Boston SIM Presents the 2015 Michael P. Brooks Memorial Golf Outing June 17, 2015 Located in Boylston, MA We are pleased to announce that our sponsorship drive for the 2015 Boston Society for Information Management (Boston SIM) Annual Golf Outing is now underway! For over 13 years, Boston SIM has held an annual golf outing to raise funds to help us support our Community Partnerships and Outreach Program. Thanks to our members, guests and sponsors, we have raised over $500,000 during that time. If a sold out outing is a good indicator of a success, then Boston SIM knows how to run a golf outing. All of Boston SIM s prior Golf outings have been completely sold out. Boston SIM is a professional association for information technology leaders and the largest Chapter of SIM International. Our members are committed to advancing the Information Systems profession, developing the next generation of information technology leaders, supporting the development of youth and encouraging individuals to consider information technology as a career path. Sponsorship offers distinct value to your organization. Sponsorship enables you to become part of the information technology leadership community in greater Boston and across much of New England. Among the many benefits derived from being a sponsor are: Increased visibility to the IT Leadership community Opportunities to meet and interact with senior IT Executives, including CIO s, in leading New England companies Sponsorship Opportunities Page 1 of 13
Opportunities to associate your brand with the trusted brand of Boston SIM Opportunities to share expertise with IT executives across New England Recognition for your support of various community outreach programs championed by Boston SIM and our members Recognition as an organization that seeks to advance the information technology profession This event is made possible through the participation of our Corporate Sponsors. Your representatives will have the ability to meet senior IT executives who are interested in how your solutions can help address business and IT challenges. This is a casual, fun-filled day where you can meet with leading technology executives to build relationships and market your brand. This all-day event is an excellent opportunity to introduce your company and capabilities to our SIM members, and have some fun doing so. Schedule for the Day m Registration 18-Hole Golf Outing 9:00 a.m. Registration & Golf Warm Up (Driving Range & Putting Green) 10:00 a.m. Boxed Lunch 10:15 a.m. Players to Carts & Reading of the Rules 10:20 a.m. Shotgun Start Proceed to holes 10:30 a.m. 18-Hole Outing Play (Scramble format) Boston SIM Golf School (Instruction & 9-Hole Outing) 10:30 a.m. Registration, Golf Warm Up (Driving Range & Putting Green) & Boxed Lunch 12:00 p.m. One-hour lesson with PGA Golf Pro and 9-Hole Outing Post-Outing Events for All 4:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception & Networking 5:00 p.m. Putting Contest Finals 5:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards Reception* 7:00 p.m. Conclusion of the 14 th Annual Boston SIM Golf Outing * Corporate Sponsors will be provided an opportunity to present their drawing and contest hole prize winners during this time. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 2 of 13
Sponsorship Opportunities Boston SIM offers five sponsorship levels with unique opportunities at each level. Sponsorships are renewed every 12 months and provide sponsors with significant opportunities to participate in the SIM community. The five levels and associated features are summarized in Exhibit I, below. Exhibit I: Sponsorship Summary Feature/Sponsorship Level Diamond Platinum Gold Silver Bronze SIM Membership Boston SIM LinkedIn Group SIM Connect LinkedIn Group Boston SIM Member Site SIM International Member Site Logo on Boston SIM Web Site Logo in Annual Brochure Logo on Chapter Newsletter Thought Leadership Paper (1) (1) Golf Tournament Dinner Event Sponsorship (2) (1) (1) Help Roundtable Events CIO Practitioner Desk/SIM Women Feature Included with Sponsorship A more detailed description of the features associated with each level is provided in the following pages. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 3 of 13
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS BRONZE SPONSOR A Bronze Sponsorship offers the opportunity for direct interaction with roughly 170 attendees at the Golf outing at one of the unique opportunities listed below and continued visibility with Boston SIM members throughout the year. Sponsorship Quantity Contribution Each Golfer Receives (imprinted with your logo) Outreach Partner 3 $2,000 One sleeve of Titleist golf balls. Cyprian Bucks 1 $2,000 Five $1 Tickets to purchase Food/Beverage on the golf course. Lunch 1 $2,000 Boxed Lunch Dinner 1 $2,500 Signage on each dinner table. Putting String 1 $1,500 Each cart gets an envelope with one putting string of unknown length. Mulligan Tickets 1 $1,500 One envelope that contains two mulligan tickets. Your Golf Tournament sponsorship benefits also include: 1. One (1) golfer who can participate in all of the day s events.* 2. List of the names, titles and companies for all registered golfers. 3. 24 x 36 signage at the Club House. 4. Logo displayed on Boston SIM web site. 5. Color logo displayed in the Boston SIM annual brochure. A sponsor may invite 1 additional golfer to join their foursome at the applicable registration cost. This additional golfer must meet Boston SIM membership requirements and should not be from the sponsor s organization. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 4 of 13
SILVER SPONSOR A Silver Sponsorship offers the opportunity for direct interaction with roughly 170 attendees at the Golf Outing at a sponsored tee box and opportunities for continued contact with Boston SIM members throughout the year. Sponsorship Quantity Contribution Benefits 24 x 36 signage at your tee box. Tee Box 11 $3,500 Two (2) representatives can staff a table at your sponsored hole to interact with golfers and hand out your giveaways. 24 x 36 signage at the Putting Green. Two (2) representatives can staff a table Putting Contest 1 $3,500 at the putting green to interact with golfers, hand out your giveaways, and help run the Putting Contest. Contest prize provided by Boston SIM. 24 x 36 signage at the Driving Range. Driving Range 1 $3,000 and Golf School Each golfer receives a bag of golf tees imprinted with your logo. 24 x 36 signage at the Club House. Cocktail Signage on the beverage and water carts. Reception and 1 $3,000 Signage at the bar. Beverage Carts Each golfer receives five $1 drink coupons imprinted with your logo. Your Golf Tournament sponsorship benefits also include: 1. Two (2) golfers who can participate in all of the day s events.* 2. List of the names, titles and companies for all registered golfers. 3. One individual from the sponsoring organization is eligible for Boston SIM membership. This individual must meet Boston SIM membership requirements. The cost of the membership is not included in the sponsorship fee. 4. The Boston SIM member from the sponsoring organization will have access to the Boston SIM and SIM - Connect LinkedIn groups, which includes members from all SIM chapters, the SIM International Membership Site and the Boston Chapter membership site. Each of these sites contains profiles and directories of Boston SIM members. 5. Logo displayed on Boston SIM web site. 6. One (1) half page, full color ad in the Boston SIM annual brochure. A sponsor may invite additional golfers to join their foursome at the applicable registration cost. These additional golfers must meet Boston SIM membership requirements and should not be from the sponsor s organization. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 5 of 13
GOLD SPONSOR Our Gold sponsorship offers the opportunity for premium direct interaction with roughly 170 attendees at the Golf Outing. This includes your staff located at the tee box for a sponsored contest hole, introducing your firm and handing out your giveaway. You will also be able to present the contest prize to the winner at dinner. Gold sponsorship offers additional opportunities for contact with Boston SIM members throughout the year. Sponsorship Quantity Contribution Benefits Contest Hole: Hole-In-One Up to 4 $5,000 Contest Hole: Longest Drive Men, Women & Straightest Drive 3 $5,000 Premium 24 x 36 tee box signage. Two (2) representatives can staff a table at your sponsored hole to interact with golfers and hand out your giveaways. Opportunity to introduce the company and present the contest hole prize during dinner. Contest prize provided by Boston SIM. Premium 24 x 36 tee box signage. Two (2) representatives can staff a table at your sponsored hole to interact with golfers and hand out your giveaways. Opportunity to introduce the company and present the contest hole prize during dinner. Contest prize provided by Boston SIM. Your Golf Tournament sponsorship benefits also include: 1. Two (2) golfers who can participate in all of the day s events.* 2. List of the names, titles and companies for all registered golfers. 3. One individual from the sponsoring organization is eligible for Boston SIM membership. This individual must meet Boston SIM membership requirements. This person may identify one additional person (subject to SIM approval) who will be permitted to participate in appropriate Boston SIM activities and programs. The cost of membership is not included in the sponsorship fee. 4. The Boston SIM member from the sponsoring organization will have access to the Boston SIM and SIM - Connect LinkedIn groups, which includes members from all SIM chapters, the SIM International Membership Site and the Boston Chapter membership site. Each of these sites contains profiles and directories of Boston SIM members. 5. Logo displayed on Boston SIM web site. 6. Logo displayed on the Boston SIM newsletter (published electronically monthly). 7. One (1) full page, full color ad in the Boston SIM annual brochure. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 6 of 13
8. Free attendance and ability to participate at one (1) Boston SIM Help Desk Roundtable meeting or SIM Women meeting during the membership year. 9. Sponsorship of one Boston SIM monthly dinner meeting. As a meeting sponsor, the sponsoring organization will be provided with a table top display space at the dinner where information about the organization s product and service offerings can be shared. Your SIM member will be afforded the opportunity to greet and welcome attendees. A sponsor may invite additional golfers to join their foursome at the applicable registration cost. These additional golfers must meet Boston SIM membership requirements and should not be from the sponsor s organization. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 7 of 13
PLATINUM SPONSOR The Platinum Sponsorship also offers the opportunity for premium direct interaction with roughly 170 attendees at the Golf Outing. This includes your staff located at the tee box for a sponsored contest hole, introducing your firm and handing out your giveaway. You will also be able to present the contest prize to the winner at dinner. You will also have a speaking opportunity at a Practitioner Roundtable meeting and at a Monthly Membership dinner meeting. Platinum sponsorship offers additional opportunities for contact with Boston SIM members throughout the year. Sponsorship Quantity Contribution Benefits Contest Hole: Hole-In-One Up to 4 $10,000 Premium 24 x 36 tee box signage. Premium Hole-In-One Prize. Two (2) representatives can staff a table at your sponsored hole to interact with golfers and hand out your giveaways. Opportunity to introduce the company and present the contest hole prize during dinner. Contest prize provided by Boston SIM. Your Golf Tournament sponsorship benefits also include: 1. Two (2) golfers who can participate in all of the day s events.* 2. Your selection of an available contest hole to sponsor. 3. Opportunity to invite two (2) Practitioner guests, at no additional cost, to participate in all of the day s events. Each guest will be required to be registered by the Sponsor and will play in the Sponsor s foursome. 4. List of the names, titles and companies for all registered golfers. 5. One individual from the sponsoring organization is eligible for Boston SIM membership. This individual must meet Boston SIM membership requirements. This person may identify one additional person (subject to SIM approval) who will be permitted to participate in appropriate Boston SIM activities and programs. The cost of membership is not included in the sponsorship fee. 6. The Boston SIM member from the sponsoring organization will have access to the Boston SIM and SIM - Connect LinkedIn groups, which includes members from all SIM chapters, the SIM International Membership Site and the Boston Chapter membership site. Each of these sites contains profiles and directories of Boston SIM members. 7. Logo displayed on Boston SIM web site. 8. Logo displayed on the monthly electronic Boston SIM newsletter (published electronically monthly). 9. One (1) full page, full color ad in a prominent location in the Boston SIM annual brochure. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 8 of 13
10. Free attendance and ability to participate at one (1) Boston SIM Practitioner Roundtable meeting during sponsorship year 11. Sponsorship of one Boston SIM monthly dinner meeting. As a meeting sponsor, the sponsoring organization will be provided with a table top display space at the dinner where information about the organization s product and service offerings can be shared. Your SIM member will be afforded the opportunity to greet and welcome attendees. 12. Distribution of a thought leadership paper to members of Boston SIM. A summary of the paper will be included in the Boston SIM newsletter and posted on the Boston SIM web site. The paper will be made available to members at Boston SIM Monthly Meetings during the year. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 9 of 13
DIAMOND SPONSOR The Diamond Level of sponsorship offers the best opportunity for an organization to engage with the Boston SIM community and become recognized as a thought leader. In addition to receiving premium corporate exposure at the Golf Tournament, including sponsorship of a premium contest hole and Executive Golf Tune-Up you will also have a speaking opportunity at a CIO Roundtable meeting and at two Monthly Membership dinner meetings. Sponsorship Quantity Contribution Benefits Contest Hole: Hole-In-One Up to 4 $20,000 Signage on all golf carts. Premium 24 x 36 tee box signage. Premium Hole-In-One Prize. Two (2) representatives can staff a table at your sponsored hole to interact with golfers and hand out your giveaways. Opportunity to introduce the company and present the contest hole prize during dinner. Contest prize provided by Boston SIM. Your Golf Tournament sponsorship benefits also include: 1. Two (2) golfers who can participate in all of the day s events.* 2. Your selection of an available contest hole to sponsor. 3. Invite two (2) clients as guests at no additional cost to participate in all of the day s events. Each guest will be required to be registered by the Sponsor and will play in the Sponsor s foursome. 4. List of the names, titles and companies for all registered golfers. 5. One individual from the sponsoring organization is eligible for Boston SIM membership. This individual must meet Boston SIM membership requirements. This person may identify up to two additional persons (subject to SIM approval) who will be permitted to participate in appropriate Boston SIM activities and programs. The cost of membership is not included in the sponsorship fee. 6. The Boston SIM member from the sponsoring organization will have access to the Boston SIM and SIM - Connect LinkedIn groups, which includes members from all SIM chapters, the SIM International Membership Site and the Boston Chapter membership site. Each of these sites contains profiles and directories of Boston SIM members. 7. Logo displayed on Boston SIM web site. 8. Logo displayed on the Boston SIM newsletter (published electronically monthly) 9. One (1) full page, full color ad in a prominent location in the Boston SIM annual brochure. 10. Free attendance and the ability to participate in one of the Boston SIM CIO Roundtable meetings. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 10 of 13
11. Sponsorship of two Boston SIM dinner meetings. As a meeting sponsor, the organization will be provided with a table top display space at the dinner where information about the organization s product and service offerings can be shared. Your SIM member will be afforded the opportunity to greet and welcome attendees. 12. Distribution of a thought leadership paper to members of Boston SIM. A summary of the paper will be included in the Boston SIM newsletter and posted on the Boston SIM web site. The paper will also be distributed at Boston SIM Monthly Meetings during the year. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 11 of 13
About Boston SIM Boston SIM is the largest SIM chapter. Boston SIM members include information technology leaders from across much of New England. The level of involvement by Boston SIM members is summarized in Exhibit II. Exhibit II: Boston SIM Summary Statistics Feature/Sponsorship Level Frequency Amount Measure SIM Membership N/A 460 Members Boston SIM LinkedIn Group N/A 350 Members SIM Connect LinkedIn Group N/A 1,000 Members Boston SIM Member Site N/A 460 Members SIM International Member Site N/A 3,305 Members N/A 800 Visits/Month Logo on Boston SIM Web Site Unique N/A 500 Visitors/Month Logo in Annual Brochure Annually 500+ Printed & Softcopy Logo on Chapter Newsletter Monthly 1,400 Emailed Thought Leadership Paper New New Downloads/Month Golf Tournament Annually 170 Attendees Boston SIM Meetings Monthly Dinner Event 10 / yr 60-125 Attendees CIO Roundtable - Boston 4 / yr 30-45 CIO/ Sr. Leader CIO Roundtable - Providence 4 / yr 10-15 CIO/ Sr. Leader Practitioner Roundtable 4 / yr 15-20 Direct Report to CIO Help Desk Roundtable 4 / yr 10-15 Help Desk or SLS SIM Women 4 / yr 10 Attendees Regional Leadership Forum Annual 50 Attendees SIM Silver 4 / yr 12 Attendees Through the above communication channels and programs, there is significant opportunity for sponsors to engage with senior IT Leadership and influence the information technology profession. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 12 of 13
Next Steps Organizations interested in exploring sponsorship opportunities should contact: Bill Dziura, Boston SIM Golf Tournament Co-Chair o bdziura@collette.com o 401-642-4710 Bill Wellman, Boston SIM Trustee and Partnership & Alliance Co-Chair o billwellman@e-paradigmshift.com o 781-862-5483 Uday Dixit, Partnership & Alliance Co-Chair o udaydixit32@gmail.com o 508-341-5838 Nan Jurgelewicz, Boston SIM Chapter Coordinator o njurgelewicz@bostonsim.org o 508-934-6968 You can learn more about Boston SIM at www.bostonsim.org. We look forward to exploring the possibilities of your organization s involvement in the Boston SIM Information Technology leadership community. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 13 of 13