AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY American Cancer Society 2006 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Fl 33606 Contact Information: CBB.TPA@CANCER.ORG (Office) (813) 319-5904 www.cattlebaronsballtampa.org 2009 Cattle Barons Ball Executive Committee Judy Genshaft & Steve Greenbaum 2009 Honorary Chairmen Jeanne Marget 2009 Committee Chairman Casey Ellison Anthony Italiano Jimbo Woodroffe 2009 Underwriting Chairmen 2009 Wild Western Nights! Gloria Giunta Founding Chairman / Ambassador 1998 2009 Les & Pam Muma 2008 Honorary Chairmen Rhea Law & Wayne Williams 2007 Honorary Chairmen John & Naida Ramil 2006 Honorary Chairmen Sam & Terri Ellison 2005 Honorary Chairmen Sandy Juster 2004 Committee Chairman George & Paula Wilson Neiman Marcus Party Chairmen Debra Weisser 2002 Committee Chairman American Cancer Society Mission The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 2009 Cattle Barons Ball to benefit the American Cancer Society What: Fact Sheet It's getting to be that time of the year again! Brand your calendar for the 12th annual Cattle Barons' Ball, on March 7, 2009 at the Port of Tampa Cruise Terminal 6. Saddle up for a night to remember! Fantastic Grub, bellying up to the Saloon, two steppin, gaming, auctions and bodacious live entertainment, horse stampede, line dancin and much, much more! When: March 7, 2009 Grab your hat and dust off your boots, climb into your best western gear for the most enjoyable event this side of the Mississippi! It promises to bring you a "toe-tappin, knee-slappin, rip-roarin kick up your heels good time!" Where: Why: Port of Tampa, Cruise Terminal 6 (new location at the port) In 1913, the five year survival rate was one in nine. In 1940, the survival rate grew to one in four. In the 1960 s, the cancer survival rate was up to one in three. Today, the cancer survival rate is 62% for all cancers. The American Cancer Society donates more money to cancer research that any other private, not for profit, nongovernment funder of cancer research in the United States. The American Cancer Society has funded 42 Nobel Prize winners. With your donation, we can fund the 43rd. The American Cancer Society's Benjamin Mendick Hope Lodge is a short-term residential facility de signed to offer housing, counseling and referral services free of charge to any cancer patient who travels to the Tampa Bay area for treatment. This facility if fully funded by the American Cancer Society. Reaching Out to Cancer Kids (R.O.C.K.) Programs, includes R.O.C.K. Camp, R.O.C.K. families weekend, and college scholarships for kids with cancer. These programs are fully funded by the American Cancer Society. Help make a difference in these children s lives. Target Audience: Attendees include the top 10% of social, philanthropic, professional, business and community leaders. Contact Us: For more information please contact us at the Cattle Barons office (813) 319-5904 or CBB.TPA@Cancer.org
Underwriting Opportunity Index $ 50,000 Legendary Baron Presenting Underwriter $ 35,000 Event Dinner & Venue Underwriter $ 25,000 Saloon ROCK Programs Hope Lodge $ 15,000 VIP Party SOLD Pam & Les Muma Gaming Area Invitation Brochure Event Décor Bull Races Ball Caps T-Shirts Butt Sketch $ 12,000 Tote Bags Videographer Digital Photos Sport Towel Wine Opener Wine Koozie $ 10,000 Evening Program SOLD Moffitt Cancer Center Hitchin Post Valet SOLD Jaguar of Tampa Photographer Lighted Ice Cube Shot Glass SOLD The Giunta Group, Ltd. Swizzle Stick Entertainment Playing Cards Sunscreen Calendar Yellow Rose Society Margarita Machin $ 7,500 Neiman Marcus Party SOLD EWI Construction, Christian Italiano Design, Ellison Development Volunteer Hospitality Limited Edition Bears SOLD Gray Robinson, PA Beverage Cups Liquor Lasso Popcorn Machine Calculator Letter Opener Mini Stapler CD Holder $ 5,000 Silent Auction SOLD Robert W. Baird & Co. Gold Rush Bank SOLD Fifth Third Bank Live Auction Paddles SOLD Fowler White Boggs, PA Honorariums/Memorials Registration Wooden Nickels Childrens Quilt SOLD Skanska USA Buildings Coffee Mugs SOLD Surgical Bariatric Centers Chip Clips SOLD Baumann Raymondo & Company Koozie SOLD Seven-one-Seven Parking Services Luggage Tags Mouse Pads Logo Pens SOLD EMSI Memo Pads Mug Slide Human Slot Machine Shoot-out at the OK Corral Blackjack Tables SOLD Pulte Homes Roulette & Craps SOLD Lilly Ho-Pehling & John Pehling
Legendary Baron Presenting Underwriter $50,000 30 Saddles at the Cattle Barons Ball As the Presenting Underwriter you will be recognized for your philanthropy as a leader in the fight against cancer and for being the largest underwriter of the Ball. In appreciation, your name/company logo will be integrated into our Cattle Barons Ball 2009 logo. 1. Partnership with the nation s leading voluntary health organization to fight the number one health concern through the American Cancer Society s premier fundraising event in the community 2. Company name will be incorporated into the Cattle Barons Ball logo. For example, the American Cancer Society s Cattle Barons Ball Presented by your name/company 3. Company name will be included in all promotional materials including print and electronic media, posters, and event information 4. Prominent recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball invitation brochure mailed to 3,000 households and businesses 5. Prominent recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball Evening Program 6. CEO or designee invited to welcome guests at the CBB event 7. 30 special seats at Cattle Barons Ball 8. Special signage at your table 9. Recognition by emcee during the evening program 10. CEO or his/her designee will be invited to speak to other CEO s at our exclusive Barons Luncheon 11. Underwriting/sponsorship kick-off at your place of business if surroundings are conducive to this event 12. Invitation to the VIP party and all special events prior to the Cattle Barons Ball 13. Continuous name recognition at the event via power point presentation 14. Invitation to Barons Luncheon next year 15. The Distinguished Society Visionary Award for the American Cancer Society 16. Early cancer prevention and early detection training for your employees by our trained volunteers - time to be determined by you 17. Complimentary race entry at Cattle Barons Ball 18. Plaque for permanent posterity at the new ACS Office 19. 1st right of refusal for this underwriting package level for next year 20. Invitation to the American Cancer Society s Volunteer Leadership Kick Off including an invitation only reception with ACS CEO Don Webster
Event Dinner & Venue Underwriter 35,000 20 Saddles at the Cattle Barons Ball Event After a long trail ride to our venue for Cattle Barons, our guests will be hungry as cowboys & cowgirls! The fabulous dinner will be attended by all! 1. Partnership with the nation s leading voluntary health organization to fight the number one health concern through the American Cancer Society s premier fundraising event in the community 2. Signage with your name at all the food stations 3. Company name will be listed in print media 4. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball invitation brochure mailed to 3,000 households and businesses 5. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball Evening Program 6. 20 seats at Cattle Barons Ball 7. Signage at all food stations 8. Signage at the entrance of the venue 9. Special signage at your table 10. Invitation to VIP party and all special events prior to Cattle Barons Ball 11. Continuous name recognition at the event via power point presentation 12. Invitation to Barons Luncheon next year 13. The Society Visionary Award from the American Cancer Society 14. Early cancer prevention and early detection training for your employees by our trained volunteers - time to be determined by you 15. Complimentary Race Entry 16. 1st right of refusal for this underwriting package level for next year
Underwriting Opportunity $25,000 10 Saddles at the Cattle Barons Ball Event ~Choose One~ 1. Partnership with the nation s leading voluntary health organization to fight the number one health concern through the American Cancer Society s premier fundraising event in the community 2. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball invitation brochure mailed to 3,000 households and businesses 3. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball Evening Program 4. 10 seats at Cattle Barons Ball 5. Special signage at your table 6. Invitations to the VIP party and all specialty events prior to Cattle Barons Ball 7. Continuous name recognition at the event via power point presentation 8. Invitation to Barons Luncheon next year 9. The Society Visionary Award from the American Cancer Society 10. Early cancer prevention and early detection training for your employees by our trained volunteers - time to be determined by you 11. Complimentary race entry at Cattle Barons Ball 12. 1st right of refusal for this underwriting package level for next year Saloon Our guests will belly up to the bar thanks to your generosity as you help underwrite the cost of all bartenders, set-ups and bar costs provided the night of the event. Your name will be displayed on signs at all the saloons. ROCK Programs As Underwriter of the outstanding Program, you/your company will be the first one to donate to ensure that the children in our community diagnosed with cancer will have the opportunity to attend camp, apply for a scholarship, have their family attend ROCK Family weekend or have your donation go towards funding a researcher working on finding a cure. At Cattle Barons you will be listed as the Underwriter of ROCK Programs during our call to action. Our donors will be asked to contribute a minimum of $1,000 during this emotional giving time. Hope Lodge It takes over ONE MILLION dollars of donated funds to run our American Cancer Society s Hope Lodge. Hope Lodge is a home away from home for cancer patients & a caregiver during active treatment for cancer in our community. Please help us fund this program by planting the seeds so we may watch the funding grow. At our Cattle Barons Ball, donors will be asked to contribute $1,000 dollars to help defray the costs of a week at our facility.
$15,000 8 Saddles at the Cattle Barons Ball Event 1. Partnership with the nation s leading voluntary health organization to fight the number one health concern through the American Cancer Society s premier fundraising event in the community 2. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball invitation brochure mailed to 3,000 households and businesses 3. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball Evening Program 4. 8 Saddles in the house 5. Special signage at your table 6. Invitations to the VIP party and all specialty events prior to Cattle Barons Ball 7. Continuous name recognition at the event via power point presentation 8. Invitation to Barons Luncheon next year 9. The Society Visionary Award from the American Cancer Society 10. 1st right of refusal for this underwriting item for next year Gaming Area The Midway offers fun and challenging games of skill that are highly popular with attendees. In addition to the benefits listed, your name and logo will be prominently displayed in this area. VIP Party Be the host of this very special private party for our honored guests and major contributors. In addition to the benefits listed, your name and logo will be prominently displayed at the VIP Party and on the VIP Party Invitation. VIP guests will have the opportunity to preview the Live and Silent Auction items. Your name/logo will appear on the beverage napkins. Bull Races This is a tremendously fun and popular part of our entertainment!! In addition to the benefits listed, your name/logo will be prominently displayed in this area. Each bull proudly bares the name chosen by its sponsor as it competes for fame and fortune! The sponsor of the grand champion winner will receive a ribbon and photo opportunity. Prior to the event, bull sponsors will be given a bullto decorate. The decorated bullwill be displayed at the Neiman Marcus event. All Cattle Barons Bulls will compete the night of Cattle Barons!
$15,000 (Continued) 8 Saddles at the Cattle Barons Ball Event Cattle Barons T-Shirt Underwrite our Cattle Barons Ball T-Shirt and you will find sightings of this T-Shirts nationally on the beach, at sports events and sometimes in your own backyard. A T-shirt will be in each saddlebag as a gift. Ball Cap As the Underwriter of our Cattle Barons Ball Caps, imagine the possibility of keeping the sun out of our guest eyes. No matter which way you wear it, your logo will be on displayed on one of the hottest items. Ball Caps will be given as a party favor in our saddlebag. Invitation Brochure By underwriting this beautiful printed piece you will receive prominent recognition in the Invitation Brochure mailed to over 6,000 homes and businesses. Event Décor From table cloths to centerpieces to fence posts and much more, your underwriting of the decorations will enable us to transform our venue into a beautiful party atmosphere, which will be memorable for all attendees. In addition to the benefits listed, your company name and logo* will appear on all of the tables. Butt Sketch Don t get left behind. This is sure to be the hit of this year s Cattle Barons Ball. Artist will sketch the back side of our guests on specially produced artist paper with your name/company.
$12,000 6 Saddles at the Cattle Barons Ball Event 1. Partnership with the nation s leading voluntary health organization to fight the number one health concern through the American Cancer Society s premier fundraising event in the community 2. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball invitation brochure mailed to 3,000 households and businesses 3. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball Evening Program 4. 6 seats at Cattle Barons Ball 5. Special signage at your table 6. Invitations to the VIP party and specialty events prior to Cattle Barons Ball 7. Continuous name recognition at the event via power point presentation 8. Invitation to Barons Luncheon next year 9. The Society Visionary Award from the American Cancer Society 10. 1st right of refusal for this underwriting item next year Barons Party Host this special Barons Party to take place one hour prior to our Cattle Barons Ball. Enjoy meeting our VIP s for a special preview of our event. In addition to the benefits listed, your Company logo will appear on the Barons Party cocktail napkins. Digital Photo Our guests will surely want to preserve their memories of the evening with a picture on a magazine cover. For your donation, your name/logo will appear on the presentation frames at our portrait booth. Sport Towel This popular item will be given as a party favor in our Cattle Barons Ball saddlebag. Your Company name/logo and the Cattle Barons Ball logo will appear on these sporty towels. Wine Koozie This popular item will be given as a party favor in our Cattle Barons Ball saddlebag. Your Company name/logo and the Cattle Barons Ball logo will appear on these koozies. Wine Opener This popular item will be given as a party favor in our Cattle Barons Ball saddlebag. Your Company name/logo and the Cattle Barons Ball logo will appear on these openers. Tote Bags In addition to the benefits listed, every couple attending the event will take home our of our handsome canvas totes with the Cattle Barons Ball logo and your name or company logo. Videographer As the official underwriter of the Cattle Barons Ball video, your name will be inserted to the beginning of the DVD. Your underwriting will cover the cost of video recording and editing the events at our ball. This video will be used for future recruitment and development of volunteers and underwriters.
$10,000 6 Saddles at the Cattle Barons Ball Event 1. Partnership with the nation s leading voluntary health organization to fight the number one health concern through the American Cancer Society s premier fundraising event in the community 2. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball invitation brochure mailed to 3,000 households and businesses 3. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball Evening Program 4. 6 seats at Cattle Barons Ball 5. Special signage at your table 6. Invitations to the VIP party and all special events prior to the Cattle Barons Ball 7. Continuous name recognition at the event via power point presentation 8. Invitation to Barons Luncheon next year 9. Special signage at your table 10. The Society Visionary Award from the American Cancer Society 11. 1st right of refusal for this underwriting item next year Lighted Swizzle Stick Stir up the Bull no really, stir your cocktail with this special lighted stir stick with your name/logo. Look for the glow! Lighted Ice Cube What better item to be in our specialty Cattle Barons Ball beverage than the glow in the drink ice cube. Your name will be imprinted along with the Cattle Barons Ball for all to see when enjoying a cool beverage during a fun filled evening! Hitchin Post (Valet) As our guests arrive the evening of our main event, your name/logo will be prominently displayed on the signage for Valet Parking. In addition to the benefits below, we will also leave a small remembrance of your company in each vehicle a key chain with your company name and logo. Evening Program Read all about it! Your name will prominently appear as Evening Program Underwriter. This keep sake program will be on all of our tables the night of Cattle Barons.
$10,000 (Continued) Shot Glass Specialty Cattle Barons Ball Shot Glass for that adventurous Cowhand. Your name will be imprinted along with the Cattle Barons Ball logo for all to see when enjoying a shot during a fun filled evening! Entertainment Keep the toes tappin all night long when you underwrite the entertainment. Your will be thanked throughout the evening by the band as the Underwriter of the entertainment. Round up you pardner s for a game of poker. Playing Cards Sunscreen Wear your hat and sunscreen while riding the range. Margarita Machine Wastin away in Margaritaville. Your name or Company logo will appear on this bar and specialty glasses. Calendar They keep this item all year long. Your company name or logo will be on the front. Yellow Rose Society This new opportunity is a great way to promote your companies philanthropy. Photographer Help us preserve the memories by underwriting the photography of Cattle Barons Ball.
$7,500 4 Saddles at the Cattle Barons Ball Event 1. Partnership with the nation s leading voluntary health organization to fight the number one health concern through the American Cancer Society s premier fundraising event in the community 2. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball invitation brochure mailed to 3,000 households and businesses 3. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball Evening Program 4. 4 seats to Cattle Barons Ball 5. Special signage at your table 6. Invitation to the VIP party and to all special events prior to the Cattle Barons Ball 7. Continuous name recognition at the event via power point presentation 8. Invitation to Barons Luncheon next year Liquor Lasso Rope those horns and win that wine. Your company name/logo* will be displayed as the underwriter of this fun Midway Game. Neiman Marcus Party Your name & logo will be prominently displayed during the party. Ranch Hand Hospitality Help feed our volunteer cashiers, security and stagehands who volunteer their time by working the entire evening. What a wonderful way to thank these special people. Your company name/logo* will appear on signage and volunteer bandanas. Popcorn Machine Our guest will enjoy hot buttered popcorn all night long. Your name/logo will appear on the popcorn bags. Limited Edition Cattle Barons Bear Attach your name/logo to a Limited Edition Bear. This fun stuffed animal gives you an opportunity to show the warmth that your company has towards children and the American Cancer Society. CD Holder Listen to your favorite Country Western singer while driving down those long and windy roads. Calculator Add to your growing herd!! Letter Opener Open your letters that you received via the Pony Express. Mini Stapler Holster your stapler for hanging those Wanted posters. Beverage They are sure to see your name on their beverage cup.
$5,000 2 Saddles at the Cattle Barons Ball Event 1. Partnership with the nation s leading voluntary health organization to fight the number one health concern through the American Cancer Society s premier fundraising event in the community 2. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball invitation brochure mailed to 3,000 households and businesses 3. Recognition in the Cattle Barons Ball Evening Program 4. 2 Saddles in the house 5. Special signage at your table 6. Invitations to the VIP party 7. Invitations to all special events prior to the Cattle Barons Ball 8. Continuous name recognition at the event via power point presentation 8. Invitation to Barons Luncheon next year Gold Rush Bank All of the guests donating money for bucks and who participate in the auctions will be customers of your bank. In addition to the benefits listed, your name/logo will be prominently displayed on the chip bags and in this area. Silent Auction The Silent Auction will be placed in the center of our Ball so that all guests will continually pass and stop to bid on our unique items. Your name/logo will be displayed on the signage for the Silent Auction as well as on the bid sheets. Honorariums/Memorials On the evening of the event, guests will want to remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor cancer survivors. In addition to the benefits listed, your name/logo will be prominently displayed as the Rodeo Lights Underwriter. Children s Hand Painted Quilt This beautiful hand-painted quilt is made with the artwork of pediatric oncology patients especially for the Cattle Barons Ball. Your contribution ensures the quilting of this treasured item, which will be auctioned the night of Cattle Barons Ball. Your name/logo will be prominently displayed by the quilt. Live Auction Paddles Raise that Paddle and begin the bidding in our Live Auction. Your name/company will be on the Auction Paddles and placed on our guests tables. Who knows perhaps you will be the winner!
$5,000 (Continued) Wooden Nickels Toss that Nickel on the table & let s get some gamin going on here. Your name/company will be on our official Cattle Barons Ball currency for the event. The wooden nickels will be available at our Gold Rush Bank. Brand your Calendar Card Your name/company will appear as the underwriter of our Brand your Calendar Card. This card will be mailed to over 6,000 businesses & households with the date of our 2008 Cattle Barons Ball. Saddle-up Registration Watch the stampede begin at the Saddle-up Registration area. Your name/company will be on the tickets sent to your cowboys & cowgirls as well as at the Registration Area. Money Machine FUN WITH CATTLE BARONS MONEY!!! Your name/ company logo will appear as the underwriter of this popular game. Additional Items: Coffee Mug Chip Clip Koozie Memo Pad Luggage Tags Logo Pen Mouse Pad Hay Ride Mug Slide Human Slot Machine Black Jack Tables Craps Roulette When Pigs Fly Cow Patty Plop Jail House Rock Texas Hold em Horseshoes in the Midway Shoot-out at the OK Corral We cannot guarantee use of company colors for your logo