ROD DEDEAUX FOUNDATION’S PRESTIGIOUS EVENTS JUNE 27–28, 2018 • LOS ANGELES CELEBRATING THE 4OTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLDEN SPIKES AWARD
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ROD DEDEAUX Raoul “Rod” Dedeaux was a legendary USC and USA Olympic baseball coach, Founder of Japan – USA Baseball series, Father of International Baseball, and “Coach of the Century.” Rod loved the taste of victory on the baseball diamond, and his tremendous accomplishments of 11 national titles and 28 conference titles prove just that. Rod’s most enduring legacy was his ability to use the sport of baseball as a platform to provide a positive, lifelong impact in the lives of thousands of young adults; his heart (and now his foundation’s) was always focused on mentorship and guidance demonstrated through his tireless coaching to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, a sense of fair play… and having a heck of a good time.
THE ROD DEDEAUX FOUNDATION The Rod Dedeaux Foundation was formed to continue Rod’s spirit by supporting youth baseball and softball programs in underserved areas. Currently, inner city organizations are fighting for survival as public funding is drying up, coupled with the game’s waning popularity with children in Urban areas. Through the efforts of the Foundation, youth receive more than just uniforms and renovated facilities, they receive a sanctuary from challenging environments and a support system specifically designed to build character and academic support to enable underprivileged youth to achieve their dreams.
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1 ABOUT THE PRESTIGIOUS EVENTS
Immediately following the Youth Clinic, an exclusive USA Baseball and Rod Dedeaux Foundation Golden Spikes Award Finalist Reception and Dinner are held In 2018, the Rod Dedeaux Foundation will host a series of prestigious events over on the rooftop at Jonathan Club, Los Angeles. The evening offers Golden Spikes a two-day period and celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Golden Spikes Award. Award Finalists and their families, USA Baseball representatives, the Coach of the Year, event partners and Rod Dedeaux Foundation board members a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to connect and celebrate one of America’s greatest pastimes The Golden Spikes Award is presented annually to the top amateur baseball player with one another. in the United States. The winner will be announced during a nationally televised broadcast on June 28, 2018 and will be honored later that evening at the Rod On Thursday, June 28, 2018, over 300 guests will attend the Rod Dedeaux Dedeaux Foundation Awards Dinner. The winner will join an illustrious list of Foundation Awards Dinner at Jonathan Club, Los Angeles. This evening boasts a recipients, which includes 2016 National League MVP and World Series Champion, remarkable opportunity for some of the most influential individuals in Los Angeles Kris Bryant, and standouts such as Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg, Buster Posey, to network and mingle with the former baseball greats that are present. To kick off and David Price. the night, partners of the event will be invited to attend an intimate VIP Reception with the newly announced Golden Spikes Award Winner and finalists, the Coach of On Wednesday, June 27, 2018 over 150 youth from five different organizations the Year, the Rod Dedeaux Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, MLB Stars and within the inner cities of Los Angeles will come together at USC Dedeaux Field for Hall of Famers, Rod Dedeaux’s family members and fellow Rod Dedeaux Foundation the Rod Dedeaux Foundation Youth Clinic. Every year this clinic proves to be a board members. memorable event for everyone involved and truly sets the bar for the future goals of the younger generation. Over 25 coaches (former MLB stars, Golden Spikes Finalists, During the evening, the USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Foundation Coach of the Year and current college players) volunteer their time to ensure each participant has the and the Rod Dedeaux Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will also be honored most impactful experience possible by providing valuable instructional stations, a following a reception, silent and live auctions, and formal sit-down dinner. USC campus tour, and motivational mentorship.
Proceeds from the event will enable us to fund inner-city youth baseball programs, equipment, and field renovations.
2 HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2017
1. VIP Reception – USC Hall of Famers Roy Smalley, Ron Fairly, and Steve Kemp with Misti Riedel 2. Emcee George Grande and 2017 Rod Dedeaux Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Augie Garrido 3. Volunteer and LA Dodgers Great, Steve Garvey 4. Valued Sponsors – DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services 1 2 3 4 5. 2017 Golden Spikes Award Winner, Brendan McKay and MLB Legend, Jim Abbott 6. Youth Clinic Participants in Action 7. Rick McGeagh (Board Member), Joe Morgan (1990 MLB Hall of Fame), 2017 Scholarship Recipients, Darrell Miller (MLB/UYA) 8. Mike Gaski (USAB President) and 2016 USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Foundation Coach of the Year Recipient, George Horton 9. Reception and Silent Auction
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PRESENTING SPONSOR Current Tampa Bay Rays Player & 2017 Mariners 1st Round Pick & 2016 GSA USA BASEBALL GOLDEN SPIKES AWARD • GSA Winner Brendan McKay (left) with Winner Kyle Lewis (right) with USA MLB Legend Jim Abbott Baseball President Mike Gaski • Acknowledgment on the Golden Spikes Award live broadcast on June 28, 2018 inclusive of branded logo on the backdrop • (6) tickets to the live broadcast of the Golden Spikes Award on June 28, 2018
• (2) VIP tables of (10) at the Awards Dinner inclusive of a prominent former MLB star and guest at each table on June 28, 2018 • (10) VIP tickets to the USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Foundation GSA Finalist Reception & Dinner at Jonathan Club on June 27, 2018 • Exclusive branded content opportunity and interview with Golden Spikes Award Winner at Awards Dinner (live on brand’s website) • Inclusion in the sponsor video at the Awards Dinner acknowledging your company • Recognition on all event collateral and sponsor signage/banners as Presenting Sponsor • Full-page color advertisement in the Awards Dinner program Current Red Sox Player & 2015 GSA • On-site visibility and activation at the Youth Clinic on June 27, 2018 Winner Andrew Benintendi (left) with USA 2016 GSA Winner AJ Reed (right) Baseball Representative Cody Wilcoxson, with leading ESPN college baseball • (2) Suites for (2) nights at Jonathan Club on June 27 & 28, 2018 and 1989 GSA Winner & former MLB analyst, Kyle Peterson Pitcher Ben McDonald (right) • Company advertisement/branding opportunities on the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award Fan Voting website; integrations with GSA pre-season watch list and fan voting • Company branding on the GSA trophy, displayed on the live broadcast and later at the winner’s University • Branding opportunity at the Golden Spikes Award Recipient’s personalized award presentation to take place at his University in front of a sell-out crowd post Awards Dinner • Integration with the annual Rod Dedeaux Foundation and Golden Spikes Award national social media campaigns • Inclusion on the Rod Dedeaux Foundation website with company logo and link
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2018 GOLDEN SPIKES AWARD • SELECTION PROCESS DATES* • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 – Pre-season Watch List Announcement • MONDAY, MARCH 26 – Fan Nominations Begin • SUNDAY, APRIL 1 – Fan Nominations End • TUESDAY, APRIL 10 – Mid-season Watch List Announcement • MONDAY, MAY 21 – Semi-finalists Announcement; Voting Begins to Select GSA Finalists • SUNDAY, JUNE 3 – Semi-finalists Voting Ends • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 – Finalists Announcement; Voting Begins to Select GSA Winner • FRIDAY, JUNE 22 – Finalists Voting Ends • THURSDAY, JUNE 28 – Golden Spikes Award Presentation in Los Angeles
*Dates are subject to change pursuant to USA Baseball’s rules and regulations.
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ROD DEDEAUX FOUNDATION YOUTH CLINIC • TITLE SPONSOR • Naming rights of the Rod Dedeaux Foundation Youth Clinic on June 27, 2018 at USC Dedeaux Field • Logo on all Youth Clinic advertisements, printed materials and event signage • Logo/product placement in the Youth Clinic sizzle video which will include CEO/CMO interviews • On-site visibility and activation at the Youth Clinic including company signage/banners, product placement/giveaways and additional branded content opportunities • Logo on digital scoreboard at USC Dedeaux Field during the Youth Clinic • Player/Coach/GSA meet and greets at the Youth Clinic • Opportunity to offer exclusive contests with clinic participants • (1) table of (10) at the Awards Dinner on June 28, 2018 • (4) VIP tickets to the USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Foundation GSA Finalist Reception & Dinner at Jonathan Club on June 27, 2018 • Inclusion in the sponsor video at the Awards Dinner acknowledging your company • Recognition on all event sponsor signage/banners • Full-page advertisement in the Awards Dinner program • (2) rooms for (2) nights at Jonathan Club on June 27 & 28, 2018
• Integration with the annual Rod Dedeaux Foundation and Golden Spikes Award national social media campaigns • Inclusion on the Rod Dedeaux Foundation website with company logo and link
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ROD DEDEAUX FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS • $50,000 2017 Rod Dedeaux Foundation College Scholarship Winners with Rick McGeagh, Joe Morgan, and Darrell Miller • Exclusive sponsorship and naming rights of the Rod Dedeaux Foundation Youth Scholarships (Sponsorship of the youth selected for the annual college scholarships awarded by RDF to one male and one female student athlete) • (1) VIP table of (10) at the Awards Dinner inclusive of a prominent celebrity and guest on June 28, 2018 • (2) VIP tickets to the USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Foundation GSA Finalist Reception & Dinner at Jonathan Club on June 27, 2018 • Inclusion in the sponsor video at the Awards Dinner acknowledging your company • Recognition of your company when the scholarships are presented on stage at the Awards Dinner • Recognition on all event sponsor signage/banners • Recognition on all event collateral and sponsor signage/banners as the Scholarship Sponsor • Full-page advertisement in the Awards Dinner program 2016 RDF 2015 RDF • Branding and product opportunities at the Youth Clinic on June 27, 2018 College Scholarship Winners College Scholarship Winners • (1) room for (2) nights at Jonathan Club on June 27 & 28, 2018
• Integration into the annual national social media campaign directed by the Rod Dedeaux Foundation • Inclusion on the Rod Dedeaux Foundation website with company logo and link • Scholarship plaque with your company logo for (1) year displayed at the MLB Urban Youth Academy, Compton
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2017 Rod Dedeaux Coach of the Year Award Winner George Horton USA BASEBALL ROD DEDEAUX COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD • $50,000 with USA Baseball President Mike Gaski • Acknowledgment on the Golden Spikes Award live broadcast on June 28, 2018 • (2) tickets to the live broadcast of the Golden Spikes Award on June 28, 2018
• (1) VIP table of (10) at the Awards Dinner inclusive of a prominent celebrity and guest on June 28, 2018 • (4) VIP tickets to the USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Foundation GSA Finalist Reception & Dinner at Jonathan Club on June 27, 2018 • Inclusion in the sponsor video at the Awards Dinner acknowledging your company • Recognition on all event sponsor signage/banners • Half-page advertisement in the Awards Dinner programs 2015 Coach of the Year Award 2016 Coach of the Year Award Winner Andy Stankiewicz (left) with • Branding and product opportunities at the Youth Clinic on June 27, 2018 Winner Willie Randolph Augie Garrido • (1) room for two nights at Jonathan Club on June 27 & 28, 2018
• Integration into the annual national social media campaign directed by the Rod Dedeaux Foundation • Inclusion on the Rod Dedeaux Foundation website with company logo and link
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2017 Rod Dedeaux Lifetime Achievement Award Winner ROD DEDEAUX LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD • $50,000 Augie Garrido (right) with George Grande • Acknowledgment on the Golden Spikes Award live broadcast on June 28, 2018 • (2) tickets to the live broadcast of the Golden Spikes Award on June 28, 2018
• (1) VIP table of (10) at the Awards Dinner inclusive of a prominent celebrity and guest on June 28, 2018 • (4) VIP tickets to the USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Foundation GSA Finalist Reception & Dinner at Jonathan Club on June 27, 2018 • Inclusion in the sponsor video at the Awards Dinner acknowledging your company • Recognition on all event sponsor signage/banners • Half-page advertisement in the Awards Dinner programs 2016 RDLA Award Winner 2015 RDLA Award Winner • Branding and product opportunities at the Youth Clinic on June 27, 2018 Ron Fairly (right) with Steve Garvey Steve Garvey (left) with Bill Russell • (1) room for two nights at Jonathan Club on June 27 & 28, 2018
• Integration into the annual national social media campaign directed by the Rod Dedeaux Foundation • Inclusion on the Rod Dedeaux Foundation website with company logo and link
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ROD DEDEAUX FOUNDATION PITCH IN FOR BASEBALL WAREHOUSE • $50,000 • Naming rights of the Pitch in for Baseball West Coast Warehouse (Sponsorship for the cost of warehousing and shipping of equipment and uniforms on behalf of PIFB for one year) • (1) VIP table of (10) at the Awards Dinner inclusive of a prominent celebrity and guest on June 28, 2018 • (2) VIP tickets to the USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Foundation GSA Finalist Reception & Dinner at Jonathan Club on June 27, 2018 • Inclusion in the sponsor video at the Awards Dinner acknowledging your company • Recognition on all event sponsor signage/banners • Full-page advertisement in the Awards Dinner program • Branding and product opportunities at the Youth Clinic on June 27, 2018 • (1) room for (2) nights at Jonathan Club on June 27 & 28, 2018
• Integration into the annual national social media campaign directed by the Rod Dedeaux Foundation • Inclusion on the Rod Dedeaux Foundation website with company logo and link
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$25,000 (MULTIPLE PRODUCT CATEGORIES AVAILABLE) EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT SPONSORS • MLB Great Roy Smalley, J.B. Bukauskas LA Dodgers Legend (2017 GSA Finalist), Brendan McKay (2017 MLB Star David Justice • Please contact for opportunities Tommy Lasorda GSA Winner), Brent Rooker (2017 GSA with event guests Finalist), and MLB Great Steve Kemp
CORPORATE TABLE – AWARDS DINNER • $25,000 • (1) VIP table of (10) at the Awards Dinner inclusive of a prominent celebrity and guest on June 28, 2018 • (2) VIP tickets to the USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Foundation GSA Finalist Reception on June 27, 2018 • Inclusion in the sponsor video at the Awards Dinner acknowledging your company • Quarter-page advertisement in the Awards Dinner Program • Integration into the annual national social media campaign directed by the Rod Dedeaux Foundation Guests enjoying MLB Legends Don Buford, Frank Robinson, Ryne Sandberg, • Inclusion on the Rod Dedeaux Foundation website with company logo and link Awards Dinner Jim Abbott, and Mark Prior MLB Hall of Famer
TABLE OF TEN – AWARDS DINNER • $10,000 • (1) table of (10) at the Awards Dinner on June 28, 2018
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IF INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PRESENTING SPONSOR OR
CLINIC TITLE SPONSOR, PLEASE CONTACT: RDF + GSA PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SUMMARY Mike Schreck, Managing Partner ROI Sports Marketing Group • USA BASEBALL GOLDEN SPIKES AWARD PRESENTING SPONSOR 631.356.8076 • [email protected] • YOUTH CLINIC TITLE SPONSOR
• ROD DEDEAUX FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS – $50,OOO FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS • USA BASEBALL ROD DEDEAUX COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD – $50,OOO OR CUSTOMIZED PACKAGES, PLEASE CONTACT: • ROD DEDEAUX LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – $50,OOO • ROD DEDEAUX FOUNDATION PITCH IN FOR BASEBALL WAREHOUSE – $50,OOO Kurt Schuette, Director of Sponsorships • ROD DEDEAUX FOUNDATION EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT SPONSORS – $25,OOO Rod Dedeaux Foundation • ROD DEDEAUX FOUNDATION AWARDS DINNER CORPORATE TABLE – $25,OOO 213.434.8287 • [email protected] • ROD DEDEAUX FOUNDATION AWARDS DINNER TABLE OF TEN – $10,OOO FOR GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: To learn more about the Rod Dedeaux Foundation, and/or the Awards Dinner, please Ashley Glass, Event Director visit our website – DedeauxFoundation.org 714.267.2604 • [email protected]
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