Changing Lives Scholarship Dinner

Reserve your spots or tables

October 2, 2025

Swan Lake Resort
5203 Plymouth Laporte Trail
Plymouth, IN 46563

Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m. 

As we begin our fifth year as Marian University’s Ancilla College, we are elated to gather in support of student scholarships and leadership. It is with these scholarships that we can fulfill our commitment to service and transformation. The students who benefit from these scholarships will develop professionally, personally, and spiritually, and will positively impact our community as they enter the workforce. Their talents will spur economic, social, and cultural growth in northern Indiana, like our mission dictates.

We are especially grateful for the support of our donors, because without them we would have no scholarships to celebrate. You are unequivocally impactful to the success of Marian University’s Ancilla College.

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Michael Leep, Sr.
Changing Lives Ancilla Domini
Legacy of Service Honoree

In 1967, Michael Leep entered the automobile industry as a salesman for McAnary Ford in Gary, Indiana. In 1973, Michael and his business partner, Van Gurley, had the opportunity to purchase their first automobile dealership—a Dodge franchise in Highland, Indiana. Later, in 1977, Michael and Van purchased a Buick franchise in South Bend, Indiana.

Since then, Gurley Leep Automotive Group has grown to 36 automotive retail franchises at 22 dealerships across Michiana, Northwest Indiana, Lansing, Davenport, Des Moines, St. Louis, and Northbrook—employing more than 1,300 people.

Additionally, Michael has served with or been involved in numerous charitable organizations supporting education, medical research, mental health support, mentorship, and homelessness. His commitment to giving back to the community aligns with the mission, vision and values of Marian University and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ.

Individual Ticket: $100
Ancilla College Alumni Ticket: $75

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Presenting Sponsor 

Dinner Sponsor - $25,000

• Name on event: Changing Lives Scholarship Dinner presented by (company name)
• Recognition on podium, in printed event program, Ancilla College's website, and on digital signage
• Three tables of eight guests and premiere table placement
• Social media recognition

Reception Sponsor - $15,000

• Recognition in printed event program, menu card, website, and all event assets
• Two tables of eight guests
• Social media recognition

Dessert Sponsor - $10,000

• Recognition in printed event program
• Recognition in dinner menu card
• Two tables of eight guests
• Social media recognition

Video Sponsor - $10,000

• Recognition in printed event program
• Recognition on event video screen
• Two tables of eight guests
• Social media recognition

Giveaway Sponsor - $10,000

• Recognition in printed event program
• Logo included on event giveaway for all guests
• Two tables of eight guests
• Social media recognition

Degree Sponsor - $5,000

• Recognition in printed event program
• One table of eight guests

Cap and Gown Sponsor - $2,500

• Recognition in printed event program
• One table of eight guests

Table Sponsor - $1,500

• One table of eight guests

To secure your sponsorship, email Nick Torres, or call (317) 955-6614.

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