SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI MID-WINTER REGATTA
May 31 - June 1, 2008

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Shake-A-Leg Miami’s 18th Annual Mid-Winter Regatta will draw the nation’s top physically challenged sailors. The regatta will be held March 8-9, 2008 on Biscayne Bay. All sailboats will cast off from the Shake-A-Leg Miami Watersports Center located on 2620 South Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove. Various sponsorship opportunities are available and also include in-kind contributions of products and services.

It is through the generosity of sponsors that Shake-A-Leg Miami is able to provide innovative educational and recreational programs. Shake-A-Leg Miami’s new watersports center is fully accessible and includes state-of-the-art multimedia classrooms, an observation-event deck with unmatched views of Biscayne Bay, administrative offices, conference space and an accessible fleet of sailboats and watersports equipment.

Benefits

Public Perception: Public exposure that positions your organization as innovative, humanitarian and community-involved.

Corporate Pride: Your staff, customers and stakeholders will be proud that your organization has helped Shake-A-Leg Miami provide a safe and healthy place for underserved kids, individuals with disabilities and the community at large to launch their dreams and realize new opportunities by learning and recreating on Biscayne Bay.

Visibility: Sponsorship provides the opportunity for your logos to be visible in media footage featuring Shake-A-Leg Miami’s Mid-Winter Regatta and programs as they appear on television and in print media news stories. Shake-A-Leg Miami actively pursues media coverage as part of the organization’s ongoing marketing and public relations effort, although no guarantee can be made as to the extent of media coverage. A brief overview of your business and your logo will be featured on our website, which will also include an extensive photo gallery of the event.

Welcome to the Family: Your financial support and participation not only directly sets more people sailing into new horizons, but also welcomes you to the Shake-A-Leg Miami family. The watersports center is yours to experience with your family and friends year-round through volunteer opportunities, membership and special events, or just come to relax by the Bay.

Taxation Benefit: Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law. Please contact your accountant for verification.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your sponsorship brings visibility and recognition you can’t get anywhere else. The opportunities for personal, company and product visibility will be local, national and international. Aligning your company with Shake-A-Leg Miami demonstrates your commitment to raising awareness, improving public policing and linking more people to needed services.

Title Sponsor: $3,500

Name incorporated as “Title Sponsor” of event.
Logo incorporated into all advertising
Website link inclusion: Shake-A-Leg Miami Mid Winter Regatta website, US Sailing, various organization websites.
Spectator Boat access: 6 guests daily
Multimedia presentation: daily inclusion of logo and/or DVD format commercial (provided by donor)
Sponsorship and logo inclusion in all media and public relations
On site signage: (3) 4’x10’ banners with placement on committee boat, facility & welcome banner, and VIP boat banner.
Event & title logo incorporation on 200 T-shirts
Merchandise booth throughout regatta
Product samples in goodie bags (provided by sponsor)
Recognition at awards ceremony
Free 3 hour cruise on 40’ Motor Cat for up to 30 guests.

Please contact Debbie Benitez, Development Office at 305-858-5550, ext. 101 or email debbie@shakealegmiami.org for further information.

Presenting Sponsor: $2,500

Name incorporated as “Presenting Sponsor” for event.
Logo incorporated into all advertising
Website link inclusion: Shake-A-Leg Miami Mid Winter Regatta website, US Sailing, various organization websites.
Spectator Boat access (4 guests daily)
Multimedia presentation: daily inclusion of logo and/or DVD format commercial (provided by donor)
Sponsorship and logo inclusion in all media and public relations
On site signage: (2) 4’ x 10’ banners (committee boat, facility & welcome banner, VIP boat banner)
Logo name incorporation on 200 T-shirts
Merchandise booth throughout regatta
Product samples in goodie bags (provided by sponsor)
Recognition at awards ceremony
Free 3 hour cruise on 40’ Motor Cat for up to 15 guests.

Please contact Debbie Benitez, Development Office at 305-858-5550, ext. 101 or email debbie@shakealegmiami.org for further information.

Platinum Sponsor: $1,000

Name incorporated in all advertising as “Platinum Sponsor” for event
Website link inclusion: Shake-A-Leg Miami Mid Winter Regatta website, US Sailing, various organization websites.
Spectator Boat access (2 guests daily)
Multimedia presentation: daily inclusion of logo as Platinum sponsor and/or DVD format commercial (provided by donor)
Sponsorship and logo inclusion in all media and public relations
On site signage: 1 banner (committee boat, facility & welcome banner)
Logo incorporation on 200 T-shirts
Merchandise booth throughout regatta
Product samples in goodie bags (provided by sponsor)
Recognition at awards ceremony

Please contact Debbie Benitez, Development Office at 305-858-5550, ext. 101 or email debbie@shakealegmiami.org for further information.

Gold Sponsor: $750

Website Link inclusion: Shake-A-Leg Miami Mid Winter Regatta website, US Sailing, various organization websites.
Multimedia presentation daily inclusion of logo as “Gold Sponsor”
Sponsorship and logo inclusion in all media and public relations
Logo incorporation on 200 T-shirts
Merchandise booth throughout regatta
Product samples in goodie bags (provided by sponsor)
Recognition at awards ceremony

Please contact Debbie Benitez, Development Office at 305-858-5550, ext. 101 or email debbie@shakealegmiami.org for further information.

Silver: $500

Website Link inclusion
Multimedia presentation daily inclusion of logo as “Silver Sponsor”
Sponsorship and logo inclusion in all media and public relations
Logo incorporation on 200 T-shirts
Merchandise booth throughout regatta
Product samples in goodie bags (provided by sponsor)
Recognition at awards ceremony

Please contact Debbie Benitez, Development Office at 305-858-5550, ext. 101 or email debbie@shakealegmiami.org for further information.

Victory Row Vendor: $300

Multimedia presentation daily inclusion of logo as “Victory Row Vendor”
Sponsorship and logo inclusion in all media and public relations
Logo incorporation on 200 T-shirts

Product samples in goodie bags (provided by sponsor)

Please contact Debbie Benitez, Development Office at 305-858-5550, ext. 101 or email debbie@shakealegmiami.org for further information.

IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP

In-kind sponsorship is important to the success of the Shake-A-Leg Miami Mid Winter Regatta. Businesses that give products or services instead of or in addition to a cash donation allow us to reduce the cost of the event and spend the money where it is needed most . . . on foundation programs. The value of your in-kind sponsorship will be assessed and the above benefits will be applied.

Please contact Debbie Benitez, Development Office at 305-858-5550, ext. 101 or email debbie@shakealegmiami.org for further information.