Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

Dear Prospective Sponsor: The Town of Huntersville Parks and Recreation Department sponsorship program is designed to effectively market local businesses while making a positive impact on our community. Unlike other traditional forms of advertising, our sponsorships allow a business to be associated with the positive benefits of a community event or recreational program. Whatever your marketing needs, we have distinct partnership opportunities that can complement your plan. Parks and Recreation Facilities make a community more attractive and provide a greater quality of life. With the help from our sponsors, we are able to offer more quality programs and facilities to the residents of Huntersville and the surrounding communities. Your sponsorship plays an important role in shaping our lives, families and homes. Much of the enjoyment and lasting memories of our residents depends on the programs and facilities offered. Your company can help to ensure that we provide only quality programs and our facilities remain in superior condition. By becoming a sponsor and showing your support of our programs and events, you are showing your support for the community. This will in turn make a positive impact on your business. We offer different levels of sponsorships from yearly packages to single event or program levels. There is something affordable for your business big or small. Become a sponsor today and increase your community exposure while benefitting our town and its residents! Sincerely, Tracy M. Houk Tracy Houk Town of Huntersville Recreation Superintendent p 704.766.2227 c 704.622.0220 thouk@huntersville.org Parks&Recreation Post Office Box 2879 105 Gilead Road, Third Floor Huntersville, NC 28070 phone 704.766.2220 fax 704.992.5528 www.huntersville.org

Sponsorship Opportunities ** Sponsorship Packages have been created for purposes of providing guidance and direction for potential sponsors, sponsorship contractor, and the Town of Huntersville.** Platinum $11,000 (1 available) Title Sponsor for A Huntersville Christmas Booth at 3 HPRD Events -Logo on all event/program advertisement (website, newspaper, press releases) Fall Youth Girls Volleyball League Sponsorship OR Ralph Lambert Senior Softball League (Fall) - Youth Girl s Volleyball, presented by: your company. -Company logo on all league shirts/web publications/all ads Park Signage at all 3 parks: -North Mecklenburg Park Signage visibility potential 280,500 visitors/year -Bradford Park: Signage visibility potential 250,500 visitors/year -Huntersville Athletic Park Signage visibility potential 210,500 visitors/year Recognized Sponsor on HPRD website **If a Platinum sponsor is not secured on or before May 1st, title sponsorships for Hello Huntersville and A Huntersville Christmas will be available** Gold $9,500 (1 available) Title Sponsor for Hello Huntersville Booth at 3 HPRD Events -Logo on all event/program advertisement (website, newspaper, press releases) -Announcement of Sponsorship at 4 events Spring Youth Girls Volleyball League Sponsorship OR -Company logo on all league shirts. - Huntersville Parks and Recreation Girl s Volleyball, presented by: your company. Park Signage at all 3 parks: -North Mecklenburg Park Signage visibility potential 280,500 visitors/year -Bradford Park: Signage visibility potential 250,500 visitors/year -Huntersville Athletic Park Signage visibility potential 210,500 visitors/year Recognized sponsor in HPRD website **If a Gold sponsor is not secured on or before Sept. 1st, title sponsorship for Halloween Fun at Rural Hill will be available**

Sponsorship Opportunities ** Sponsorship Packages have been created for purposes of providing guidance and direction for potential sponsors, sponsorship contractor, and the Town of Huntersville.** Silver $6,000 (1 available) Growers Market Season (May - October) Sponsor - Huntersville Parks and Recreation Growers Market, presented by your company Booth at 4 HPRD Events -Logo on all event/program advertisement (website, newspaper, press releases) Park Signage at all 3 parks: -North Mecklenburg Park Signage visibility potential 280,500 visitors/year -Bradford Park: Signage visibility potential 250,500 visitors/year -Huntersville Athletic Park Signage visibility potential 210,500 visitors/year Recognized Sponsor on HPRD website **If a Silver sponsor is not secured on or before April 1st, title sponsorship for the Growers Market will be available** Bronze $2,500 (4 available) League Sponsorship of Youth Girls Volleyball OR Ralph Lambert Senior Softball League (season of choice if platinum or gold package is not secured) - Youth Girl s Volleyball, presented by: your company. -Company logo on all league shirts/web publications/all ads Booths at 2 events of choice -Logo on all event/program advertisement Copper $1,500 (5 available) Sponsor at 3 Events & a ball field sign for 1yr. -Logo on all event/program advertisement (website, newspaper, press releases) -Announcement of Sponsorship at events **With the completion of Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell our events & sponsorship opportunities will increase. Our current events are Hello Huntersville, Halloween Fun, Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony & Huntersville Christmas.**

Sponsorship Opportunities Custom Package Sponsorships are available to a limited amount of companies. We are open to your suggestions and look forward to discussing creative options. Custom Package Sponsor benefits will be negotiated and matched with benefits at the sponsorship levels described. Please contact our Recreation Superintendent, Tracy Houk thouk@huntersville.org to discuss. In-Kind Sponsorships consist of a donation of a certain product or service instead of direct financial contribution. For example, a news organization may provide print/web advertising, a restaurant may provide food for an event, etc, in exchange for being recognized as a sponsor. There are numerous possibilities. The market value of the contribution must meet or exceed a specific amount to be considered a sponsor for an event or program. Please contact our Recreation Superintendent, Tracy Houk thouk@huntersville.org for more information. Ball Field Signage - All signs are made of aluminum and offer high-visibility. Sponsor may create design for approval. Huntersville Business: $500/year 4 x8 sign Installation and Maintenance included $300 Renewal Non-Huntersville Business: $600/year 4 x8 sign Installation and Maintenance included $400 Renewal North Mecklenburg Park.signage visibility potential: 380,600 visitors per year Bradford Park...signage visibility potential: 250,500 visitors per year Huntersville Athletic Park.signage visibility potential: 210,500 visitors per year League Sponsor - $2000 Youth Girls Volleyball League Sponsorship (Spring OR Fall) or Ralph Lambert Senior Softball League (2 seasons) -Company logo on all league shirts. - Huntersville Parks and Recreation Girl s Volleyball, presented by: your company. ** League will depend on availability** Senior Softball Team Sponsor - $250 Ralph Lambert Senior Softball League (2 seasons) -Company logo on team shirts.

Sponsorship Opportunities Adopt-A-Park Program - Anyone who is interested in adopting a park is welcome to participate in the program. Adopters include: Families, Neighborhoods, Corporations, Community Groups, Faith-based Organizations, etc Adopters are recognized on the Town of Huntersville website and a sign will be installed in the park as a visible statement of their commitment to maintaining the park as a valuable resource for the community. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Tracy Houk thouk@huntersville.org for more information. Huntersville Growers Market - The Growers Market has been providing the community with healthy, regionally grown produce and baked goods for years. Open every Saturday, May - Sept. Located at HES front parking lot in Downtown Huntersville **Become a friend of the Market with a $250 donation/season** Contact Tracy Houk, Recreation Superintendent at 704.766.2227 or thouk@huntersville.org for more information. Interested in becoming a vendor? Please contact Alison Ahrens, Downtown Events & Facility Coordinator at 704.766.2253 or aahrens@huntersville.org for more information. Scholarship Program In Memory of Nikko Pinkney & Joseph Fry It is the policy of the Town of Huntersville Parks and Recreation Department to provide recreational opportunities to all residents of Huntersville. Programs listed below require the payment of fees to cover the expenses. Realizing the need to include all residents we offer financial assistance to Huntersville residents meeting guidelines we have established. A contribution will insure additional space for more scholarships to be offered. Youth Summer Camp.$90/wk per child Teen Adventure Camp.$700/session per teen ASEP.$120/month per child Fieldtrip/Activity Sponsor.$200

Single Event Sponsorship Opportunities Hello Huntersville Join us the second Saturday in May, from 10am-2pm for Hello Huntersville, the town s annual music and arts festival! Hello Huntersville has an expected attendance of 4000-5000 visitors. Regional art vendors will display their talents throughout the streets of Downtown Huntersville! Accompanying the regional artists will be local musicians/bands, puppet shows, caricatures, face painting, art classes, bounce houses & children s rides/activities, local schools displaying their students artwork, plus area businesses, food trucks and local restaurants will be open as well. The Huntersville Growers Market will be hosting its grand opening as well! Through our sponsorships we are able to provide the community with FREE live entertainment, FREE children s rides, & FREE activities at ALL of our events! Level 5= Title Sponsorship $5,000 (Limited one sponsor) Event will be titled your logo Presents Hello Huntersville Prime location for table/tent in main event area Logo/Name on all advertisements Announcement of sponsorship and title of event on the Entertainment stage during event No competing business/organization will be a sponsor at any other level Level 4= $2,500 (Limited one sponsor) Large Logo/Name on all advertisements Prime location for table/tent in high traffic area Announcement of sponsorship on the Entertainment stage during event Level 3 = $1,000 Medium Logo/Name on all advertisements Set up a table at the event (locations based on a first come-first served basis) Announcement of Sponsorship on the Entertainment stage Level 2 = $500 Small Logo/Name on all advertisements Set up a table at the event (locations based on a first come-first served basis) Level 1 = $250 Set up a table at the event OR Small Logo/Name on all advertisement for event (locations based on a first come-first served basis)

Single Event Sponsorship Opportunities Halloween Fun at Rural Hill (Saturday before Halloween) Activities include costume contest, face painting, bounce houses, children s arts and crafts, interactive family games, water fight between fire stations, music, food, and a whole lot of fun! Attendance expected: Over 1,000 people Ghost (title) Level = $1,000 Halloween Fun at Rural Hill, presented by your company Logo on all advertisements Table at the event Announcement of sponsorship and title of event No competing business/organization will be a sponsor at any other level Pumpkin Level = $500 Logo on all advertisements Table at the event Announcement of sponsorship at event Trick-or-Treat Level = $250 Set up a table at the event OR Small Logo/Name on all advertisements for event (locations based on a first come-first served basis) Through our sponsorships we are able to provide the community with FREE live entertainment, FREE children s rides, & FREE activities at ALL of our events!

A Huntersville Christmas (1st Saturday in December) This event is our largest downtown event. We have magic shows, carriage rides, carolers, story telling with Mrs. Claus, games and rides for the children, arts and crafts vendors, visit from Santa, letters to Santa, SNOW and live entertainment for the whole family! Attendance expected: Over 5,500 people Winter Wonderland (Title) level = $7,000 (Limited to one sponsor) The Title Sponsor is the most prominent and visible of all the sponsorships available and is reserved for only one organization or company Event will be titled: your logo Presents A Huntersville Christmas Logo on all advertisements (website, newspaper, press releases, etc...) Logo on event brochure as Title Sponsor Logo/Name on the map at your location Set-up at our MOST POPULAR Announcement of sponsorship on entertainment stage during event Christmas Tree level = $5,000 ( 5 year sponsor - **payable over the 5 yr. period) Not available till 2020 - Pridemore Properties Title Sponsor 2015-2019 Tree lighting ceremony Title Sponsor Event will be titled your logo Presents the Town Center Tree Lighting Recognition at base of tree from December 1- January 1 Logo/Name on all advertisements (website, newspaper, press releases, etc...) Logo/Name on the map at your location Set-up table/tent at the Tree Lighting event in prime location Set-up table/tent at Huntersville Christmas close to the plaza Announcement of sponsorship on the entertainment stage during event Candy Cane Level = $3,000 (Limited to one sponsor) Set-up table in prime location Logo on all advertisements (website, newspaper, press releases, etc...) Logo/Name on the map at your location Announcement of sponsorship on the Entertainment stage during event Santa s Workshop Level = $1,000 Logo on all advertisements (website, newspaper, press releases, etc ) Logo on the front of the program brochure Logo/Name on the map at your location Set-up a table at the event in your area North Pole Level = $500 Logo on all advertisement (Website, newspaper, press releases, etc...) Logo on the back of the program brochure Set-up a table at the event Reindeer Level = $300 Set-up a table at the event OR Small Logo/Name on all advertisements for the event Through our sponsorships we are able to provide the community with FREE live entertainment, FREE children s rides, & FREE activities at ALL of our events!

Hello Huntersville 2 nd Saturday of May Estimated attendance: 5,000 people Location: Downtown Huntersville Halloween Event Saturday before Halloween Estimated attendance: 1,000 people Location: Rural Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday before Huntersville Christmas Estimated attendance: 500 people Location: Downtown Huntersville Huntersville Christmas 1st Saturday of December Estimated attendance: 6,000 people Location: Downtown Huntersville Park Signage Signage visibility potential in North Mecklenburg Park: 280,500+ visitors Signage visibility potential in Bradford Park: 250,500+ visitors Signage visibility potential in Huntersville Athletic Park: 210,500+ visitors Individual Sports Teams/ Leagues Seasonal Schedule (Spring & Fall) Estimated Patrons Volleyball: over 400 participants annually Estimated Patrons Adult Softball / Senior Softball: 1,600 participants annually Participant Program Scholarships Summer Camps / After School Program / Teen Adventure Camp / Senior Programming