5 th annual AICC Independents Cup Tuesday, April 17, 2018 held in conjunction with the AICC 2018 Spring Meeting April 16 18, 2018 Whirlwind Golf Club Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Resort Phoenix, Arizona Sponsorship Opportunities The AICC 2018 Independents Cup Charity Golf Tournament benefits Local and National Charities
The 5 th Annual AICC Independents Cup Charity Golf Tournament is being held in conjunction with the AICC 2018 Spring Meeting, April 16-18, 2018 at the Sheraton Grand Wild Horse Pass Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. The scramble style tournament will be held on Tuesday, April 17 from 12:30 5:30 pm at the Whirlwind Golf Club located at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Resort. A Networking Reception will follow the tournament from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. The golf format offers participants more networking opportunities and generates an atmosphere of fun, while raising money for great causes! Supporting a worthy cause This year, two of the charities we will be supporting are: Three Precious Miracles - Their mission is to support the families of Native American children who are displaced so they can provide a loving, caring and culturally sensitive home. J. Richard Troll Foundation - This fund, established to honor the memory of the late Mr. J. Richard Troll, provides scholarships for select college or university students majoring in packaging engineering or a related packaging field. Questions, Registration, Deadlines This year we will have golfers on two courses at the club, the Devil s Claw and Cattail, so we can take upwards of 192 golfers. All sponsorships will include both courses. To apply for a tournament sponsorship, complete the application form, then fax, mail, or email it per the instructions on the form. All ads, logos and sponsor materials are due by no later than Friday, March 16, 2018 Advertisement specifications are located on the Sponsorship Application For online golf registration visit www.aiccbox.org/meeting For questions email Laura Mihalick (lmihalick@aiccbox.org) or call 1-703-836-2422 2017 Independents Cup Charity Cup Winners Vern Bennett, Arrowhead Container Kyle Eldridge, Lewisburg Printing Co. John Krafels, Lawrence Paper Company, American Packaging Division Matt Ausburn, SMC Packaging Group Independents Cup Sponsorships
Sponsorship Opportunities AICC invites you to take advantage of these opportunities which will enhance your exposure at the event while supporting worthy causes. Major Sponsor - $12,500 The major sponsorships are the premier sponsorships at the golf tournament. The major sponsors have the opportunity to provide a golf item to all golfers. Such items can include anything that is not listed here as a sponsorship, such as: gym bags, coolers, etc. A minimum of 192 of each item will be required. Also includes: One complimentary Spring Meeting registration ($1650 value) One complimentary Tournament foursome registration. ($1900 value) Major listing as premier sponsors (large logo/premium placement on all golf and meeting promotions electronic and print) Full 4-Color banner signage at meeting and golf event Opportunity to present charitable donation check during General Session Will be recognized as premier major sponsor during general session one day One comp full page ad in on-site spring meeting program ($500 value) One complimentary golf hole sponsorship Golf Caddy Sponsor $8,500 Sponsorship will provide either one caddie per golf foursome or one forecaddie for each hole (excluding par 3 holes). Also includes: One complimentary Independents Cup Golf Tournament registration ($375 value) Sponsor recognition with company logo on caddy bibs One comp full page ad in spring meeting program guide ($500 value) Full 4-Color banner signage at golf event Golf Shop Sponsor - $5,500 Sponsorship includes the opportunity to provide $30 gift cards to each golfer to shop in the golf shop. Since the tournament is at the hotel property, golfers will have the chance to shop throughout the week. Also includes: Company name/logo on the gift cards presented to all golfers One comp full page ad in spring meeting program guide ($500 value) Event signage in golf shop BBQ Lunch Buffet Sponsor $4,000 Sponsorship provides lunch buffet for golfers at tournament start. Also includes: Sponsor recognition card with company logo in all box lunches One comp full page ad in spring meeting program guide ($500 value) Networking Reception Cosponsor - $4,000 Cosponsors provides an open bar and appetizers at the networking reception (two-hours) following the tournament. The reception is open to all meeting attendees! Also includes: Have your own specialty drink during the reception. Drink can be non-alcoholic, wine, beer, or cocktail. Sponsor can select drink & name of drink (limitations may be imposed). Listing as sponsor in electronic promotions and on-site program guide Sponsor signage on bars listing specialty drinks & sponsoring companies Special four-color banner or window cling, listing all sponsors, displayed at Reception Special thank you and recognition during Reception s Golf Cart Sponsor $3,500 Offers the opportunity to sponsor the carts golfers will use in the tournament. All the golf carts will have a flag with the sponsor logo (flags included). Also includes: Golf Photographer Sponsor - $3,000 Sponsorship provides a photographer to take pictures of all golfers throughout the day, including a tournament group photo and foursome group photos. Also includes: A printed photograph sent to every golfer after the tournament Sponsor s logo on the pictures and/or framing (paper frames) Listing as sponsor in golf & meeting electronic promotions and printed on-site program guide & golf brochure Invite for all attending company representatives to VIP reception Food Station Sponsorship $2,500 Offers the opportunity to provide a quick bite for golfers. Two food stations will be set up on one golf hole (on each course) during the tournament. Also includes: Cocktail napkins with company logo Beverage Cart or Beverage Tent Cosponsors $2,500 Sponsorship includes all the drinks (excluding hard alcohol and tobacco products) and snacks for all the golfers throughout the tournament. Also includes: Event signage on the beverage carts Golf Hat Sponsorship - $2,500 Offers the opportunity to provide golf hats w/company logo to golfers (192). Also Includes: Golf Glove Sponsor - $2,500 Offers the exclusive opportunity to provide gloves w/company logo to golfers (192). Also includes: Golf Ball Sponsorship - $2,500 Offers the opportunity to provide golf balls w/company logo to golfers (192). Also Includes: Golf Towel Sponsorship - $2,500 Offers the opportunity to provide golf towels w/company logo (192). Also includes: Hole-in-One Contest Sponsorships - $2,500 Includes the hole-in-one contest on one golf hole during the tournament. The prize for the hole-in-one is a luxury vehicle or cash. Also includes: Cost of sponsorship does not include sponsored items. Sponsor responsible for providing items. Independents Cup Sponsorships
Closest to the Pin Contest Sponsorship - $2,500 This sponsorship includes the closest to the pin contest on one of the golf holes during the tournament. Also includes: Longest Drive Contest Sponsorship - $2,500 This sponsorship includes the longest drive contest on one of the golf holes during the tournament. Also includes: Listing as sponsor in golf and meeting electronic promotions and printed on-site Longest Putt Contest Sponsorship - $2,500 Sponsorship includes the longest putt contest on one hole during the tournament. The Longest Putt sponsorship also includes the following: Listing as sponsor in golf and meeting electronic promotions and printed On-site Beat the Pro Contest Sponsorship - $2,500 This sponsorship includes the beat the pro contest on one of the golf holes during the tournament. The Beat the Pro sponsorship also includes the following: Driving Range Sponsor - $1,500 The Driving Range Sponsors will sponsor the driving range at the golf course. The Driving Range sponsorship also includes the following: Event signage at the driving range Listing as sponsor in golf and meeting electronic promotions and printed On-site program guide and golf program Golf Hole Sponsors - $1,000 The Golf Hole Sponsors will sponsor one of the golf holes in the tournament. The Golf Hole sponsorship also includes the following: Event signage at the golf hole program guide and golf program Other Sponsored Golf Items (cost of item plus) If there are other golf items you would like to sponsor the cost is $2,500 plus the cost of the items for 192 golfers. Such items can include the following (golf tees, umbrellas, baggage tags, water bottles). Please contact AICC to discuss. Golf Brochure Printing Cost of Printing (no additional costs involved) Offers the opportunity to print the on-site informational brochure about the tournament that will be distributed at registration. Also includes: Company logo featured on brochure One comp full page ad in spring meeting program guide One complimentary golf hole sponsorship All previous sponsors will be given first right of refusal on their sponsorship. If a sponsorship you select is not available AICC will contact you to discuss sponsorships options. Tournament Registration Single Golfer Registration... $375/per person * Foursome Golfer Registration... $1900/per foursome * * Registration includes all green and cart fees, driving range balls, tournament fees, lunch buffet, beverage cart, round-trip transportation, prizes and all taxes and gratuities. If you are not purchasing a foursome you will be paired with other team members by our golf committee. Rental Clubs:... $65 per set You may drop off personal golf clubs at the golf course prior to the tournament, or you can leave them at the bell stand and they will be taken to the golf course. In either case, please have clubs clearly marked with (first/last name) - AICC 2018 Spring Meeting Golf Tournament - Tuesday, April 17, 2018. You may also bring your clubs to the golf course the day of play on the provided shuttles. Registration: Tournament registration is available at the AICC 2018 Spring Meeting site, aiccbox.org/meeting. Meeting/Golf Registration will open mid December 2017. Event Schedule Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Resort, Whirlwind Golf Club Shuttles will loop to/from the main hotel entrance to the golf course from 11:30 am - 12:20 pm. The golf course is 1/2 mile from hotel. 11:30 am 12:15 pm Driving Range, Putting Green Contest & BBQ Lunch Buffet and beer available for all golfers. 12:15 pm 12:30 pm Assemble, Welcome, & Group Photograph 12:30 pm 5:30 pm Shotgun Start for Tournament 5:30 pm 7:30 pm Networking Reception Wednesday, April 18, 2018 AICC General Session III 8:20 am Presentation of Donation Checks to Charities PO BOX 25708, Alexandria, VA 22313 (703) 836-2422 www.aiccbox.org
2018 Independents Cup Charity Golf Tournament Sponsorship Application Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Resort Whirlwind Golf Club Phoenix, Arizona Registration Single player...$375/player Foursome... $1,900/foursome The 2018 Tournament limited to 192 players. Golf Registration will be confirmed on a first received registration basis. You must be registered for the AICC 2018 Spring Meeting to register for the golf tournament. To register for the AICC 2018 Spring Meeting and 5th Annual Independents Cup Charity Golf Tournament visit www.aiccbox.org/meeting. Take advantage of the opportunity to Put Your Products and Company in front of more customers, while supporting worthy charities. Sponsorship Opportunities See back page for deadlines and due dates Contact & Payment Information (please provide the point of contact for sponsorship fulfillment) Name Major Sponsor... $12,500* Golf Caddy Sponsor... $8,500 Golf Shop Sponsor... $5,500 BBQ Lunch Buffet Sponsor... $5,000 Network Reception Cosponsors... $4,000 Golf Cart Sponsor... $3,500 Golf Photographer... $3,000 Food Station Sponsorship... $2,500 Beverage Cart & Beverage Tent Cosponsors... $2,500 Golf Hat Sponsor... $2,500* Golf Glove Sponsor... $2,500* Golf Ball Sponsor... $2,500* Golf Towel Sponsor... $2,500* Hole-In-One Contest Sponsors... $2,500 Closest to the Pin Contest Sponsor... $2,500 Longest Drive Contest Sponsor... $2,500 Longest Putt Contest Sponsor... $2,500 Beat the Pro Contest Sponsor... $2,500 Driving Range Sponsor... $1,500 Golf Hole Sponsors... $1,000 Other Sponsored Golf Items... Call AICC Golf Brochure Printing... Call AICC * Sponsorship does not include sponsored items. Sponsor responsible for providing items. Company Address City State Zip Email Total Sponsorship $ Enclosed is my check made out to AICC for the total amount: US $ Please bill my credit card AMEX Visa MasterCard Credit Card Number Expiration Date Signature Return completed forms to AICC Fax: 703-836-2795 Email: lmihalick@aiccbox.org Mail: AICC, PO Box 25708, Alexandria, VA 22313 For questions please contact Laura Mihilack at lmihalick@aiccbox.org or 703-836-2422 See back page for deadlines, additional details and specifications. Sponsorship availability is subject to change without notice. Sponsorships awarded on a first-come/firstpaid basis. Sponsorships are not refundable. Phone the AICC Independents Cup
Take advantage of the opportunity to Put Your Products and Company in front of more customers, while supporting worthy charities! Sponsorship Distribution Sponsorships are awarded, or distributed, on a first-come/ first-paid basis. Sponsorship availability is subject to change without notice. If you select a sponsorship that is not available AICC will contact you to discuss available and alternative opportunities. Once confirmed sponsorships are not refundable. Sponsored Items The sponsor provides the sponsored items included in the sponsorship description. The deadline for items to be received at AICC is Friday, March 16, 2018. The quantity for all ordered items is 192. If you cannot make this deadline or the quantity, or need assistance acquiring your sponsored items, please contact Laura Mihilack at lmihalick@aiccbox.org. Signage, where applicable, will be provided by AICC per the description in the Sponsorship brochure. The items should be shipped directly to AICC, 113 S. West Street, 3rd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314 Attn: Laura Mihilack 703-836-2422. Please email shipping information (tracking info/number of boxes and expected arrival date) to Laura Mihilack at lmihalick@aiccbox.org once the shipping has been arranged for tracking purposes. Golf & Meeting Program Guide Ads If your sponsorship includes a comp advertisement in the Golf or Meeting Program Guides, or you have decided to purchase additional advertisements in the guides, please see the advertising specifications, submission instructions and due dates below. Ad Specifications 5.5 x 8.5 (bleed) or 5 x 8 (no bleed) Color ads (cmyk) or black and white ads can be submitted. 300 dpi resolution Formats Please provide ads as.pdf (x1a).jpeg,.tif, or.eps. Email ads to Laura Mihilack at lmihalick@aiccbox.org. Sponsor Logos Sponsor logos will be used to further promote you company s support and sponsorship prior to and throughout the Meeting and Golf event in promotional materials including emails, newsletters, Golf or Meeting program guides and applicable signage. Preferred Logo File Type.eps (vector, scalable) is the preferred file type for sponsor logos. This will allow logos to be sized appropriately for their use (email, banner sign, etc.).tif or.jpg - 300 dpi (minimum), at least 12 inches wide Logo Deadline The sooner your logo is received the more exposure we can provide. So please submit your logo to Laura Mihilack as soon as possible. All sponsors logos MUST be received by Laura Mihilack no later than Friday, March 16, 2018 in order to be included in the event signage and appropriate event guides. Logo Submission Logo files may be emailed to lmihalick@aiccbox.org For files larger than 10MB, please email Laura (lmihalick@aiccbox.org) for upload information.? Questions? www.aiccbox.org/meeting. the AICC Independents Cup For additional details regarding the meeting of golf event please visit For questions please contact Laura Mihilack at lmihalick@ aiccbox.org or 703-836-2422. Ad Materials Deadline All materials must be submitted to Laura Mihilack no later than 6:00 pm (E) Friday, March 16, 2018 Please complete and submit form by fax to (703) 836-2795 by email to lmihalick@aiccbox.org by mail to: AICC, Post Office Box 25708, Alexandria, VA 22313, USA AICC, Post Office Box 25708, Alexandria, VA 22313, USA Toll-Free (877) 836-2422 Fax (703) 836-2795 www.aiccbox.org