr. Barbara Farmer, Educator, Activist and Valunteer, will serve as keynote speaker for the event.
• Patricia Best, Superintendent of the State College Area School District, will serve as honoree for the event.
• The evening will bring together current and former professional and collegiate athletes, respected community leaders, corporate sponsors and current student participants and their families.
• Our goals are to raise $10,000 and to have 120 people in attendance.

• Fund raising levels:

a. Presenter $3,000
-Naming rights on dinner program
-PSA Announcement
-Attendance list access
-Dias availability
-Banners (supplied by sponsor)
-Marketing material distribution with Penn's Civilians name
-Recognition through the Media

b. Cocktail $2,000
- PSA Announcement
- Dias availability
- Marketing material distribution with Penn's Civilians name
- Recognition through the Media

c. Table Sponsor $1,000
-Marketing material distribution with Penn's Civilians name
-Recognition through the Media
-Flag on the table

The fundraising program will feature some prominent PSU and professional sports figures from over the last 3 decades. Past Celebrity Guests include:

Larry Johnson Sr.
Wally Richardson
Blair Thomas
Reggie Givens
Robbie Gould
Kenny Jackson
Troy Drayton
Rogers Alexander
Chris Bahr
Denny Onkotz
Deryk Gilmore
Justin Williams
John Gilmore
and many others

There will also be a silent auction including these items: Autographed mini helmets from the players in attendance and Autographed photos from those in attendance as well as other PSU sports greats such as Joe Paterno.