June 2nd - June 7th 2015 Battle Creek Country Club Battle Creek, MI

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1 June 2nd - June 7th 2015 Battle Creek Country Club Battle Creek, MI

2 The Symetra Tour Road To The LPGA *The Symetra Tour is the Official Qualifying tour for the LPGA. *Symetra Tour has been in existence for 35 years and growing yearly. *Volvik Race For The Card The top 10 on the money list for the tour will earn their card to the LPGA. *The Golf Channel s highest rated series Big Break consistently feature Symetra Tours Players. For example, Sadena Parks from Big Break Florida, Blair O Neal from Big Break Dominican Republic, Emily Talley from Big Break NFL Puerto Rico, Ryann O Toole from Big Break Sandals Resorts and the Big Break Invitational, and Gerina Piller from Big Break Prince Edward Island. *Over 300 professional golfers from the US and 32 countries are on the Symetra Tour. *In 2014, the top 12 players on the money list posted a scoring average under 72 and the top 38 players held a scoring average under 73. *45 LPGA Major titles that have been won by former Symetra players *382 LPGA tour events won by former Symetra players *600+ former Symetra tour players have gone on to the LPGA tour

The FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship will feature 144 Symetra Tour Professionals competing for a card on the LPGA tour as well as for the 2 nd annual Potawatomi Cup Min Seo Kwok 2014

and Tribal Council Treasurer Christine Lanning.

3 The FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship will feature 144 Symetra Tour Professionals competing for a card on the LPGA tour as well as for the 2 nd annual Potawatomi Cup Min Seo Kwok 2014 winner of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship With Left to Right: Tribal Council Sergeant At Arms Tony Day, Tribal Chairman Homer Mandoka, FireKeepers Casino Hotel CEO Bruce McKee and Tribal Council Treasurer Christine Lanning. The Potawatomi Cup was added in 2014 providing an opportunity to compete for an additional purse money over 4 tournaments hosted by Potawatomi Tribes. In 2015 a 5 th tribe has joined in this exciting competition increasing winnings for the professionals and great partnerships and exposure with and for the 5 Potawatomi tribes.

The Course has been home to numerous PGA events over the years and is proud to be a part of the 2 nd FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship.

4 Battle Creek Country Club Some jewels never lose their luster! They improve over time. BCCC is one such treasure, celebrating a tradition of excellence since Designed by Scottish golf architect, Willie Parks Jr. The Course has been home to numerous PGA events over the years and is proud to be a part of the 2 nd FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. For nearly a century, BCCC has been serving up first-class amenities to meet the needs of its members and the community. Our commitment is to provide superb facilities with a professional staff committed to delivering outstanding service to all.

5 Net proceeds from the 2015 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship will benefit S.A.F.E. Place S.A.F.E. Place is committed to helping victims of domestic violence and their families in Barry, Eaton and Calhoun Counties. S.A.F.E. Place provides shelter, court advocacy, referrals and counseling for those affected by abuse.

6 Community Investment The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and FireKeepers Casino Hotel have been committed to reinvesting in our local communities since our opening. Bringing this caliber of golf event to the Battle Creek Country Club provides a great opportunity for our community to support these young golfers while bringing visitors from around the world to our area, stated R. Bruce McKee, Chief Executive Officer of FireKeepers Casino Hotel. The FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship will provide an opportunity to showcase the Battle Creek area. FireKeepers Casino Hotel, the Battle Creek Country Club, and the Symetra Tour will provide many options for surrounding communities, companies, and individuals to participate in showing our community strength and support of this wonderful event. We look forward to working with all of the community volunteers and see everyone out as spectators during tournament play June 5 th June 7 th.

7 The Symetra Tour is excited to again visit Battle Creek, June 2 nd June 7th 2015 at a tournament that established itself as one of the Tour s best in its inaugural year. The hospitality extended by the FireKeepers Casino Hotel and the quality of the golf course at Battle Creek Country Club immediately made this a favorite amongst the next generation of LPGA Tour stars. We have established a strong working relationship with five Tribes within the Potawatomi Nation, and are especially proud of our partnership with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi here in Battle Creek. The Symetra Tour is excited to again join with the Tribe in their effort to continue to bring world class events to the area for all to enjoy and support. We look forward to returning to Battle Creek this June as we work to create a positive and lasting impact on the community during the week are in town. states Mike Nichols. Chief Business Officer. Symetra Tour - Road to the LPGA.

8 Schedule of Events Tuesday June 2nd 10am - 5pm Symetra Tour Players register and practice rounds 1pm Kids Clinic at Battle Creek Country Club 6pm Meet The Players Party at FireKeepers Casino. For major sponsors, Media, Symetra players and staff, Pro-Am participants, Housing Volunteers and invited guests. Wednesday June 3 rd and Thursday June 4th. 7am - 11am Symetra Tour players practice at BCCC 11am 1pm Pro-Am registration at BCCC 1pm Shotgun Start for the Pro-Am. Friday June 5th - Sunday June 7 th - Tournament Play Morning: First tee off is at 7:30am. Last tee off is at 9:20am. Afternoon: First tee off is at 12:10pm. Last tee off is at 2:00pm 144 players competing on Friday and Saturday and 70 on Sunday. Awards ceremony following the completion of play on Sunday with a closing song by the Tribal drum bringing the Championship to a close. *Schedule subject to change.

9 Sponsorship Opportunities FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship is a Red Hot Stop on the Symetra Tour The Road to the LPGA. By becoming a loyal and valued Red Hot Sponsor of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, you will receive Red Hot benefits while providing sponsorship to the future stars of the LPGA tournament stop in Battle Creek, MI.

Inferno Sponsor Level $15,000 Jackpot Sponsors Elite Red Hot Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities: Pro-Am Sponsor. Put your name on the Jackpot event of the pre-tournament week.

10 Inferno Sponsor Level $15,000 Jackpot Sponsors Elite Red Hot Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities: Pro-Am Sponsor. Put your name on the Jackpot event of the pre-tournament week. Title sponsorship of the Pro- Am events held on Wednesday June 3 rd and Thursday June 4 th provide you the opportunity to showcase your company to fellow sponsors, VIPs, community leaders and all 150 Pro-Am attendees. The Pro-Am events are sure to be a Jackpot winner for all who attend as well as the corporate sponsor. Inferno Corporate Sponsor. Add your name to the tournament as our top Corporate Sponsor showing your support of the Symetra Tour Professionals and the Battle Creek area community. Title sponsorship of the Championship tournament to be held on Friday June 5 th, Saturday June 6 th and Sunday June 7 th. The tournament showcases the Professional golfers, Battle Creek area communities and your company to all spectators, players, and through media coverage of the Championship. Sadena Parks FKCH Championship Player in 2014.Earned her LPGA card for the 2015 season. Red Hot Benefits of the Inferno Sponsors: *Corporate logo and name on all tournament signage and collateral *Corporate logo and name on FireKeepers Casino Hotel Website, Facebook page and Twitter *Sponsor logo on tournament signs and tournament pairing sheets *Prominent signage on course during Pro-Am and Tournament days *Four (4) Teams of four (4) in Pro-Am Event *10 VIP parking passes onsite at Battle Creek Country Club during the tournament *100 Tickets to the tournament *30 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel *30 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages *Ability to have promotional space at the event to highlight your company *Special Recognition at Championship awards ceremony *Recognition at Meet the Players Party on Tuesday evening at FireKeepers Casino Hotel *Complimentary Presidential Suite with food and beverage reception provided for up to 20 people at FireKeepers Casino Hotel *Complimentary Stay in a luxurious one bedroom suite at FireKeepers Casino Hotel

This is an excellent opportunity to create a unique networking event that combines the celebrity appeal of the players with solid business development opportunities.

11 Blazin Sponsor Level $10,000 High Rollers Red Hot Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities: Meet The Players Party Sponsor. Your company will be in the spotlight with over 500 attendees to kick off the tournament week. This is an excellent opportunity to create a unique networking event that combines the celebrity appeal of the players with solid business development opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the Symetra Tour Professional players, network with other sponsors and members of the community, while enjoying the outstanding service and food at FireKeepers Casino Hotel. Hospitality Tent Sponsor. The Hospitality Tent will set the standard for entertainment during the tournament located near all of the action at holes 9 and 18, offering complimentary food and drinks to all hospitality tent ticket holders. The Hospitality Tent is open only to select sponsors, invited guests and volunteers working the tournament. It is the place to see and be seen during the tournament. Blazin Corporate Sponsor. Add your name to the tournament as one of our top Corporate Sponsors showing your support of the Symetra Tour Professionals and the Battle Creek area community. Title sponsorship of the Championship tournament to be held on Friday June 5 th, Saturday June 6 th and Sunday June 7 th. The tournament showcases the Professional golfers, Battle Creek area communities and your company to all spectators, players, and through media coverage of the Championship. Red Hot Benefits of the Blazin Sponsors: *Corporate logo and name on tournament signage and collateral *Corporate logo and name on FireKeepers Casino Hotel Website, Facebook page and Twitter *Signage on course during Pro-Am and Tournament days *Three (3) teams of four (4) in Pro-Am Event *5 VIP parking passes onsite at Battle Creek Country Club during the tournament *100 Tickets to the tournament *20 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel *20 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages *Recognition at Meet the Players Party on Tuesday evening at FireKeepers Casino Hotel *Ability to have promotional space at the event to highlight your company *Complimentary Stay in a luxurious one bedroom suite at FireKeepers Casino Hotel

Sizzlin Sponsors Level $7,500 Royal Flush Red Hot Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities: Volunteer Sponsor. The heart and soul of a tournament is the volunteer base!

A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the 2 nd annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Sizzlin Corporate Sponsor.

12 Sizzlin Sponsors Level $7,500 Royal Flush Red Hot Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities: Volunteer Sponsor. The heart and soul of a tournament is the volunteer base! Without our volunteers, the Championship would not be possible! Align your brand with this important group of volunteers. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the 2 nd annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Sizzlin Corporate Sponsor. Add your name to the tournament as one of our Corporate Sponsors showing your support of the Symetra Tour Professionals and the Battle Creek area community. Title sponsorship of the Championship tournament to be held on Friday June 5 th, Saturday June 6 th and Sunday June 7 th. The tournament showcases the Professional golfers, Battle Creek area communities and your company to all spectators, players, and through media coverage of the Championship. Red Hot Benefits of the Sizzlin Sponsors: *Corporate logo and name on all tournament signage and collateral *Corporate logo and name on FireKeepers Casino Hotel Website, Facebook page and Twitter *Signage on course during Pro-Am and Tournament days *Two (2) teams of four (4) in Pro-Am Event *4 VIP parking passes onsite at Battle Creek Country Club during the tournament *50 Tickets to the tournament *10 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel *10 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages *Recognition at Meet the Players Party on Tuesday evening at FireKeepers Casino Hotel. *Ability to have promotional space at the event to highlight your company

Smokin Sponsors Level $5,000 Full House Red Hot Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities: Main Scoreboard/Leaderboard Front of Leaderboard Signage.

This is a high impact branding opportunity for any company looking to be associated with the event.

13 Smokin Sponsors Level $5,000 Full House Red Hot Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities: Main Scoreboard/Leaderboard Front of Leaderboard Signage. As a main scoreboard / leaderboard sponsor, your company receives extensive visibility throughout the week with your logo on the main scoreboard / leaderboard facing the 18 th hole. This is a high impact branding opportunity for any company looking to be associated with the event. A great media opportunity for you to be showcased to the local community and world golf community at the 2 nd annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Signage consists of 3 signs w X 2 h for top of sign. 2 2 w X 10 h for the sides of the leaderboards. On Course Leaderboards - 2 leaderboards positioned at holes 9 and 18. As an on course leaderboard sponsor, your company receives extensive visibility throughout the week with your logo on leaderboards on the 9 th and 18 th hole. This is a high impact branding opportunity for any company looking to be associated with the event. A great media opportunity for you to be showcased to the local community and world golf community at the 2 nd annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Signage consists of 3 signs w X 2 h for top of sign. And 2 2 w X 10 h for the sides of the leaderboards. Golf Cart Sponsor. As a golf cart sponsor your company receives extensive visibility throughout the week with your logo on all golf carts during Pro-Am Events and Championship play. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the 2 nd annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Signage is 20 w X 16 h. Caddie Bib Sponsor. Have your company logo on the caddie bibs worn by all caddies throughout tournament play. The caddies are a key part of the success of the golfers and your logo will be visible while the ladies golf Smokin scores. Bib signage is 16 w X 7 h. 1 st and 10 th hole Sponsor. Advertising through signage on both the 1 st and 10 th tee boxes offers sponsors premium logo placement at two locations where fans congregate throughout the event. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the 2 nd annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Signage is 6 w X 4 h.

14 Smokin Sponsors Level $5,000 Full House Red Hot Sponsors Red Hot Benefits of the Smokin Sponsors: *Corporate logo and name on all tournament signage and collateral *Corporate logo and name on FireKeepers Casino Hotel Website, Facebook page and Twitter *Signage on course during Pro-Am and Tournament *One (1) team of four (4) in Pro-Am Event *2 VIP parking passes onsite at Battle Creek Country Club during the tournament *30 Tickets to the tournament *4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel *4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages *Recognition at Meet the Players Party on Tuesday evening at FireKeepers Casino Hotel *Ability to have promotional space at the event to highlight your company

Spectators and players congregate to watch the professionals practice and get ready for their rounds. Signs are 2 24 w X 36 h. Putting Green Sponsor.

15 Red Lightning Level Sponsors $3,000 Red Lightning Strikes Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities: Driving Range Sponsor. As the sponsor of the Driving Range your company receives week long highly visible branding opportunities at one of the most trafficked locations on the course. Spectators and players congregate to watch the professionals practice and get ready for their rounds. Signs are 2 24 w X 36 h. Putting Green Sponsor. As the sponsor of the Putting Green your company receives week long highly visible branding opportunities at one of the most trafficked locations on the course at Tee Box 1. Spectators and players congregate to watch the professionals practice putting and get ready for their rounds. Signs are 2 24 w X 36 h. Ecology Sponsor. Receive logo placement on all waste and recycle bins placed throughout the golf course. This is a highly visible branding opportunity as waste and recycling bins are placed on tee boxes and in high traffic areas. The perfect sponsorship for any eco-conscious company. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the 2 nd annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Signage size to be determined in conjunction with the sponsor. Standard Bearer Sponsor. On Saturday and Sunday, a walking scorer follows the lead groups to display real time scores for that group. The Standard Bearers offer a highly visible advertising opportunity as they walk inside the ropes next to the leaders. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the 2 nd annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Signage consists of 8 signs. 27 w X 7 h. Red Hot Benefits of the Red Lightning Sponsors: *Signage posted at respective areas of sponsorship *Corporate logo on media campaigns and on related websites *2 participants on a team in Pro-Am Event *30 Tickets to the Tournament *4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel *4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages *Ability to have promotional space at event to highlight your company

Pro-Am Team Sponsors $2,800 Come join in and be a Red Hot player at a Red Hot Pro-Am. Pro-Am Team Sponsorship: Share the tee box with one of the best up and coming women golfers in the world today.

The atmosphere is fun, relaxed and inviting for all levels of golfers. To be held on Wednesday June 3 rd and Thursday June 4 th.

16 Pro-Am Team Sponsors $2,800 Come join in and be a Red Hot player at a Red Hot Pro-Am. Pro-Am Team Sponsorship: Share the tee box with one of the best up and coming women golfers in the world today. The Pro-Am is an unbeatable way to entertain valued clients, reward employees, or share a great experience with friends and family. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed and inviting for all levels of golfers. To be held on Wednesday June 3 rd and Thursday June 4 th. Teams will be assigned which day they will be participating in based on team interest and will be assigned on a first come first served basis at time of purchase. Red Hot Benefits of Pro-Am Team participants: *Team of four (4) players plus the Symetra Tour Professional Player *18 hole shot gun scramble event with a Symetra Tour Professional on Wednesday or Thursday *Includes casual lunch and beverages during the Pro-Am event *$200 Pro-Am Credit to be used at the Golf Shop Experience featuring clothing equipment and gifts. *2 Tickets for each player to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel *Post Pro-Am dinner at Battle Creek Country Club *Prizes and raffles to be awarded at the post Pro-Am dinner *10 Tickets each to the Tournament *Free Play at FireKeepers Casino Hotel

17 Red Hot Sponsors $500 - $3,000 Rewarding Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities: Tee Box - Hole Sponsor $1,000. Advertising at a tee box on a golf hole offers sponsors premium logo placement on the course. Golfers and Spectators will be sure to see your signage at the tee box! A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the 2 nd annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Hole signage is 20 w X 16 h. Main Scoreboard/Leaderboard Back of Leaderboard Signage. As one of the reverse side of the Leaderboard, your company receives week long highly visible branding opportunities at one of the most trafficked locations on the course facing the club house. In this area, spectators and players congregate to watch the Symetra Tour professionals practice their driving, putting and get ready for their rounds. $500 8 ½ w X 11 h sign $1, w X 16 h sign $2, w X 48 h sign $3, w X 96 h sign. Includes 2 participants on a Pro-Am team Red Hot Benefits of the Red Lightning Sponsors: *Signage posted at respective areas of sponsorship *Corporate logo on media campaigns and on related websites *2 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel *20 Tickets to the Tournament *Ability to have promotional space at event to highlight your company

18 Contact Information: to: Phone: 877-FKC-8777 Website: FireKeepersCasinoHotel.com Kathy George Tournament Director - FireKeepers Casino Hotel office cell kgeorge@firekc.com Doug Kreis - Golf Professional - Battle Creek Country Club office cell Bik100@aol.com Bruce McKee CEO - FireKeepers Casino Hotel office cell bmckee@firekc.com

2015 PARTICIPANTS WHO EARNED THEIR LPGA TOUR CARD. #8 Vicky Hurst: =210 (-8) SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SEPTEMBER 5 TH -11 TH SEPTEMBER

2015 PARTICIPANTS WHO EARNED THEIR LPGA TOUR CARD #1 Annie Park: 80-67-73=220 (+4)T39 #2 Giulia Molinaro: 77-74-75=226 (+10)T72 #3 Brianna Do: 75-74-71=220 (+4)T39 #4 Daniela Iacobelli: 81-78=159 (MC)