Homecoming Sponsorships

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2 Homecoming Sponsorships Dear Potential Sponsor, The week of Oct the University of South Carolina will be celebrating Homecoming week and the Homecoming commission hopes to incorporate our local community as much as possible. Events such as USC s Carolina Crowning and the returning favorite rock show, Cockchella, are great ways to become a part of student life and an even better way to give back to the community. We cannot provide the level of programming for these signature events without the support of generous sponsors like you. The 2017 Homecoming Commission is busy planning what we hope will be our most successful week of events yet but we need your help. Homecoming 2017 is projected to target 34,000 students and the largest incoming first-year class the University of South Carolina has ever seen. The majority of these students are new to the Columbia area and are going to be actively looking for restaurants and local places to shop. This is an opportunity to reach out to one of the largest markets Columbia has to offer at the beginning of the academic year. We are excited to offer a wide array of opportunities to get involved. More information about these sponsorship opportunities can be found in the following packet. We hope you will consider sponsoring the University of South Carolina s Homecoming 2017 and we are thankful for your time and support. Should you have any questions or if you would like to speak with me directly, please call or pccarter@ .sc.edu. In Gamecock Pride, Cat Carter 2017 Homecoming Sponsorship Chair pccarter@ .sc.edu Cell: @USCHomecoming

3 Events 11 A.M.- 2 P.M. Monday, Oct. 23 Color Your Carolina is an event that helps kick off homecoming week. Groups and individual students have the opportunity to decorate a flag showing Carolina spirit as well enjoy food and activities. Flags will be posted at Columbia businesses and community locations through the week. 7 P.M. Monday, Oct. 23 Koger Center Carolina Crowning is an event that celebrates the accomplishments and talents of students at the University of South Carolina Columbia and determines our Homecoming Royalty. 11 A.M. -2 P.M. Tuesday, Oct. 24 During the Cultural Street Fair students can showcase their culture and how they use it to live their life in garnet and black. Students can showcase their culture through food, outfits, music, dances, or crafts. 7 P.M. Tuesday, Oct. 24 Spurs & Struts is a continuation of the annual fall dance competition at the University of South Carolina. Participants are judged based on spirit, synchronization, pep, and how well their dance incorporates the spirit of Carolina. 11 A.M.- 2 P.M. Thursday, Oct. 26 on Cocky s Canned Creations is a way to raise food for students and citizens in Columbia. Organizations and groups will build a Cockyrelated structure out of canned goods that will subsequently be donated to help the hungry P.M. Thursday, Oct. 26 Colonial Life Arena The Step Show at USC is traditionally the most energetic performance during Homecoming Week and has an increasing attendance rate every year. The National Panhellenic Council organizations work for months in preparation for this event. TBD Friday, Oct. 27 Downtown Columbia Organizations and residence halls build their own floats to be displayed in the parade which feature the Carolina Marching Band, Carolina Crowning Royalty, and President Pastides and Mrs. Moore- Pastides. The parade will be judged by University alumni and will then lead into the Pep Rally and Cockstock. TBD Friday, Oct. 27 Colonial Life Arena Cockstock is a Homecoming pep rally and concert hosted by Student government, Carolina Productions, and the Homecoming Commission. This year s performer will be revealed this fall after a student vote. 11 A.M.- 2 P.M. Wednesday, Oct. 25 Hip Hop Wednesday is a USC tradition and we are proud to incorporate the event into Homecoming week in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. During this event, will become alive with contemporary and old school hip hop music. TBD Saturday, Oct. 28 Cap off Homecoming Week with Carolina s premier tailgating event before the Gamecocks take on Vanderbilt on Oct P.M. Wednesday, Oct. 25 on Davis Field Cockchella is a student-take on the annual music festival hosted in California: Coachella. Cockchella will showcase the musical talent of USC Students.

4 Sponsorship Levels and Benefits Thank you for your interest in partnering with University of South Carolina Homecoming. Feel free to contact us with questions regarding sponsorship opportunities and benefits. All donations go directly towards the planning and execution of Homecoming events. In recognition of their generous support, sponsors will receive: ($500+) Sponsor will be featured on a banner present at all events. Sponsor will be featured on buttons that will be distributed at all events. Sponsor will receive verbal recognition at Homecoming events. ($200-$499) Sponsor will be featured on a group sponsorship banner present at all events. Sponsor will receive verbal recognition at Homecoming events. ($100-$199) Sponsor will receive verbal recognition at one Homecoming event. (Under $100) for all of Homecoming week.

5 Color Your Carolina This year during Color Your Carolina students will gather to kick-off Homecoming and compete in the banner competition to demonstrate how they live their life in garnet and black. We encourage businesses to help us paint the town by agreeing at no cost to display these completed 3 x5 banners during Homecoming Week. Banners will be delivered Tuesday Oct. 24 and picked up the following Tuesday. Interested business should contact Cat Carter, pccarter@ .sc.edu, or indicate their interest on the sponsorship pledge form.

6 Parade Businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in the Homecoming Parade occurring at 11 a.m. Friday Oct. 27. Businesses can enter a vehicle, float, or walk with a banner in the parade as an opportunity to showcase their commitment to the Carolina Community and display Gamecock pride. Interested business should contact Becca Howard, rdhoward@ .sc.edu, or indicate their interest on the sponsorship pledge form. The Homecoming Commission will follow up to coordinate additional details.

7 Sponsorship Pledge Form Donor Information (please print or type) Name Billing address City, State, Zip Phone 1 Pledge Information We pledge a total of $ to University of South Carolina Homecoming We agree to showcase a banner created at Color Your Carolina for the duration of Homecoming Week We are interested in participating in the parade Acknowledgement Information Please use the following name(s) in all acknowledgements: Signature: Please make checks payable to: University of South Carolina 1400 Columbia, SC Please address to: University of South Carolina C/O Leadership and Service Center, Homecoming 1400 Russell House 227 Columbia, SC 29208