BC's 2015 Scholarship Soirée to honor Dow Texas Operations

The Brazosport College Foundation will host its biennial Scholarship Soirée on Friday, September 25, at the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College. The theme for the event is “Soirée by the Sea,” and will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Dow Texas Operations.

The Dow Chemical Company is underwriting the event, with Earl and Zee Shipp as the honorary chairs. Soirée guests will experience an enchanting evening by the sea, with live music by The Leo Polk Group and The Grooves, fine dining and dancing. 

All money raised at this event will be used to fund Brazosport College scholarships.  The need for scholarships continues to grow as enrollment at Brazosport College reaches more than 11,000 credit students each year.

Individual entry into the Soirée, which includes open seating, is $75.

For businesses, various sponsorship levels are available, ranging from a $10,000 Yacht Club Sponsor, which features two tables of premier seating for 20 guests along with many other benefits, to a $1,500 Sand Dollar Sponsor, which includes reserved seating for 10 guests.

The Dow Chemical Company is underwriting the event, while entertainment is being sponsored by TDECU Wealth Advisors. Other sponsors include BASF, Freeport LNG, Brazosport Regional Health System, H-E-B, K-Bin Inc., Nalco Champion and Vencorex.

The Soirée will also feature an Anchors Aweigh Raffle, with the winner receiving a two-person cruise. Raffle tickets are $20 each or six for $100.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.brazosport.edu/soiree.