EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Austin Regional Spelling Bee Makes Its Debut in March 2018 The West Austin Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to produce the first-ever Austin Regional Spelling Bee on March 25, 2018! The event, held as part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee program, will feature 50 of the region s best and brightest student spellers. The winner and his/her family will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals in Washington DC in May 2018, joining the competition on the ESPN televised event. Austin Regional Spelling Bee Key Facts Date: Sunday, March 25th, 2018 Broadcast Date: TBD Location: Zach Theatre Topfer Theatre, Austin, TX The Austin regional spelling bee is open to 4th-8th grade students in home based, private, public and charter schools. The Austin event will feature 40-50 student winners from local competitions in 10 participating counties and surrounding the city of Austin. Over 600 schools in 10 Austin area counties are participating in this year s Austin Regional Spelling Bee program. In previous years, winners from these counties were required to travel to Houston in order to participate in a Regional Bee. Prior to 2018, Austin was the largest US city to not hosting a regional Bee. Inspiration to host the bee was provided by 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee co-champion and Austin-native, Nihar Janga and family. This event is produced by the West Austin Chamber of Commerce, a 7 year old chamber dedicated to advancing business, education and communities within the West Austin area. Hays Blanco Lee Burnet Milam Caldwell Travis Fayette Williamson

Join Us As We Support Children and Education in and around Austin We invite you to join the West Austin Chamber of Commerce as we support one of the nation s most iconic and long running educational competitions the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Scripps Spelling Bee program begins in classrooms around the country and progresses to cafeterias, auditoriums and community centers delighting friends, family, communities and sponsors alike along the way. If you ve ever witnessed the amazing performances of the ESPNbroadcast National Spelling Bee, you understand how truly exceptional these children are. This Scripps National Spelling Bee program has touched millions of students over time and it continues to grow in popularity and participation each year. Besides providing entertainment to those watching, participation in the Spelling Bee program results in many benefits for the child, family, school and the community. Children learn not only memorization of words but grammar, vocabulary and components of speech/language that goes well beyond their bee event. Students gain social skills and confidence with healthy competition and improve their cognitive learning skills. They also learn life lessons in winning, losing, hard work and dedication. In previous years, Austin-area students participated in this incredible program through the Houston Public Media sponsorship, one of the largest programs in the country. The West Austin Chamber is thrilled to now provide a program where Austin s top spellers can compete closer to home. It is our goal to increase the awareness of and participation in the bee throughout our 10 county region. The winner of our bee will be featured in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in DC this Spring. 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee co-champion and Austin-native, Nihar Janga was the inspiration for us to bring the Bee closer to home. His voice echoes so many of the spellers and parents that we speak to: This is a dream come true for many Austin area kids. I am very happy that an Austin champion can now go to Scripps Nationals directly. Austin is very competitive, and the winner of the region truly deserves to be going Bee Week. -Nihar Janga, 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee Winner and Austin Native Sponsorship of this program demonstrates your organization s commitment to education and future leaders within your local community. We hope that you can join us in our effort to support our next generation of leaders and professionals by joining us as a supporter of the 2018 Austin Regional Spelling Bee.

The following sponsorship packages are available for the 1st Annual West Austin Chamber of Commerce Spelling Bee taking place at the ZACH theatre on 3/25/2018. Queen Bee Sponsorship (Investment: $10,000) MARKETING/PROMOTIONAL BENEFITS Naming rights and sponsor logo/branding incorporated into event name and logo (design and placement within event logo mutually agreed upon) Two (2) 30-second live read promotional spots at event and during stream of event* Sponsor live mention and logo view at top and end of event* Category exclusivity and first right of refusal for title sponsorship of subsequent years Sponsor logo included in digital name banner identifying each contestant Sponsor logo and live mention at top of event Sponsor recognition during Closing Remarks at event Inclusion in all PR, marketing and advertising collateral associated with the event Inclusion on West Austin Chamber of Commerce website, newsletters (1300 recipients) & social media EVENT MARKETING BENEFITS: BEE ON SITE AT THIS GREAT EVENT! Presentation of trophy to Spelling Bee Champion by sponsor Sponsor logo and branding elements included on stage screen Sponsor logo projected onto venue wall for entire event Sponsor logo on the number card won by each contestant Logo in event program & on lobby banner Sponsor logo on judges table Sponsor logo on moderator podium Sponsor gift and/or collateral in contestant welcome packet and sponsor bags Reserved seating for the Austin Spelling Bee on Sunday March 25th, 2018. Logo on contestant event T shirt Vendor table in prominent position in lobby Platinum level West Austin Chamber membership for one year ($1000 value) *Pending live stream final agreement

Honey Bee Sponsor (Investment: $5000) MARKETING/PROMOTIONAL BENEFITS Sponsor logo on moderator podium Sponsor logo and branding elements included on stage backdrop Sponsor live mention at top of event Sponsor recognition during Closing Remarks at event (and streamed if sponsored) Inclusion in all PR, marketing and advertising collateral associated with the event Inclusion on West Austin Chamber of Commerce website, newsletters (1300 recipients) and social media platforms Full level West Austin Chamber membership for one year ($600 value) EVENT VENUE MARKETING BENEFITS: BEE ON SITE AT THIS GREAT EVENT! Sponsor gift and/or collateral in contestant welcome packet and sponsor bags Vendor table in prominent position in lobby Logo in event program & on lobby banner Reserved seating for the Austin Spelling Bee on Sunday March 25th, 2018. Logo on contestant event shirt Bumble Bee Sponsor (Investment: $2500) MARKETING/PROMOTIONAL BENEFITS Sponsor logo and live mention at top of event Sponsor recognition during closing remarks Inclusion in all PR, marketing and advertising collateral associated with the event including program & lobby banner Inclusion on West Austin Chamber of Commerce website, newsletters (1300 recipients) and social media platforms Sponsor gift and/or collateral in contestant welcome packets and sponsor bags EVENT VENUE MARKETING BENEFITS: Tickets to the Austin Spelling Bee on Sunday March 25th, 2018 Vendor table in prominent position in lobby Name listing in event program & on lobby banner Name listed on contestant event shirt

Photo Booth Sponsor (Investment: $2,000) Logo/Name on printed photos taken in photo booth at the Bee Name listed on contestant event shirt Ticket to the Bee on Sunday March 25th, 2018 at ZACH theatre Winner Hotel Sponsor Presented By: Vendor Table in Lobby Name listed on contestant event shirt Cookie arrangement at hotel upon winner s arrival from Sponsor Tickets to the Bee on Sunday March 25th, 2018 at ZACH theatre Winner Travel Sponsor (Investment: $1000) Sponsor logo and live mention at top and/or end of television broadcast Sponsor recognition during Thank You credits in broadcast Inclusion in all PR, marketing and advertising collateral associated with the event including event program and lobby banner Inclusion on West Austin Chamber of Commerce website, newsletters (1300 recipients) and social media platforms Sponsor gift and/or collateral in contestant welcome bags and sponsor bags Branded ticket presentation and on-stage photo with Austin Regional Spelling Bee winner DC Fun Money Sponsor (Investment: $1000) Sponsor logo and live mention at top and/or end of television broadcast Sponsor recognition during Thank You credits in broadcast Inclusion in all PR, marketing and advertising collateral associated with the event including event program and lobby banner Inclusion on West Austin Chamber of Commerce website, newsletters (1300 recipients) and social media platforms Sponsor gift and/or collateral in contestant welcome bags and sponsor bags Branded large check presentation and on-stage photo with Austin Regional Spelling Bee Winner

Bee Bag Contestant Goody Bag Sponsor (Investment: $1000) Sponsor Name on participant goody bags Item in goody bag (provided by sponsor) Tickets to the Bee on Sunday March 25th, 2018 at ZACH theatre Check In Table Sponsor (Investment: $1000) Signage posted at check in table X business welcomes you.. Table with company information next to check in table Tickets to the Bee on Sunday March 25th, 2018 at ZACH theatre Event Program Sponsor (Investment: $500) Logo included in event program (500 printed) Insertion into Goody Bags (Investment: $250) Sponsor to provide APPROVED item for goody bags (approximately 50) For additional information on sponsorships or ways to get involved with the 2018 Austin Spelling Bee, please contact our President Morgan Briscoe at: morgan@westaustinchamber.org or 512-413- 6112