Dear Potential Sponsor: This letter is written to request your support of the 2016 Inner-City Classic presented by The Winning Circle, Inc. This year, Tri-Cities High School vs. Carver Atlanta High School and Benjamin E. Mays High School vs. Stockbridge High School rivals goes head-to-head to make for an exciting four game Inner City Classic Jamboree. The Inner-City Classic will host a fun filled weekend of events beginning with the Inner-City Classic Prayer Dinner on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. On Saturday, the Inner-City Classic will host a four Game Jamboree. The highly anticipated Inner-City Classic Football rivalry games will kick off at 4:00 P.M. Immediately following each game, the Inner-City Classic Post Game Championship Awards will be distributed along with caps, T-shirts, MVP, Offensive, Defensive and Runnerup ceremonies on the field. Since 1992, The Winning Circle, Inc. (TWC) has been challenging students, coaches and athletes on the elementary, junior high, high school, and collegiate levels to educate, encourage and inspire each other and the generations of youth who are quickly emerging as society s leaders of tomorrow. TWC focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference in the inner-cities across America. The TWC Vision is to see inner-cities impacted for our youth and young adults who are greatly at-risk by instilling basic core values of character, integrity, self-control, self-esteem and hope. These core values will lay the foundation for inner-city youth to become positive citizens of our great nation. TWC has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to serving the least, the last, the lost, the left out, and the left behind. This game will serve as a key fundraising initiative to yield the funds necessary to support the following goals: Expand TWC Inner-City to other HBCUs all over the country Expand TWC s programs and presence in the local schools Continue to provide opportunities for community students to participate in TWC hosted summer athletic and enrichment camps. Expand the athletic, arts and tutorial programs in both local schools and HBCUs Establish a TWC Inner-City Leadership Academy where leaders, staff and volunteers can receive formal training for work in the inner-city. With your generous support, The Winning Circle, Inc. can continue to provide education, mentoring, leadership and skills training to address core issues facing inner-city youth. We would be honored to include your company among the philanthropic visionaries whose passion support youth development. Please take a moment to identify a sponsorship option that best suits you. You will find each sponsorship opportunity outlined in this packet. TWC is a 501 (c) (3) tax deductible organization. Should you have any questions, I am available and looking forward to confirmation of your commitment. I may be reached by telephone at 304-685-3077 or by email at dbuggs.twc@gmail.com. Thank you in advance, Dr. Daniel Buggs, Founder/President, The Winning Circle, Inc. Director, Inner-City Classic Committee
Sponsorship Opportunities PRESENTING SPONSOR $200,000 EXCLUSIVE EVENT TITLE: The 2016 Inner-City Classic is Presented by (Your Company Name) Listed as the primary Sponsor for the Inner-City Classic game on all published material Presented by Your Company Name Company logo will be prominently visible at the fifty yard line during the Classic rival game, Listed on the Cover of the Event Program Full two-page ad in the event program on the back cover and inside front cover Present the Inner-City Classic Media Day Signage posted at all participating institutions Half-time Show Sponsorship and Presentation by Your Company Executives during School presentation on center field. Brand activation and in-game promotional opportunities Company name and participation acknowledged on the PA system during all games Giveaways at all participating institutions Company logo and website linkage on the official Inner-City Classic website Presentation of all Game Trophies Two Banners displayed at event Listing on all TV, radio, and press releases and promotional materials Two display booths in concession area of event The company will be mentioned on the social networking pages/sites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. Twenty All-Access Passes and five Field Passes Ten Reserved Area Seating and 200 tickets to the game VIP Parking Passes The company logo on flyers and marketing material Three Game Balls signed by game participants Recipient of a Sponsorship Recognition Plaque during Inner- City Classic half time Access to the Hospitality Suite at the stadium during the Classic (before the game, during game presentation) Extended right to retain sponsorship for one year
CO-HOST SPONSOR-$125,000 Exclusive host(s) of event: The 2016 Inner-City Classic is brought to you by (your company) Company logo will be prominently visible at the forty yard line during the Classic rival game. Banner displayed at event (banner provided by sponsor) One (1 ) full page color ad on the back inside cover of the event program One display booth in concession area of event Five field passes and 100 tickets to game Two VIP parking passes Company mentioned on select TV, radio and print ads Company name and participation acknowledged on the PA system Company logo and website linkage on the official Inner-City Classic website Company mentioned on select social networking websites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) Access for six in Hospitality Room at Event (before game and at halftime) Extended right to retain sponsorship for six months Company logo displayed on promotional items for give away Recipient of a Sponsorship Recognition Plaque during Inner-City Classic half time
PLATINUM SPONSOR $100,000 One (1 ) full page color ad in the middle of the event program Company logo will be prominently visible at the thirty yard line during the Classic rival game. Company logo displayed on promotional items for give away Five All-Access Passes and 5 Field Passes Two Reserved Area Seating and 100 tickets to the game Two VIP Parking Passes The Company will be mentioned on press releases Company logo on flyers and marketing material Company name and participation acknowledged on the PA system Company logo and website linkage on the official Inner-City Classic website The Company mentioned on social networking websites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. Recipient of a Sponsorship Recognition Plaque during Inner-City Classic half time Access for three to the Hospitality Suite at the stadium during the Classic (before the game, during game presentation) Right to retain sponsorship for three months
GOLD SPONSOR- $50,000 One half (1/2) page color ad in the middle of the event program Company logo will be prominently visible at the twenty yard line during the Classic rival game. Company logo displayed on promotional items for give away Two field passes and 50 tickets to game Five All-Access passes One VIP parking pass Company mentioned on selected press releases Company name and participation acknowledged on the PA system Company logo and website linkage on the official Inner-City Classic website Company mentioned on selected social networking websites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) Recipient of a Sponsorship Recognition Plaque during Inner-City Classic half time Access for three in Hospitality Room (before game and at halftime) Extended right to retain sponsorship for two months
SILVER SPONSOR- $25,000 One (3/4 ) full page color ad in the middle of the event program Logo placed in event program Two field passes and 20 tickets to game Company logo displayed on promotional items for give away Company mentioned on selected press release and promotional materials Company logo and website linkage on the official Inner-City Classic website Company mentioned on selected social networking websites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) Company name and participation acknowledged on the PA system Access for three in Hospitality Tent at Event (before game and at halftime)
PEWTER SPONSOR- $10,000 One (5/8) full page color ad in the middle of the event program Logo placed in event program Two field passes and 10 tickets to game Company logo displayed on promotional items for give away Company mentioned on selected press release Company mentioned at event Listing on website and link to your website on the official Inner-City Classic website Company mentioned on selected social networking websites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) Company name and participation acknowledged on the PA system during all games Access for four in Hospitality Tent at Event (before game and at halftime)
Supporting Sponsor I - $1,000 *** Only 20 at this level*** The organizers of this Classic recognize that Small Businesses have strong ties to each university, the community and its former players. With our Supporting Sponsor Package, Small Businesses will have the chance to benefit from this unique opportunity and increase their business profile. Recognition on the website Advertise your company promotion (in Promotion link of website) Opportunity to include promotional materials in gift bag Recognition in Program Supporting Sponsor II- $500 (Unlimited) Recognition on the website Advertise your company promotion (in Promotion link of website)
Thank you! All sponsorship packages are customized to meet the needs of your business. We will accept a request to create a package a la carte to work in partnership with your company s objectives. We look forward to serving with you and for you! For More Information Contact: Inner-City Classic Dr. Daniel Buggs Dbuggs.twc@gmail.com or cell 304-685-3077 www.danielbuggs.com Inner-City Classic The Winning Circle, Inc. 190 Austin Oaks Dr. Ellenwood, GA 30294