17 th Annual Charity Ball Saturday, September 15, 2018 Houston, Texas

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1 17 th Annual Charity Ball Saturday, September 15, 2018 Houston, Texas Join us at the Deacons of Deadwood Annual Charity Ball, an evening of fun that includes great food, beverages, and live music in an intimate indoor concert venue. The night also includes private VIP seating, a silent auction, a one of a kind Super Bowl raffle, and a Pre-Party like you have never seen. Your donation as a corporate sponsor assures you VIP access to the night s festivities and recognition as a major sponsor. Proceeds Benefit Houston Area Children s Charities deaconsofdeadwood.org

2 Deacons of Deadwood Motorcycle Club Board of Directors Geoff Seaman - President Mark Graber Johnny Prejean Johnny Williams Jack Yarbrough John Elkins Tom Davidson Officers Brian Baumler Treasurer Ron White General Counsel Mark Graber Secretary Corporate Sponsorship Committee Johnny Prejean Chairman Geoff Seaman Cliff Davis Violet Robertson Charity Committee David Reed Chairman Steve Abney Art Almanza Todd Rule Cliff Davis About the Deacons of Deadwood Formed in 2002 Texas Corporation 501(c)(3) Organization 100+ Members Auditors - BKD Corporate Sponsorship Thank you for taking time to review sponsorship opportunities. The Deacons of Deadwood are grateful for the support of our corporate sponsors and a community that has allowed us to donate over $2,000,000 to children in need in the greater Houston area. Part of our mission statement is: By transforming children s lives now, we change the course of their future and ours. Funds raised go toward children fighting health as well as physical, cognitive, and emotional disorders. In many cases, these children may not have the necessary financial support so our donations help them get the right care, treatment, and support needed to function and make a positive contribution to our community. The list of children s charities and agencies we support is extensive and includes: Archway Academy Camp Quality Addis Faith Dream League Mission Bend Christian Academy His Grace Foundation Most of us going through life are blessed with not needing these organization's services, but we may know someone that has a special need and can use this type of support. We raise money by one means, our annual charity ball. Please consider partnering with us as a sponsor or underwriter and help us help deserving children of Greater Houston. Should you have any questions regarding the Ball or how to contribute, please call Violet Robertson at , or Johnny Prejean at or at sponsorship@deaconsofdeadwood.org.

3 Sponsorship Opportunities Ultra Corporate Sponsorship - $50,000 Three premium VIP tables for 10 guests at each table Secure VIP area VIP recognition credentials for your guests Limousine service one per table includes pick-up and drop-off Complimentary valet parking for all guests Full page ad in event program Recognition in all social media and press releases Event signage in welcome lobby and on screens in Ball area VIP Meet and Greet for all guests with Hairball Acknowledgement by event Emcee and Hairball on stage Ad in Houston Chronicle or Houston Business Journal VIP table and bottle service Six bottles of premium champagne 2 per table Table gifts for all 30 guests Table tent advertising at all tables Private entrance Hotel reservation for five rooms Major Corporate Sponsorship - $30,000 Two premium VIP tables for 10 guests at each table Secure VIP area VIP recognition credentials for your guests Limousine service one per table includes pick-up and drop-off Complimentary valet parking for all guests Full page ad in event program Recognition in all social media and press releases Event signage in welcome lobby and on screens in Ball area VIP Meet and Greet for all guests with Hairball Acknowledgement by event Emcee and Hairball on stage Ad in Houston Chronicle or Houston Business Journal VIP table and bottle service Four bottles of premium champagne 2 per table Table gifts for all 20 guests Table tent advertising at all tables Private entrance Hotel reservation for three rooms

4 Sponsorship Opportunities Special Corporate Sponsorship - $20,000 One premium VIP tables for 10 guests Secure VIP area VIP recognition credentials for your guests Limousine service one per table includes pick-up and drop-off Complimentary valet parking for all guests Half page ad in event program Recognition in all social media and press releases Event signage in welcome lobby and on screens in Ball area VIP Meet and Greet for all guests with Hairball Acknowledgement by event Emcee and Hairball on stage Ad in Houston Chronicle or Houston Business Journal VIP table and bottle service Two bottles of premium champagne Table gifts for all 10 guests Table tent advertising at all tables Private entrance Hotel reservation for two rooms Underwriting Opportunities $15,000 Food Underwriter $15,000 Beverage Underwriter $15,000 Entertainment Underwriter $15,000 Décor Underwriter One premium VIP tables for 10 guests Secure VIP area VIP recognition credentials for your guests Event signage in welcome lobby and on screens in Ball area Table tent advertising at all tables Private entrance

5 Sponsorship Form $50,000 Ultra Sponsor $20,000 Special Sponsor $30,000 Major Sponsor $15,000 Food Underwriter $15,000 Beverage Underwriter $15,000 Entertainment Underwriter $15,000 Decor Underwriter I am unable to attend, but would like to make a donation of $ Company Name: Company Contact Person: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Payment Information Check enclosed in the amount of $ Please make checks payable to Deacons of Deadwood Charity Please charge my credit card Card Number: Name as appears on card: Expiration Date: Security Code: Signature: Please return by mail or by August 26, 2018 Deacons of Deadwood 1302 Waugh Drive #351 Houston, TX sponsorship@deaconsofdeadwood.org

6 Questions: Violet Robertson at

7 History While our original membership was primarily lawyers and businessmen, we are proud to say that our membership is now as diverse as the employment within our city. Members come from the oil industry, manufacturing, small business and ex professional athletes to name a few. Most of our Members are located in Houston, Texas, but we also have Members in other parts of Texas, several states, and a couple of foreign countries. The spark that led to the birth of the Deacons of Deadwood came in The future founders of the Deacons of Deadwood would meet at a motorcycle shop owned by David Cook before riding to Stelter s, a downtown Houston bar where hundreds of bikers would go on Thursday nights to drink beer, listen to loud bands, and then ride to other parts of the city. David was a great organizer and he would put together a trip each year to stay in Deadwood, South Dakota for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Unfortunately, David died in Soon afterwards, his son Ricky and Sam Allen thought about starting a motorcycle club. It turned out there was great interest and the Deacons of Deadwood Motorcycle Club was organized as a Texas not for profit corporation on April 22, David Cook gave us our name. During one trip to Sturgis, a group of David s friends were walking in Deadwood and David remarked that there were so many of us that we should be called the Deacons of Deadwood. The remark was remembered and we had our name. Our main patch is a Dead Man s Hand, which is the poker hand Wild Bill Hickock was holding when he was killed by Jack McCall in Deadwood. The hand is black aces, black eights and the nine of diamonds. The Club grew quickly. We doubled in size within a couple of months. Many of the new Members were friends from the original group that used to ride with David Cook. Other new Members were friends of friends and the founders did not know some of those guys very well or at all. We relied on the good judgment of our existing Members to nominate quality new Members. We still pretty much operate that way.

8 Making a Difference The Deacons of Deadwood Motorcycle Club s mission is to be a respected motorcycle club by having members of outstanding character who are dedicated to fun, safe motorcycle riding, and supporting local charities benefiting children. The Deacons are known and respected throughout the United States. We believe the benefits of our great organization come with great responsibilities. We are a 501(c)(3) corporation that has donated over $2,000,000 to charities benefiting children in the Houston area. While many motorcycle clubs donate to charities, no club does it the way we do and our annual Charity Ball distinguishes us from all other motorcycle clubs. The Deacons of Deadwood raises all of its funds through a single annual Charity Ball. Our goal from the outset has been to put on a charity event that patrons would enjoy attending. Most of our Members donate to many charities each year, but dread having to attend all those rubber chicken events. The Deacons wanted to have a Charity Ball that our guests would look forward to attending and we have been successful. The Ball is Biker Formal, the interpretation of which is left up to each guest. The emphasis is on fun, and our guests are encouraged to be creative, but tasteful. We have a pre-party at which our guests assemble before the Ball. From that venue, the Houston Police Motorcycle Unit escorts our Dead Mans Parade to the Ball by shutting down all the roads along the way. The Dead Mans Parade has involved as many as 150 bikes.

9 Deacons of Deadwood M/C A Tradition of Riding and Giving 1302 Waugh Drive #351 Houston, Texas deaconsofdeadwood.org