PRESENTED BY
The Dian Graves Owen Foundation
We invite you to join us for our first ever virtual event, the Inspiring Hope Luncheon. As the date approaches, we’ll have many opportunities for you to take part – including sponsorship packages, an online auction, a red tag giving page and more. Then we hope you will tune in for the virtual luncheon at 11:30 am Thursday, Sept. 24, so we can show you more about what The Salvation Army of Abilene is doing to help those in need in our community. You’ll also hear a brief but inspiring message from Brigadier General Joe E. Ramirez, our keynote speaker. During this time of heightened need due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we want to continue to be a strong presence and offer badly needed assistance. This virtual event will help ensure we will have the funds to continue providing for those who need it most in the Abilene area.
2020 INSPIRING HOPE SPONSORS
Live Auction Sponsor • $15,000
Thanks to our anonymous auction sponsor, purchases up to $15,000 will be matched!
Diamond Sponsors • $10,000
The Greathouse Foundation
Atmos Energy
Gold Sponsors • $5,000
The Shelton Family Foundation
Gold Sponsorships Available!
Gold Sponsorships Available!
Gold Sponsorships Available!
Silver Sponsors • $2,500
Silver Sponsorships Available!
Silver Sponsorships Available!
Silver Sponsorships Available!
Silver Sponsorships Available!
Bronze Sponsors • $1,000
United Grocery Store
Bronze Sponsorships Available!
Bronze Sponsorships Available!
Bronze Sponsorships Available!
Individual Sponsors
Abilene Ax
Little Giant Kidz
Stone Paper
Batts Communication
Chris Meeks Farmers Insurance
Edward Simpson
Mark Delaplane
Potter’s Pizza
About Our Speaker
Brigadier General Joe E. Ramirez (Retired)
Brigadier General Joe Ramirez, a native of Houston, is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Texas Aggie Band in the Corps of Cadets. He received his commission in the United States Army Field Artillery from Texas A&M in 1979 as a Distinguished Military Graduate.
During his 31 years of military service, General Ramirez commanded soldiers around the world and served in leadership positions in various joint and operational commands. He was the Deputy Chief of Staff for United States Central Command during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and was the Deputy Division Commander for the 2nd Infantry Division in the Republic of Korea. His most recent assignment was Deputy Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy for US European Command in Stuttgart, Germany.
General Ramirez holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Texas A&M (1979); a Master’s Degree in Management from Webster University, St. Louis (1993); and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania (2000).
His numerous military awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Korean Defense Service Medal, and the Parachutist Badge.
