LYCOMING COUNTY BROTHERHOOD ALLIANCE
Understanding, tolerance and community harmony through brotherhood.
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2026 Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance Brotherhood Banquet
Wednesday, May 6 | 5:30 pm cash bar | 6:00 pm banquet
The Genetti Hotel, 200 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, Pa.
The LCBA has promoted the cause of goodwill and understanding among all people in Lycoming County for over 70 years! Our mission is to actively promote tolerance of all religious, civic, and political beliefs to demonstrate commitment to the promotion and maintenance of the cultural, racial, and social fabric of the greater Williamsport Area and all of Lycoming County. To learn more about the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance, visit www.lycoBro.com.
We are excited to announce that this year’s keynote speaker will be Ben Hartranft.
Diagnosed with autism at the age of two and speaking only about 20 words, Ben faced challenges early in life that some may see as a hindrance to his future. But through perseverance, a strong support system, and his deep faith in God, Ben has grown both intellectually and socially, exceeding every expectation set before him. Ben’s journey as an advocate began when he started raising funds for the Eagles Autism Challenge, a cause close to his heart. His dedication to promoting autism awareness soon caught national attention, earning him an invitation to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where he shared his story and helped raise vital funds for autism research.
That experience inspired Ben to dedicate his life to turning awareness into action. Today, he travels the country speaking at schools, businesses, and community organizations, sharing his powerful message about inclusion, kindness, and the impact one person can make. Ben believes that one kind person truly can change the world—and he encourages everyone to “Be The One.”
2026 William Picklener Brotherhood Award recipients to be honored:
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Vince Reeder
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Debbie and Marvin Hurwitz
2026 Ray Keys Sports Award recipient to be honored:
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George E. Lepley, Jr.
2026 Rising Leader Award recipient to be honored:
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Breanna Nixon – Saint John Neumann Regional Academy (High School)
2026 Unsung Heroes to be honored:
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Diana Logan
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Steve Moff
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Marc and Marianne Tupper
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Christine Atkins
2025 Brotherhood Banquet tickets are available for purchase at $50.00 per person or $400.00 for a table of 8. Tables seating 9-10 are available by request. To reserve your spot at the 2025 LCBA Banquet, please complete the form included and mail it back asap. This banquet sells out quickly. Reservations are confirmed in the order they are received.
The LCBA engages in the following programs throughout the year:
1. The LCBA holds an annual banquet that is open to the public. During the banquet, the following awards are presented to deserving individuals:
a. Two individuals from the surrounding communities are honored with the William Pickelner Brotherhood Award. This award has become recognized in the Lycoming County community as one of the most prestigious awards among the numerous community service awards given by volunteer organizations.
b. The Unsung Hero Award honors selfless individuals who benefit the community on a volunteer basis and positively affect others without expectation of recognition or compensation.
c. The Ray Keys Sports Award is named in honor of the long-time sportswriter of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette and chosen by past Ray Keys award winners and presented at the annual LCBA Brotherhood Banquet.
d. The Lycoming County Brotherhood Rising Leader Award honors a high school student who reflects the LCBA's enduring mission of fostering goodwill, understanding, and respect among people of all backgrounds.
2. The LCBA sponsors an annual trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. to educate both high school and college students.
3. The Community Outreach mission of the LCBA is focused on promoting brotherhood throughout the community with speakers, projects, and events, including a local Diversity Tour during the year, all designed with a two-fold purpose: to meet a specific need within the community and by doing so promote brotherhood, tolerance and harmony through the activities or functions of the project/event.
We humbly ask that you or your business consider one of the following 2026 Brotherhood Banquet Sponsorship Opportunities to support the mission of the LCBA:
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Keynote Speaker Sponsorship - $3,000 - Sponsor will receive a table for 10 at our annual banquet, official recognition in all newspaper promotions, a full-page feature in the banquet program and presentation, a poster displayed at the banquet, a tabletop promotion, and yearlong recognition on the LCBA website and social media sites.
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Prime Sponsorship - $ 2,500 - Sponsor(s) will receive a table for 8 at our annual banquet, official recognition in all newspaper promotions, a half-page feature in the banquet program and presentation, tabletop promotion, and yearlong recognition on the LCBA website and social media sites.
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Supporting Sponsorship - $1,000 - Sponsor(s) will receive 6 tickets for the annual banquet, official recognition in all newspaper promotions, a quarter-page feature in the banquet program and presentation, tabletop promotion, and yearlong recognition on the LCBA website and social media sites.
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Brotherhood Sponsorship - $500 - Sponsor(s) will receive 2 tickets for the annual banquet, official recognition in all newspaper promotions, a quarter-page feature in the banquet program and presentation, tabletop promotion, and yearlong recognition on the LCBA website and social media sites.