Honoring Our Past, Supporting Our Future
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
HONORING OUR PAST, SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE CROSSTOWN 150 YEARS OF GRPS THROWDOWN On April 14th, 2021, Grand Rapids Public Schools turned 150 years old! On this day WHEN in 1871, the local legislature passed an act to create the Board of Education of the Friday, August 27th City of Grand Rapids. We plan to celebrate this milestone throughout the 2021-22 Doors open at 4 p.m. school year, with fundraising events to raise awareness and strengthen our GRPS Kick-off at 6 p.m. Alumni community. WHERE To launch the celebrations, we’ll be throwing a crosstown class reunion at the GRPS Houseman Field Football Kick-Off on Friday, August 27th at Houseman Field. Join us for this “Crosstown Throwdown”, where Ottawa Hills and Union High football teams will face off as alumni WHO from every GRPS school gather to support their alma mater! Ottawa Hills vs Union High Recognizing 150 years of education in Grand Rapids presents the unique opportunity for us to partner with local organizations, businesses, and alumni. We hope to honor the accomplishments of our past, while supporting the district’s dreams for the future. As members of this community, it’s vital that all of us are invested in the education and development of our students. These young people are future leaders, business owners, citizens, and neighbors. Consider contributing to our important work, as we look forward to many more successful years of Grand Rapids Public Schools. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES We are offering a variety of ways for donors to support our district at the first big celebration of the year: the Crosstown Throwdown! Promote your business and sponsor this exciting event, which will bring GRPS alumni together from near and far. EVENT SPONSORS: BANNER SPONSORS: T-SHIRT SPONSOR: Cost: Up to $20,000 Cost: $1,000 - $6,000 Cost: $250 • Logo on Social Media / • Logo on Social Media / • Logo on T-shirts Event Promotion Digital Event Promotion • Logo on Website • Logo on T-Shirts • Logo on Scoreboard • Logo on T-shirts We are offering the exclusive opportunity for alumni, businesses, and organizations to purchase BANNER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES banners for prominent display throughout Houseman Field for the next four seasons. YOUR YOUR BRAND HERE YOUR BRAND HERE BRAND HERE EVENT SPONSOR - SCOREBOARD EAST SIDE DIAMOND STREET A. Cost: $20,000 Location: Fence Panels B: Half-Size: 8 x 6 ft. Cost: $2,000 C: Full-Size: 16 x 6 ft. Cost: $2,500 Location: Wall We are offering the exclusive opportunity for alumni, businesses, and organizations to purchase BANNER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES banners for prominent display throughout Houseman Field for the next four seasons. YOUR BRAND HERE YOUR BRAND HERE EAST SIDE OBSERVATION DECK WEST SIDE OBSERVATION DECK Location: Railing Location: Railing D: Half-Size: 10 x 30 ft. F: Half-Size: 10 x 30 ft. Cost: $3,000 Cost: $3,000 E: Full-Size: 20 x 30 ft. drape G: Full-Size: 20 x 30 ft. drape Cost: $6,000 Cost: $6,000 We are offering the exclusive opportunity for alumni, businesses, and organizations to purchase BANNER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES banners for prominent display throughout Houseman Field for the next four seasons. YOUR BRAND HERE YOUR BRAND HERE YOUR BRAND HERE AWAY SIDE VIEWING Location: Home Side Upper Fence Location: Home Side Upper Railings (Long) H: Half-Size: 5 x 3 ft. K: Half-Size: 13 x 2 ft. Cost: $1,500 Cost: $1,200 I: Full-Size: 10 x 3 ft. L: Full-Size: 26 x 2 ft. Cost: $2,500 Cost: $2,800 Location: Home Side Lower Fence Location: Home Side Upper Railings (Short) J: Half-Size: 10 x 4 ft. M: Half-Size: 8 x 2 ft. Cost: $3,000 Cost: $2,000 N: Full-Size: 16 x 2 ft. Cost: $3,500 We are offering the exclusive opportunity for alumni, businesses, and organizations to purchase BANNER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES banners for prominent display throughout Houseman Field for the next four seasons. YOUR YOUR BRAND HERE YOUR BRAND HERE BRAND HERE YOUR BRAND HERE YOUR BRAND HERE YOUR BRAND HERE HOME SIDE VIEWING EASTSIDE Location: Away Side Upper Fence Location: End Zone O: Half-Size: 10 x 3 ft. Q: Size: 10 x 4 ft. Cost: $1,500 Cost: $2,000 R: Size: 20 x 4 ft. Location: Away Side Lower Fence Cost: $3,000 P: Half-Size: 10 x 4 ft. Cost: $2,000 We are offering the exclusive opportunity for alumni, businesses, and organizations to purchase BANNER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES banners for prominent display throughout Houseman Field for the next four seasons. YOUR BRAND HERE YOUR BRAND HERE YOUR BRAND HERE PRESS BOX WESTSIDE Location: Railing Location: End Zone S: Third-Section: 8 x 3 ft. V: Size: 10 x 4 ft. Cost: $2,200 Cost: $2,000 T: Half-Section: 13 x 3 ft. W: Size: 20 x 4 ft. Cost: $2,000 Cost: $3,000 U: Entire Section: 16 x 3 ft. Cost: $4,000 Please complete the form below to acknowledge your sponsorship. SPONSORSHIP FORM Thank you for your support! CONTACT INFORMATION: PAYMENT INFORMATION: Contact Name: Checks should be payable to: “Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation” Company Name (to appear on sponsor listing): Payment Enclosed Please bill me To pay online by credit card, please visit: Address: www.grpsf.org/sponsorships City, State, Zip: Sponsorship Package Choice: Event Sponsor Banner Sponsor Scoreboard T-shirt Sponsor Email & Phone: Title Sponsor Return to: Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation 111 Library St. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Along with your completed packet, please send a high-resolution digital logo to [email protected]. Please note: Sponsorships and logos are subject to a cut-off date of August 13, 2021 to hit production deadlines for promotional materials. Central High Rams City High-Middle Creston High School C.A. Frost Environmental Science Middle/High School Grand Rapids Montessori Public Museum School GRPS Innovation Central Ottawa Hills High School High School South High School Southeast Student Success Center Union High School Grand Rapids University Prep Academy SPONSOR GRPS To sign up, please visit: grpsf.org/150th-anniversary Contact: The Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation Cindy Johnson 616-450-2462 [email protected].