Saturday. August 27, Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities

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1 Saturday August 27, 2016 Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities

2 Stetsons and Stilettos Who Approximately 1,200 guests are expected to attend including: corporate The American Cancer Society's eighth Annual Cattle Baron's Ball will be held at the E*Plex housed at the Queen City's Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The new sponsors, local businesses, philanthropic leaders, underwriters and community supporters. expansive venue which sits on 76 acres, is the perfect setting for our Stetsons and Stilettos 2016 Cattle Baron's Ball. First launched in Texas in the 1970 s, the Cattle Baron s Ball brings a fresh twist to Why According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1.6 million new cancer the typical charitable gala circuit. It is a proven, successful national model that has cases are expected to be diagnosed in In Missouri more than 34,500 will be spread across the country. This event brings together donors from all walks of life diagnosed with some form of cancer and in this year alone, more than 596,000 to kick up their heels in support of the American Cancer Society. Thanks to Americans will lose their battle. That s nearly 1,500 people a day. generous donors, the Southwest Missouri Cattle Baron's Ball has raised over $4.4 million in just 7 years. In the United States, one of every four deaths is from cancer. The American The Cattle Baron s Ball offers a unique experience to all attendees. This history- Cancer Society is committed to changing these devastating odds. Steady reductions making, volunteer driven event is supported by the area s top companies and in smoking combined with advances in cancer prevention, early detection, and individuals. Guests of the Cattle Baron s Ball enjoy a unique, western-style event held at an exclusive location with special attractions including: Live country western headliner entertainment treatment have resulted in a 23% drop in the cancer death rate since its peak in 1991 through 2012, of which this is the most recent year for which data is available. That translates to more than 1.7 million deaths prevented during that time. Gourmet cuisine Vegas style casino One of a kind live & silent auction Midway games (Mechanical Bull, Wine Ring Toss, Jewelry Pull, and more) The opportunity to honor & remember those who have battled cancer Proceeds from the Cattle Baron s Ball support the American Cancer Society s mission to eliminate cancer as a major health crisis through prevention, advanced treatments, and cures through research, education, advocacy, and LOCAL patient services. Cancer is the leading cause of death in 22 states and 2nd leading cause in the U. S.

3 The Facts 2016 Event Chairs Dwayne Holden and Beth Yarbrough On behalf of the American Cancer Society, we are pleased to chair and announce Stetsons and Stilettos - the 8th annual Southwest Missouri Cattle Baron s Ball to be held August 27th, 2016 at the E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. This spectacular evening will be filled with amazing food, exciting auctions, great entertainment, and lively gaming areas. This ranch-style gala, a perennial favorite, is unique this year because of its new location. This extraordinary event is an awe-inspiring experience. Not only is it fun, it has the proven ability to raise funds for such a deserving cause. Stetsons and Stilettos characterizes both the area that we serve and the great people that live here in the Ozarks. Since 1946, the American Cancer Society has funded 47 Nobel Prize winners, a track record that is unmatched among non-profit cancer research funding programs. Local Patient Services include: Patient Referral and Navigation Programs Transportation Assistance Wigs, Scarves, and Turbans Hotel Partner stays during treatment The Cancer Survivors Network Reach to Recovery Look Good Feel Better Cancer Education Classes Over $9M in current American Cancer Society funded research in Missouri More drugs available for treatment More lives saved and longer life span Where does the money Come from? 95% of the funds come from people like you. Special events Personal gifts Corporate gifts Bequests The local ACS office covers a wide area of Southwest Missouri. We wish to honor the many Missourians diagnosed with cancer that have battled and won - the fighters, the hard-heads, the overcomers, the survivors, the Stetson and Stiletto wearing friends, family, and neighbors that have fought and continue to fight this awful disease. The Cattle Baron s Ball is an organization of volunteers working together to support your local American Cancer Society and its fight against cancer. Since the 2009 Cattle Baron Inaugural year, we have proudly contributed more than $4.4 million to local and national cancer support and services as well as groundbreaking cancer research. The American Cancer Society has worked relentlessly for more than 100 years to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of supporters worldwide, we can help people stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer. To our loyal supporters, we send our heartfelt appreciation for your continued support and look forward to seeing you again soon. To our new friends, we thank you for your consideration and we hope to call you a partner at this year s event as we work together to eliminate cancer. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and from the 14.5 million survivors in the United States that will celebrate another birthday this year.

4 $50, Presenting Sponsor Naming Right of the 2016 Cattle Baron s Ball Acknowledgment with the prestigious American Cancer Society Grand Visionary of the Society Award presented at the VIP awards Banquet post event Premiere Seating for 40 (4 Oil Baron Tables of 10) Personal Ranch Hand for each table 40 Tickets to VIP pre-party & access to VIP saloon Invitation to donor or top level executive to serve as an Executive Baron Recognition on the event website, all print pieces and media promotions as the Presenting Sponsor* Full page ad in evening program with preferred page positioning Welcome Signage at main entrance of the Cattle Baron s Ball and throughout the venue 20 Oil Baron gift bags Host receives $300 in casino chips 4 Entries into the Elite Poker Tournament $40, Elite Baron Grand Stage, Lighting, and Sound Venue Décor VIP Dining Experience VIP Gift Bag Item with Company and ACS Logo(select one): Men s Gift: BBQ Grill Set Selfie Sticks Acknowledgment with the prestigious American Cancer Society Honorable Visionary of the Society Award presented at the VIP awards Banquet Premiere Seating for 30 (3 Oil Baron Tables of 10) Personal Ranch Hand for each table 30 Tickets to VIP pre-party & access to VIP saloon Invitation to donor or top level executive to serve as an Executive Baron Recognition on the event website, all print pieces and media promotions as an Elite Baron Presenting Sponsor* Full page ad in evening program with preferred page positioning Signage/Collateral for selected underwriting opportunity 15 Oil Baron gift bags Host receives $200 in casino chips 2 Entries into the Elite Poker Tournament

5 $30, Legendary Baron $25, Marshall Sponsor Event Venue Junior Cattle Baron s Ball(Children s Party) Auction (Live and Silent) VIP Pre and Post Parties Bars/Bartenders Event Live Music Entertainment Fund a Mission Video Story Gaming/Midway Games Wrangler Dining Experience Gift Bags Ticket Packet Gift Bag Item with Company and ACS Logo(select one): Acknowledgment with the prestigious American Cancer Society Honorable Visionary of the Society Award presented at the VIP awards Banquet Premiere Seating for 20 (2 Oil Baron Tables of 10) Personal Ranch Hand for each table 20 Tickets to VIP pre-party & access to VIP saloon Invitation to donor or top level executive to serve as an Executive Baron Recognition on the event website, invitation, and media promotions as the Legendary Baron Sponsor* Full page ad in evening program Signage/Collateral for selected underwriting opportunity 10 Oil Baron gift bags Host receives $200 in casino chips 2 Entries into the Elite Poker Tournament Insulated Tumblers Ladies VIP Bag item Acknowledgment with the prestigious American Cancer Society Honorable Visionary of the Society Award presented at the VIP awards Banquet Oil Baron Table with Premiere Seating for 10 Personal Ranch Hand for your table 10 Tickets to VIP pre-party & access to VIP saloon Invitation to donor or top level executive to serve as an Executive Baron Recognition on the event website and invitation as Marshall Sponsor* Half page ad in evening program Signage/Collateral for selected underwriting opportunity 5 Oil Baron gift bags Host receives $150 in casino chips 2 Entries into the Elite Poker Tournament

6 $15,000 Gold Baron $20, Platinum Baron Sponsor Coffee & Treat Sweet Bar Volunteer Hospitality Valet VIP Experience Late Night Snacks Directional Signage Printing of Save the Date invitations Event Beverages Event Program Printing Advertising Sponsor Gift Bag Item with Company and ACS Logo(select one): Postage Sponsors Lights of Hope Sponsor Flash Drive Lip Balm High Stakes Poker Sponsor Ticket Packet Gift Bag Item with Company and ACS Logo(select one): Portable USB Phone/Power Bank Chargers Umbrella Acknowledgment with the prestigious American Cancer Society Visionary of the Society Award presented at the VIP awards Banquet Oil Baron Table with Premiere Seating for 10 Personal Ranch Hand for your table 10 Tickets to VIP pre-party & access to VIP saloon Invitation to donor or top level executive to serve as an Executive Baron Recognition on the event website and invitation as Platinum Baron Sponsor* Quarter page ad in evening program Signage/Collateral for selected underwriting opportunity 5 Oil Baron gift bags Host receives $100 in casino chips 1 Entries into the Elite Poker Tournament $10, Oil Baron Acknowledgment with the prestigious American Cancer Society Visionary of the Society Award presented at the VIP awards Banquet Oil Baron Table with Seating for 10 Personal Ranch Hand for your table 10 Tickets to VIP pre-party & access to VIP saloon Invitation to donor or top level executive to serve as an Executive Baron Recognition on the event website and invitation as Gold Baron Sponsor* Name/logo featured in evening video loop Signage/Collateral for selected underwriting opportunity Inclusion in a donor acknowledgement in select Southwest Missouri Tickets to the VIP awards party post event 5 Oil Baron Gift Bags Host receives $50 in casino chips For individual Barons, membership in the American Cancer Society s Exclusive Laureate Society of Southwest Missouri Acknowledgment with the prestigious American Cancer Society Visionary Of The Society presented at the VIP awards Banquet Oil Baron Table for 10 Invitation to donor or top level executive to serve as an Executive Baron Personal Ranch Hand for your table Valet parking for your guests Acknowledgement in the evening live program Recognition on website and in print program Inclusion in donor acknowledgement in select Southwest Missouri Name/Logo featured in evening video loop Tickets to the VIP awards party 5 Oil Baron gift bags For individual Barons, membership in the American Cancer Society s exclusive Laureate Society of Southwest Missouri

7 $5, Pioneer **Please note that some items will be customized and others with signage/collateral Commemorative Glass Step & Repeat Backdrop Photo Booth Cash Cube Midway Game Wine Bottle Ring Toss Mechanical Bull Event Security Event Volunteer Shirts Pig Races Check-in/out/Registration Wild West Shoot Out Old West Lane Welcome Staging Directional Signage Premiere Wrangler Table for 10 1/8-page ad in print program Recognition on Website & Social Media Name/logo featured in evening video loop Signage/Collateral for selected underwriting opportunity Inclusion in a donor acknowledgement in select Southwest Missouri Tickets to the VIP Awards Banquet post event 5 Wrangler Gift Bags $2, Wrangler Table Priority Seating for 10 Inclusion in print program 5 Wrangler Gift Bags Tickets to the VIP awards party post event $1, Baron Tickets Priority VIP Seating and VIP amenities Valet Parking Ticket to VIP pre-party and access to VIP Saloon Ranch Hand Service at your table Inclusion in a donor acknowledgement in select Southwest Missouri Ticket awards party post event Inclusion in print program Oil Baron Gift Bag The American Cancer Society Cattle Baron s Ball 2016 Please print all names legibly and exactly as they should appear in all. Corporate Individual Foundation Donor s Name Contact Name Title Mailing Address City State Zip Phone ( ) Fax ( ) Mobile ( ) I would like my name/company to appear in event. $ Wrangler Ticket Ticket for Wrangler Seating and amenities Wrangler Gift Bag $2,000- Gift Bag Item As a Gift Bag Sponsor you have the opportunity to provide a unique gift with your company s name/logo alongside the Cattle Baron s Ball event logo. All gifts will be included in the guest event gift bags to be sent home with some of Missouri s finest. Your company will be responsible for providing 800 items (number determined by ticket sales) to be delivered to the American Cancer Society office by July 31, (All items must be approved by the CBB Committee Chair) Sample Gift Ideas Include: Golf Ball & Tee Set, Wine Accessories, Corkscrew, Water Bottle, Gift Cards. Wrangler Tickets for 4 2 Wrangler Gift Bags I would not like my name/company to appear in event. Enclosed: Logo on disc Forthcoming Logo, via (Jennifer.Cotner-Jones@cancer.org) NAMING OPPORTUNITY: Please refer to Sponsor Packet for selections available. Please choose your selection here. For underwriting, select within the descriptions and send packet page and this completed form CATEGORY SELECTION: Presenting Sponsor $50,000 Elite Baron $40,000 Legendary Baron $30,000 Marshall $25,000 Platinum Baron $20,000 Gold Baron $15,000 Oil Baron $10,000 Pioneer Sponsor $5,000 Wrangler Table $2,500 Oil Baron Ticket $1,000 each Wrangler Ticket $250 each Fund a Mission BILLING INFORMATION: ACS FED ID NO.: Confirmation of contributions received by 5/1/2016 will be listed in the Invitation/Brochure. Ticket Packet 6/1/2016. Program 8/1/2016. All payments must be received by 8/19/2016. _ Check enclosed: $ Please make checks payable to AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY _ Please invoice Date needed: Stock transfer: $ Please charge my: _ MasterCard _ Visa _ AMEX _ Discover Card Account Number Exp. Date Signature of Donor ACS Representative Name & Signature DONOR: Please sign and retain photocopy. Return the original to: The American Cancer Society Cattle Baron s Ball, 2926 E Battlefield Springfield, MO For questions, please call Jennifer at (417) or Jennifer.cotner-jones@cancer.org

8 The American Cancer Society Cattle Baron s Ball 2016 VIP Pre-party Gift bag Kick off the night with appetizers and drinks in the VIP saloon exclusive area Guests will have the opportunity to preview the silent and live auction items and to socialize. A complimentary gift bag will be included with the purchase of a pair of tickets. The gift bag will include unique items provided by the gift bag sponsors and top level donors as a thank you to the guests of the Cattle Baron s Ball. $10,000 and up receive the VIP Gift Bag. VIP Main Dining VIP guests will have gourmet dining, personal tableside Ranch Hands, VIP Lounge in the Main Arena. Premium beverages and fine dining will be served throughout the evening. VIP Awards Party An invitation only recognition event. Date and location TBA. Top donors and supporters will be recognized and the Cattle Baron s Ball fundraising total will be announced. Laureate Society Award A prestigious award given by the American Cancer Society to donors who contribute a minimum of $10,000. Video loop, invitation, and program ad** In recognition of your level of sponsorship or underwriting, you will be included in the night-ofevent video reel, invitation and program ad. Please note that all logos and artwork must be received by the appropriate deadline or standard text will be used. Media recognition** Thanks to our generous media partners, donors will be included in select media promotions based on the level of support. Website recognition A preferred vendor page will be included in the 2016 Cattle Baron s Ball website at The preferred vendor page will include a logo or name, based on your level of support. Junior Cattle Baron s Ball (children party) This event is a pre-party to the Cattle Baron s Ball to honor our youngest cancer patients with a party all their own. Lots of fun activities with the passionate volunteers and Amberg Entertainment are the order of the day for these courageous patients who demonstrate a joy and zest for life beyond their years. Underwriting Cash given to cover a budgeted expense item. The name of the underwriter will be placed on the item given at the party and signage prominently displayed with the corporate name and/or logo recognizing their underwriting contribution. Additional marketing benefits will be given based on the level of support. Sponsorship Cash given directly to support the programs and services of the American Cancer Society. The company or donor will receive marketing benefits based on the level of support. In-kind contribution A donation of goods or services, not a cash donation. In-kind contributions reduce the expenses of the ball and make it possible for additional funds to benefit the American Cancer Society. In-kind donors will receive marketing benefits based on the level of support. Cancer Society. In-kind donors will receive marketing benefits based on the level of support. RESEARCH AND YOU American Cancer Society Saving Lives Since the American Cancer Society research program was established in 1946, it has invested more than $4.3 billion in cancer research. As the nation s largest private, not-for-profit source of funds for scientists studying cancer, the Society focuses its funding on investigator-initiated, peer-reviewed proposals. Scientists supported by the Society have made great contributions. For example, our support has helped: Establish the link between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. Prove the safety and effectiveness of mammograms. Demonstrate the effectiveness of the Pap test in preventing Prove the efficacy of lumpectomy plus radiation compared with mastectomy for some breast cancer. and detecting cervical cancer at an early stage, decreasing deaths by more than 70 percent since the 1950s. Create hormonal therapy for prostate cancer. Develop cancer-fighting drugs (5-FU) and biologic response Develop the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening test. modifiers (interferon). Define the role of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) in Dramatically increase the five-year survival rate for tumor growth. childhood leukemia to 84 percent. Define the structure of DNA, the genetic material. Develop monoclonal antibodies to treat lymphoma and Discover cancer-causing genes and tumor suppressor breast cancer. genes. Show the importance of estrogen receptors in breast cancer. Discover breast and colon cancer susceptibility genes. Show the proficiency of the estrogen antagonist, tamoxifen, in preventing breast cancer recurrence and reducing incidence in high-risk women. The success of the American Cancer Society research program is exemplified by the fact that 47 Society-funded researchers have received a Nobel Prize. LOCAL RESEARCH GRANTS In Missouri, the American Cancer Society is currently funding 20 grants totaling $8,934,500 at the following institutions: Saint Louis University (1) St. Louis University (1) University of Missouri, Columbia (2) University of Missouri, Kansas City (1) Washington University School of Medicine 1 Washington University, St. Louis (14) $720,000 $24,000 $60,000 $525,000 $720,000 $6,885,500 Updated January 2016 cancer.org/research 2015, American Cancer Society, Inc. No

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