We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you on April 28th,

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1 February 10, 2014 Dear Corporate Sponsor, We are honored to be on the committee for the Azalea Classic MAPGA Pro-Am Invitational Golf Tournament to be held on April 29, On behalf of Azalea Charities, we would like to extend you an invitation to become a sponsor of this annual event which takes place at the Piedmont Club in Haymarket, VA and attracts many of our area s top professional golfers. Sponsoring Azalea Charities can help you make a difference give us a google or check out our website at You ll find a well-regarded organization that supports a dual mission of community charities and nationwide Aid for Wounded Warriors and their families. We re a charity that runs on 100% volunteer power with all proceeds (beyond minimal expenses) going directly to the people who need them the most. This year s efforts will support our community through all area Special Olympics, homeless shelters, and building a home addition to help a family care for their TARS Syndrome child. Through Aid for Wounded Warriors, we are building a care-friendly home for one of our most severely injured Army Reservists and supporting the Rainbow Equestrian Therapeutic Center to aid our amputee and TBI-PTSD recuperating heroes. Uncertain economic times mean that now, more than ever, we need your help to provide aid for those in need. We offer a wide variety of sponsorship packages that provide opportunities for your own team to participate in this event and advertising that spreads your company name throughout the community as a sponsor of this worthy cause. Act today and make a difference. All you have to do is fill out the enclosed sponsorship form and mail it back to us. Because of the coordination involved in planning this event, we need your response no later than March 15, If you have questions, contact Frank Lasch at (703) or via at azaleacharities@aol.com We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you on April 28th, The 2014 Azalea Classic MAPGA Pro-Am Invitational Committee Azalea Charities, Inc.

2 Azalea Charities AZALEA CLASSIC 2014 Make a difference for our heroes & your community through your sponsorship of the 2014 Azalea Classic MAPGA Pro-Am Invitational April 29, 2014 at the Piedmont Club, Haymarket, Virginia

3 A dual mission... Community causes and Aid for Wounded Warriors Your sponsorship will help us support our goals for the upcoming year Local charities from Arlington to Fredericksburg, VA Cancer & Disease Patients Support encompasses help for local leukemia/ lymphoma patients and families, as well as donations to societies that research for cures, such as the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. We let families know that they have non-medical support available to help them with the challenges they face. Food & Shelter for Those in Need Support includes four facilities in our community House of Mercy, ACTS, SERVE, and The Carpenter s Shelter. We also partner with local companies such as Wegman s to provide food, gift certificates or special needs donations. Special Olympics of Northern Virginia Special Olympics has been a long-time recipient of support from Azalea Charities. Since 1999, we have provided financial support as well Golf Events for these athletes. We sponsored two local golfers who won gold and silver medals in the June, 2011 Special Olympic World Summer Games in Athens, Greece. We also helped over 2600 athletes enjoy sports like skiing, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, soccer and more. We are grateful to our friends at Azalea Charities for their years of support. Sports is the vehicle that we use to show the public the capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities, breaking down barriers and making our communities more inclusive. Roy Zeidman, Senior Vice President Special Olympics Virginia Aid for Wounded Warriors Home for a Hero In 2003 at age 20, Army Reservist Jay Briseno was shot in the back of his head in Baghdad. Jay sacrificed his ability to walk, talk, see or eat and is totally dependent upon his parents, Joe and Eva. Azalea Charities has committed over $100,000 to provide a home for the Briseno family that meets their needs for Jay s long-term care. The Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center The Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center is a place where individuals with special challenges come together, and where victories some dramatic, some modest, but all significant are joyously celebrated. Azalea Charities supports a new program at the Center that uses horses to help wounded warriors deal with their disabilities. Support for Wounded Warriors and Their Families Through Aid for Wounded Warriors, Azalea Charities provides help for our service people and the families who stand behind them. Support is adapted to the need ranging from mortgage and rent payments, utility payments, gas cards and Wal-Mart cards to special needs such as the training of service dogs and provision of services to caregiving families. Azalea provides day-to-day support for these heroes in ways that address their lifetime needs. As a proud supporter of Azalea Charities and its Aid for Wounded Warriors program, I can personally say that I have never seen such committed benevolence from a charitable organization determined to change people s lives. Azalea s dedication to our country s veterans is astounding and inspiring, and Chenega will assist in the fulfillment of the Azalea mission for years to come. John A. Campagna, President MIOS SBU, Chenega Corporation At a glance... An all-volunteer organization Azalea Charities is made up of 100% volunteers who donate their time and talents because they believe in the mission of Azalea Charities. Beyond minimal expenses, all the funds we raise go to charitable causes. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we work with a volunteer board of men and women, 11 officers and a membership of dedicated people within our local communities and around the world. Many of our directors and members are retired from the military, which explains our international commitment to Aid for Wounded Warriors. Azalea Charities is based in Prince William County, VA, cementing our service to causes from Arlington to Fredericksburg, VA. A history of helping worthy causes The idea for Azalea Charities originated with Frank Lasch and Larry Pergerson, who organized a telethon in October 1997 to benefit the Girl Scouts, Boys & Girls Clubs, local homeless shelters and other community groups. The next spring, Lasch and Pergerson organized a charity golf tournament on a golf course resplendent with azaleas in bloom. The Azalea Classic Pro-Am Invitational Golf Classic was inaugurated in April 1999, with the support of two major sponsors, developer Dean Morehouse and banker Gary Martin. This tournament has been a cornerstone of Azalea Charities fund-raising efforts ever since. In June 2004, Azalea Charities began Aid for Wounded Warriors. This effort has gained worldwide attention through international contributors and cooperation with charitable organizations in other countries Chartered January 19, 2000 IRS Tax No (c) 3

4 2014 Azalea Classic MAPGA Pro-Am Invitational April 29th at The Piedmont Club, Haymarket, VA Sponsorship Opportunities Title Sponsor $15,000 (1) Fees for nine golfers (3 teams), lunch, dinner & Tee package Primary Clubhouse and Golf Course signage Use of Library for entertainment of guests (light snacks and beverages provided) Highlighted in public relations & media coverage Full page event program ad & sponsor recognition on cover Press release announcing Title Sponsorship Platinum Sponsor $10,000 (1) Fees for nine golfers (3 teams), lunch, dinner & Tee package Putting Green and Golf Course signage Highlighted in public relations & media coverage Full page event program ad Gold Sponsor $5,000 (5) Fees for six golfers (2 teams), lunch, dinner & Tee package Golf Course signage Half page event program ad Public relations & media coverage Silver Sponsor $2,500 (4) Fees for three golfers (1 team), lunch, dinner & Tee package Golf Course signage Quarter page event program ad Public relations & media coverage Specialty Sponsors Includes business card size event program ad, putting green signage and website acknowledgement Beverage Sponsor $1,000 Dinner Sponsor $1,000 Tee Package Sponsor $750 Program Sponsor $500 Hole-in-One Sponsor $500 Cart Sponsor $250 Company Name Sponsor Contact Street Address City/State/Zip Phone Azalea Charities AZALEA CLASSIC 2014 Register Your Team The Azalea Classic MAPGA Pro-Am Invitational will be a field of 20 teams consisting of one professional and three amateurs All Sponsorships include an annual Membership in Azalea Charities Return completed form by March 15, 2014 to: PO Box 579 Dumfries, VA AzaleaCharities@aol.com A financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Consumer Affairs, Commonwealth of Virginia Contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Azalea Charities EIN number is

5 Tournament Schedule - April 29, :00 am Driving range opens 9:30-11:00 Professional registration 10:00-11:30 Amateur registration 11:00-11:45 Lunch in Clubhouse 11:45 Assemble teams & welcome 12:00 pm Shotgun start After tournament events 5:00-5:30 pm Cocktails 5:30-6:15 Dinner 6:20 Awards presentation Directions to the Piedmont Club Piedmont Vista Drive, Haymarket VA Take Interstate 66 West to Route 15 (Exit 40 - Haymarket); bear right and proceed north on Route 15 for approximately ¼ mile to Piedmont s entrance and turn right. Take next left onto Piedmont Vista Drive and proceed to the guardhouse. Once passed the guardhouse, the Clubhouse entrance is on the right. Follow signs to the Bag Drop. For information, call or visit Participants The field of 80 golfers will consist of 20 professional golfers from the Middle Atlantic Professional Golfers Association and 60 amateur golfers. Format Professionals Stroke play for cash purse Thank You for your support of the Azalea Charities mission to help our local communities and military wounded and their families nationwide Our organization is made up of 100% volunteers who donate their time and talents because they believe in the mission of Azalea Charities Professionals will play from their respective Pro Tees Amateurs Modified Scramble or Captain s Choice (the Pro is not considered to be in the scramble) Men will play from the Championship Tees (Blue) Women will play from the Forward Tees (Red) Amateurs are permitted to use Pro score to better their score Contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Azalea Charities EIN number is A financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Consumer Affairs, Commonwealth of Virginia