CATTLEMAN S BALL THE FACTS WHAT / WHERE / WHEN The American Cancer Society s 22nd annual Cattleman s Ball will be held in Wichita at the Old Cowtown Museum located at 1865 Museum Boulevard on July 16, 2011. First launched in Texas in the 1970 s, the Cattle Baron s Ball brings a fresh twist to the charitable gala circuit. It is a proven, successful national model that has spread across the country. This event brings together donors from all walks of life to kick up their heels in support of the American Cancer Society. Thanks to those generous donors, the Wichita Cattleman s Ball has raised nearly $2 million dollars since 1990. The Cattleman s Ball offers a unique experience to all attendees. This volunteer driven event is supported by the area s top companies and individuals. Guests of the Cattleman s Ball enjoy a unique, western-style event held at an authentic, rustic location with special attractions including: Multiple live country entertainment acts Gourmet cuisine from all across Wichita One of a kind live and posted bid auctions Midway games (Human Slot Machine, Wine Toss, 52 Card Draw, etc.) Several opportunities to honor and remember those who have battled cancer WHO Approximately 750 guests are expected to attend and will include: corporate sponsors, business and philanthropic leaders, underwriters and community supporters. WHY According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1.5 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2010. More than 569,000 Americans will lose their battle. That s more than 1,500 people a day. In the United States, one of every four deaths is from cancer. The American Cancer Society is committed to changing these devastating odds. Proceeds from the Cattleman s Ball support the American Cancer Society s mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. HISTORY & MISSION In 1913, 15 prominent physicians and business leaders founded an organization to target a disease steeped in a climate of fear, denial and rarely mentioned in public. Today the American Cancer Society is the nation s largest community-based voluntary health organization and has played a role in virtually every groundbreaking cancer advance realized. With volunteers as its backbone, the Society tackles all cancers on all fronts. The Society seeks to eliminate cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering.
american cancer society at a glance Your Dollars at Work 3% Research 33% Education & Advocacy 22% 17% Patient Services 25% 33% Fundraising 17% Management 3% RESEARCH 25% 22% The American Cancer Society is the largest non-governmental source of funding for cancer research in the United States. Five-year cancer survival rates have nearly doubled since the research program started 60 years ago. The Society focuses on early identification of areas that hold breakthrough promise, and through the years, 44 scientists funded by the American Cancer Society in their careers have gone on to win the Nobel Prize. EDUCATION Because deaths from many cancers can be lowered or avoided altogether through the choices people make, sharing prevention and early detection knowledge is a critical part of the Society s plan to conquer cancer. Outreach programs and activities run by Society staff and volunteers delivered lifesaving information to more than 60% of newly diagnosed cancer patients in Kansas. ADVOCACY Public policy decisions affect lives, and American Cancer Society advocates and grassroots volunteers give cancer a voice and a face by promoting effective cancer policies and legislation at the federal, state and local levels. Current priorities include restoration and increase in governmental funding for cancer research; education and prevention of suffering from tobacco-related illness; and elimination of disparities among minority and medically underserved populations who bear disproportionate cancer burdens. SERVICE Under the umbrella of Patient Navigation Services, the Society answers thousands of cancer-related requests with professional and compassionate assistance for cancer patients, families and caregivers. From the moment of diagnosis throughout the cancer journey, we provide a circle of care that offers patients comprehensive information, day-to-day help and emotional support so they can make informed decisions for the highest quality of life possible. In addition to the many free programs and services, we maintain a database of available community resources to help patients ease their cancer burden.
sponsorship & underwriting opportunities Legendary Presenting Sponsor $30,000 As the Legendary Presenting Sponsor, your company will be recognized as the presenting sponsor throughout all event graphics. The Distinguished Visionary Award from the American Cancer Society awarded during event. Recognition on event website as the presenting sponsor. Donor publicly acknowledged in all print media Full page recognition in the 22nd Annual Cattleman s Ball Program. Opportunity to add three honorary or memorial pages into the Tribute To Opportunity to include a gift item in the VIP tote bags (100 items) and General Admission tote bags (750 items). Three (3) reserved VIP tables of 10 with preferred seating. (Tickets are non-refundable; must be 21 to enter) VIP check-in for all 30 VIP ticket holding attendees. Invitation to donor or top level executive to serve in leadership on the Executive Baron s Board. Invitation for two teams of four to the exclusive Cattleman s Roundup Golf Trailblazer Sponsor $20,000 The Distinguished Visionary Award from the American Cancer Society awarded during event. Donor publicly acknowledged on the website and in all print media Full page recognition in the 22nd Annual Cattleman s Ball Program. Opportunity to add two honorary or memorial pages into the Tribute To Opportunity to include a gift item in the General Admission tote bags (750 items). Two (2) reserved VIP tables of 10 with preferred seating. (Tickets are non-refundable; must be 21 to enter) VIP check-in for all 20 VIP ticket holding attendees. Invitation to donor or top level executive to serve in leadership on the Executive Baron s Board. Invitation for two teams of four to the exclusive Cattleman s Roundup Golf Silver Spur Sponsor or Underwriter $15,000 Entertainment Acts Tents, Tables, Chairs, Linens 2012 Sponsorship and Underwriting Packet The Distinguished Visionary Award from the American Cancer Society awarded during event. Donor publicly acknowledged on the website and in all print media Full page recognition in the 22nd Annual Cattleman s Ball Program. Opportunity to add two honorary or memorial pages into the Tribute To Two (2) reserved tables of 10 with preferred seating. (Tickets are nonrefundable; must be 21 to enter) Invitation to donor or top level executive to serve in leadership on the Executive Baron s Board. Wichita Linemen Sponsor or Underwriter $10,000 Grand Stage Printing - SOLD Midwest Single Source Tote Bag T-shirts The Distinguished Visionary Award from the American Cancer Society awarded during event. Donor publicly acknowledged on the website and in all print media Full page recognition in the 22nd Annual Cattleman s Ball Program. Opportunity to add two honorary or memorial pages into the Tribute To Two (2) reserved tables of 10 with preferred seating. (Tickets are nonrefundable; must be 21 to enter)
sponsorship & underwriting opportunities Chisholm Trail Sponsor or Underwriter $7,500 Junior Cattleman s Ball Post-Event Sponsorship Proof of Performance Packs Donor publicly acknowledged on the website and in all print media Half page recognition in the 22nd Annual Cattleman s Ball Program. Opportunity to add one honorary or memorial page into the Tribute To One (1) reserved table of 10 with preferred seating. (Tickets are nonrefundable; must be 21 to enter) Diamond Sponsor or Underwriter $5,000 Event Venue Sound and Lighting VIP Lounge and Gift (100 items) Event Thank You Cards Event Letterhead and Envelopes Platinum Sponsor or Underwriter $3,500 Old Time Photos Posted Bid Auction Live Auction Food and Beverage Tote Bag (750 for General Admission ticket holders) Event VIP Ticket and VIP Pre-Event Mailing Auction Bid Paddles Boot Koozie (750 for Tote Bags) Donor publicly acknowledged on the website and in all media Quarter page recognition in the 22nd Annual Cattleman s Ball Program. One (1) reserved table of 10 with preferred seating. (Tickets are nonrefundable; must be 21 to enter) Gold Sponsor or Underwriter $2,500 Shot glass (750 for Tote Bags) Television Media Ads Flowers / Decorations Wine Stop (750 for Tote Bags) Event Program Event Invitations Event Customized Bandana (750 for Tote Bags; 250 for event decorations) Stadium Cup (750 for Tote Bags) Donor publicly acknowledged on the website and in all media Half page recognition in the 22nd Annual Cattleman s Ball Program. Opportunity to add one honorary or memorial page into the Tribute To One (1) reserved table of 10 with preferred seating. (Tickets are nonrefundable; must be 21 to enter) VIP Tote Bag (100 for VIP ticket holders) Event Save The Date Bandanas - SOLD Via Christi Health Event General Admission Ticket Recognition in the 22nd Annual Cattleman s Ball Program. Six (6) event tickets with open seating. (Tickets are non-refundable; must be 21 to enter) Invitation for a team of four to the exclusive Cattleman s Roundup Golf Tournament sponsored by BG Products and Kansas BG.
sponsorship & underwriting opportunities Restricted Major Gift Baron $2,500+ $1,500 In-Kind Donation Patient Service Center Patient Transportation Program Camp Hope Kansas Region Ability to restrict your donation to the annual specific American Cancer Society program or service. Recognition in the 22nd Annual Cattleman s Ball Program. Quantity of tickets is based on the level of support. (Tickets are nonrefundable; must be 21 to enter) Silver Sponsor or Underwriter $1,500 Event Website IN-KIND OPPORTUNITIES Old West Bank Billboards (five within Wichita city limits) Event Parking Dry Gulch Beverage Bar Event Signage Human Slot Machine Tribute To Faith Book Champagne and Diamonds Recognition in the 22nd Annual Cattleman s Ball Program. Four (4) event tickets with open seating. (Tickets are non-refundable; must be 21 to enter) Bronze Sponsor or Underwriter $1,000 Wooden Nickel Outhouses Event Poster 52 Card Draw Star of Hope Bachelor / Bachelorette Auction Two (2) 22nd annual Cattleman s Ball event tickets (tickets are nonrefundable, must be 21 to enter) Thank You in the event evening program $3,500 In-Kind Donation Four (4) 22nd annual Cattleman s Ball event tickets (tickets are nonrefundable, must be 21 to enter) Thank You in the event evening program $5,000 In-Kind Donation Six (6) 22nd annual Cattleman s Ball event tickets (tickets are nonrefundable, must be 21 to enter) Quarter page recognition in the event evening program Company name/logo* banner displayed at the event (banner provided by the American Cancer Society) $7,500 In-Kind Donation Eight (8) 22nd annual Cattleman s Ball event tickets (tickets are nonrefundable, must be 21 to enter) Quarter page recognition in the event evening program Company name/logo* banner displayed at the event (banner provided by the American Cancer Society) $10,000 In-Kind Donation One (1) reserved table of 10 at the 22nd annual Cattleman s Ball (tickets are non-refundable, must be 21 to enter) Half page recognition in the event evening program Company name/logo* banner displayed at the event (banner provided by the American Cancer Society) Recognition in the 22nd Annual Cattleman s Ball Program. Two (2) event tickets with open seating. (Tickets are non-refundable; must be 21 to enter) * A signed commitment form must be received by the event committee prior to print deadlines.
table & Ticket opportunities & VERBIAGE DESCRIPTIONS VIP Reserved Table $2,000 Reserved, priority seating (indoors and outdoors) for 10 VIP parking for all 10 ticket holders Early access into event 10 entry badges for access to the temperature controlled VIP Lounge Exclusive appetizers available only in the VIP Lounge Fine dining and private, open bar with top shelf liquor Second meal served later in evening along with coffee and desserts Access to private, air conditioned restrooms Exclusive VIP Tote bags filled with gift items Other amenities may be added as donations arrive Reserved Table $1,000 Reserved seating for 10 Fine dining and open bars Second meal served later in evening along with coffee and desserts Attendee Tote bag filled with gift items Other amenities may be added as donations arrive Individual VIP Ticket $200 Reserved, priority seating (indoors and outdoors) VIP parking Early access into event Entry badge for access to the temperature controlled VIP Lounge Exclusive appetizers available only in the VIP Lounge Fine dining and private, open bar with top shelf liquor Second meal served later in evening along with coffee and desserts Access to private, air conditioned restrooms Exclusive VIP Tote bag filled with gift items Other amenities may be added as donations arrive General Admission Ticket $100 General Admission seating for one Fine dining and open bars Second meal served later in evening along with coffee and desserts Attendee Tote bag filled with gift items Other amenities may be added as donations arrive AUCTION DONATIONS Auction items can be received throughout the year. Any and all donations will be accepted. Some items may be packaged with other items(s) but each donor will receive proper acknowledgment in the evening s program for their donations. The Cattleman s Ball Auction Committee reserves the right to choose which items appear in the Live Auction. For donation recognition in the event program, item(s) must be received with a completed commitment form no later than July 1, 2011. Due to high demand for tickets, we are unable to offer tickets to the 22nd annual Cattleman s Ball in exchange for auction items. UNDERWRITING Underwriting is cash given to cover a budgeted expense item. The name of the underwriter can be placed on the item given at the party and signage will be prominently displayed with the corporate name and /or logo recognizing their underwriting contribution. Additional marketing benefits will be given based on the level of support. SPONSORSHIP Sponsorship is cash given directly to support the programs and services of the American Cancer Society. The company or donor will receive marketing benefits based on the level of support. IN-KIND DONATIONS In-Kind donations are a contribution of goods or services, not a cash donation. In-kind contributions reduce the expenses of the Ball and make it possible for additional funds to benefit the American Cancer Society. In-kind donors will receive marketing benefits based on the level of support. PATIENT TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (Restricted Gift) Those diagnosed with cancer face many medical, physical and emotional issues. The medical aspect is daunting and can mean hundreds of trips to doctors, specialists, hospitals, labs and treatments. Event website: www.cattlemansballwichita.org The Patient Transportation Program provides a combination of community resource referral, trained Road to Recovery volunteer drivers and direct financial aid for gasoline costs. This ensures patients receive lifesaving treatments and eases the burden of cancer in a very practical and tangible way. In the past, the Society has offered a $50 gas card to cancer patients. Due to continued restricted gift donations, the gas card has recently increased to $100. However, additional restricted gifts must be received to maintain the $100 gas card. A live auction item will provide an opportunity to give to the Patient Transportation Program. Melissa Easterberg PATIENT SERVICE CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION: For sponsorship, Tables, Tickets, donations or to become involved, please contact: ACS Community Manager Development 316.616.6503 or melissa.easterberg@cancer.org Anne Bowman 2011 Cattleman s Ball Co-Chair 316.259.3764 or annebowmanacs@cox.net Crystal Lathrop 2011 Cattleman s Ball Co-Chair 316.655.9294 or crystalathrop@yahoo.com (Restricted Gift) The Patient Service Center is able to work with patients, families and caregivers to provide support, assistance in navigating healthcare systems, and help in identifying the services and resources that will improve quality of life. Then, using a resource database and working closely with local staff, the Patient Service Center staff provides referrals to resources and even helps patients who need assistance with lengthy, sometimes confusing, application processes. The center also schedules local ACS services for patients.