The 2014 Azalea Classic Invitational Committee Azalea Charities, Inc.

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1 May 1, 2014 Dear Gold Level Corporate Sponsor, Silver Level Players and Bronze Level Players, We are honored to be on the committee for the Azalea Classic Invitational Golf Tournament to be held on October 13, On behalf of Azalea Charities, we would like to extend you an invitation to become a sponsor of this annual event that takes place at the Piedmont Club in Haymarket, VA. Sponsoring Azalea Charities can help you make a difference give us a google or check out our website at You ll find a well-regarded organization that supports a dual mission of community charities and nationwide Aid for Wounded Warriors and their families. We re a charity that runs on 100% volunteer power with all proceeds (beyond minimal expenses) going directly to the people who need them the most. This year s efforts will support our community through all area Special Olympics, homeless shelters, and building a home addition to help a family care for their TARS Syndrome child. Through Aid for Wounded Warriors, we are building a care-friendly home for one of our most severely injured Army Reservists and supporting the Rainbow Equestrian Therapeutic Center to aid our amputee and TBI-PTSD recuperating heroes. Uncertain economic times mean that now, more than ever, we need your help to aid those in need. This year we will have three levels of play Gold for corporate sponsors, and Silver or Bronze for individual players. Sponsorships provide opportunities for you to participate in this event and advertising that spreads your company name throughout the community as a sponsor of this worthy cause. Each sponsor level will compete in their own division. First and second places will be awarded in each division. Extra places will be dependent on the size of the division. Prizes will be awarded for LD Men and Women and Closest to the Pin. Act today and make a difference. All you have to do is fill out the enclosed sponsorship form and mail it back to us. Because of the coordination involved in planning this event, we need your response no later than September 1, If you have questions, contact Frank Lasch at (703) or via at azaleacharities@aol.com We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you on October 13, The 2014 Azalea Classic Invitational Committee Azalea Charities, Inc.

2 Azalea Charities AZALEA CLASSIC 2014 Make a difference for our heroes & your community through your sponsorship of the 2014 Azalea Classic Invitational Golf Tournament October 13, 2014 at the Piedmont Club, Haymarket, Virginia

3 A dual mission... Community causes and Aid for Wounded Warriors Your sponsorship will help us support our goals for the upcoming year Local charities from Arlington to Fredericksburg, VA Cancer & Disease Patients Support encompasses help for local leukemia/ lymphoma patients and families, as well as donations to societies that research for cures, such as the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. We let families know that they have non-medical support available to help them with the challenges they face. Food & Shelter for Those in Need Support includes four facilities in our community House of Mercy, ACTS, SERVE, and The Carpenter s Shelter. We also partner with local companies such as Wegman s to provide food, gift certificates or special needs donations. Special Olympics of Northern Virginia Special Olympics has been a long-time recipient of support from Azalea Charities. Since 1999, we have provided financial support as well Golf Events for these athletes. We sponsored two local golfers who won gold and silver medals in the June, 2011 Special Olympic World Summer Games in Athens, Greece. We also helped over 2600 athletes enjoy sports like skiing, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, soccer and more. We are grateful to our friends at Azalea Charities for their years of support. Sports is the vehicle that we use to show the public the capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities, breaking down barriers and making our communities more inclusive. Roy Zeidman, Senior Vice President Special Olympics Virginia Aid for Wounded Warriors Home for a Hero In 2003 at age 20, Army Reservist Jay Briseno was shot in the back of his head in Baghdad. Jay sacrificed his ability to walk, talk, see or eat and is totally dependent upon his parents, Joe and Eva. Azalea Charities has committed over $100,000 to provide a home for the Briseno family that meets their needs for Jay s long-term care. The Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center The Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center is a place where individuals with special challenges come together, and where victories some dramatic, some modest, but all significant are joyously celebrated. Azalea Charities supports a new program at the Center that uses horses to help wounded warriors deal with their disabilities. Support for Wounded Warriors and Their Families Through Aid for Wounded Warriors, Azalea Charities provides help for our service people and the families who stand behind them. Support is adapted to the need ranging from mortgage and rent payments, utility payments, gas cards and Wal-Mart cards to special needs such as the training of service dogs and provision of services to caregiving families. Azalea provides day-to-day support for these heroes in ways that address their lifetime needs. As a proud supporter of Azalea Charities and its Aid for Wounded Warriors program, I can personally say that I have never seen such committed benevolence from a charitable organization determined to change people s lives. Azalea s dedication to our country s veterans is astounding and inspiring, and Chenega will assist in the fulfillment of the Azalea mission for years to come. John A. Campagna, President MIOS SBU, Chenega Corporation At a glance... An all-volunteer organization Azalea Charities is made up of 100% volunteers who donate their time and talents because they believe in the mission of Azalea Charities. Beyond minimal expenses, all the funds we raise go to charitable causes. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we work with a volunteer board of men and women, 11 officers and a membership of dedicated people within our local communities and around the world. Many of our directors and members are retired from the military, which explains our international commitment to Aid for Wounded Warriors. Azalea Charities is based in Prince William County, VA, cementing our service to causes from Arlington to Fredericksburg, VA. A history of helping worthy causes The idea for Azalea Charities originated with Frank Lasch and Larry Pergerson, who organized a telethon in October 1997 to benefit the Girl Scouts, Boys & Girls Clubs, local homeless shelters and other community groups. The next spring, Lasch and Pergerson organized a charity golf tournament on a golf course resplendent with azaleas in bloom. The Azalea Classic Pro-Am Invitational Golf Classic was inaugurated in April 1999, with the support of two major sponsors, developer Dean Morehouse and banker Gary Martin. This tournament has been a cornerstone of Azalea Charities fund-raising efforts ever since. In June 2004, Azalea Charities began Aid for Wounded Warriors. This effort has gained worldwide attention through international contributors and cooperation with charitable organizations in other countries Chartered January 19, 2000 IRS Tax No (c) 3

4 Tournament Schedule - October 13, :00 am Driving range opens 10:00-11:30 Registration 11:00-11:45 Lunch in Clubhouse 11:45 Assemble teams & welcome 12:00 pm Shotgun start After tournament events 5:00-5:30 pm Cocktails 5:30-6:15 Dinner 6:20 Awards presentation Directions to the Piedmont Club Piedmont Vista Drive, Haymarket VA Take Interstate 66 West to Route 15 (Exit 40 - Haymarket); bear right and proceed north on Route 15 for approximately ¼ mile to Piedmont s entrance and turn right. Take next left onto Piedmont Vista Drive and proceed to the guardhouse. Once passed the guardhouse, the Clubhouse entrance is on the right. Follow signs to the Bag Drop. For information, call or visit Participants The field of golfers will consist of Gold Level (Corporate), Silver Level ($250 Individual) and Bronze Level ($125 Individual) sponsors. Prizes are based on level of participation. Format Modified Scramble or Captain s Choice Thank You for your support of the Azalea Charities mission to help our local communities and military wounded and their families nationwide Our organization is made up of 100% volunteers who donate their time and talents because they believe in the mission of Azalea Charities Men will play from the Championship Tees (Blue) Women will play from the Forward Tees (Red) Seniors (Age 60+) will play from the Gold Tees Contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Azalea Charities EIN number is A financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Consumer Affairs, Commonwealth of Virginia

5 Sponsorship Opportunities 2014 Azalea Classic Invitational October 13th at The Piedmont Club, Haymarket, VA Gold Sponsor $2,500 Fees for four golfers (1 team), lunch, dinner & Tee package Corporate Cup competition Golf Course signage Half page event program ad Public relations & media coverage Website recognition Silver Sponsor $250 Fees for one golfer, lunch, dinner & Tee package Bronze Sponsor $125 Fees for one golfer, lunch, dinner & Tee package Specialty Sponsors Includes business card size event program ad, putting green signage and website acknowledgement Beverage Sponsor $1,000 Dinner Sponsor $1,000 Tee Package Sponsor $750 Program Sponsor $500 Hole-in-One Sponsor $500 Cart Sponsor $250 Company Name Sponsor Contact Street Address City/State/Zip Phone Azalea Charities AZALEA CLASSIC 2014 Register Your Corporate Team The Azalea Classic will consist of corporate level teams or individual players Return completed form by Sept. 5, 2014 to: PO Box 579 Dumfries, VA AzaleaCharities@aol.com A financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Consumer Affairs, Commonwealth of Virginia Contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Azalea Charities EIN number is

6 Program Ads Yes! I d like to buy an ad in the 2014 Azalea Classic Invitational Program I agree to purchase the following Advertisement in the 2014 Azalea Classic Program (Check one) Full page $900 Full page black & $800 Azalea Charities AZALEA CLASSIC 2014 October 13, 2014 The Piedmont Club, Haymarket, VA Half page (B&W or $500 Quarter page (B&W or $250 Business card (logo/type $125 Patron listing (2 $75 Authorized Signature vertical 3¼" x 4½" vert. Quarter page horizontal 7 x 2 ¼ 7" x 4½" Half page horizontal Print Signator Name Company Name 7" x 9½" vertical Full page with bleed Sponsor Contact Street Address City/State/Zip Full page vertical plus ¼" minimum bleed all around Phone Return completed form with check made out to Azalea Charities by Sept 15, 2014 to: Finished program is 8 1/2 x 11. Bleeds are acceptable on full page ads. Allow a minimum bleed of 1/4 on all bleed sides. Keep live matter 1/4 from page trim. Please keep ads to the formats indicated in the above ad layouts. Ads will be accepted in PDF, JPG, EPS, AI and Adobe Indesign formats. All color advertisements will be a build of cymk PO Box 579 Dumfries, VA AzaleaCharities@aol.com A financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Consumer Affairs, Commonwealth of Virginia Chartered January 19, 2000 IRS Tax No (c) 3