Event Sponsorship Opportunities

WATERSHED SUMMER GALA EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2016 Sponsorship Overview About the Event The Watershed Summer Gala is Watershed Committee’s signature event and celebrates clean water in the Ozarks. This event will provide your company with a unique cause marketing opportunity to co-brand your company with the mission of the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks. Your company will be proud to be a part of this special event and will shine in the eyes of our community who come to support our mission while enjoying a fun summer evening.

Our Mission For over 30 years, the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks has been working to sustain and improve the water resources of Springfield and Greene County through education and effective management of the region’s watersheds.

Event Details WHEN : July 16, 2016, from 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. WHERE : Springfield Art Museum TICKETS: $40 per person, purchase online at WatershedCommittee.org HIGHLIGHTS: Watercolor USA and other fantastic exhibits, silent auction featuring local art, local food and beer, wine and a wine grab, seeing old friends and making new ones. OTHER DETAILS: The weather will probably be hot, so dress cool. Guys, think “golf” or “fishing” attire, ladies, think shorts or sundresses. Sandals welcome. Please leave the kids at home this time.

Contact Information POINT OF CONTACT: Mike Kromrey, Executive Director, Watershed Committee of the Ozarks PHONE : (417) 866-1127 EMAIL: [email protected] MAILING ADDRESS: 2400 E. Valley Water Mill Road, Springfield, MO 65803

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WATERSHED SUMMER GALA EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

What Your Money Does Water is vital to our bodies, our economy, and our quality of life. The work of keeping it clean, inexpensive, and plentiful often goes unnoticed. But every single day, that’s what we do. Here are a few examples: • We educate thousands of people every year — children and adults, citizens and professionals — about our local water resources and how to protect them. • In 2015 we completed the “Big Urbie” project: a $1.1 million grant that generated $769,000 in local match toward stormwater best management practices which reduce nonpoint source pollutants in Springfield and Greene County. • We test the quality of the water in our local waterways, and we help trace the flow of groundwater. • We keep water as an issue in the forefront with community leaders, and foster partnerships for clean water. • We help our local governments (the City of Springfield and Greene County) meet their federally mandated requirements and save money. • We identify sources of pollution and needs for improvement, then apply for grant assistance to address those problems. • With your help, we met our fundraising goal of $20,000 last year and we were able to complete all the necessary repairs to our fishing piers and boardwalk at the Watershed Center at Valley Water Mill Park. • We work for “clean water ... for life.” For an extensive list of current and past projects, and other ways to be involved, visit our website at www.watershedcommittee.org.

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WATERSHED SUMMER GALA EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship Levels Presenting: $10,000 • Headliner of the Watershed Summer Gala • Presenting sponsor logo on all printed materials, advertisements and news releases • Featured speaker on stage • 15 event tickets

Platinum: $8,000 • Sponsor of the silent auction • Logo featured on all printed materials • Recognition from stage • 8 event tickets

Gold: $5,000 • Sponsor of the Watershed Summer Gala food table • Logo on printed materials • Recognition from stage • 6 event tickets

Silver: $2,500 • Logo on printed materials • Recognition from the stage • 4 event tickets

Bronze: $1,000 • Logo on printed materials • 4 event tickets

Supporter: $500 • Logo on printed materials • 2 event tickets

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Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 As the Summer Gala Presenting Sponsor, your company will be featured as presenting sponsor with Watershed Committee of the Ozarks in the title of the event on all materials, advertisements & news releases.

Pre-Event Marketing-Integrated Branding of Your Company Pre-event marketing pieces featuring your company as the Presenting Sponsor with listing on: • Event invitation and save the date • Event social media announcements • Event e-mails • Event press releases • Event Print Ads

Marketing at the Event • Corporate logo listed as Presenting Sponsor on event signage and media screens • Corporate logo on title page of event materials • Opportunity for company representative to speak on stage • Opportunity for company display at event

Tickets • Receive 15 tickets to the event

Unique Opportunities for In-Depth Event Involvement •O  pportunity to provide a product or premium as a gift to all event attendees

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Platinum Sponsor: $8,000 As the Summer Gala Platinum Sponsor, your company will be featured as the Silent Auction Sponsor and your logo will be included in all printed materials, press releases, and advertisements.

Pre-Event Marketing-Integrated Branding of Your Company Pre-event marketing pieces featuring your company as a Platinum Sponsor with listing on: • Event invitation and save the date • Event social media announcements • Event e-mails • Event press releases • Event print ads

Marketing at the Event • Corporate Logo listed as Platinum Sponsor on event signage and Silent Auction Signage • Corporate Logo on title page of event materials • Opportunity for company representative to speak on stage • Opportunity for company display at event

Tickets • Receive 10 tickets to the event

Unique Opportunities for In-Depth Event Involvement • Opportunity to provide a product or premium as a gift to all event attendees

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Gold Sponsor: $5,000 Pre-Event Marketing-Integrated Branding of Your Company Pre-event marketing pieces featuring your company as a Gold Sponsor with listing on: • Event invitation • Event social media announcements • Event e-mails • Event print ads

Marketing at the Event • Corporate Logo listed as Gold Sponsor on event signage • Corporate Logo on title page of event materials • Verbal recognition from stage at event • Opportunity for company display at event

Tickets • Receive 8 tickets to the event

Unique Opportunities for In-Depth Event Involvement • Opportunity to provide a product or premium as a gift to all event attendees

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Silver Sponsor: $2,500 Pre-Event Marketing-Integrated Branding of Your Company Pre-event marketing pieces featuring your company as a Silver Sponsor with listing on: • Event invitation • Event social media announcements • Event e-mails

Marketing at the Event • Corporate Logo listed as Silver Sponsor on event signage • Corporate Logo on title page of event materials • Verbal recognition from stage at event • Opportunity for company display at event

Tickets • Receive 6 tickets to the event

Unique Opportunities for In-Depth Event Involvement • Opportunity to provide a product or premium as a gift to all event attendees

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Bronze Sponsor: $1,000 Marketing at the Event • Corporate logo listed as Bronze Sponsor on event signage • Verbal recognition from stage at event

Tickets • Receive 4 tickets to the event

Unique Opportunities for In-Depth Event Involvement • Opportunity to provide a product or premium as a gift to all event attendees

Supporter: $500 Marketing at the Event • Logo listed as supporter on event signage

Tickets • Receive 2 tickets to the event

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Sponsorship Agreement TODAY’S DATE : ............................................................................... COMPANY NAME : ............................................................................................................................................................................................ COMPANY CONTACT: ...................................................................................................................................................................................... ADDRESS: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... CITY, STATE, ZIP: ............................................................................................................................................................................................. PHONE : ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... EMAIL: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Please select your sponsorship level  PRESENTING SPONSOR ($10,000)

 PLATINUM SPONSOR ($8,000)  SILVER SPONSOR ($2,500)

 GOLD SPONSOR ($5,000)

 BRONZE SPONSOR ($1,000)

 SUPPORTER ($500)

(Sponsorship agreement must be received prior to May 15, 2016, to guarantee company logo on sponsorship-appropriate printed materials.)

Payment Options



 Enclosed is the check payable to Watershed Committee of the Ozarks  Please invoice my company

Please return your sponsorship agreement and email your company logo (vector format or high-resolution) to: Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, attn: Mike Kromrey 2400 E. Valley Water Mill Road, Springfield, MO 65803 EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE : (417) 866-1127 · FAX: (417) 866-1918

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Become a Sustainer What is a WCO Sustainer? Our “Sustainers” are a core group of WCO donors who choose to support WCO’s ongoing work in the community with recurring monthly contributions. These contributions are made through Community Foundation of the Ozarks, so the amount of your choice can be donated automatically into WCO’s Long Term Fund. These funds are primarily used for education and outreach programs, such as field trips, program materials and Watershed Center needs. Thanks to the partnership with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the contributions are safe, easy, and automatic. By contributing $100 dollars or more annually (or about $8 a month), individuals and businesses can choose a complimentary gift for their support.

How can I become a Sustainer? Becoming a WCO Sustainer is convenient and easy to do in just a few steps. Give us a call at (417) 866-1127, or: 1) Fill out a form to let us know you are joining the Sustainer family by mail, email or fax 2) Go to the WCO website (WatershedCommittee.org), then click on the “Donate” tab, which takes you to our Donor page. You will then click on the “Donate” button, which will direct you to the Community Foundation’s “Donor Central” site.

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ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION : .................................................................

INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY NAME : ............................................................................................................................................................. COMPANY CONTACT: ...................................................................................................................................................................................... ADDRESS: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... CITY, STATE, ZIP: ............................................................................................................................................................................................. PHONE : ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... EMAIL: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ INDIVIDUAL SUSTAINER GIFT: DELIVERY:

 WCO Pint Glass  WCO Tote Bag  WCO T-shirt

 Mail me my gift  Pick up at the Watershed Center (2400 E. Valley Water Mill Road, Springfield, MO 65803)

BUSINESS SUSTAINER GIFT:

 Jordan Creek Tour (during office hours: Mon–Fri, 8 am–5 pm)



 Half-day Rental of the C.W. Titus Education Facility (during office hours: Mon–Fri, 8 am–5 pm)



 Recognition on WatershedCommittee.org and on printed materials

Mail, email or fax sustainer forms to: Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, attn: Mike Kromrey 2400 E. Valley Water Mill Road, Springfield, MO 65803 EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE : (417) 866-1127 · FAX: (417) 866-1918

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Silent Auction Donation Form TODAY’S DATE : ............................................................................... COMPANY NAME : ............................................................................................................................................................................................ COMPANY CONTACT: ...................................................................................................................................................................................... ADDRESS: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... CITY, STATE, ZIP: ............................................................................................................................................................................................. PHONE : ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... EMAIL: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ DOLLAR VALUE OF CONTRIBUTION : .......................................................................................................................................................... DESCRIPTION OF ITEM : ................................................................................................................................................................................ .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT: ............................................................................................................................................ .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

If donation needs to be picked up: LOCATION : ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... DATE BY: .......................................................................................... TIME : ................................................................................................ (If dropping a donation off at the Watershed Committee office, please call to schedule a date and time.)

Please return your silent auction donation form to: Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, attn: Mike Kromrey 2400 E. Valley Water Mill Road, Springfield, MO 65803 EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE : (417) 866-1127 · FAX: (417) 866-1918

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