& Educational Academy’s 2nd Annual Fundraiser Presented by Rita and John Canning

February 13, 2020 Taste 222 222 N. Canal St., Chicago 5:30pm

Sponsorship Information Batter Up Bash Batter Up Bash

Support the Children of Chicago by supporting the Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy in its mission to provide baseball education and mentorship. Your sponsorship makes a difference to the entire city. About Us Curtis Granderson, , three-time MLB All-Star, 2016 Roberto Clemente Humanitarian Award winner, 2011 , three time Man of the Year Award recipient, and UIC Alumnus, founded the Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy (CBEA) in 2015. CBEA is dedicated to providing high quality baseball education and mentoring programs to youth who otherwise would not have access to such programs. We make a difference by:

• Working with more than 60 existing neighborhood organizations serving 10,000 children by providing high quality practice facilities, professional baseball staff, and mentorship opportunities for their volunteer coaches • Providing ongoing professional quality baseball camps to 200 children between the ages of 10 and 18 • Strengthening the capacity and impact of existing neighborhood organizations and leaders through strategic partnerships, ongoing coaching, and resource support. 2019 Highlights The year 2019 proved to be an historic year for CBEA. With your support, we are confident that we will do even more in 2020. Here are some highlights from 2019:

• Featured twice on NBC 5 Chicago Sports broadcast • Hosted one of the midwest’s only all-girl baseball workshop • Partnered with Baseball for All to provide the largest all-girl baseball camp with almost 80 girls receiving coaching from world-class instructors • Created a six-week training camp that worked with five Chicago little league organizations helping 100 children improve their skills • Strengthened the programmatic impact of 60 Chicago baseball organizations including the and White Sox • Hosted a panel of women leading in sports. The panel included women who stand out as leaders and have prominent roles in the front office of large sports institutions. The panel was in conjunction with CBEA and Baseball for All’s girls camp at Curtis Granderson Stadium Batter Up Bash

We are happy to discuss benefits and arrangements with any supporter. Below is a list of potential options and levels.

Grand Slam $50,000 $5,000 • Mentioned as CBEA’s title sponsor from • Recognized as one of CBEA’s sponsors on stage during event all event promotions • Receive 25 event tickets • Receive 8 event tickets • Access for group to use Curtis Granderson • Logo placement on our event website Stadium Press Suite (Schedule Permitting) • Mention on Social Media • Special event invitations • Listed on signage at event • Title logo placement on our event website • Title mention on Social Media Single $2,500 • Title logo placement on signage at event • Recognized as one of CBEA’s sponsors on • Meeting with Executive Director to discuss all event promotions additional benefits • Receive 6 event tickets • Listed on our website Home $25,000 • Mention on Social Media • Mentioned as CBEA’s premier sponsor • Listed on signage at event from stage during event • Receive 15 event tickets At-Bat $1,000 • Access for group to use Curtis Granderson • Recognized as one of CBEA’s sponsors on Stadium Press Suite (Schedule Permitting) all event promotions • Special event invitations • Receive 4 event tickets • Premier logo placement on our event • Listed on signage at event website • Premier mention on Social Media Host $500 • Premier logo placement on signage at • Receive 2 event tickets event • Listed on signage at event • Meeting with Executive Director to discuss additional benefits Please contact Steven Hartley, CBEA Executive Director, by email at $10,000 [email protected] • Mentioned as CBEA’s major sponsor from or call (312) 725-9056 with any stage during event questions or inquiries • Receive 10 event tickets • Logo placement on our event website • Mention on Social Media • Logo placement on signage at event • Meeting with Executive Director to discuss additional benefits

www.cbeauic.org • [email protected] • 312-725-9056 : @cbeauic • : @cbea_uic • : cbea_uic Batter Up Bash

2020 Sponsorship Committment Form

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[ ] Yes! I will sponsor Batter Up Bash in the amount of ______

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Please mail check to: Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy 1074 W. Taylor St. Chicago, IL 60607

To pay by credit card, please visit: www.paypal.me/cbeauic

For any questions or inquiries, contact: Steve Hartley at [email protected]

Chicago Baseball and Education Academy, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization; EIN 81-2369461