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Mardi Gras 2008 Sponsorship Package

September 2007

Dear Community Partner:

Mardi Gras- the infamous masquerade of entertainment, mayhem, and culinary pleasure- returns to the floor of The Show Place Arena in March 2008! Last year’s event attracted over 500 Mardi Gras revelers, stepping out for an enchanted evening of dancing and cocktails, lively comedic performances, a formal King and Queen Crowning Ceremony and New Orleans-flavored music by The Junkyard Saints. This year’s event promises all that and more– the chance to improve lives and build stronger communities- at the heart of United Way of Calvert County. Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 1st, 2008, and please consider taking full advantage of the sponsorship opportunities this exciting event offers.

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The First Top Seven Highest Level Sponsors Will Have Street Naming Privileges at the Mardi Gras Event Site.

Royal Crown Presenting Sponsor $15,000

• Sponsor involved in presentation of 2008 Mardi Gras King and Queen crowning.
• Advertising
  • 100 Sponsorship Commercials on Comcast Cable television in Calvert County, including*
    but not limited to CNN Headline News, Lifetime, ESPN, Food Network, and Nickelodeon
  • Your commercials will be aired over 4 weeks
    Wk1 - 30 spots
    Wk2 - 25 spots
    Wk3 - 25 spots
    Wk4 - 20 spots

*These networks are to be used based on availability with Comcast. Schedule is estimate based on rates as of 9/2006

• Commercial aired on United Way Web Site.
• Corporate name recognition on the front cover, full page ad of the Penny Saver.
• Corporate name recognition on Giant Twin Digital Arena Scoreboard during event.
• Corporate name listed on 10' Sponsor Board at event.
• Recognition in the Mardi Gras program, invitation and in event-controlled publications.
• Company link on front page of United Way Website.
• Ticket and VIP Package
  • Three reserved tables of eight (24 tickets) to the evening's festivities.
  • Twenty-four (24) tickets to the private VIP pre-Mardi Gras Reception.
  • Sky Suite Box for twenty (20) at Show Place Arena for an upcoming event in 2008, catering and assorted beverages included. Great for entertaining clients or friends.
  • Special VIP Entrance and Registration.
  • Complimentary Luxury Bar at Mardi Gras Event.
  • VIP parking.

Court Sponsor - $10,000

• Advertising
  
  • 65 Sponsorship Commercials on Comcast Cable television in Calvert County, including*
    but not limited to CNN Headline News, Lifetime, ESPN, Food Network, and Nickelodeon
  • Your commercials will be aired over 3 weeks
    Wk1 - 22 spots
    Wk2 - 22 spots
    Wk3 - 21 spots
    

*These networks are to be used based on availability with Comcast. Schedule is estimate based on rates as of 9/2/06

• Commercial aired on United Way Web Site.
• Corporate name recognition on the front cover, full page ad of the Penny Saver.
• Corporate name recognition on Giant Twin Digital Arena Scoreboard during event.
• Corporate name listed on 10' Sponsor Board at event.
• Recognition in the Mardi Gras program, invitation and in event-controlled publications.
• Company link on front page of United Way Website.
• Ticket and VIP Package
  • Two reserved tables of eight (16 tickets) to the evening’s festivities.
  • Sixteen (16) tickets to the private VIP Post - Mardi Gras Reception
  • Sky Suite Box for ten (10) at Show Place Arena for an upcoming event in 2008, catering and assorted beverages included. Great for entertaining clients or friends.
  • Special VIP entrance and registration
  • Complimentary Luxury Bar at Mardi Gras Event.
  • VIP parking.
    

Carnival Sponsor - $5,000

• Advertising
  
  • 35 Sponsorship Commercials on Comcast Cable television in Calvert County, including*
    but not limited to CNN Headline News, Lifetime, ESPN, Food Network, and Nickelodeon
  • Your commercials will be aired over 3 weeks
    Wk1 - 15 spots
    Wk2 - 10 spots
    Wk3 - 10 spots
    

*These networks are to be used based on availability with Comcast. Schedule is estimate based on rates as of 9/2/06

• Corporate name recognition on Giant Twin Digital Arena Scoreboard during event.
• Corporate name listed on 10' Sponsor Board at event.
• Recognition in the Mardi Gras program, invitation and in event-controlled publications.
• Company link on front page of United Way Website.

• Ticket and VIP Package
  • One reserved table of eight (8) to the evening's festivities.
  • Eight (8) tickets to the private VIP pre-Mardi Gras Reception.
  • Two (2) tickets to any event at Show Place Arena in 2008.
  • Special VIP entrance and registration
  • Complimentary Luxury Bar at Mardi Gras Event.
  • VIP parking.

Marquis Diamond - $3,000

• Advertising
  
  • 20 Sponsorship Commercials on Comcast Cable television in Calvert County, including*
    but not limited to CNN Headline News, Lifetime, ESPN, Food Network, and Nickelodeon
  • Your commercials will be aired over 2 weeks
    Wk1 - 10 spots
    Wk2 - 10 spots
    

*These networks are to be used based on availability with Comcast. Schedule is estimate based on rates as of 9/2/06

• Corporate name recognition on Giant Twin Digital Arena Scoreboard during event.
• Corporate name listed on 10' Sponsor Board at event.
• Recognition in the Mardi Gras program, invitation and in event-controlled publications.
• Company link on front page of United Way Website.
• Ticket and VIP Package
  • One reserved table of eight (8) to the evening's festivities.
  • Eight (8) tickets to the private VIP pre-Mardi Gras Reception.
  • Two (2) tickets to any event at Show Place Arena in 2007.
  • Special VIP entrance and registration
  • Complimentary Luxury Bar at Mardi Gras Event.
  • VIP parking.

24K Gold Sponsor- $1, 850

• One reserved table of eight (8) to the evening's festivities.
• Corporate name recognition on Giant Twin Digital Arena Scoreboard during event.
• Corporate name listed on 10' Sponsor Board at event.
• Recognition in the Mardi Gras program, invitation and in event-controlled publications.
• Company link on front page of United Way Website.

Emerald Sponsor- $850

• Four (4) complimentary tickets to the evening's festivities.
• Recognition in the Mardi Gras program and in event-controlled publications.

Ruby Sponsor- $450

• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the evening's festivities.
• Recognition in the Mardi Gras program.

Amethyst - $100

• Recognition in the Mardi Gras program.

 

For more information, please contact the United Way of Calvert County (410) 286-0100.