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Golf Sponsorship Opportunities GOLF SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TENNIS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES All sponsorships include continental breakfast, lunch, dinner and program, featuring All sponsorships include lunch, dinner and program, a “fan” tastic Celebrity Sports Panel, open bar, and mingling with sports celebrities. featuring a “fan” tastic Celebrity Sports Panel, open bar, and mingling with Jewis Sponsorship benefits include: sports celebrities. Additional sponsorship benefits outlined below. an h g S THE HALL OF FAME PRESENTING SPONSOR: Greenberg Golf Invitational Presented by (Your Company’s Name) $25,000 THE TRIPLE CROWN TENNIS PLAYER $7,500 i p o Eight (8) golfers: One foursome to play with Greenberg honoree in the invitational; celebrity in other golf group. Eight (8) tennis players. Prominent recognition in event program. Logo on all signage. Courtside signage. h Front cover in event program. Presenting Sponsor reference in all press releases. Logo on all signage.Personally Personally autographed honoree favor. Priority seating at sports panel with celebrities and honoree. Major c r autographed honoree favor. Hole sponsorship with signage. Major sponsorship signage and recognition in i t Greenberg ad book and at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner, including event program inside cover full-page color ad. sponsorship signage and recognition in Greenberg ad book and at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner, including event program half-page ad. s THE MVP $20,000 M Eight (8) golfers: Logo on all signage. Prominent recognition in event program. Personally autographed honoree THE ALL STAR TENNIS PLAYER $5,000 favor. Hole sponsorship with signage. Celebrity in golf group. Major sponsorship signage and recognition in Four (4) tennis players. Greenberg ad book and at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner, including event program inside cover full-page color ad. Logo on all signage. Courtside signage. Personally autographed honoree favor. THE CORPORATE IDENTITY GOLF PACKAGE $15,000 Sponsorship signage and recognition in Greenberg ad book and at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner, including event program quarter-page ad. Eight (8) golfers: Your corporate logo on event apparel. Logo on all signage. Prominent recognition in event program. Hole sponsorship with signage Personally autographed honoree favor. Celebrity in golf group. Priority THE GRAND SLAM TENNIS PLAYER $3,200 F seating at sports panel with celebrities and honoree. Major sponsorship signage and recognition in Greenberg ad Four (4) tennis players. Logo on all signage. Courtside signage. Personally autographed honoree favor. o n book and at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner, including event program full-page ad. Sponsorship recognition at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner. u io THE TRIPLE CROWN GOLF PLAYER $10,000 ndat Eight (8) golfers: Prominent recognition in event program. Logo on all signage. Hole sponsorship with signage. STEVEN (Z”L) AND EVELYN ROSEN STARS OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP $2,500 Personally autographed honoree favor. Priority seating at sports panel with celebrities and honoree. Major Two (2) tennis players. Logo on all signage. Signage in patio area. Personally autographed honoree favor. sponsorship signage and recognition in Greenberg ad book and at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner, including event Sponsorship recognition at Beyond the Game Steven (Z”L) and Evelyn Rosen Stars of Tomorrow Scholarship program half-page ad. program. ($900 to the scholarship 100% tax deductible). THE ALL STAR GOLF PLAYER $5,000 Four (4) golfers: Logo on all signage. Hole sponsorship with signage. Personally autographed honoree favor. TENNIS PLAYER $1,600 Sponsorship signage and recognition in Greenberg ad book and at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner, including event Two (2) tennis players. Logo on all signage. Courtside signage. Personally autographed honoree favor. program quarter-page ad. Sponsorship recognition at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner. TH THE GRAND SLAM GOLF PLAYER $3,200 Four (4) golfers: Logo on all signage. Hole sponsorship with signage. Personally autographed honoree favor. BECOME A SPONSOR OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: BEVERAGE CART, SNACK CART $1,200 THE 30 ANNUAL Sponsorship recognition at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner. Logo on all signage. Signage in area of sponsorship. Live sports panel with celebrities and honorees. Sponsorship HANK GREENBERG MEMORIAL STEVEN (Z”L) AND EVELYN ROSEN STARS OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP $2,500 recognition at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner. Four (2) golfers: Logo on all signage. Signage in patio area. Personally autographed honoree favor. Sponsorship INDIVIDUAL TENNIS $350 GOLF AND TENNIS INVITATIONAL recognition at Beyond the Game Steven (Z”L) and Evelyn Rosen Stars of Tomorrow Scholarship program. ($900 to the scholarship 100% tax deductible) Space permitting - sponsors have priority GOLF PLAYER $1,600 Four (2) golfers: Logo on all signage. Hole sponsorship with signage. Personally autographed honoree favor. Sponsorship recognition at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 BREAKFAST, LUNCH, BEVERAGE CART, LONGEST DRIVE, PUTTING CONTEST, VALET & 19TH HOLE $1,200 Logo on all signage. Signage in area of sponsorship. Live sports panel with celebrities and honorees. Sponsorship FRANKLIN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB recognition at fall MJSHoF Induction Dinner. INDIVIDUAL GOLF $800 JOIN US IN HONORING: Space permitting - sponsors have priority RICH “GOOSE” GOSSAGE THE GRANADER FAMILY AND CAMP MAK-A-DREAM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 RAFFLE THE 30TH ANNUAL HANK GREENBERG Franklin Hills Country Club RAFFLE 2021 MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT MEMORIAL GOLF AND TENNIS INVITATIONAL Augusta National Golf Club MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • FRANKLIN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE LAWRENCE & IDELL WEISBERG CANCER TREATMENT CENTER - KARMANOS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Two (2) spots for PLEASE PRINT Saturday, April 10, 2021 OR Sunday, April 11, 2021 HANK GREENBERG MEMORIAL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Name____________________________ Daytime Phone _____________________ Email ____________________________ RICH “GOOSE” GOSSAGE One-night lodging • Full hospitality at VIP lodge • Masters tickets/badges (provides entrance into the tournament) • Valet Address____________________________________ City_____________________________ State _____ Zip____________ Rich “Goose” Gossage is a Hall of Fame right handed relief pitcher that played 22 years in Ticket Price: $100 parking • Chef-prepared meals • Open bar • Afternoon hors Contact Person_____________________________ Phone __________________________ Fax ________________________ the MLB (1972-89, 91-94). A native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Goose played for nine d’oeuvres • Closed circuit broadcast • Pairing sheets • Official I wish to support this event in the following way: (Sponsors will have registration priority) different teams in his career, most notably with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. programs • Complimentary shuttle service • Cigar rollers • Sushi ____Sponsorship Level $_________ bar • Mementoes • Massage therapists • Golf swing analysis ____Individual Golf Entry $800 (Space permitting - sponsors have priority) Goose Gossage made nine All-Star appearances, was the 3x American League saves leader, ____Dinner & Program/Awards $200 before August 28th after through September 14, $225 and pitched in three World Series with the New York Yankees of the late 1970s and early ____Individual Tennis Entry $350 (Space permitting - sponsors have priority) 1980s (World Series Champion in 1978). He is most known as being a pioneer of the closer TICKET PRICE: $100 EACH. ____I’m unable to attend but would like to donate _____$100 _____ $250 _____ $500 _____ $OTHER _____ DEADLINE AUGUST 21, 2020 ONLY 200 WILL BE SOLD! role that is used in the modern game today. ____Ad book ads submitted in PDF format: $300 Quarter-Page___ $500 Half-Page____ $750 Full-Page___ All golf and tennis packages include: Continental breakfast; lunch; dinner and “fan”tastic Celebrity Sports Panel; open bar; tournament favors & mingling with BARRY BREMEN MEMORIAL INSPIRATION AWARD sports celebrities. THE GRANADER FAMILY & Terms and Conditions: 2021 MASTERS GOLF AND TENNIS TOURNAMENT RAFFLE Ticket price: $100. Number of tickets:________ Total:_______ CAMP MAK-A-DREAM 1. Trip winner is responsible to book reservation. Contact MJSF 248-592-9323. 2. Trip does not include transportation. Credit Card: (Please Circle) Visa MasterCard American Express Camp Mak-A-Dream is a camp located in Gold Creek, Montana for camper survivors 3. Winner must be 21 years of age. If paying by check, please make payable to Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation. and their families. Camp started welcoming campers in 1995 with a children’s camp 4. Raffle will take place on Monday, September 14, 2020, at Franklin Hills Country Club. #_________________________________________________ Expiration Date __________ hosing 46 children with cancer. Since its initial season, camp has welcomed thousands of 5. Winner does not need to be present to win and will be notified within 7 days to claim the prize. Signature___________________________________ Security/CCV____________________ Billing Zip Code______________ campers to this wonderful place founded by Harry & Sylvia Granader from Beverly Hills, 6. Odds of winning are 1 in 200 or based on actual number of tickets sold. *Please enter your Golf or Tennis names (Tennis Players Indicate Tennis Level) - Please Print Michigan. Although Harry & Sylvia are no longer with us, members of the Granader Family 7. Valued Prize $6500 Player 1:_________________________________ Player 2:________________________________________
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