100 YEARS of Surfing 1914-2014
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HUNTINGTON BEACH CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF surfing 1914-2014 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL Benefiting the International Surfing Museum www.100YearsOfSurfingHB.com 100YearsOfSurfingHB.com For information contact [email protected] OVERVIEW THE FIRST surfer 100 Years of Surfing is a year-long celebration of the rich At the and vibrant surfing heritage of Huntington Beach. It is a tribute to a century of surf competitions, music, film and HUNTINGTON BEACH art resulting in the diverse surf culture and beach lifestyle PIER existing today. You are invited to become a sponsor for this George Freeth memorable centennial celebration and leave a lasting impression on the surf community in Huntington Beach. Proceeds will benefit the International Surfing Museum whose mission is to preserve surfing heritage for future generations. Huntington Beach is recognized worldwide as “Surf City USA®” Huntington Beach has earned the reputation as the surf capital of the world, transforming itself from a sleepy laid back beach town to the birthplace of a thriving billion dollar surf industry, headquarters to three major surf Pier Dedication June 20, 1914 associations and host each July to the US Open of Surfing, The origin of our present day surf culture the largest surfing competition in the world. began on June 20, 1914, when George Huntington Beach is proud to be the guardian of surf Freeth gave a “surf riding” demonstration history as the home to the Surfing Walk of Fame, the to thousands of onlookers who attended Surfers’ Hall of Fame, and the International Surfing the festivities for the opening of the city’s Museum. first concrete municipal pier. Born in Hawaii in 1883, Freeth revived the lost art of surfing in Waikiki and was responsible for introducing the “Sport of Kings” up and down the California coast in the early 1900’s. Huntington Beach still remains one of the most popular surf spots in the world. With ten miles of sandy beach, consistent year- round waves, and extensive surf history there is no doubt this is a true surfers’ www.100YearsOfSurfingHB.com paradise! 100YearsOfSurfingHB.com For information contact [email protected] Events at a glance Saturday, June 21, 2014 Huntington Beach Celebrates 100 Years of Surfing Integrate your company brand or service with one of these signature events to honor a century of surfing in Huntington Beach. Pier Rededication Ceremony City officials kick off the anniversary celebration at 8:30am in Pier Plaza in honor of the 1914 opening of the first concrete pier. Guinness World Record Attempt “Most Riders on a Single Surfboard” At 11:00 am on the south side of the pier, 60 riders will attempt to break the Guinness World Record. This epic ride will be legendary as surfers must stand and ride unassisted for 10 seconds on the world’s largest surfboard. Riders will include past NSSA and US Open champions, HB Jr. Guards, HB High School Surf Team members and other surf legends. “When Men Were Men and Boards Were Wood” Seasoned surfers demonstrate the art of riding on new or vintage wood surfboards. Awards will be presented for “Best Old Wood Board,” “Best New Wood Board,” and “Best Ride of the Day”. International Surfing Museum Exhibition Opening “A Century of Stoke” This timeless exhibition encompasses the major milestones of the last 100 years of surf history. The exhibition is curat- ed by the first surfing World Champion, Peter Townend. 100 Years of Surfing Reception and Awards Connect with surf legends and heroes at the International Surfing Museum. Food, entertainment and storytelling. Monday, July 28, 2014 The Greens Room Golf Tournament Sea Cliff Country Club Let us craft a custom sponsorship 100 Years of Surfing has several sponsorship opportunities package to align your brand with a for this inaugural charity golf tournament which benefits key element of the the International Surfing Museum. Sponsor a tee box, 100 Years of Surfing Events course contest or spend a day on the greens enjoying friendly competition alongside professional surfers. 100YearsOfSurfingHB.com For information contact [email protected] beneficiary The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum (HBISM) is a non-profit organization funded solely by the support of private donations and fundraising efforts. Proceeds generated from the 100 Years of Surfing signature events and sale of 100 Years of Surfing merchandise directly benefit and sustain this important protector of surfing heritage. Your participation and support will enable the International Surfing Museum to improve its technology and bring exciting new features and exhibits through its doors. Founded in 1987 by Natalie Kotsch, the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum features perma- nent and rotating exhibits that showcase the history and legacy of surfing worldwide. The permanent collec- tion features historic vintage surfboards, the original camera used to film the iconic surf movie “The Endless Summer,” a bronze bust of the father of modern surfing, Duke Kahanamoku, and other unique pieces of surfing memorabilia. Rotating exhibits contain surfboards ridden by some of the greatest surfers of the last 100 years, original surf photography and art, the history of surfing legends, surf music, and films. 100 Years of surfing HB committee Members Brett Barnes Chairman of the Board, International Surfing Museum and Visit Huntington Beach Steve Bone Chairman of the Board, Orange County Coastkeeper Madison Fisher Director of Marketing & Communications, Visit Huntington Beach Celeste Hamil Project Manager, 100 Years of Surfing Huntington Beach Don MacAllister Director, Surfing Walk of Fame; Former Mayor of Huntington Beach Kelly Miller CEO, Visit Huntington Beach Peter Townend Board of Director, International Surfing Museum and Visit Huntington Beach; First Surfing World Champion 100YearsOfSurfingHB.com For information contact [email protected] Sponsorship opportunities 100 Years of Surfing provides sponsors with This is a once-in-a-lifetime outstanding opportunities for exposure in our opportunity to associate with the extensive marketing and promotion campaign. Our activation platform includes recognition on centennial celebration of Visit Huntington Beach’s social media sites: 100 Years of Surfing in Surf City USA! Facebook — Over 48,000 fans Let us show you how Twitter— Nearly 2,000 followers what you do correlates with Instagram — Over 6,000 followers what we do. Pinterest — Over 500 followers Our committee will tailor a custom sponsorship This event will generate thousands of media package to deliver your company’s business impressions that highlight our sponsors and objectives and key goals, and broaden expo- their support of the event’s beneficiary and the sure to your brand. Our intention is to assist community. you in generating your desired return on your sponsorship investment. Our aggressive public relations initiative will reach local and national audiences through: Formatted sponsorship tiers offer a wide range of benefits to integrate your brand and products Press Releases with the 100 Years of Surfing target audience E- Communication and event guests. Official Website 100 Years of Surfing offers sponsors the Radio & Television opportunity for extraordinary involvement and visibility on event day. Social Media 100YearsOfSurfingHB.com For information contact [email protected] 2014 SPONSORSHIP TIERS PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE FROM $15,000 - $100 DETAILED BENEFITS ARE LISTED ON THE ENCLOSED SPONSORSHIP GRID PREMIERE “PEAK” SPONSOR $15,000 The Presenting level of sponsorship is a singular opportunity and offers an exclusive level of association with extensive event wide exposure and title recognition Signature “face” SPONSOR $10,000 A Signature level of sponsorship offers key benefits and custom integration with extensive event exposure at 100 Years Of Surfing Celebration Events major “crest” SPONSOR $5,000 The Major level of sponsorship provides major benefits and recognition with 100 Years Of Surfing events supporting “curl” SPONSOR $1,000 A supporting level of sponsorship extends brand visibility and custom integration with 100 Years Of Surfing events Friends of 100 YOS SPONSOR $100 The Friends of 100 Years Of Surfing is provided with the rights to the 100 Years Of Surfing logo for approved marketing and advertising Product/services sponsor VIK A product and services sponsorship affords brand visibility for an In-Kind Donation For a custom sponsorship package to fit your company’s marketing objectives please contact: Celeste Hamil at [email protected] 100YearsOfSurfingHB.com For information contact [email protected] Sponsorship opportunities SUPPORTING SIGNATURE OF 100 YOS 100 OF PREMIERE PREMIERE PRODUCT SERVICES SERVICES $15,000 $10,000 FRIENDS MAJOR $5,000 $1,000 $1,000 CREST PEAK PEAK CURL FACE FACE VIK TIERS & benefits Presenting Title Recognition and Logo on Website, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, and X Social Media Campaigns Logo on 100YearsOfSurfingHB.com X X X X X Logo on Guinness World Record “Big Board” X X X 1 Representative to Ride on Guinness “Big Board” X X X Logo on Pennants on Pier & 20 Locations in HB X Logo on 100 YOS T Shirts X One Golf Foursome at Greens Room Tournament X Logo on Marketing Print Collateral - Posters/Flyers X X X X X Company in Press Release & Social Media Promotion X X X X X Premiere Event Double Booth Space 10’ X 20’ X X Major Event Booth Space 10’ X 15’ X Supporting Event Booth Space 10’ x 10’ X X Premiere Logo Placement on Event Stage Signage X X X Major Logo Placement