KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY S TASTE OF THE VINE ANNUAL WINE TASTING & SILEN T AUCTION 2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Kishwaukee United Way 115 N. First Street DeKalb, IL 60115 815.756.7522 www.kishwaukeeunitedway.org
Kishwaukee United Way is an organization you can feel good about supporting! Through collaboration, resource mobilization and voluntary giving, Kishwaukee United Way works to provide a better quality of life for the communities we serve. Serving 9 towns in DeKalb County. Clare Cortland Creston DeKalb Malta Maple Park Shabonna Somonauk Sycamore Fundraising, advocating and educating the community for 24 partner agencies. 95 cents of every dollar is re-invested in our partner agencies local efforts Early Education: Adventure Works Ben Gordon Center CASA Children s Home + Aid Children s Learning Center 4-C Youth Service Bureau Family Service Agency The Growing Place Kishwaukee Family YMCA Sycamore Child Care Youth Outlook Independent Living: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program KishHealth Hospice Epilepsy Foundation Opportunity House RAMP Voluntary Action Center Emergency Services: American Red Cross Hope Haven Pay-It-Forward House Prairie State Legal Services Safe Passage Year-round community collaboration. Spirit of Caring Community Volunteer Award Youth & Family Volunteer Fair Money Smart Week Day of Caring Vounteer Event DeKalb County NonProfit Partnership DeKalb County Community Block Grant
TASTE OF THE VINE SILENT AUCTION & WINE TASTING November 12, 2015 200-250 guests expected St. Mary s Memorial Hall, Sycamore Sponsorship Opportunities Each November, this signature community event brings together a wide variety of local community and business leaders, philantrophists, and nonprofit organizations. A benefit for Kishwaukee United Way The evening includes hearty appetizer, complimentary wine tasting, silent & live auctions and 50/50 raffle to the backdrop of live entertainment. Sponsorship benefits include the following: Presenting Level ǀ $10,000 Exclusive name and logo placement on event tickets, Chamber of Commerce eblasts, and KUW website (logo with link). Premier name and logo placement on event program (full page) and all event signage, all promotional materials (print, radio, electronic, social media) and all Thank You recognition (print, electronic, radio). Prominent recognition on night of event. Reserved table and event tickets for eight (8) guests. Personal wine table service throughout event. Dessert tower at reserved table. Due to printing deadlines, the Presenting Level sponsroship deadline is September 30, 2015. Sommelier Level ǀ $7,500 Premier name and logo placement on event program and all event signage, all promotional materials (print, radio, electronic, social media) and all Thank You recognition (print, online, radio). Recognition on night of event. Reserved table and event tickets for eight (8) guests. Red and white wine at reserved table. Dessert tower at reserved table. All sponsorship levels shown below include: Logo placement on event program, event signage, all promotional materials (print, electronic, social media) and all Thank You recognition (print, electronic). Champagne Level ǀ $5,000 Recognition on night of event. Reserved table and event tickets for eight (8) guests. Merlot Level ǀ $2,500 Six (6) event tickets. Cabernet Level ǀ $1,000 Four (4) event tickets. Riesling Level ǀ $500 Two (2) event tickets. Chardonnay Level ǀ $250 Name placement on event program, event signage, all promotional materials (print, electronic, social media) and all Thank You recognition (print, electronic). Deadline for Sponsorships: October 16, 2015
TASTE OF THE VINE SILENT AUCTION & WINE TASTING November 12, 2015 200-250 guests expected St. Mary s Memorial Hall, Sycamore Special Vintners Sponsorship In recent years, our event has evolved from a traditional wine tasting of small quantities from just a few labels to more generous tasting portions of one-half to three-quarter pours from a large wine selection. As our event is hosted each year in November, it is often a time for guests to get a head start on purchasing holiday gifts and holiday planning including wine selections. Special Vintners Sponsorship benefits include the following: Logo placement on event program, event signage, all promotional materials (print, electronic, social media) and all Thank You recognition (print, electronic). A benefit for Kishwaukee United Way Special Vintners Level ǀ Option A Help Kishwuaukee United Way provide a fabulous wine tasting experience for our guests! Donate one (1) case of both red and white wines of your selection. Your wine donation will be poured alongside other donated bottles by licensed event staff. Any unopened wine will be returned to you. Special Vintners Level ǀ Option B Host your own table wine tasting at our event guaranteeing generous tasting portions. Minimum commitment: one case of both red and white wines of your selection; 4-ounce pouring tastes. You are welcome to take wine orders from our guests for later pickup at your establishment. Deadline for Sponsorships: October 16, 2015
Thank you to our 2014 Event Sponsors Sommelier Sponsor ǀ $5000 KishHealth System Champagne Sponsor ǀ $2500 Doug & Lynn Roberts Family Foundation Vineyard Sponsors ǀ $1000 Castle Bank Micki & Tony Chulick, DDS Riesling Sponsors ǀ $500 Ron Klein NB&T The Suter Company Sycamore Cinco de Mayo Taxco Mexican Restaurant Cabernet Sponsors ǀ $350 WDKB/B95 Thrivent Financial Shawn Blobaum Chardonnay Sponsors ǀ $250 3M gives 3M Community Support Group Crum Halsted General Donations Coldwell Banker Diane Hammon Edward Jones Mark Hilde, Heather Hilleshiem, Ryan Genz & Matt Myre Hauser-Ross Eye Insitute Illinois Community Credit Union Illinois Representative Robert Pritchard Northern Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Marcy Rubic KishHealth Foundation Siepert & Co. Sieprt West Financial Consulting Tapa La Luna In-Kind Sponsors 3M Castle Bank Micki Chulick DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Fox Title Company The Growing Place Kenda Jeske DeKalb Cty Treasurer Christine Johnson Kishwaukee College Le Print Express Jill Olson CASA Provident Direct, Inc. Sonoco Alloyd St. Mary s Memorial Hall State Farm Brian Scholle Sycamore Chamber of Commerce WDKB/B95 WLBK FM 98.9/AM 1360
2015 Kishwaukee United Way s Taste of the Vine Sponsorship Engagement Form Company Name Contact Information Phone E-mail Contact Name Address City, State ZIP Sponsorship Levels ǀ Please check the sponsorship option you wish to support in 2015. Presenting Level ǀ $10,000 Merlot Level ǀ $2,500 Sommelier Level ǀ $7,500 Cabernet Level ǀ $1,000 Champagne Level ǀ $5,000 Riesling Level ǀ $500 Special Vintners Level ǀ Option A Chardonnay Level ǀ $250 Special Vintners Level ǀ Option B Please accept my gift of $, in lieu of, or in addition to my sponsorship participation. All checks must be made payable to Kishwaukee United Way. DEADLINE FOR SPONSORSHIP: OCTOBER 16, 2015 In-kind Sponsorships: Major in-kind sponsors will have logo placement as in-kind sponsors on event materials. By signing this form, I have agreed to join in supporting Kishwaukee United Way s 2015 Taste of the Vine event and give permission for a representative to contact me to confirm commitment and process my charitable sponsorship. Signature Date Return completed form to info@kishwaukeeunitedway.com or mail to: KUW, 115 N. First Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 Upon receipt of this form, KUW will send a formal sponsorship invoice using the included contact information. Thank you for supporting Kishwaukee United Way! 815.756.7522 www.kishwaukeeunitedway.org