JUNE 7 2019 RBC CONVENTION CENTRE 6PM HONOURING FORMER WINNIPEG JET JIM KYTE COCKTAILS | DINNER | DANCING | AUCTION

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THE FUNDS YOU HELP US RAISE THROUGH THIS EVENT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT AND AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES CAN FULLY REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL, THEIR DREAMS AND ANY NUMBER OF INFINITE POSSIBILITIES. DIRECT ACTION IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY HOMES (DASCH)

Direct Action In Support of Community Homes INDIGENOUS CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL (DASCH) is a non-profit organization established in ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ICSEP): ICSEP aims to 1974 to provide meaningful residential, vocational and provide clients and employees with a chance to connect leisure programs within the community to persons with to the Indigenous culture through experiencing and intellectual disabilities by addressing their individual, participating in traditional activities such as drumming, physical, emotional, social, and educational needs. DASCH crafting and maintaining a healing garden. supports people living in over 50 homes throughout SPECIALIZED SUPPORT & RESOURCE SERVICES Winnipeg and is truly committed to enhancing and (SSRS): Specialized Support and Resource Services (SSRS) uplifting the lives of the people it supports through professionals assess individual behavioural needs and offer education, awareness, understanding and the highest the person, their family and caregivers support such as degree of respect for all. behavioural intervention, training, and counselling in Following the philosophy of community inclusion, every order to integrate with the community and cope with person is provided the opportunity to fully participate in life events. community life. Our services are about improving peoples’ DAY SERVICES: With a focus on the individual, Day quality of life by providing the following support: Services provide every participant with activities that are RESIDENTIAL: Every house that DASCH owns is tailored to their vocational and recreational interests and attractive and well-maintained, located in community needs. DASCH provides transportation to and from neighbourhoods to ensure these places become homes to destinations, work or volunteer placements. the people we support. Each home has a trained and DASCH also manages ‘The Scrap Came Back,’ an upcycled qualified staff team that provides person-centered support gift shop, and workshop. Our store is operated by people 24 hours a day. A vehicle per home ensures that everyone within DASCH as part of the opportunity to develop and has access to their community’s resources, their pursuits, hone their skills in the workforce. We focus on upcycling and enjoyment. items that typically head to the landfill and make beautiful, one-of-a-kind art.

POSSIBILITIES GALA IN SUPPORT OF DASCH | JUNE 7, 2019 | RBC CONVENTION CENTRE | WINNIPEG 2 GALA FUNDRAISER

Since its inception in 2001, the Possibilities Gala, the All funds raised from the Gala will go towards the signature fundraiser for DASCH has raised over $500,000 following in order to enhance community engagement thanks to the generous support of individuals and and the quality of life for individuals supported by DASCH: businesses. Join us on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the RBC • Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue in Winnipeg as we The purchase and improvements of homes including honour Winnipeg Jet Alum and Ottawa Sports Hall of indoor/outdoor furniture, décor, barbecues, decks, Fame Inductee Jim Kyte with the 2019 DASCH gardens; Recognition Award. This award is presented to an • Opportunities to experience arts and culture individual, organization or corporation making significant (e.g., exposure to community sporting and cultural contributions to the well-being of children, youth and events, support for Indigenous Cultural and Spiritual adults with intellectual disabilities provincially, nationally Care Leader positions); and globally. Jim will share his story of triumph and success as the first deaf hockey player to join the • Development of sensory rooms to meet the unique . sensory needs of individuals;

In addition, the DASCH Merit Award will be presented at • Employment training and education; the Gala to an individual whom DASCH supports in • Adaptive equipment. recognition of their outstanding accomplishments and perseverance. The 2019 DASCH Merit Award recipient is Craig Wakeford. The evening will include a pre-event reception, dinner, entertainment by the Big City All Star Band and auction.

FEATURING: BIG CITY ALL STAR BAND

3 POSSIBILITIES GALA IN SUPPORT OF DASCH | JUNE 7, 2019 | RBC CONVENTION CENTRE | WINNIPEG POSSIBILITIES GALA 2019 HONOURARY COMMITTEE

DUANE BROTHERS KARYN LAZARECK MARK CHIPMAN COLIN LOUNT JORDY DOUGLAS GLEN MACANGUS DOUGLAS EVERETT HOWARD MANDSHEIN DR. MARIA GOMORI KAREN MENKIS DARREN HUGHESMAN DAN MURRAY DUNCAN M. JESSIMAN JIM RICHARDSON PETER JESSIMAN DON STREUBER TIM VALGARDSON As a parent of a son with autism, Jim was proud to become BMO’s spokesperson for their Registered Disability Savings Plan and over the years has fervently continued to advocate for the rights of individuals with autism. JIM KYTE, RECIPIENT, 2019 DASCH RECOGNITION AWARD

As the first round draft pick of the in 1982, for the best thesis or graduate project and 2012-13 Jim Kyte enjoyed a 17-year professional hockey career, Chancellor’s Award for having achieved the highest including 13 seasons in the National Hockey League academic performance in the MBA program. (NHL) with Winnipeg, Pittsburgh, Calgary, Ottawa To Jim, playing in the NHL is a gift that keeps on giving. and San Jose. Jim was a proud member of a Team Canada Mission in The Ottawa native is the only legally deaf player to play in 2015 visiting Canadian military personnel on the HMCS the history of the NHL. He was twice nominated for the Winnipeg while docked in Belfast, and Operation IMPACT NHL Masterston Trophy. This is awarded annually to a personnel at two bases in Kuwait. In October 2016, National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the Jim proudly played for the Winnipeg Jets Alumni in qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication the NHL Heritage Classic Alumni Game as they took to . Jim has long been recognized for his on the . community service. While playing for the Jets, he was Jim was recognized as a Fellow of the Ontario Hostelry nominated for the NHL’s King Clancy Memorial Trophy. Institute in April 2017. In July, he was a lucky participant This is awarded annually to a National Hockey League in the Canada C3 Expedition celebrating Canada’s player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off sesquicentennial. Jim played in the ’ the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian Alumni 25th Anniversary Game on Parliament Hill as contribution to his community. part of the NHL100 Weekend in December 2017. After sustaining a career-ending injury in an auto accident, In January 2018, the Canadian Board Diversity Council Jim retired from hockey in the summer of 1998. He (CBDC), the leading Canadian organization advancing remains an active member of the NHL Alumni Association, diversity on Canada’s boards, selected Jim to their Diversity including the Ottawa Senators Alumni Executive. After 50 cohort. In May, he proudly became Honourary Colonel creating the very successful Sport Business Management of the 76 Communication Regiment in the Canadian postgraduate program at Algonquin College in 2002, Armed Forces and was inducted as an athlete into the Jim became the Academic Chair of the Marketing & Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame in June. The Canadian Management Studies Department in the Algonquin Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons inducted College School of Business in 2007. Today, with a rich and Jim into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame in October varied background in professional sport, hospitality, event 2018. The Hall of Fame provides permanent recognition management and education, Jim leads dynamic faculty of outstanding Canadians who have made extraordinary and staff as the Dean of the School of Hospitality, Tourism contributions to enriching the quality of life for people and Culinary Arts at Algonquin College. with physical disabilities. Jim earned a Master of Business Administration from Jim and his wife Nancy live in Ottawa, have been married Royal Roads University in 2012 where his performance for 25 years and have three sons: Hayden (24), Wyatt (24) was acknowledged with the bestowing of two academic and Owen (23). awards: 2012 Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal

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CRAIG WAKEFORD RECIPIENT, 2019 DASCH MERIT AWARD

Craig Wakeford has been with DASCH for Not one to sit still, Craig is a multi-talented 14 years and lives at the St. Dunstan home. athlete who has been involved with Special Olympics in golf, bowling, swimming, To know Craig is to love him. He is a friendly curling and soccer, winning medals on the man, who likes to be involved in both national and international stage. He was conversations and activities. awarded the Special Olympics Male Athlete Craig really enjoys his travelling adventures of the Year in 2009. Craig has worked at with his St. Dunstan housemates, whose MTS for the past 25 years, doing several journeys have taken them to exciting places clerical jobs. He is dedicated and hardworking like Disneyland, Cancun, Nashville and and loves to impress everyone with his other places over the years. He loves to share amazing memory of sports figures and stories about his adventures, especially about their careers. his trips to see the Dukes of Hazzard car and An athlete, dedicated worker, who is loves showing off pictures of the Dukes’ car well-rounded, kind and helpful to everyone whenever he can. Craig is also a huge sports he meets, DASCH is thrilled to honour fan. He loves watching the Bombers, Jets Craig Wakeford as the 2019 DASCH and Goldeyes. Merit Award recipient.

POSSIBILITIES GALA IN SUPPORT OF DASCH | JUNE 7, 2019 | RBC CONVENTION CENTRE | WINNIPEG 8 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Supporting the Possibilities Gala through sponsorship will help Manitobans with intellectual disabilities: live with the freedoms provided from a residential community setting, learn skills to live, grow and contribute to the community and share in experiences that foster long-term friendships and relationships. Whether your is to reach your audience through an association with DASCH or to share your company values with a diverse audience, this partnership can do both and more through a variety of opportunities outlined on the following pages.

PLEASE NOTE: We will do our best to accommodate custom packages and benefits.

DEVELOPER BUILDER ARCHITECT CONTRACTOR NEIGHBOUR SPONSOR BENEFITS $25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $3,000

CATEGORY EXCLUSIVITY H

2019 POSSIBILITIES GALA EVENT TICKETS 20 20 10 10 10

PREMIUM TABLE PLACEMENT & TABLE HOST H H H

PLACEMENT ON DASCH WEBSITE LOGO & LINK LOGO & LINK LOGO & LINK LOGO NAME EVENT PROGRAM ADVERTISING 2 PAGES 1 1/2 PAGES 1 PAGE 1/2 PAGE 1/4 PAGE Thanks to the wonderful RECOGNITION IN ALL EVENT E-MARKETING H H H H legacy gift from the CUSTOM SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN H H H Jessiman Foundation, we RECOGNITION ON ALL PRE/POST EVENT PRINT MATERIALS LOGO LOGO LOGO NAME NAME

RECOGNITION ON EVENT DAY SIGNAGE & MATERIALS* LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO are pleased to announce

SPEAKING OPPORTUNITY AT EVENT H H that all corporate VERBAL RECOGNITION FROM PODIUM AT EVENT H H H H H sponsorships for the EXCLUSIVE PRE-EVENT MEDIA OPPORTUNITY H H Possibilities Gala 2019 H PRODUCT PLACEMENT/SAMPLING will be doubled by a ADVERTISING ON DIGITAL BOARD (PEMBINA HWY) 12 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 2 MONTHS matching donation. CUSTOM COMPANY-BRANDED CENTERPIECES AT EVENT 2 2 1 1 1 This means your support COMMUNITY PROFILE ADVERTISEMENT IN WINNIPEG SUN LOGO LOGO LOGO NAME NAME

DASCH AMBASSADOR LUNCH/MEET & GREET H H H H H will have twice the INVITATIONS TO ATTEND OTHER 2019 DASCH EVENTS 10 6 4 2 2 impact in the lives of people with developmental DOUBLE-UP VALUE FOR DASCH $50,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $6,000 disabilities supported by DASCH Inc. *Includes placement in program and on screen. Subject to print deadlines. $25,000 DEVELOPER SPONSOR As the Developer Sponsor, your company will receive category exclusivity and be acknowledged as the pre-event reception sponsor.

> HOSPITALITY > MEDIA • Twenty (2 tables of 10) event tickets • Recognition on all DASCH social media channels (including pre-event reception, dinner, dance) pre/post event • Premium seating location in ballroom • Custom social media campaign pre/post event • Table host per table (DASCH Ambassadors, Staff, • Corporate logo on all pre/post event print Board Members) advertisements • Two custom company-branded centerpieces at event • Exclusive pre-event media opportunities (radio, TV) • Opportunity to host DASCH Ambassador Lunch/Meet • Twelve months of digital corporate messaging & Greet at office (at DASCH, 1536 Pembina Hwy.) • Invitation for ten to attend DASCH events throughout the year

> BRAND RECOGNITION • Corporate name incorporated into pre-event reception (reception presented by) • Corporate logo with link on dasch.mb.ca website • Corporate logo/name in all event e-marketing • Two full pages in event program • Corporate logo on all event day signage and materials (print and electronic) • Speaking opportunity at event and at pre-event reception • Verbal recognition from podium during event • Opportunity for product placement/sampling at event and pre-event reception

POSSIBILITIES GALA IN SUPPORT OF DASCH | JUNE 7, 2019 | RBC CONVENTION CENTRE | WINNIPEG 10 $15,000 BUILDER SPONSOR

> HOSPITALITY > MEDIA • Twenty (2 tables of 10) event tickets • Recognition on all DASCH social media channels (including pre-event reception, dinner, dance) pre/post event • Premium seating location in ballroom • C ustom social media campaign pre/post event • Table host per table (DASCH Ambassadors, Staff, • C orporate logo on all pre/post event print Board Members) advertisements • Two custom company-branded centerpieces per table • S ix months of digital corporate messaging at event (at DASCH, 1536 Pembina Hwy.) • Opportunity to host DASCH Ambassador Lunch/Meet & Greet at office • Invitation for six to attend DASCH events throughout the year

> BRAND RECOGNITION • Corporate logo with link on dasch.mb.ca website • Corporate logo/name in all event e-marketing • One and a half pages in event program • Corporate logo on all event day signage and materials (print and electronic) • Speaking opportunity at event • Verbal recognition from podium during event

11 POSSIBILITIES GALA IN SUPPORT OF DASCH | JUNE 7, 2019 | RBC CONVENTION CENTRE | WINNIPEG $10,000 $5,000 $3,000 ARCHITECT CONTRACTOR NEIGHBOUR SPONSOR SPONSOR SPONSOR

> HOSPITALITY > HOSPITALITY > HOSPITALITY • Ten (1 table of 10) event tickets • Ten (1 table of 10) • Ten (1 table of 10) (including pre-event reception, dinner, dance) event tickets (including event tickets (including • Premium seating location in ballroom pre-event reception, pre-event reception, • Table host (DASCH Ambassador, Staff, dinner, dance) dinner, dance) Board Member) • One custom company- • One custom company- • One custom company-branded centerpiece at event branded centerpiece at event branded centerpiece at event • Opportunity to host DASCH Ambassador • Opportunity to host DASCH • Opportunity to host DASCH Lunch/Meet & Greet at office Ambassador Lunch/Meet & Ambassador Lunch/Meet & • Invitation for four to attend DASCH events Greet at office Greet at office throughout the year • Invitation for two to • Invitation for two to attend DASCH events attend DASCH events > BRAND RECOGNITION throughout the year throughout the year • Corporate logo with link on dasch.mb.ca website • Recognition in all event e-marketing > BRAND > BRAND • One full page in event program RECOGNITION RECOGNITION • Corporate logo on all event day signage and materials • Corporate logo on • Corporate name on (print and electronic) dasch.mb.ca website dasch.mb.ca website • Verbal recognition from podium during event • Recognition in event • Quarter-page in event e-marketing program > MEDIA • Half-page in event program • Corporate logo on all • Recognition on all DASCH social media channels • Corporate logo on all event day signage and pre/post event event day signage and materials (print and • C ustom social media campaign pre/post event materials (print and electronic) • C orporate logo on all pre/post event print advertisements electronic) • V erbal recognition from • T wo months of digital corporate messaging • V erbal recognition from podium during event (at DASCH, 1536 Pembina Hwy.) podium during event > MEDIA > MEDIA • R ecognition on all DASCH • Recognition on all DASCH social media channels social media channels pre/post event pre/post event • Corporate name on all • Corporate name on all pre/post event print pre/post event print advertisements advertisements

POSSIBILITIES GALA IN SUPPORT OF DASCH | JUNE 7, 2019 | RBC CONVENTION CENTRE | WINNIPEG 12 SPONSORSHIP FORM

WE WISH TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A:

Developer Sponsor $25,000 Contractor Sponsor $5,000

Builder Sponsor $15,000 Neighbour Sponsor $3,000

Architect Sponsor $10,000

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT Gala Tickets: @ $250 = $

Table of 10: @ $2,500 = $

Donation: Amount $

Gift-In-Kind: Description Value $

Silent Auction Item: Description Retail Value $

I would like a DASCH volunteer to pick up my donation.

Company Name: Contact:

Address:

Phone: Email:

Signature: Date:

Business/Tax Receipt will be issued in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines. Completion of this agreement form is confirmation of your support of the Possibilities Gala, as set out above. Upon receipt of this form, DASCH will send an invoice for payment of your support level.

13 POSSIBILITIES GALA IN SUPPORT OF DASCH | JUNE 7, 2019 | RBC CONVENTION CENTRE | WINNIPEG Thank you for your support of DASCH. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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