Signature Event Series

Start
19 Feb 2026
End
01 Dec 2026

Registration

VIP Signature Event Underwriter for (1) One Event – $2,000.00
-Reserved Table of 8 for your party
-Up to 2 additional seats at your table to a maximum of 10 for $85 per seat.
-A bottle of champagne or premium non-alcohol beverage at your table.
-Extra VIP menu items or premium event gifts (will vary from one Signature Event to the next). For example, Derby Day Underwriters will receive handsomely engraved mint julep cups for everyone at your table (for the first 18 tables registered!), as well as exclusive invitation to the Derby Day Afterparty at the Hotel Elkhart High Note for additional desserts and music.
-Recognition at event signage, printed materials and on website.
-Annual Ruthmere membership is complimentary.
VIP Signature Event Underwriter for (2) Two Events – $3,500.00
-Reserved Table of 8 for your party
-Up to 2 additional seats at your table to a maximum of 10 for $85 per seat.
-A bottle of champagne or premium non-alcohol beverage at your table.
-Extra VIP menu items or premium event gifts (will vary from one Signature Event to the next). For example, Derby Day Underwriters will receive handsomely engraved mint julep cups for everyone at your table (for the first 18 tables registered!), as well as exclusive invitation to the Derby Day Afterparty at the Hotel Elkhart High Note for additional desserts and music.
-Recognition at event signage, printed materials and on website.
-Annual Ruthmere membership is complimentary.
VIP Signature Event Underwriter for (3) Three Events – $5,000.00
Reserved Table of 8 for your party -Up to 2 additional seats at your table to a maximum of 10 for $85 per seat. -A bottle of champagne or premium non-alcohol beverage at your table. -Extra VIP menu items or premium event gifts (will vary from one Signature Event to the next). For example, Derby Day Underwriters will receive handsomely engraved mint julep cups for everyone at your table (for the first 18 tables registered!), as well as exclusive invitation to the Derby Day Afterparty at the Hotel Elkhart High Note for additional desserts and music. -Recognition at event signage, printed materials and on website. -Annual Ruthmere membership is complimentary.

Join us for our NEW Signature Event Series for elevated experiences that help support our organization and mission!

You may sign up to attend 1, 2 or all 3 of the Ruthmere Signature Events as a VIP Underwriter for the following rates:

TABLE UNDERWRITERS

1 Signature Event of your choice (table of 8) in 2026 - $2,000
2 Signature Events of your choice (table of 8) in 2026- $3,500
All 3 Signature Events (table of 8) in 2026 - $5,000
VIP Table Underwriters to all 3 Signature Events in 2026 are automatically enrolled into the new Ruthmere Cornerstones--Ruthmere's highest recognition honor that recognizes annual contributions of $5,000 or more. Ruthmere Cornerstones are invited to a complimentary Brunch held in October as a THANK YOU from the Ruthmere Board and Staff to you, our most treasured supporters. At the Cornerstone Breakfast we will share sneak peek previews of upcoming Ruthmere programs and exhibitions, as well as offer opportunities for your feedback and guidance for future Ruthmere initiatives.

INDIVIDUAL UNDERWRITERS

What you get as a Signature Event Underwriter:-Reserved Table of 8 for Table Underwriters-Up to 2 additional seats at your table to a maximum of 10 for $85 per seat.
-A bottle of champagne or premium non-alcohol beverage at your table for Table Underwriters. Individual Underwriters receive 2 extra drink tickets at each event.
-Exclusive VIP menu items or premium event gifts (will vary from one Signature Event to the next). For example, Derby Day Underwriters will receive handsomely engraved mint julep cups for everyone at your table (for the first 18 tables registered!), as well as exclusive invitation to the Derby Day Afterparty at the Hotel Elkhart High Note for additional desserts and music.
-Recognition at event signage, printed materials and on website.
-Annual Ruthmere membership is complimentary.

What your Signature Event Underwriter $ supports:
-Your $ sponsors the event music and entertainment.
-Your $ sponsors the event catering and bar.
-Your $ sponsors the event decorations and tablescapes.
-Your $ supports Ruthmere's mission!

(574)-264-0330

(888)-287-7696

The Havilah Beardsley House:

102 W. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN 46514

Ruthmere/Mailing Address:

302 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN 46514