Sponsors sought for 2nd Annual Salute to Veterans; tickets now available for June 3 event at Soldier Field

The Decalogue Society and at least 40 bar groups and judges' associations are co-hosting the Second Annual Salute to Veterans in the Legal Profession on Monday, June 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Solider Field.

This event recognizes and honors the service and sacrifice of veterans in all branches of the U.S. Military who, in addition to their service to this country, have also dedicated their careers to the legal profession as judges, lawyers, paralegals, law students, and legal administrative staff.

This year's event is intended to build on last year's inaugural Salute, which attracted 350 attendees and over 100 Judges who came out to honor service members who went on to work in the legal profession. The program this year will include speakers (lawyers and judges) who have served or currently serve in each branch of the military, as well as Color Guard, Pipes & Drums, and Rifle Team presentations. Event Challenge Coins will also be presented to all servicemembers. John Vincent, who sings the National Anthem at Cubs home games, will be singing at the event.

Food (heavy hors d'oeuvres) will be provided and there will be an open bar.

Active servicemembers, reservists, and veterans can attend for free with registration. All are encouraged to attend in uniform and provide photos of themselves in service (send pictures by May 20 to joel.bruckman@gmail.com for a "digital montage" that will be playing throughout the event).

Tickets for Decalogue members are $125 each; tickets for non-Decalogue members are $150 each.

Sponsorships are also available. Sponsorships include:

• Silver Sponsor - $500
  Includes 2 event tickets; free underground stadium parking for one vehicle; social media, written and verbal recognition at the event; and a quarter-page ad in the program ad book.


• Gold Sponsor - $1,000
  Includes 5 event tickets; free underground stadium parking for up to three vehicles; social media, written and verbal recognition at the event; and a half-page ad in the program ad book.


• Soldier Field Video Board Sponsor - $2,500
  Premier recognition on the Soldier Field video board and a half-page ad in the program ad book. This package does not include any event tickets.


• Challenge Coin Sponsor - $3,500
  You or your representative will present Challenge Coins to veteran attendees during the program. Includes 8 event tickets; free underground stadium parking for up to four vehicles; social media, written and verbal recognition at the event; and a half-page ad in the program ad book.


• Platinum Bar Sponsor - $7,500
  Includes speaking opportunity during the event program; recognition on the Soldier Field video board and on on video monitors in the entranceway; signage on bars at the event; 12 event tickets; free underground stadium parking for up to six vehicles; social media, written and verbal recognition at the event, and a full-page ad in the program ad book.


• Presenting Sponsor - $15,000
  Includes exclusive screen recognition on the Soldier Field video board and on video monitors in the entranceway; speaking opportunity during the program; 20 event tickets; free underground stadium parking for up to 10 vehicles; personalized giveaway; social media, written and verbal recognition at the event; logo on the cover of the program ad book and a full-page ad within.

Even the casual reader will have noticed several references to a program ad book. Program organizers are selling quarter-page ads for $150, half-page ads for $350, and full page 5" x 8" ads for $750. Ads do not include event tickets.

Registration for veterans, reservists, and active servicemembers; event tickets; sponsorships; and ad book ads are all available at this link.