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Welcome to the 46th annual Lunar Rendezvous Festival! The first Lunar Rendezvous Festival was held in 1965 to celebrate the rendezvous of Gemini VI and Gemini VII in space and to preserve the history and accomplishments in the area of space sciences. Over the years, the Festival has grown beyond its founder, Maggie Plumb DeNike's, imagination. Each year, hundreds of volunteers work together to foster community spirit and raise funds to benefit the Bay Area. The proceeds from the Lunar Rendezvous Festival are used to support the Bay Area Museum, award college scholarships, and provide program funding for local non-profit organizations in our community.

I hope you will consider becoming a Corporate Sponsor or an In Kind Donor for the 2011 Lunar Rendezvous Festival. Please keep in mind that Individual Sponsors are also welcome. Sponsorship provides contributors a unique opportunity to touch the lives of many people, from all walks of life, throughout our community. Our website, www.lunarrendezvous.org  is updated annually to promote our Corporate Sponsors, Court Sponsors, In Kind Sponsors and the current Festival Court.

Journey with us in 2011 as we commemorate the first rendezvous of Gemini VI and Gemini VII and take to the stars with this year's theme "Come Fly with Me." Please join us for the Kick-off Party, which will be held at University of Houston-Clear Lake, Bayou Building, Atrium II on Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Community members and Lunar Rendezvous supporters are invited to enjoy the event and meet the 2011 Festival Court, comprised of the Queen, Queen Alternate, Captain, Princesses, Lieutenants, Little Ladies in Waiting, and Pages. The 2011 Festival King will be presented at the Kick-off Party. In addition, all 2011 Corporate Sponsors and In Kind Sponsors will be recognized.

Please consider supporting the charitable efforts of this worthwhile organization. Our 2011 Festival Corporate Sponsors and In Kind Sponsors receive many benefits. If you would like to become a 2011 Festival Corporate Sponsor or In Kind Sponsor, please download and complete the appropriate form, listed under FORMS on the website, and mail it to Lunar Rendezvous General Chair, PO Box 57486, Webster, TX 77598. Corporate Sponsor Coordinator, Kate Byrd, will contact the Corporate and In Kind Sponsors regarding their benefits. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at kmbyrd@wadecocpa.com or 713-622-3900.

Warmest Regards,

Kelli M. Byrd
2011 Lunar Rendezvous Festival Chairman