Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Location: The Marigold - 315 Churchill Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
Time: 6:30 p.m. EDT
Join your fellow Track & Field and Cross Country alumni to honor the retirement of John E. Moon, Jr. '74!
For over 50 years, Coach John Moon has been a legendary figure in Seton Hall athletics, leading both the men's and women's cross country and track & field programs to new heights. Under his guidance, Seton Hall secured numerous championships, including multiple NCAA titles, BIG EAST titles, and eight Championship of America victories at the Penn Relays. His athletes achieved incredible success, including 87 BIG EAST champions, 71 All-Americans, and seven NCAA Champions. Coach Moon also mentored 19 Olympic athletes, including one who became an Olympic gold medalist.
Accolades Include:
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2021 USTFCCCA Hall of Fame Inductee
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1997 Seton Hall University Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
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Named 1994 USTFCCCA National Women's Track Coach of the Year
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Seven-time BIG EAST Coach of the Year and 11-time Metropolitan Coach of the Year
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Assistant Coach for the U.S. Track & Field Team at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney
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Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, please reach out directly to [email protected] and see sponsorship opportunities below.
OVER THE MOON SPONSOR:$25,000
Tax Deduction: $21,800
Promotional & Media Benefits
- Exclusive naming rights to Silent Auction: “Silent Auction presented by [Company Name].”
- Recognition on event website
- One (1) social media post featuring company name/logo
- One full page ad journal placement in the event program.
- Thank you recognition in the journal as a “25K” sponsor
Onsite Signage & Recognition
- Verbal recognition by the Master of Ceremonies
- Priority signage at Silent Auction table(s)
Hospitality Benefits
- Two (2) tables for a total of twenty (20) guests
- Four persons in the “Coach Moon” VIP suite
- Photo with 4 guests and Coach Moon in crystal frame
DIAMOND SPONSOR: $15,000
Tax Deduction: $13,400
Promotional & Media Benefits
- Exclusive naming rights to Cocktail Hour: “Cocktail Hour presented by [Company Name].”
- Recognition on event website
- One (1) social media post featuring company name/logo
- One full page ad journal placement in the event program
Onsite Signage & Recognition
- Verbal recognition by the Master of Ceremonies
- Priority signage at Cocktail Hour space
Hospitality Benefits
- One (1) priority seating table for a total of ten (10) guests
- Two persons in the “Coach Moon” VIP suite
- Photo with 2 guests and Coach Moon in crystal frame
PLATINUM SPONSOR: $10,000
Tax Deduction: $8,400
Promotional & Media Benefits
- Exclusive naming rights to Dessert Hour: “Dessert Hour presented by [Company Name].”
- Recognition on event website
- Social media engagement
- One full page ad journal placement in the event program
- Thank you recognition in the journal as a “10K” sponsor
Onsite Signage & Recognition
- Verbal recognition by the Master of Ceremonies
- Priority signage during Dessert Hour buffet table(s)
Hospitality Benefits
- One (1) table for a total of ten (10) guests
GOLD MEDAL SPONSOR: $5,000
Tax Deduction: $3,720
Promotional & Media Benefits
- Recognition on event website
- Social media engagement
- Half page ad journal placement in the event program
Onsite Signage & Recognition
- Verbal recognition by the Master of Ceremonies
Hospitality Benefits
- One (1) table with eight (8) guests
SILVER MEDAL SPONSOR: $2,500
Tax Deduction: $1,700
Choice of one specialty sponsorship, below. Each includes recognition on Gala website, onsite signage at event, and five (5) complimentary tickets.
Option #1 – Gala Gift Sponsor
- Company logo featured on all guest gifts
- One 1/2 page ad journal placement in the event program
Option #2- Centerpiece Sponsor
- Company logo featured on all dinner table centerpieces
- One 1/2 page ad journal placement in the event program
Option #3- Photo Center Sponsor
- Company logo featured on all photo booth prints
- One 1/2 page ad journal placement in the event program
Option #4 - Crystal Photo Frame Sponsor
- Company logo featured on all day of event photos with crystal frame
- One 1/2 page ad journal placement in the event program
Option #5 - DJ Sponsor
- Company logo featured by DJ
- One 1/2 page ad journal placement in the event program
BRONZE MEDAL SPONSOR: $1,000
Tax Deduction: $780
Choice of one specialty sponsorship, below. Each includes recognition on Gala website, onsite signage at event, and two (2) complimentary tickets.
Option #3- Photo Center Sponsor
- Company logo featured on all photo booth prints
- One 1/2 page ad journal placement in the event program
Option #4 - Crystal Photo Frame Sponsor
- Company logo featured on all day of event photos with crystal frame
- One 1/2 page ad journal placement in the event program
Option #5 - DJ Sponsor
- Company logo featured by DJ
- One 1/2 page ad journal placement in the event program
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Questions
For questions or additional information, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy at [email protected].