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Doors 7pm$75 per person / No minors

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Hosted by Tonari GumiJapanHosted by Tonari GumiJapanSaturday, October 29

JapanSaturday, October 29

JapanCoast Coal Harbour HotelDowntown Vancouver

2016

Tickets: Tonari Gumi | 604.687.2172 | tonarigumi.ca

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Ocean Wise Sushi Roll Challenge

Performances by Tim Tamashiro

A variety of spirits connected with Japan and the Japanese Community

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Event DetailsSaturday, October 29, 2016Doors open 7pm$75 per person (No minors)Coast Coal Harbour HotelDowntown Vancouver

Committee MembersHeidi Hamano, Co ChairJosh Coward, Co ChairRobbie FukushimaAndy Kwok Chris Nakahori Nam Nguyen

A Great Sponsorship Opportunity for a Great EventThe Sprits of Japan event is a part of our 1,000 Cranes initiative and will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel.

For the last 14 years Tonari Gumi produced the Premier Tasting event featuring sake provided by local suppliers. This event has become one of the most exciting and well attended event in the Japanese Community in the Lower Mainland.

On the 15th anniversary of this event, the Japanese Community Volunteers Association (Tonari Gumi) is making significant changes that will up the fun factor. It will now feature sake, beer, wine and whiskey with connections to the Japanese community! Taste products from Powell Street Craft Brewery, Kanazawa Wines, Odd Society, the Japanese Consulate and more.

This year, we invite you to be a key sponsor in our new event, 2016 Spirits of Japan. With over 350 people in attendance, your company brand will be a big part of a festive and positive community building fundraising event that supports programs for seniors and programs at our Japanese Community Resource Centre.

ProgramA variety of alcoholic spirits connected with Japan and the Japanese Community – vendors supplying wines, beer, sake and whisky will be on hand for patrons to sample them.

The event program will also include:

Performance by Tim Tamashiro, jazz singer and the host of Tonic, a nightly jazz program on CBC Radio 2. www.timtamashiro.com Sponsored by Coast Hotels

Ocean Wise Sushi Roll Challenge chefs will conjure up their vision of the “Spirit Roll” that will be tasted by three foodies and all audience members. All rolls are Ocean Wise Friendly. Sponsored by Mitsui & Co.

Media Wall created by Suki’s, featuring fantastic head pieces created by Vancouver’s favourite hair salon, and showcasing kimonos provided by Tonari Gumi.

Costume Contest In the spirit of Halloween, costumers are encouraged. And, prizes will be awarded for the most popular costumes. The audience will chose the winner.

Food, Silent Auction, Raffle and much more!!! Be a part of a festive community-building fundraising event that supports programs for seniors and others at our Japanese Community Resource Centre located at 42 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.

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Sponsorship Levels And BenefitsPresenting Sponsor $5,000• Exclusive Presenting sponsorship recognition on all event related materials• Speech at the Event• Information Booth at the Event• Public Introduction at the Event• Pre Event Article• Logo on Event Signage• 10 Event Tickets• Logo on Website• Listing on Donor Wall

Spirit Sponsor $2,000• Logo on Event Signage• 4 Event Tickets• Logo on Website• Listing on Donor Wall

Platinum $1,000 • Logo on Event Signage• 2 Event Tickets• Logo on Website• Listing on Donor Wall

Gold $500• Logo on Event Signage• 2 Event Tickets• Logo on Website• Listing on Donor Wall

Support Pack $300• Company Listing on Event Signage• 2 Event Tickets• Listing on Donor Wall

Exposure (Monthly)Vancouver Shinpo12,000 Households

Bulletin / Geppo 4,000 Households

Tonari Gumi Website 1,000 Impressions

October Direct Mail 1,000 impressions

Total Event Monthly Impressions 17,000

Poster distribution 50 locations

Invitations: 1000

Ocean Wise Social Media ExposureFacebook: 5800+ followersTwitter: 20,000+ followersInstagram: 4000+ followers

Demographics60% are 41 years old and over65% are working professionals85% are connected with the Japanese CommunityAlmost all have an interest in spirits

Organization & Event DetailsFundraising Goal: $20,000Members: 800Volunteers: 300On Site Volunteers: 30On site Guests: 350Exhibitors: 15

All sponsorships are eligible for a tax receipt or invoice

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The Cause1,000 Cranes Fundraising InitiativeIn Japanese culture, cranes are seen as symbols of longevity, good luck, happiness, love and fi delity. It has become a popular subject of origami with the myth that folding 1,000 origami cranes will make a wish you make come true.

At Tonari Gumi we have over 300 volunteers whose spirit embody that of the crane. Their hands are like the wings of the cranes – protecting, caring for and bringing happiness to the lives our Japanese Canadian and new immigrant seniors.

Our volunteers and staff have been reaching out to help our seniors remain independent and healthy since 1974. For decades, Japanese Canadians and new immigrant seniors have come to rely on Tonari Gumi as a home-away-from home, a place to meet friends, and a place to fi nd support.

Thanks to the funds earned through events such as Spirits of Japan, Tonari Gumi is able to provide services in both Japanese and English to the homebound and those experiencing early stages of dementia, to deliver Japanese meals-on-wheels, to visit those who are isolated and alone in various seniors facilities, to assist those experiencing elder abuse and to help those marginalized due to language and culture.

Your Sponsorship will help:• Do something to help our seniors now • Link your name and company with the many hundreds who are working together to build a more caring and supportive community.

Contact Us Japanese Community Volunteers Association (Tonari Gumi) 101 – 42 West 8th Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V5Y 1M7 E-mail: info@tonarigumi.ca Web: www.tonarigumi.ca

Children around the world know the story of Sadako Sasaki, a 12-year-old in Japan with the goal of folding 1,000 cranes in her hospital in hope of surviving radiation sickness, resulting from exposure to radiation from the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima in August, 1945. After folding 644 cranes, she passed away on October 25, 1955. In her honour, her classmates folded the remaining cranes.

Sadako and the Thousand Cranes

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Spirits of Japan Sponsorship FormSponsorship Deadline: October 7, 2016Event Venue: Coast Hotel Coal Harbour

REQUESTED SPONSORSHIP LEVEL

� Presenting Sponsor – $5,000

� Spirits Sponsor – $2,000

� Platinum Sponsor – $1,000

� Gold Sponsor – $500

� Silver Sponsor – $300

Payment method (please select one)

�Cash �Visa �Mastercard �American Express

�Cheque - Please make cheques payable to “Tonari Gumi”

Name _________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________

Credit Card Number:

Expiry Date:

Name on Card _________________________________________ Card Holder’s Signature ____________________________________________

Please send me: �Charitable Tax Receipt � Receipt Invoice

SUBMITTING FORM Tonari Gumi 42 West 8th Ave, Vancouver BC V5Y 1M7 FAX: 604.687.2168 or EMAIL completed form to development@tonarigumi.ca

SUBMITTING LOGO FILES Vector format preferred (.eps, .ai, or .pdf) Email to john@bigwavedesign.net File naming – “YOURCOMPANYNAME.eps”Please contact Josh Coward at 604.781.9381 or development@tonarigumi.ca should a vector fi le be unavailable.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLYDate received _______________ Program start ________________ Program end ________________ Credit Card Authorization Number ___________________________

Event DetailsSaturday, October 29, 2016Doors open 7pm$75 per person (No minors)Coast Coal Harbour HotelDowntown Vancouver

Committee MembersHeidi Hamano, Co ChairJosh Coward, Co ChairRobbie FukushimaAndy Kwok Chris Nakahori Nam Nguyen

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