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THE GRIDIRON GALA OVER 20 YEARS OF SUPPORTING NYC YOUTH

Presented by the Jets, and United Way of TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA HOTEL

THIS YEAR’S HONOREES COMMUNITY William K. Flemming President & Chief Executive Officer, USA Building, Inc. William E. Mayer Founding Partner, Park Avenue Equity Partners and Chairman Emeritus, The Aspen Institute

HOMETOWN HEROES Victor Cruz , New York Giants Defensive ,

SPECIAL GUEST Pro Football Hall of Fame

HISTORY OF THE GALA HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS Come join us and be a part of one of the most anticipated events of the spring season. Now in its 21st year, the Gridiron Gala features MVP current players and legends from the New York Jets and New York Giants, celebrity emcees, lively entertainment, and spectacular live and , Pro Football Hall of Fame silent auctions you won’t want to miss. Help us salute the accomplishments of our honoree “Community Quarterbacks”, corporate leaders Anthony M. Carvette, Structure Tone Inc. who’ve made outstanding contributions to our United Way family, our “Hometown Heroes”, one New York Giant and one New York Jet who each personify the NFL’s commitment to community service, and the evening’s “MVP” – a long-time supporter of the Gala who’ve made as COMMUNITY QUARTERBACKS big an impact philanthropically as they have professionally. David Arena, JPMorgan Chase Jonathan Durst, The Durst Organization The Gala celebrates the United Way/NFL partnership, the most visible and longest-running sports/charity partnership of its kind. Since Richard Hong, Metlife 1994, the Gala has raised more than $24 million in support of United Way of New York City’s initiatives benefiting vulnerable youth, Ted Moudis, Ted Moudis Associates including efforts to help high school students stay on track to graduate on time, ready for college or career. Get ready to make a difference! Ray Quartararo, Jones Lang LaSalle Barry Salzberg, Deloitte HONORARY CHAIR GRIDIRON GALA CO-CHAIRS Laurence Tosi, Blackstone Anthony M. Carvette Joseph A. Cabrera Robert L. Friedman Richard Kennedy President Vice Chairman, Eastern Region Senior Advisor Co-Chief Operating Officer HOMETOWN HEROES Structure Tone, Inc. Colliers International Blackstone Skanska USA Building Inc. Giants Jets Chris Canty Dr. William F. Mayer Robert W. Mullen D’Brickashaw Ferguson Chief Executive Officer Structure Tone, Inc. Kyle Wilson THE GRIDIRON GALA OVER 20 YEARS OF SUPPORTING NYC YOUTH

Presented by the New York Jets, New York Giants and United Way of New York City TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA HOTEL

TABLE PACKAGES CONTACT

TOUCHDOWN + TWO-POINT CONVERSION $50,000 $15,000 RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION • Prominent signage at the event • Table at the dinner with an NFL player and his guest seated Sue Kozak • Recognition on the UWNYC website and social media at the table Gridiron Gala Benefit Office channels • Eight tickets to the general cocktail reception 212.843.1743 or [email protected] • Recognition from the podium • Half-page, color advertisement in the event journal • Two prime tables at the dinner with an NFL player and his • Gift bag for each guest (including New York Jets– and New CUSTOMIZED SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES guest seated at each of the tables York Giants–licensed material) Michelle Matheson • Sixteen tickets to the VIP cocktail reception with NFL Note: All tables at this level accomodate ten (eight guests plus an 212.251.4038 or [email protected] players and legends NFL player and his guest). • Full-page color advertisement in the event journal • Gift bag for each guest (including New York Jets– and New York Giants–licensed material) SAFETY $10,000 JOURNAL ADS Note: All tables at this level accomodate ten (eight guests plus an • Table for ten at the dinner NFL player and his guest). • Ten tickets to the general cocktail reception • Half-page, black and white advertisement in the event journal SPREAD 16 x 10.5 with bleed + EXTRA POINT $25,000 • Gift bag for each guest (including New York Jets– and New Full-Color • Recognition on the UWNYC website York Giants–licensed material) $5,000 • Prime table at the dinner with an NFL player and his guest seated at the table • Eight tickets to the VIP cocktail reception with NFL players TOUCHBACK $7,500 and legends • Balcony table for eight at the dinner COVERS 8 x 10.5 with bleed • Full-page, black and white advertisement in the event • Eight tickets to the general cocktail reception Back, Full-Color Inside, Full-Color journal • Gift bag for each guest (including New York Jets– and New $4,000 $3,500 • Gift bag for each guest (including New York Jets– and New York Giants–licensed material) York Giants–licensed material) Note: Limited availability on a first come, first serve basis. FULL-PAGE 8 x 10.5 with bleed Note: All tables at this level accomodate ten (eight guests plus an Full-Color Black & White NFL player and his guest). $3,000 $2,500 INDIVIDUAL TICKET $1,250 • Ticket to the dinner • Ticket to the general cocktail reception • Gift bag (including New York Jets– and New York Giants– HALF-PAGE 7 x 4.625 no bleed licensed material) Full-Color Black & White $2,000 $1,500 THE GRIDIRON GALA OVER 20 YEARS OF SUPPORTING NYC YOUTH

Presented by the New York Jets, New York Giants and United Way of New York City TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA HOTEL

SPONSORSHIP AND TICKET OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

__Touchdown + Two-Point Conversion @ $50,000 Spread: 8 x 10.5 with bleed Half-Page: 7 x 4.625 no bleed __Touchdown + Extra Point @ $25,000 __Two-Page, Full-Color @ $5,000 __Full-Color @ $2,000 __Field Goal @ $15,000 __Black and White @ $1,500 __Safety @ $10,000 Full-Page: 8 x 10.5 with bleed __Touchback @ $7,500 __Back Cover, Full-Color @ $4,000 Format: CMYK or grayscale ad saved as hi-res PDF, EPS __Individual Ticket @ $1,250 __Inside Cover, Full-Color @ $3,500 vector, or 300 dpi JPG __Full-Color @ $3,000 I am interested in customized sponsorship opportunities. __Black and White @ $2,500 PLEASE SUBMIT AD BY APRIL 28, 2014.

CONTRIBUTION

I/We are unable to attend but would like to support United Way of New York City. Enclosed is my/our gift of $ .

PAYMENT INFORMATION PLEASE COMPLETE ALL FIELDS

Enclosed is my check for $ Name Make checks payable to United Way of New York City and mail to Gridiron Gala Benefit Office 1441 , 5th Floor Company New York, NY 10018

Please charge my/our credit card for $ Address American Express Discover MasterCard Visa

City State Zip Account Number Expiration Date Security Code

Email address Please email me future updates Signature

Contributions are tax-deductible, less $300 per ticket, the fair-market value of the dinner. Phone Fax The federal tax ID number for United Way of New York City is 13-2617681.