2018 Sponsor Letter Dear Business Owner and Community Leader, Thank you for your interest in league sponsorship for the 2018 season. Eastlake Little League is one of the few leagues that is 100% self-sufficient and receives no support from the city. By supporting our league you will help cover some of our considerable operating costs and allow us to keep registration fees at a reasonable level. All donations are tax-deductible as we are a 501-C (3) organization. Our success in promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal development, with a focus on athletic activity comes only through support from community and business leaders like you. Your sponsorship will help our effort to allow all children in our community the opportunity to be involved in a positive activity with the proper facilities, equipment, and training to ensure their safe enjoyment and success. Over 550 kids and their families enjoy baseball at Eastlake Little League where they are creating great memories that will last a lifetime. Additionally, our league is well known for a high level of competitive baseball. We are very proud to call ourselves the 2013 Little League World Series United States Champions. The 2013 season took our community, and the whole city of San Diego on a magical ride that ended with us winning a national championship at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. One of our greatest accomplishments is the creation and ongoing development of our Challenger Division enabling boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball. One of the benefits of having a Challenger Division is that it encourages the use of "buddies" for the Challenger players. The buddies assist the Challenger players on the field, but whenever possible, encourage the players to bat and make plays themselves. This year we continue to raise funds for the build-out of our Challenger Field and its surrounding areas. Our 2018 sponsorship program offers great exposure to businesses and individuals who contribute to our league. As a sponsor, you re provided with a wonderful opportunity to connect with over 500 families who are potential customers for your business. Depending on your sponsorship level, sponsors can receive banner advertising at our many fields, promotion on our league website, exposure through new and exciting social media campaigns that we ll be running, and also the opportunity to set up a booth at our Opening Day ceremonies. We are confident there is a sponsorship level that fits your needs. Our season starts in January with assessments and our first practices and we want to make sure your sponsorship banners and advertising is in place on day 1 of our 2018 season. Get the most out of your sponsorship and contribute now. Remember, your sponsorship is tax deductible. Please review the enclosed Sponsorship information and select the level of your tax deductible contribution. Fill out the enclosed Sponsor Form and return it with your donation. Please call me at (619) 987-3910 to discuss any questions you might have. I can even offer you suggestions for maximizing your sponsorship exposure. THANK YOU for your interest in supporting Eastlake Little League. Sincerely, Eastlake Little League - Public Relations and Sponsorship Director eastlakellfundraising@gmail.com (619) 987-3910
YOUR SPONSORSHIP DOLLARS AT WORK For many of our 4 to 6 year old T-Ballers this is their first time with team sports and baseball. Our coaches help them learn and enjoy the game in a fun and safe environment. Our main goal is that they have so much fun they sign up next In our 7 to 10 year old Minor division our coaches are still focused on development but there is healthy competition at the end of the year to make things exciting. Kids become more capable and get a real sense of working together as a team. We have our Minor B Division for 7/8 year olds and our Minor A Division for 9/10 year olds. Our 11/12 year old Major division is the most exciting in Little League. Coaches still focus on helping kids in all aspects of personal and athletic development but the level of play is phenomenal. This age group competes to go to the Little League World Series which we were fortunate to win in 2013. Our 11/12/13 year old Intermediate and our 13/14 year old Junior divisions provides kids an opportunity to continue to develop and play Little League style baseball while at the same time preparing them for competing in middle and high school. These games have fast action and are fun to watch. Intermediate division utilizes a 50-foot pitching distance and 70foot base paths. Eastlake s Challenger Division enables boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 4-18 (up to age 22 if in high school), to enjoy baseball with millions of kids worldwide. In 2017, we continue the build-out of our Challenger Field and complex located at our Juniors facility. Helping the youth of Eastlake and Eastern Chula Vista develop citizenship, discipline, teamwork, physical well-being, and memories to last a lifetime through Little League baseball. Established 1998.
SPONSORS ARE KEY TO EASTLAKE LITTLE LEAGUE S SUCCESS Eastlake Little League (ELL) is 100% self-sufficient and receives no support from the city. We re responsible for every expense that makes ELL home to more than 550 kids and families each season. Your sponsorship shows community support and helps maintain quality fields, uniforms, and facilities providing kids with a safe, fun, and positive environment which helps them develop as young people and baseball players. Our sponsorship program lets your business connect with over 500 families and friends from our league. ELL can not survive without the support of our generous sponsors. Please join our team for 2018. SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM LEVELS 2013 LLWS CHAMPIONS SPONSOR (1 Available) Your $3,000 donation sponsors our snack bar for a year and includes: BATTING PRACTICE SPONSOR (9 Available) Your $800 donation advertises your business on our batting cages for one year and includes: (2) 8 x 10 banners with your business name displayed on snack bar. (1) 3 x 5 banner with your business name displayed on field of choice. DIAMOND SPONSOR (6 Available) Your donation names one of our 6 fields after your business for a year and includes: (1) banner (size varies per field) with business name on field of choice. SCOREBOARD SPONSOR (2 Available) Your donation sponsors our Majors or Minor A Field Scoreboard for a year and includes: (1) 8 x 21 sign with business name on bottom of Majors scoreboard. GRAND SLAM SPONSOR Your $1,000 sponsorship advertises business in multiple locations for a year and includes: (4) 3 x 5 banners with business name displayed at different fields. (1) 8 x 8 banner with business name displayed at our batting cages. HOME RUN SPONSOR Your $600 donation advertises your business in multiple field locations for one year and includes: (2) 3 x 5 banners with business name displayed at different fields. GOLD GLOVE SPONSOR Your $350 sponsorship advertises your business in one location for one year and includes: (1) 3 x 5 banner with business name displayed in walkway at main field. BASIC SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS PACKAGE All sponsors at every level receive these benefits from Eastlake Little League: Sponsor s logo and link placed on ELL website under Sponsors Page Sponsor s business advertised in ELL emails sent throughout the year. Sponsors Plaque and Thank You letter for display at place of business. Sponsors allowed to promote business at Opening Day celebration. To make a sponsorship donation to Eastlake Little League for any level, or for another amount, complete the enclosed Sponsor Form and mail it along with a check payable to Eastlake Little League to: Eastlake Little League, PMB 127, 2220 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 502, Chula Vista, CA 91915. If you would like additional information, contact, Fundraising Director, Eastlake Little League at eastlakellfundraising@gmail.com or call (619) 987-3910.
2018 Sponsorship Form Eastlake Little League has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501-C (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. They have authorized donors to deduct contributions to our League as provided in Section 170 of the Code. Eastlake Little League s Federal Group Exemption Number is 3158. Our Employer Identification Number issued by the Internal Revenue Service is 33-0773626. Our Little League Baseball Charter Number is 4054220. Yes, I wish to support Eastlake Little League for the 2018 season and contribute to the development of our youth. Sponsorship Level 2013 Little League World Series Champions (1 Available) Diamond (6 Available) Majors Scoreboard (1 available) Minor A Scoreboard (1 available) Donation Amount $3,000 Grand Slam $1,000 Batting Practice (9 Available) $800 Sponsorship Package Details (2) 8 x 10 banners with your business name displayed on our snack bar. (1) 3 x 5 banner with your business name displayed on field of choice. (1) big banner (size varies per field) with business name on field of choice. (1) 8 x 21 sign attached to the bottom of our scoreboard on the Majors Field (1) 8 x 21 sign attached to the bottom of our scoreboard on the Minor A Field (1) 3 x 5 banner with business name displayed on walkway of the field. (4) 3 x 5 banners with business name displayed at different field locations. (1) 8 x 8 banner with your business name displayed at our batting cages. Home Run $600 (2) 3 x 5 banners with business name displayed at different field locations. Gold Glove $350 (1) 3 x 5 banner with business name displayed in walkway at main field. Basic Sponsorship Benefits Sponsor Information Contact Name Business Name Business Address (for billing & mail) Included for all sponsor levels above Do you want a link to your website on the Eastlake Little League Website? Sponsor Banners and Website Sponsor s logo placed on ELL website with link to sponsor website. Sponsor s business advertised in emails sent to families during year. A Sponsors Plaque and Thank You letter for display at place of business. Sponsors can promote business at Opening Day celebration. Contact Email Yes No If yes, provide URL link to: Phone Postal Code Sponsors may provide their own banners once approved by ELL. All other banners produced by ELL contractor. Artwork required. Special designs may incur additional cost to the sponsor. Please provide camera ready artwork for banners and digital business logo for ELL website. All sponsorships end on December 31, 2017. All banners and website advertising will be removed unless sponsorship is renewed. Please make check payable to Eastlake Little League and mail to: Eastlake Little League, PMB 127, 2220 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 502,, Chula Vista, CA 91915 If you would like additional information, contact, Fundraising Director, Eastlake Little League at eastlakellfundraising@gmail.com or call (619) 987-3910.
2018 Auction Donation Letter Dear Business Owner and Community Leader, Eastlake Little League would like to invite you to join us for our upcoming Open Day celebration on Saturday March 3, 2018. As part of our Opening Day celebration we are holding a silent auction to help raise funds to operate our league of over 550 players. Eastlake Little League is one of the few leagues that is 100% self-sufficient and receives no support from the city. By donating items for our auction you will help us raise funds to cover some of our considerable operating costs and allow us to keep registration fees at a reasonable level. All donations are tax-deductible as we are a 501-C (3) organization. We are seeking donations of various auction items to make this day a success. Things that make perfect auction items are gift certificates, event tickets, experience tickets, hotel stays, vacations, sports items and tickets, restaurant vouchers, massage/facial/pedicure certificates, photography sessions, etc. Please consider how you can help our league make our 2018 Opening Day the best one ever. Auction donation items can be given to the person that gave you this letter or mailed to Eastlake Little League PMB 127, 2220 Otay Lakes Road Chula Vista, CA 91915 If your donation items are too big to mail you can call me at (619) 987-3910 and I ll make arrangements to pick them up. We need all auction donations to be received by Eastlake Little League by Monday February 26, 2018. THANK YOU for your interest in supporting Eastlake Little League. Sincerely, Sponsorship and Fundraising Director Eastlake Little League PMB 127 2220 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 502 Chula Vista, CA 91915 Direct: (619) 987-3910 League Email: EastlakeLL@hotmail.com Direct Email: eastlakellfundraising@gmail.com