Dear Community Partner,

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1 Dear Community Partner, The s travel basketball team is looking for sponsors or raffle items to help offset the cost of uniforms, travel, hotel, tournament fees, food and other cost associated when traveling to tournaments in Alabama and surrounding states. Your donation is fully tax deductible as we are a part of the s 501 (c) (3) status. First and foremost the is here to help build character, make a difference and change lives through numerous programs and activities like our travel basketball program. It s donations from community leaders and businesses like yourself that help make programs affordable for the youth that would likely not be able to participate due to socioeconomic status. Through our travel basketball program young men in 5 th - 9 th grades are able to interact with positive role models, learn how to conduct themselves as young men and learn other character building traits that so many young men lack today. Again, all money that is donated to the organization will go directly to offset the cost of travel and tournament fees and you will also be provided a tax deductible letter from the because of our 501 (c) (3) status. The is requesting your financial sponsorship of its season. We are sending our information now as we know a number of annual donors are in the midst of making donations due to a new physical year or making plans as to what parties they will give gifts to in the next few months. Our organization consists of youth ages During the season, the teams practice two to three times per week, host local tournaments and development camps, and participate in various tournaments within and outside the state of Alabama. The teams also participate in fundraising projects to support our organization, and in various community service activities to promote civic involvement and charity. The season culminates with the teams participating in a national level tournament which takes place in July each year. We normally attempt to have the organization participate in 8 to 10 events during the season and have to fund 5 teams for each event which is approximately 55 to 60 young men in total.

2 Your sponsorship will assist with the costs for practice space, uniforms, equipment, tournament fees, transportation, hotel and lodging, food, and costs associated with sponsoring tournaments, camps and other fundraising events. In return for your support and with your consent, The will recognize your sponsorship on our webpage. Based upon your level of sponsorship, we will: display your name or company name on banners at all events sponsored by our organization as well as at the Bell Road YMCA; promote your company by placing your logo on equipment, uniforms, and event flyers; and reference your company in magazine articles, s, and materials distributed during our events (see levels of sponsorship in the following pages). The organizers, parents and coaches of The recognize the fact that the public and policymakers have long believed that structured extracurricular activities can keep children out of trouble. In fact, a report by the American Youth Policy Forum supports this belief by citing research that shows that after-school youth development programs for at-risk children hold promise for reducing juvenile crime. This is why the mission of The is to encourage character, good citizenship and academic achievement while keeping the boys engaged in an enjoyable recreational activity within a safe environment. Attached you will find our sponsorship package as well as the benefits sponsors can enjoy for their support of our organization. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact James Garvin by at jgarvin@ymcamontgomery.org; by phone at or Reagan Williams by at p_rwilliams@hotmail.com; by phone at We thank you for your consideration and hope to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you. Sincerely yours,

3 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS General Information is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth basketball organization that promotes athletic opportunities for boys 9-15 in Montgomery, Alabama and the Southeast region. We believe athletes learn life lessons and develop skills through sports that they can then apply to everyday situations. Your gift of $ sponsors the entry fees for one team for one local tournament. Your gift of $ sponsors the entry fees and hotel for one team for one out-of-state tournament. Your gift of $ sponsors one child in the basketball club for one year. Your gift of $1, sponsors new uniforms for one team for one year. Your gift of $2, sponsors uniforms to include, shooting shirts, shoes, socks, warm-ups, bags, and Coach s shirt for one team. Your gift of $3, sponsors all of the tournaments fees for one team for about ten tournaments. Your gift of $5, sponsors the tournament fees, transportation, lodging and meals, for one team to attend a National Championship Tournament in July, which takes place in Orlando, FL or Myrtle Beach, SC. Your gift of $10, sponsors the tournament fees, transportation, lodging and meals, for two teams for the National Championship Tournament in July, which takes place in Orlando, FL or Myrtle Beach, SC.

4 Monetary and in kind contributions The following annual sponsorship levels have been set up for your convenience. Platinum Medal Sponsorship $5,000 and up Your banner displayed at Bell Road YMCA for a full year Your company name on trophies presented at sponsored tournaments Plaque of recognition with the team's photo presented to the sponsoring organization Your logo sticker on applicable team equipment Your logo recognizing support in all team related mail sent Recognition on any press or advertisements of our team such as event flyers, magazine articles, etc. Recognition as a Platinum Medal sponsor at The Annual Sports Banquet

5 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Gold Medal Sponsorship $3,000 to $4,999 Your banner displayed at Bell Road YMCA for a full year Your logo sticker on applicable team equipment Your logo recognizing support in all team related mail sent Recognition on any press or advertisements of our team such as event flyers, magazine articles Recognition as Gold Medal sponsor at The Annual Sports Banquet Silver Medal Sponsorship $1,000-$2,999 Your banner displayed at Bell Road YMCA for a full year Your advertisement printed on our t-shirts that are worn during fundraisers and events Recognition on any press or advertisements of our team such as event flyers, magazine articles Recognition as Silver Medal sponsor at The Annual Sports Banquet

6 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Bronze Medal Sponsorship $500-$999 Recognition on any press or advertisements of our team such as event flyers, magazine articles Recognition as Bronze Medal sponsor at The Annual Sports Banquet Community Sponsorship $100-$499 Recognition as a Community Sponsor on our Website

7 Sponsorship Form Company/Individual Name: Business Name: Business Address: City: ST: Zip: Main Contact: Telephone: Office: Home: Fax: Website: Specific Requirements: Sponsorship Package (please check one) o Platinum Medal Sponsorship o Gold Medal Sponsorship o Bronze Medal Sponsorship o Silver Medal Sponsorship o Community Supporter Sponsorship Please make checks payable to Bell Road YMCA and put AAU/YBOA sponsorship in the memo section. Send all donations and correspondence to: Basketball Attn: James Garvin (Bell Road YMCA)