CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee One Vantage Way, Suite C 250 Nashville, TN 37228 615.329 9191 www.mentorakid.org
WINE AND FOOD TASTING HIGHLIGHT FRANKLIN WINE FESTIVAL The third annual Franklin Wine Festival a celebration of wine, cuisine and culture is slated for October 26 at. The event, which is modeled after the famous New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, is open to the public and features numerous wine and food tastings that are simply second to none. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. The presenting sponsor once again is USA, and the event is hosted by. There are three primary components to this fall s wine festival: VINTNER S DINNER High on everyone s list is the Vintner s Dinner that will pair the best cuisine in Middle Tennessee with some of the country s best wines for a one of a kind unique experience. Join us as we drink wines of undeniable class matched with a world class dinner. GRAND TASTING A truly Grand experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs, pairing extensive offerings by Middle Tennessee s finest chefs with selected wines from around the world. Nowhere else will you have the opportunity to sample 300 wines and outstanding food! The Grand Tasting is held Friday, throughout. SILENT AUCTION At the Franklin Wine Festival Silent Auction you will find a diverse selection ranging from hard-to-find wines, gift certificates, artwork and more. The auction is designed to appeal to every taste at every price range. Make sure to check the web site beginning in August for an ongoing update of this year s auction items. ONE DAY ONLY WINE SALE AT COOL SPRINGS WINES & SPIRITS On Saturday, October 27, 2007, all the wines featured at the Franklin Wine Festival will be available at for 10% off. That includes allotted, hard-to-find and collectible wines. The Franklin Wine Festival is one of the only events in the country that is able to offer this special sale to its attendees after the event. is the largest wine and spirits store in Tennessee. It is located at 1935 Mallory Lane in Franklin. Don t miss out on your chance to be a part of the most exciting wine and food tasting in Middle Tennessee. Come learn why everyone is talking about the Franklin Wine Festival! For more information, contact Sarah Beatty at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, 615.522-5659 or sarah.beatty@bbbs.org.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Title Sponsor The addition of a Title Sponsor takes twenty-five children who are in need of a positive adult role model and matches them with a mentor who is simply there for them, causing them to achieve their highest potential. Company will be identified as Title Sponsor on all printed advertising and print promotional materials, i.e. Presents the Franklin Wine Festival supported by to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters; as well as in all publicity presented (including, but not limited to print, radio and television) Opportunity to host a pre-event Patrons Party at sponsor s place of business Signage opportunities prior to and during all events, public address recognition, and S O L D ability to have product and/or company representatives on-site at Grand Tasting Premium full page ad in official event guidebook and reciprocal logo on Industry exclusivity as an event sponsor Twenty VIP passes to the Grand Tasting for sponsor distribution to employees, customers, etc. which includes admission to event and private VIP area Six passes to Vintner s Dinner, date and venue TBD Cost of Title Sponsorship: $25,000 Please note: For 2007, this opportunity is already committed to USA. Platinum Sponsor For each Platinum Sponsor, ten children will know the joy of having an adult friend who is a positive adult role model and mentor that will impact their lives forever. Company will be identified as a Platinum Sponsor on select printed advertising, as well as in select publicity presented (including, but not limited to print and radio) Full page ad in official event guidebook and reciprocal logo on Naming rights to one Franklin Wine Festival auxiliary component - first come, first serve: Vintner s Dinner A, Date and Venue TBD Vintner s Dinner B, Date and Venue TBD Volunteer Appreciation Area of Grand Tasting Ten VIP passes to the Grand Tasting which includes admission to event and private VIP area Four passes to Vintner s Dinner, Date and Venue TBD Cost of Platinum Sponsorship: $10,000 Gold Sponsor For each Gold Sponsor, five children without a positive adult role model will be matched with a caring adult who will introduce that child to a world of new career opportunities, life experiences, and simple acts of friendship to remind that child that someone simply cares for them. Company will be identified as a Gold Sponsor on select printed advertising, as well as in select publicity presented (including, but not limited to print and radio) Half page ad in official event guidebook and reciprocal logo on Six VIP passes to the Grand Tasting includes admission to event and private VIP area Four passes to Vintner s Dinner, date and venue TBD Cost of Gold Sponsorship: $5,000 Thank you for your interest in the 2007 Franklin Wine Festival. To secure your participation, contact Sarah Beatty with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, 615.522-5659 or sarah.beatty@bbbs.org.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, Page Two Silver Sponsor For each Silver Sponsor, five children from one of Big Brothers Big Sisters existing sitebased programs will receive the benefit of a one-to-one mentor for one school year, which studies have shown will result in improvement in their attitudes and work habits enabling them to become accountable as adults with bright futures. Company will be identified as a Gold Sponsor on select printed advertising, as well as in select publicity presented (including, but not limited to print and radio) Quarter page ad in official event guidebook and reciprocal logo on Four tickets to the Grand Tasting for sponsor distribution to employees, customers, etc. Two tickets to Vintner s Dinner. Date and Venue TBD Cost of Silver Sponsorship: $2,500 Bronze Sponsor Each $1,000 Sponsor takes one child and matches with a mentor, providing unlimited possibilities. Company will be identified as a Bronze Sponsor on select printed advertising and print promotional materials, as well as in select publicity presented (including, but not limited to print and radio) Logo recognition in official event guidebook and reciprocal link on Four tickets to the Grand Tasting for sponsor distribution to employees, customers, etc. Cost of Bronze Sponsorship: $1,000 Patron Sponsor Every Sponsor is important to Big Brothers Big Sisters ability to serve children throughout Middle Tennessee. Right now, there are over 200 Middle Tennessee children waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. Name recognition in official event guidebook and reciprocal link on Two tickets to the Grand Tasting for sponsor distribution to employees, customers, etc. Cost of Patron Sponsorship: $500 Thank you for your interest in the 2007 Franklin Wine Festival. For more information or to secure your participation, contact Sarah Beatty with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, 615.522-5659 or sarah.beatty@bbbs.org.
SPONSOR DONATION FORM (Please Print) CONTACT: COMPANY: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: PHONE: FAX: EMAIL: Sponsorship Level: Title - $25,000 Platinum - $10,000 Gold - $5,000 Silver - $2,500 Bronze - $1,000 Patron - $500 ITEM PRESENTED FOR AUCTION (optional): VALUE OF SILENT AUCTION ITEM (optional): COMPLIMENTS OF: (Please print as you would like listed on all collateral) Your support is greatly appreciated. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Specific details of this agreement may be outlined separately. This form is for informational purposes only. Please bill me. Payment enclosed. SPONSOR SIGNATURE: DATE: Please fax or mail form to: Sarah Beatty Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee One Vantage Way, Suite C250 Nashville, TN 37228 615.522-5659 615.321-5913 fax sarah.beatty@bbbs.org Thank you for your support of Big Brothers Big Sisters!