The 55th Annual Benedictine College Scholarship Ball
One of the Top 10 fundraising events in Kansas City, the night of fun and camaraderie allows attendees to mingle with many of the movers and shakers in the business and philanthropic community, as well as ex-classmates and energetic young students.
The Glenn ’57 and Pat Coppersmith ’56 Torline family is being honored with the Cross of the Order of St. Benedict at the 55th Scholarship Ball, which is co-chaired by Pete Klebba ’83 and Lené Westerman ’85. Proceeds from the night go to support scholarships for worthy students to attend Benedictine College, one of the great Catholic colleges in America.
Date & Location
Saturday, February 27, 2027
4:00 p.m. Mass
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program
Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211
Registration & Sponsorship
- Registration and sponsorship options are below.
- To ensure your group sits together, please consider a Sponsorship.
See instructions for paying by check
If you are paying by check, please:
- Indicate sponsorship level or number of tickets in the memo line
- Notify Christina Megee in the Advancement Office at cmegee@benedictine.edu
- Send the check to:
Benedictine College Advancement
1020 N Second St, Atchison, KS 66002
If you have any questions about the gala, please contact Doug Longstaff at 913.360.7452 or dlongstaff@benedictine.edu.
St. Benedict & St. Scholastica Sponsor
$50,000
- Fund a Presidential Scholarship (full tuition)
- Membership in the President’s Circle
- Three VIP Tables for 30 guests
- Prominent sponsor signage at the Ball
- Acknowledgement from the podium and in the program
$25,000
- Fund a Dean’s Scholarship (75% tuition)
- Membership in the President’s Circle
- Two VIP Tables for 20 guests
- Prominent sponsor signage at the Ball
- Acknowledgement from the podium and in the program
- Estimated Fair Market Value: $2,500
$10,000
- One VIP Table for 10 guests
- Prominent sponsor signage at the Ball
- Acknowledgement from the podium and in the program
- Estimated Fair Market Value: $1,250
$5,000
- Prominent sponsor signage at the Ball
- Acknowledgement in the program
- One table seating 10 guests
- Guarantees guests are seated together
- Estimated Fair Market Value: $1,250
$3,000
- Prominent sponsor signage at the Ball
- Acknowledgement in the program
- One table seating 10 guests
- Guarantees guests are seated together
- Estimated Fair Market Value: $1,250
- Individual Registration: $250
- Young Alumni (’22 to ’26): $150
- Estimated Fair Market Value: $125
What are the tax benefits of sponsoring the Benedictine College Scholarship Ball?
Most gifts to the Benedictine College Scholarship Ball can be considered as charitable deductions. If you provide a sponsorship for the Benedictine College Scholarship Ball, we deduct the Fair Market Value of the sponsorship, i.e. cost of the reception and dinner per sponsor’s guests, and the remaining tax deductible gift is used for scholarships for deserving students. We will send you a receipt in the mail. Keep this receipt for your records.
What are the deadlines for paying installments on a sponsorship?
Installment payments for Benedictine College Scholarship Ball sponsorships must be made by midnight, June 30, 2027. Checks must be postmarked June 30 in order to count as a fiscal year gift for recognition purposes. We can help you arrange an installment plan if you choose this option of payment.
For questions about sponsorships, please contact:
Doug Longstaff
Executive Director of Annual Giving
913.360.7452
dlongstaff@benedictine.edu
