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2015
State Summer Games
Sponsor Package

Missouri

State Summer Games Proposal

About the Games

5 sports
1,100 volunteers

2,000 athletes
3 days

Our premier event will be held May 29- 31 in Springfield, MO. Athletes from all over Missouri
will compete in powerlifting, track and field, aquatics, soccer and volleyball.

The Need
The cost of producing this event is about $250,000 and comes from various partners that offer
in-kind and cash support. We are seeking donations and sponsorship to support this effort.
Sponsorships range from $1,100 to $10,000 based on desired benefits and recognition.

Schedule of Events:
Friday, May 29 Soccer, Volleyball, Honored Guest Reception, Opening Ceremony
Saturday, May 30 Victory Village, Healthy Athletes, Track & Field, Powerlifting, Aquatics,
Volleyball
Sunday, May 31 Track & Field

The Venues
Volleyball Hammons Student Center
Track & Field Beth and Bobby Allison South Stadium MSU Campus
Powerlifting TBA
Aquatics - Breech Pool at Drury University
Soccer - Beth and Bobby Allison South Stadium MSU Campus

To get the full benefits offered in your package, the sponsor commitment
deadline is March 27.

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BRONZE SPONSOR LEVEL

$1,100 COMMITMENT

Benefits include: Recognition and participation at Victory Village & the Dance. This is where all
the action in between competition takes place. Athletes can unwind in a fun atmosphere
including music, games, and demonstrations. Sponsors can participate too by providing
volunteers for the booths and even create a booth for your company employees to work as a
team.
Bronze Sponsors receive:
Invitation to Honored Guest Reception and recognition at this VIP only event
Key volunteer placement for employees
Booth/display at Victory Village
Preferred Awards presenter
Host one or more teams in the Parade of Athletes during Opening Ceremonies
Banner at Victory Village
Sponsor Logo mention in the Official Event Guide 1,000 printed

Experience the games you wont believe the fun.

SILVER SPONSOR LEVEL

$2,750 COMMITMENT

Benefits include: Presenting sponsor of the Honored Guest Reception along with 3 other
sponsors. This is the VIP invitation only event where sponsors and community leaders enjoy
appetizers, entertainment and athlete interaction prior to Opening Ceremonies. A
representative from your company will want to attend to be recognized. A company
representative is encouraged to serve on the planning committee for the reception providing
leadership opportunity for an employee and an inside role in the events success.
Silver Sponsors receive:
Invitation to Honored Guest Reception and recognition at this VIP only event
Key volunteer placement for employees
Booth/display at Victory Village
Preferred Awards presenter
Host one or more teams in the Parade of Athletes during Opening Ceremonies
Logo on signage at Honored Guest Reception as Event Sponsor
1/4 page ad in the Official Event Guide 1,000 printed
Sponsor mention in all press releases sent to all Area media pre and post event

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Special Olympics celebrates abilities, not disabilities.

GOLD SPONSOR LEVEL

$5,500 COMMITMENT

Healthy Athletes & Competition Venues

Healthy Athletes/Competition Venues Benefits include: Healthy Athletes is part of Special
Olympics where athletes experience health screening and fitness training. Stations keep the
traffic moving. Screenings will be offered for:

Special Smiles dental screening by Missouri Dental Association

Health Promotion screening to improve the fitness and health of our athletes

Healthy Hearing hearing screening by professional audiologists

Fun Fitness physical therapists test flexibility and balance

Marketing Benefits on Radio and Print media Partners valued at $10,000-20,000 (TBD)

Healthy Athletes & Competition Gold Sponsors receive:

Invitation to Honored Guest Reception and recognition at this VIP only event
Key volunteer placement for employees
Booth/display at Victory Village
Preferred Awards presenter
Host one or more teams in the Parade of Athletes during Opening Ceremony
Banner at Healthy Athletes and two competition venues
1/2 page ad in the Official Event Guide 1,000 printed
Sponsor mention in all press releases sent to all Area media pre and post event
Logo on official map (500) and in one e-newsletter promoting the Games to 60,000+ emails
Logo placed on official event page on our website 4,500 visits per month (2) = 9,000 visits

Let me Win, But if I Cannot Win, Let me be Brave in the Attempt.

Special Olympics Athletes Oath

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PREMIER PARTNER

$10,000 COMMITMENT

Premier Partners' benefits include: Partners receive high level of sponsor benefits before,
during and after the Summer Games. We have a partner who has been with us for 5 years and
doesnt even do business in the mid-Missouri market. Why? According to their CEO We
support the athletes of Special Olympics because its the right thing to do. We want to be
good community partners, and Special Olympics is a way to get our name out, and see our
funds at work.
Premier Partners receive:
Invitation to Honored Guest Reception and recognition at this VIP only event
Key volunteer placement for employees
Booth/display at Victory Village
Preferred Awards presenter
Host one or more teams in the Parade of Athletes during Opening Ceremony
Banner at Healthy Athletes, Victory Village/Dance, Opening Ceremony and two sport venues
Full page ad in the Official Event Guide 1,000 printed
Sponsor mention in all press releases sent to all Area media pre and post event
Logo on official map (500) and in two e-newsletter promoting the Games to 60,000+ emails
Logo placed on official event page on our website 4,500 visits per month (2) = 9,000 visits
Mention in our Radio and Print marketing campaign value will be $10,000-$20,000 (TBD)
Logo on event Posters distributed to the Springfield community (300)
Company Logo screened on Official Event Volunteer T-shirts (1,000) these shirts are worn
by our volunteers during the event and beyond!

Supporting Special Olympics Makes Sense and heres proof:

85%

Would like to buy a product from a company that supports Special Olympics

70%

Feels more positively about companies that support Special Olympics

95%

Brand recognition of Special Olympics within the US

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2015 Sponsor Commitment Form

Yes, we want to join the Special Olympics family as a sponsor and support the State Summer
Games at the

Level. (please indicate desired level)

Date of confirmation:

Company
Contact Name
Contact Email
Contact Address
Contact Phone

Please invoice us for $

at the above address.

Please contact me to make other arrangements.

Im unable to sponsor this year but please accept my donation $
We also want to volunteer during the games; please contact

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(number) so we can learn options/details.

Upon receipt of this form, Tim Schuster, SOMOs Director of Sports Marketing, will be in
contact to discuss details of your partnership including logo, ad specifics, and other details
associated with your commitment. In the meantime, should you have questions or need
additional information, please feel free to contact her at 573-635-1660 or at
schuster@somo.org.
Important Deadlines for sponsors:
March 27, 2015 commitment form needed
April 1, 2015 logo needed via email
April 9, 2015 ad for Official Event Guide needed
Please fax or email completed form to:
Tim Schuster 573-635-8233 (fax) or schuster@somo.org

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