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Once more, your generous Techapalooza 2017 sponsorships are extremely appreciated by everyone connected with the event, including CancerCare Manitoba Foundation patients and their families.
We are excited for another year full of love and support for the CCMF!Without you this event would not be possible.
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TeChAPAlOOzA 2017 was a resounding success!
Our sixth annual event sold out again to a crowd of over 500 and rocked to five terrific bands. Thanks to our IT community sponsors, Techapalooza 2017 raised a record $85,000 for CancerCare Manitoba! This brings our six year total to nearly $360,000!!! This is something we are all very proud of.
On February 23, 2018 we’re going to showcase even more quality entertainment in a first-class venue, attracting top i.T. professionals from a range of organizations. Back by popular demand, we’ll host the party in The Grand Ballroom at The Fort Garry Hotel.
Find out more about parking and hotel or room accommodations on The Fort garry hotel website. don’t forget to take advantage of the special room rates available for Techapalooza guests who want to party like rock stars!
Our target this year is to raise $75,000 in sponsorships for CancerCare Manitoba. sponsors of Techapalooza demonstrate community leadership by ensuring this event’s success because all sponsorship dollars go directly to CancerCare Manitoba. As well, our audience of 500+ i.T. leaders and professionals will be made aware of your contribution, enhancing your profile in the community.
This year we will be increasing our social Media exposure for all participating sponsors and bands to promote their journey to event day. stay tuned for some exciting photos and videos and be sure to tell your marketing team to ‘like’ and ‘share’ posts so everyone can be part of the excitement! Techapalooza presents a great marketing opportunity for your company while, at the same time, contributing to a very worthy cause that supports our fellow Manitobans!
Attached you will find an information package with sponsorship levels for every budget and an FAQ. Because we keep selling out audience tickets, we are giving you the opportunity to reserve additional tickets for customers and staff members to ensure that they enjoy the event. Please visit techapalooza.ca for all the information you need.
We hope you will join us for “Band-to-Band Combat to Beat Cancer” by supporting Techapalooza 2018! One of our volunteer committee members will be in touch with you in a few days to ask for your support.
sincerely,
sandy Fostersponsorship director
i . T. COMMuniTydeAr COlleAgues in The WinniPeg
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f Only ONE available
f Designation-“Presenting Sponsor”
− Exclusive maximum logo placement on stage banner, web site home page, program cover, posters and tickets
f Logo on video screen and program sponsor page
f Full page colour ad in program
f EMCEE recognition from the stage
f Participation in cheque presentation
f 6 passes to the event
f 4 invitations to the Sponsor Appreciation Reception
f Social Media Campaign reposts and shares through Techapalooza channels
f Medium logo placement on sponsor web page, program sponsor page and video screen
f 4 passes to the event
f 2 invitations to Sponsor Appreciation Reception
f Social Media Campaign reposts and shares through Techapalooza channels
f Small logo placement on sponsor web page, program sponsor page and video screen
f 2 passes to the event
f 2 invitations to Sponsor Appreciation Reception
f Social Media Campaign reposts and shares through Techapalooza channels
f Cash or Value-in-kind
f Name placement on sponsor web page, program sponsor page and video screen
f 2 passes to the event
f 2 invitations to the Sponsor Appreciation Reception
f Social Media Campaign reposts and shares through Techapalooza channels
f Only FOUR available
f Designation-
1. "Stage Sponsor" – Logo Banner front of stage
2. "Backline Sponsor" – Logo on bass drum
3. "Judges Sponsor" – Logo banner on Judges table
4. "Grand Ballroom Sponsor " – Two logo banners at entrance to ballroom
f One full page ad in program
f Large logo placement on sponsor web page, program sponsor page and video screen
f EMCEE recognition from the stage
f Participation in trophy and prize presentations
f 4 passes to the event
f 2 invitations to the Sponsor Appreciation Reception
f Social Media Campaign reposts and shares through Techapalooza channels
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What is techapalooza?this concert event brings together 5 bands comprised of talented musicians who work in the i.t. sector. Bands perform for an enthusiastic crowd that votes for their favorite band to be crowned “Fan Favourite”. Meanwhile, 3 celebrity judges critique the band performances and select the “Judges Choice”...all while rockin’ the night away to raise money for the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation.
When did this all start?When Techapalooza was first held in 2012, we had a sell-out crowd of 300 and raised $25,000 for CCMF. After another great event in 2013 at McPhillips Station Casino with 500 rocking audience members, raising $35,000, we moved the event to the Hotel Fort Garry, and to date we have reached $360,000.
When and Where is this event being held?Friday, February 23th, 2018doors at 6:00 pm – bands at 7:00 pmthe grand ballroom, hotel Fort garry
hoW does the band thing Work? � Maximum of 5 bands
� band members must work in the information technology sector
» the I.T. department of a corporation or government organization
» the I.T. vendor community
» I.T. education
» Or belong to an IT association (e.g. ICTAM, CIPS, PMI etc.)
� Bands can be comprised of members from different organizations. They do not have to work at the same organization.
� Each band is allowed 2 “ringers” from outside the I.T. sector
� Bands need to apply to participate.
� Bands will be selected by the Techapalooza selection panel led by the musical director
� Bands are strongly encouraged to adopt a distinct musical theme or genre and a fun name that is a play on I.T. terminology
� Bands are limited to a 25 minute set
All band members are volunteers, working hard to entertain and raise funds for CancerCare. They receive no remuneration for their performance.
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hoW are the bands selected? � Application forms are available on the web-site and
should be emailed to: [email protected]
� the selection panel is the techapalooza organizing committee
� Selection criteria include:
» Eligibility (working in the I.T sector with no more than 2 ringers)
» Performance experience level
» Musical style, genre and theme
What happens the night oF techapalooza?Each band performs 1 set not more than 25 minutes long. Order of appearance is through a random draw, determined prior to the event. Audience members will vote for their favourite band of the evening using an app available on the home page of the website. The band receiving most votes will be named “Fan Favourite” Judges will agree on one band as the “Judges Choice”.
Where do the Funds raised go?100% of the net proceeds for this event go to cancercare Manitoba Foundation, where all funds stay in Manitoba to support cancer research, education and patient support programs.
NOTE: 100% of ticket sales cover expenses for sound, lighting equipment, food, and marketing and promotional collateral.
Where can i get tickets?
Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased directly from band members, from our sales volunteers or on techapalooza.ca.
Each ticket provides you entry to the event, great food, great entertainment and 1 vote for your favourite band. Refreshments are available for purchase.
hoW do i becoMe a sponsor?Complete sponsorship application form available at techapalooza.ca and email it to: [email protected]
deadline for sponsorships is december 15, 2017.
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HOW dO I BeCOMe a vOlunTeer?Techapalooza needs about 30 volunteers for the evening of the event. Volunteers are not required to purchase a ticket. There are a variety of jobs and skills needed.
if you would like to volunteer please contact evelyn strempler at [email protected]
HOW Can I dOnaTe?BeCOMe a GrOupIe!We are targeting to raise $75,000 from the i.T. community.
One of the key components to our fundraising is the donations made by family, friends, and co-workers to CancerCare directly through our “groupie” website. in 2016 we raised over $20,000 in “groupie” donations!
Facilitated by CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, each band member is strongly encouraged to set up a donation page and raise a minimum of $500. it’s easy and fun to do, you can add your own graphics and content to encourage people to donate. each donor group sets their fundraising goals according to what they can realistically attain and we celebrate together.
HOW dO I GeT MOre InFOrMaTIOn aBOuT THe evenT?Please visit www.techapalooza.ca for more information about the event or send your questions to [email protected]
like us on our www.facebook.com/Techapalooza and follow us on Twitter@TechapaloozaCA
HOW Can I GeT My OrGanIzaTIOn InvOlved? BeCOMe a COnCerT prOMOTOr!We are looking for volunteers from our sponsors and other organizations to promote Techapalooza to their co-workers.
Concert promoters will have access to:
� Posters
� Admission tickets to sell
if you want to incorporate a Techapalooza event into your next team meeting, we’d be happy to send some committee members out and help you promote!
HOW are expenses COvered?expenses for sound and lighting equipment, food, marketing and promotion are covered from proceeds of ticket sales, donations of value in kind and auxiliary fundraising methods. After expenses are covered, excess funds go to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation except for a small operating float that is retained by the Techapalooza organizing committee.
Operating funds are held in a not-for-profit account with the Belgian-Alliance Credit union, Portage Avenue Branch.
WHO are THe TeCHapalOOza vOlunTeers?
The Techapalooza committee is comprised of volunteers who receive no remuneration for the efforts. This year’s volunteers are:
Techapalooza Board:
Barb spurway ....... Chair, solvera solutions
hal ryckman ........ Vice-Chair, solvera solutions
sandy Foster......... sponsorships, Capstone ridge group
greg Boettcher ..... stage Production/logistics,dXC
Carl strempler ...... Musical director, solvera solutions
janice handford ... Venue and Volunteer logistics, Aj/M Consulting
janet kirkpatrick .. Ticket sales, hP (retired)
rob hall ............... secretary Treasurer, rkh Consulting inc.
kerry Augustine .... Community relations, government of Manitoba BTTw
Marketing Working Group:
randy dutka......... Creative/Branding, scootaround inc.
Marny Barnes ....... Photographer and Marketing, Vivid intuition Photography
juliet greenberg ... Marketing and Communications, imaginet
sana Mahboob ..... social Media and Marketing, university of Manitoba
Fundraising Working Group:
debra hannah ...... Associate Manager, The great-West life Assurance Company
dianne Connor...... Project Manager, The great-West life Assurance Company
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