SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015 RITZ-CARLTON MEMBERS GOLF CLUB SARASOTA, FLORIDA ! benefitting Forty Carrots Family Center ! ! FEATURING THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY ENTERTAINER BRET MICHAELS GOOD BEGINNINGS LAST A LIFETIME The earliest years of a child’s life offer the greatest opportunity to provide experiences that have positive lifelong impact. Forty Carrots Family Center helps children reach their full potential and become contributing members of society by providing exceptional early childhood education and by giving families the tools they need, through parenting education, to raise their children in healthy, safe homes. This essential combination is key to the agency’s 21 years of success.

Thanks to the generosity of individuals, businesses and foundations in the community, eighty-four percent (84%) of families served by Forty Carrots receive FREE services. This year we will provide more than 1,200 FREE Parenting Education classes and Mental Health services at 27 partner locations from the teen Parent Program at North Port High School to the library in Palmetto.

You can help Forty Carrots to continue reaching families from all walks of life, especially those at great risk. To find out how you can be a part of Good Beginnings That Last a Lifetime, please call 941-365-7716. Investments made today improve a child’s early years to assure a stronger community for the future. Firefly Gala has developed a stellar reputation, growing each year! Guests experience a delectable dinner and auction on the lawn at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club, followed by an intimate concert by Bret Michaels with full arena lighting! ! ! 2011: KC and the Sunshine Band 2012: Blondie 2013: Pat Benatar 2014: The Go-Go’s ! 2015 Bret Michaels Bret Michaels, born March 15, 1963, in Butler, Pennsylvania, is the lead singer in the glam-metal band Poison, whose hits include “” and “.” Bret has also starred in several reality TV shows, including . ! ! ! Reserved concert seating is based on sponsor level and contract receipt date. Sponsors and patrons are invited to select their reserved seats for the concert at the Seat Selection Soirée held in February. Individual tickets with open seating are limited. Sponsorship packages are available for returning sponsors October 24. ! ! ! ! Sponsorship packages for new sponsors will be accepted starting on October 31. ! ! ! ! Special note for ALL attendees: Meet Bret Michaels during a private meet and greet at Firefly Gala! All attendees can bid to win on this very special live auction item offered during dinner. (100% tax deductible) STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD Heighten your visibility with these distinctive and exclusive underwriting opportunities: ! • Provide a take-home gift with your logo - $1,000 • Add your logo and link to the ABC Cellular online auction bidding program - $1,000 • Include your logo on the tablescape at dinner - $1,500 SOLD • Underwrite an innovative and fun chance drawing - $1,500 • Feature your logo on parting pastry served with coffee at the exit - $1,500 • Highlight your business on the auction paddles - $1,500 • Market your firm on party photographs - $1,500 • Display your cars at the cocktail reception - $1,500 • Underwrite the after party lounge - $2,000 SOLD • Spotlight your logo on the cocktail napkins - $2,000 ! ! Underwriters will receive one complimentary ticket to the Gala dinner and one open seating concert ticket. ! ! ! Name included on invitation, website and program book. Deadlines apply. The Firefly Gala is a sparkling party with a purpose providing critical funding for all aspects of Forty Carrots Family Center. ! ! ! PRESENTING SPONSOR – PRICELESS SOLD OUT! For a fifth year in a row, Firefly Gala 2015 is generously presented by The Dart Foundation STARLIGHT SPONSOR – MEET THE BAND - $15,000 ($12,480 is tax deductible) ! Benefits: • Exclusive opportunity; limited to one per industry category • Opportunity for two guests to attend a private meet and greet with the band including professional photo • Opportunity for two guests to have a photo taken onstage during the cocktail reception, prior to band arrival • Personalized, autographed souvenir from the band • Prominently placed table of fourteen guests • Premium champagne and wines served at your table during dinner • Opportunity to select your fourteen reserved Starlight-level seats for the concert • Opportunity to host Seat Selection Soirée Cocktail Party • Prominent logo recognition on Invite, E-vite and Program • Logo on scrolling sponsor recognition slides throughout the evening of the event • Full page ad with premium placement in the program book • Logo on red carpet entrance backdrop • Recognition on Forty Carrots’ Marquee, Website (with link) and Facebook • Recognition in press/media releases • Invitation to “Jewels” recognition event for Forty Carrots top annual donors • Scrolling recognition as Featured Supporter on Forty Carrots homepage • Invitation to Seat Selection Soirée for 4 • First right of refusal as Starlight Sponsor for 2016 event ! TORCHLIGHT SPONSOR – $10,000 ($7,840 is tax deductible) ! Benefits: • Table of twelve • Opportunity to select your twelve reserved Torchlight-level seats for the concert • Opportunity for two guests to have a photo taken onstage during the cocktail reception, prior to band arrival • Premium wines served at your table during dinner • Logo on the red carpet entrance backdrop • Logo on scrolling sponsor recognition slides throughout the evening of the event • Logo or name recognition on Invite, E-vite, and Program • Full-page ad in the program book • Recognition on Forty Carrots’ Marquee, Firefly Website (with link) and Facebook • Invitation to the Seat Selection Soirée for 4 ! MOONLIGHT SPONSOR - $7,000 ($5,200 is tax deductible) ! Benefits: • Table of ten • Opportunity to select your ten reserved Moonlight-level seats for the concert • Premium wines served at your table during dinner • Logo on scrolling sponsor recognition slides throughout the evening of the event • Logo or name recognition on Invite, E-Vite, Program and Table • Half-page ad in the Program • Recognition on Firefly Website (with link) and Facebook • Invitation to the Seat Selection Soirée for 2 ! ! FIRELIGHT SPONSOR - $4,500 ($3,420 is tax deductible) ! Benefits: • Six dinner tickets • Opportunity to select your six reserved Firelight-level seats for the concert • Name recognition on Invite, E-Vite and Program • Logo/name on scrolling sponsor recognition slides throughout the evening of the event • Quarter-page ad in the Program • Recognition on the Firefly Website and Facebook • Invitation to the Seat Selection Soirée for 2 CANDLELIGHT PATRON - $1,250 ($890 is tax deductible) ! Benefits: • Two dinner tickets • Opportunity to select your two reserved Candlelight-level seats for the concert • Name on scrolling sponsor recognition slides throughout the evening of the event • Recognition on the Patron Page in the Program • Invitation to the Seat Selection Soirée for 2 ! !

MULTIPLY YOUR MARKETING SUCCESS Become a 3x1 Sponsor and receive recognition at all 3 Forty Carrots signature events: ! ! ! !

CALL GERI JO MANSON AT 365-7716 EXT. 318 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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$15,000 Starlight Sponsor $10,000 Torchlight Sponsor $7,000 Moonlight Sponsor $4,500 Firelight Sponsor $1,250 Candlelight Patron Underwriter:

Name as you would like it to appear for recognition purposes: Contact name and position: Cell #:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone: Fax: Email: Website:

Requirements: Logos must be submitted via email to [email protected] in high resolution eps or pdf format no later than January 20, 2015! for logo recognition. Check enclosed for $ made payable to Forty Carrots Family Center (We appreciate your payment by check which does not incur any processing fees) Please charge $ to my credit card (MasterCard or Visa)

For credit card purchases only:

Name as it appears on the card: Card #:

Expiration:!! ! Security Code:!! ! Total to be charged to card: $!! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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Signature:!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! FORTY CARROTS FAMILY CENTER IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS, CHILDREN, AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD; FEDERAL TAX ID # 65-0405988. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (#CH13543) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE: (800) 435-7352 OR AT WWW.FRESHFROMFLORIDA.COM WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. SPONSORSHIPS ARE 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

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