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SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Heart of Illinois Senior Olympics extends the opportunity for YOU to become a sponsor of our organization and the 2009 HISO Games, April 30-May 3, 2009 - our 10 year anniversary!

HISO has a sponsorship recognition program that is flexible enough for customization.  We appreciate, and believe in properly recognizing those corporations and individuals that support our games.  We encourage you to join us in our efforts to dispel the myths of aging, and to serve as the impetus for seniors to maintain a healthy body, mind and spirit.  The result will be a healthier and more productive life for us all.

Our mission is to encourage and promote an active lifestyle for individuals fifty years of age and older.  The Senior Games provide a venue that recognizes excellence in fitness and creativity.

The HISO games will follow the guidelines of the National and State Games first held in St Louis in 1985.  Seniors may participate and compete at their age level.  Some of the competition offers:

·                     Athletic Events: Golf, Swimming, Track & Field, Tennis, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard, Billiards, Cycling, Table Tennis, Badminton, etc.

·                     Challenge Activities: Mini-Golf, Putting Challenge, Fun Walk, Bocce Ball, Washer Toss, Spelling Bee, etc.

·                     Fine Arts Events: Performing, Literary, Visual and Heritage Arts.

 

These events will be held at designated sites throughout the area, including Peoria, East Peoria, Pekin, Hollis and Morton Park Districts.

The estimated cost of the Senior Games is $40,000.  We are currently requesting sponsorships.  Donations of any amount and/or in-kind services are welcomed.  All donations are deposited in a fund, which is used solely for the Heart of Illinois Senior Olympics.  All donations are tax deductible.

Community and sponsor support is critical to HISO’s tremendous success and is equally crucial to the success of the 2009 Games as well. 

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Gold Medal Sponsor - $5,000 and Above:

·         Full-page advertisement in souvenir program book given to all participants & volunteers

·         Recognition in most HISO advertising (includes print and broadcast media)

·         Recognition and/or participation at Opening Ceremony

·         Logo on T-shirts

·         Opportunity to market goods or services in participant & volunteer goodie bags

·         Logo and/or sponsor listing on event signage

·         20 employees attend Opening Ceremony, Fine Arts Reception, and/or Family Fun Night Dinner for free (reservations required)

·         Gold Medal Sponsorship Award

·         Use of HISO logo in your advertising

 

Silver Medal Sponsor - $2000 - $4,999:

·         Half-page advertisement in souvenir program book given to all participants & volunteers

·         Recognition in most HISO advertising (includes print and broadcast media)

·         Recognition and/or participation at Opening Ceremony

·         Opportunity to market goods or services in participant & volunteer goodie bags

·         10 Employees attend Opening Ceremony, Fine Arts Reception, and/or Family Fun Night Dinner for free (reservations required)

·         Silver Medal Sponsorship Award

·         Use of HISO logo in your advertising

 

Bronze Medal Sponsor - $500 - $1,999:

·         Quarter-page advertisement in souvenir program book given to all participants & volunteers

·         Recognition in HISO print ads

·         Recognition and/or participation at Opening Ceremony

·         Opportunity to market goods or services in participant & volunteer goodie bags

·         5 employees attend Opening Ceremony, Fine Arts Reception, and/or Family Fun Night Dinner for free (reservations required)

·         Bronze Medal Sponsorship Award

·         Use of HISO logo in your advertising

 

Ribbon Sponsors: Blue Ribbon $300-$499

                               Red Ribbon $200-$299

                               White Ribbon $100-$199

·         Name listed in souvenir program book at ribbon level

·         Opportunity to market goods or services in participant & volunteer goodie bags

·         Opportunity to encourage company employees to participate and/or volunteer

·         Use of HISO logo in your advertising

 

Friends of HISO: Donations up to $99

·         Donations listed in souvenir program book

·         Opportunity to encourage company employees to participate and/or volunteer

 

Additional Information

  • The appropriate committee of the Heart Of Illinois Senior Olympics must approve all “in-kind” donations.
  • Logos and AD copy from sponsors must be received prior to published deadlines - March 30, 2009 – computer disk with ad preferred.
  • Gold and Silver Sponsors may have a link to their website from the Heart of Illinois Senior Olympics’ website as it is developed.
  • Advertising page opportunities for a 1/8 page ad. This could be your business coupon.

 

Contact Divina Baratta at dbaratta@peoriaparks.org