age awards dinner sponsorship opportunities 2014

Dear Friends, Each year at this time, we reach out to corporate leaders like yourself to join AGE of Central Texas as an Official Sponsor and reach thousands of Central Texans who share in your company’s commitment and desire to improve the quality of life for older adults and caregivers in our community. AGE’s co-founder, Bert Kruger Smith, left us with a vision of aging as a shared journey of triumph. Yet almost daily we can find headlines and news reports that sound anything but triumphant:

“U.S. Faces Explosion of Senior Citizens” -PBS News “Skyrocketing Alzheimer's rates to burden world's caregivers” -CBS News “Going broke caring for aging parents” -New York Times “Austin not ready for 'silver tsunami' of poor seniors” -Austin American Statesman

We can’t stop aging. There is no cure. In his book, How We Age, geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Marc E. Agronin writes, “The relationship we establish with our elderly, and with their loved ones and caregivers by extension, ultimately trumps the agony of uncertainty.” That’s what our organization is about. Through each one of our programs, we work to build relationships with aging adults and those who care for them. By joining forces with AGE, you stand beside older adults and caregivers. Together, we take on the challenges of aging and share in the journey. The annual AGE Awards Dinner is our premier event celebrating the achievements of outstanding individuals and organizations that have helped improve the quality of life for older adults and caregivers. Your involvement as a sponsor of this event supports a critical lifeline to our elders and helps us to achieve our mission of tackling the challenges of aging with expert solutions. Please consider the enclosed sponsorship guide as a place for us to begin. Contact me at 512-600-9283 or [email protected] to discuss ways we can partner together. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, Lora Hollingsworth Director of Development & Outreach

What Your Sponsorship Achieves

Gain Meaningful Exposure Build your brand with name and/or logo recognition on event materials, AGE’s website, and communications with AGE’s database of friends and supporters, up to 25,000 name/logo impressions. Network with Co-Sponsors and Community Leaders Leverage your investment Show your support for AGE and share AGE’s mission and programs on your website and customer communications. NEW! Sponsor an Award Category contact us for a personalized proposal today (limited availability)

Contact us to confirm your sponsorship today! Pay online at https://squareup.com/market/age-of-central-tx

Lora Hollingsworth, Director of Development | [email protected] | 512-600-9283

Deadline for inclusion in printed invitation is February 10, 2014

$500

provides 14 sturdy shower chairs to help

keep older adults safe in the shower

$1,000

covers the cost of care for a low-income senior in our adult day center

for one month

$1,500

buys 5 bariatric wheelchairs (one of the

items with a longer waiting list)

$2,500

provides 6 months of weekly professionally

facilitated support group for people with early-stage

Alzheimer's disease

$5,000

provides nutritious hot lunches and snacks

specially designed for our adult day center clients for

1 month

he annual AGE Awards Dinner is Central Texas’ premier evening celebration of extraordinary leaders who have made a positive impact on the lives of seniors and

their caregivers in our community. This is AGE of Central Texas’ signature event that brings together 200 community leaders, professionals, corporate and nonprofit partners, individual supporters, and, of course, the honored guests. Join us this year for the special 20th Anniversary of the AGE Awards Dinner.

AGE Awards Dinner At-a-Glance

Who: AGE of Central Texas

What: 20th Annual AGE Awards Dinner

Where: The Driskill Hotel in downtown Austin, TX

When: Thursday, April 10, 2014

Why: To celebrate extraordinary leaders who have made a positive impact on the lives of seniors

and their caregivers in our community, and to help support the older adults and caregivers

who rely on AGE for care, information, and resources

How: Sponsorship investments range from $500 - $5,000

Contact us at 512-600-9283 or [email protected]

2014 AGE Awards Honorees

Willie Kocurek Vital Aging Award: Anna Gatti

Bert Kruger Smith Vision Award: Samantha Young

AGE Philanthropy Award: WellMed

AGE Community Service Award: Susie Lightfoot Scherr

Rose Professional Spirit Award: Patricia Ward

For more information about this year’s honorees, visit www.ageofcentraltx.org.

Past AGE Awards Honorees

Austin American-Statesman | Austin Junior Forum | Kathy Backus | The Hon. Gonzalo Barrientos | Jane Basey Dr. Mathis Blackstock | Patricia Bordie | Carl C. Anderson, Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation

Liz Carpenter | Eva Church | Patti Clark | Fred Cortinez | Cheryl Culbertson | Bill Cummings | Roger Curme Wilhemina Delco | Helen & Bobby Dockal | Econohomes | Charlotte Flynn | Louise Froelich

The Hon. Gus Garcia | Bettie & Bob Girling | Betty Grubbs | Health’s Angels | HEB | Dealey Herndon Carlos Higgins | Lynn Hill | Kitty Hoskins | Paula Johnson | IBM | Junior League of Austin | Camille Keith

Maurine & Willie Kocurek | Cindy & Greg Kozmetsky | The Hon. Lee Leffingwell | Jackie Lelong Lone Star Lions Eye Bank | John McKetta | Sr. Mary Rose McPhee | Susan Merrick | Chuck Meyer Suellen Mills | Roy F. and Joanne Cole Mitte Foundation | Frances Nail | The Hon. Elliott Naishtat

Richard Orton | Kendra Peters | The Hon. Jake Pickle | Carl Pingry | The Hon. Jack Pope | Roberta Przybylski Glenda Rogers | Marty Rose | Dr. Peggy Russell | John Scurlock | Beverly Seffel | Bert Kruger Smith | Clint Smith

Mary Pat Smith | Waneen Spirduso | Robert Spivey | St. David’s Foundation | Mary Teeters | Alice Traugott Sr. Madeleine Sophie Weber |Debbie Wilder

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Sponsorship Opportunities Presenting Sponsor – $5,000

Reserved VIP table for ten (10) guests

Sponsor representative provides one (1) minute welcome at the event

Name/logo on the guest take-away gift bags (200 attendees)

One (1) piece of company literature or goodie item in the guest gift bags

Prominent name/logo placement in event invitations, program, & signage

Large name/logo recognition in video projection at the event

Special invitation for four (4) guests to exclusive VIP reception for sponsors & honored guests

Recognition on signage at VIP reception

Name/logo recognition & link on AGE’s homepage during April & on event page year-round

Featured as a Community Partner in AGE’s e-newsletter (2,500 active contacts)

Recognized with prominent signage in AGE’s Caregiver Resource Center for one (1) year

Name/logo on an AGE vehicle for one (1) year (more than 12,000 miles around our community)

Name/logo & link in AGE’s e-newsletter, mention on Facebook, & name in annual report

Invitation to provide guest article on AGE’s blog Gift Bag Sponsor – $3,500 only 1 available!

Reserved tickets for eight (8) guests

Exclusive logo placement on one full side of guest gift bags (200 attendees)

Two (2) pieces of company literature or goodie item in the guest take-away gift bags

Logo recognition in event invitations, program, & signage

Large logo recognition in video projection at the event

Special invitation for four (4) guests to exclusive VIP reception for sponsors & honored guests


Logo recognition & link on AGE’s homepage during April & on event page year-round


Logo recognition & link in AGE’s e-newsletter, mention on Facebook, & name in annual report

Invitation to provide guest article on AGE’s blog Platinum Sponsor – $2,500

Reserved tickets for eight (8) guests

One (1) piece of company literature or goodie item in the guest gift bags (200 attendees)

Name/logo in video projection at the event

Name/logo recognition in event invitations, program, & signage

Special invitation for two (2) guests to exclusive VIP reception for sponsors & honored guests





Invitation to provide guest article on AGE’s blog More opportunities

Gold Sponsor – $1,500

Reserved tickets for six (6) guests








Invitation to provide guest article on AGE’s blog VIP Reception Sponsor – $1,000 only 1 available! SOLD

Sponsor representative provides one (1) minute welcome at the VIP reception for sponsors, honorees, & honored guests

First right of refusal to host the VIP reception at your location (food & beverage expenses paid for by the sponsor)

Special recognition on signage at VIP reception

Reserved tickets for four (4) guests to the AGE Awards Dinner




Name/logo & link on AGE’s homepage during April & logo/link on event page year-round

Name/logo & link in AGE’s e-newsletter, mention on Facebook, & name in annual report Silver Sponsor – $1,000

Reserved tickets for four (4) guests

One (1) piece of company literature or goodie item in the guest gift bags





Name & link on AGE’s homepage during April & logo/link on event page year-round

Name/logo & link in AGE’s e-newsletter, mention on Facebook, & name in annual report Bronze Sponsor – $500

Reserved tickets for two (2) guests

Name recognition in event invitations, program, event & VIP reception signage



Logo & link on AGE’s event webpage year-round

Name/logo & link in AGE’s e-newsletter, mention on Facebook, & name in annual report NEW! Sponsor an Award Category contact us for a personalized proposal today (limited availability)

Contact us to confirm your sponsorship today! Pay online at https://squareup.com/market/age-of-central-tx

Lora Hollingsworth, Director of Development | [email protected] | 512-600-9283 Deadline for inclusion in printed invitation is February 10, 2014

Sponsorship Benefits Chart

Sponsor Benefit Presenting

$5,000 Gift Bag $3,500

Platinum $2,500

Gold $1,500

VIP Reception

$1,000

Silver $1,000

Bronze $500

Guest tickets to Awards Dinner

10 8 8 6 4 4 2

One minute welcome at Awards

Dinner

Recognition in AGE’s Caregiver

Resources Center for one year

Logo recognition on AGE Vehicle for one year (500 trips/year)

Recognition on guest

take-away bag Name

Exclusive logo

placement on one side

Featured Partner in AGE

e-newsletter

Recognition in event invitation & program

Company literature/item in guest take-away

1 item 2 items 1 item 1 item 1 item 1 item

Invitations to VIP reception

4 4 2 2 Host 2 2

One minute welcome at VIP

reception

Recognition on signage at VIP

reception

Logo projection at Awards Dinner

Mention/link on AGE’s Facebook

Recognition on event webpage

year-round

Recognition on AGE’s homepage

during April

Recognition in AGE e-newsletter

(2,500 contacts)

Guest article on AGE’s blog

Sponsorship Commitment Form

Yes! I would like to sponsor the AGE Awards Dinner and celebrate those making Austin a

great place to grow older in.

Presenting Sponsor - $5,000

Gift Bag Sponsor - $3,500

Platinum Sponsor - $2,500

Gold Sponsor - $1,500

VIP Reception Sponsor - $1,000 SOLD

Silver Sponsor - $1,000

Bronze Sponsor - $500

Sponsor Name:

Name as you would like it

recognized (if different):

Contact Person:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: Email:

I am enclosing a check made payable to AGE of Central Texas

Please invoice me

I will pay online at https://squareup.com/market/age-of-central-tx

Please charge my credit card (fill out information below)

Card Holder Name:

Credit Card Type: Visa Mastercard American Express Discover

Credit Card Number:

Expiration Date: CCV: Billing Zip:

Please submit completed Commitment Form by February 10, 2014

Lora Hollingsworth | AGE of Central Texas | 3710 Cedar Street, Box 2 | Austin, TX 78705

Phone: 512.600.9283 | Fax: 512.451.3110 | [email protected]

Terms and Conditions:

This agreement will confirm the terms and conditions in which ______________________ (“You”/“Sponsor”) have agreed to sponsor the AGE Awards Dinner organized by AGE of Central Texas (“Us” or “We”/“AGE”).

1. We shall use Our best efforts to provide You with the sponsorship rights and benefits as outlined in this packet for the sponsorship level You indicate in the commitment form.

2. In consideration of all rights granted herein, the Sponsor will pay AGE of Central Texas the corresponding amount for the sponsorship level selected, prior to the event (April 10, 2014).

3. All uses of Sponsor’s logos or trademarks by AGE and/or its advertisers are subject to Sponsor’s prior written approval. AGE agrees to submit samples of material using Sponsor’s logos or trademarks to You for approval, and You shall have at least three (3) business days to approve or disapprove such materials.

4. All uses of AGE of Central Texas’ logos, name, identifying information, or event materials by Sponsor and/or its advertisers are subject to AGE’s prior written approval. Sponsor agrees to submit samples of all material using AGE’s logo, name, or taglines, to Us for approval, and We shall have at least three (3) business days to approve or disapprove such materials.

5. AGE of Central Texas’ name, logo and/or identifying information may not be used in a manner by the

corporate sponsor that would express or imply AGE’s endorsement of the corporation or its products, services, or policies.

6. In the unexpected event that the Event does not take place, due to any cause beyond the reasonable

control of the parties, the Agreement shall terminate and AGE shall not be held liable for event cancellation. AGE’s only obligation to You shall be the return of the fee paid AGE hereunder less any and all direct out-of-pocket event expenses incurred to AGE prior to the date of the termination, as determined by AGE.

7. Each party represents and warrants that it is free to enter into this Agreement without violating the

rights of any person, that its trademarks do not infringe on the trademarks or trade names of any person, and that it will comply with all laws and regulations pertinent to its business.

8. We shall not be held liable for any failure on the part of Sponsor’s employees or agents to deliver items

or fulfill tasks such as:

Supply high-resolution version of Sponsor’s logo via email attachment by February 10, 2014

Deliver Sponsor item or items to AGE for inclusion in guest bags by March 27, 2014 (if applicable)

Provide educational/informational guest blog to AGE (if applicable)

9. The Agreement does not constitute a partnership or joint venture or principal agent relationship between the parties. It shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. It is complete and represents the entire agreement between the parties.

I have read and understand AGE of Central Texas’ Policy Guidelines on Corporate Sponsorships.

All correspondence, including payment, shall be sent to Lora Hollingsworth, Director of Development, AGE of Central Texas, 3710 Cedar Street, Box 2, Austin, TX 78705, [email protected], 512.600.9283. If this accurately sets forth the Agreement between Sponsor and AGE, please sign below and return a copy to execute the Agreement. Agreed and accepted this _____ day of ______________________, 20____.

Signature: _______________________________ Signature: _______________________________ Authorized Sponsor Representative Director of Development, AGE of Central Texas Print Name: _____________________________ Print Name: Lora Hollingsworth

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