5th Annual Starlight Golf Classic & Auction

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1 5th Annual Starlight Golf Classic & Auction Sponsorship Packet Friday, May 15, 2009 at 1 PM The Golf Club at Newcastle, Newcastle, WA China Creek Course Event Overview Open to all skill levels, the 5th Annual Starlight Golf Classic will be held at The Golf Club at Newcastle - China Creek Course on Friday, May 15, The Starlight Golf Classic & Auction is a great event that raises funds for the Starlight Children s Foundation of Washington, an organization dedicated to helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. With your help, Starlight can continue this amazing and inspiring mission.

2 Helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. Starlight s Core Programs These programs restore some of the smiles, laughter, and companionship that are taken away by the rigors of treatment. Great Escapes special outings for sick children and their families. Fun Centers a mobile entertainment unit containing a flat-screen television, DVD player, and Nintendo Wii system. PC Pals laptops loaded with entertaining and educational software, and Internet access. Starlight Sites a custom-designed room in a hospital that is an oasis of fun and entertainment where medical treatments are not allowed. Hospital Happenings cheerful parities held in the hospital that often include visits from musicians, clowns, and entertainers. Starbright World a private Internet-based online community that offers peer support through video conferencing, , bulletin boards and community activities. Videos, CD-ROMs, Comic books computer based interactive and online programs designed to help children better understand and cope with their medical conditions. Washington Chapter Program Reach in in-patient and community events held statewide serving 20,436 children and family members. 176 Fun Centers and 50 PC Pals placed in Washington State providing over 6,000 patient uses per month. 4 Starlight Sites opened: Sacred Heart Children s Hospital (Spokane), Seattle Children s Hospital, Harborview Medical Center (Seattle), Mary Bridge Children s Hospital (Tacoma). Over 500 volunteers help deliver programs, raise funds, and provide office support. Starbucks Joy Drive resulted in 103,000 toys and books donated to Starlight Children s Foundation of Washington in 2006, valued at over $2.2 million. Program services increase by 30% prior Fiscal Year. Starlight awarded a Four-Star rating by Charity Navigator, America s premier independent charity evaluator.

3 Benefits include: Premier Sponsorship - $15,000 Company name incorporated in the event title: The 2009 Starlight Golf Classic & Auction presented by [your company name]. Logo or name on all promotional, marketing and media materials as Premier Sponsor including: press releases, television, radio and newspaper promotions Logo or name recognition on Starlight website, Annual Report, and in the Logo or name prominently displayed on the day of the event: All golf carts Beverage cart Welcome signage and banners Two contest golf holes of your choice Player bag promotional opportunities (i.e., logo d merchandise) Table signage at the Awards Party & Auction Full page ad in event program Recognition at the Awards Party & Auction Two foursomes for golf Eight admissions to the Awards Party & Auction with eight guest passes A Starlight Fun Center donated in your company name, which is engraved on a plaque on the unit, for a pediatric facility in need (valued at $4,250) These portable units are used by thousands of children and their family members each year and offer a long-term exposure opportunity.

4 Benefits include: Presenting Sponsorship - $5,000 Logo or name on all promotional materials including: reminder cards, invitation, and event program Logo or name recognition on Starlight website, Annual Report, and in the Logo or name displayed on the day of the event: Welcome signage Two contest golf holes Table signage at the Awards Party & Auction 1/2 page ad in event program Recognition at the Awards Party & Auction One foursome for golf Four admissions to the Awards Party & Auction with four guest passes One Great Escapes event for seriously ill children and their families, underwritten by [your company name] (valued at $500) Eagle Sponsorship - $2,500 Benefits include: Logo or name on the event program Logo or name recognition on Starlight website, Annual Report, and in the Logo or name displayed on the day of the event: One contest golf hole Table signage at the Awards Party & Auction One foursome for golf Four admissions to the Awards Party & Auction with four guest passes One Hospital Happening party for 20 seriously ill children and their siblings, underwritten by [your company name] (valued at $250)

5 Birdie Sponsorship - $1,000 Benefits include: Logo or name on the event program Logo or name recognition on Starlight website, Annual Report, and in the Logo or name displayed on the day of the event: One golf hole Four admissions to the Awards Party & Auction Golf available for $250 per person Hole Sponsorship - $500 Benefits include: Logo or name recognition on Starlight website, Annual Report, and in the Logo or name displayed on the day of the event: One golf hole Two admissions to the Awards Party & Auction Golf available for $250 per person person In order to be included in printed promotional opportunities, please reserve your sponsorship by March 15, 2009.

6 Participant Levels Golf $250 per person Golf Tee Prizes Admission for two to Awards Party & Auction Awards Party & Auction Ticket $50 per psrson Helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear, and isolation through entertainment, education, and family activities. Starlight Children s Foundation of Washington PO Box 777, Redmond, WA (425) ext. 102 FAX: (425) c3 Charity, Federal ID # For further information: joyce@starlight-washington.org

7 Starlight Children s Foundation of Washington 5th Annual Starlight Golf Classic & Auction May 15, 2009 Starlight is a 501c3 Charity, Federal ID # SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT FORM Company/Individual: Contact: Position: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Web Site: Signature: Date: Yes, I/we will support Starlight by participating at this level: $10,000 Premier Sponsorship $5,000 Presenting Sponsorship $2,500 Eagle Sponsorship $1,000 Birdie Sponsorship (golf not included) $500 Hole Sponsorship (golf not included) $250 Individual Golfer (please indicate number of golfers) $50 Awards Party & Auction Guest (please indicate number of tickets requested) My check is enclosed. (Please make payable to Starlight) Please charge my credit card: Account #: Exp. Date: Name as it appears on the card: Signature: Billing address (if different from above): City: State: Zip: Please forward our Sponsor Invoice in the amount of $ to me. I/we want to support Starlight and, in place of a sponsorship, prefer to make a cash contribution of $. Please complete this form and return to: Starlight Children s Foundation of Washington PO Box 777, Redmond WA Phone: (425) ext. 102 Fax: (425) joyce@starlight-washington.org 501c3 Charity, Federal ID #