WHAT: WHEN: The American Cancer Society Cattle Baron s Ball is an annual western gala and one of Tulsa s most talked about and memorable charity events. In 2017, the event will include live entertainment, food provided by top local restaurants, western-themed activities, and silent and live auctions. September 29, 2017, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM WHERE: River West Festival Park - 2100 South Jackson, Tulsa, OK 74107 WHO: ATTIRE: Anyone and everyone is invited to attend! Tickets and tables can be purchased after January 1, 2017 at TulsaCattleBaronsBall.org or by calling 918.477.5415 Attire for the event is western chic Jeans & boots or anything fancier is welcome! HOW TO Underwriting, Table, and Ticket options will be available after January 1, 2017 SUPPORT: Once you re at the Cattle Baron s Ball, you ll have lots of opportunities to support great American Cancer Society programs! Those opportunities include our live and silent auctions, Heads & Tails contest, wine pull, and other fun westernthemed games! WHY: MORE INFO: The Cattle Baron s Ball helps to fund free services and programs for local cancer patients that are provided by the American Cancer Society, as well as national research, education, and advocacy programs. www.tulsacattlebaronsball.org - facebook.com/tulsacbb instagram.com/tulsacbb American Cancer Society contact: Erin Cole - Distinguished Events Manager 918.477.5415 - erin.e.cole@cancer.org The Tulsa Cattle Baron s Ball has raised more than $2 Million in the past 10 years to support the work of the American Cancer Society
UNDERWRITING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Summary $40,000 PRESENTING SPONSOR As our Cattle Baron s Ball Presenting Sponsor, your company can truly brand our event! Your company s name or logo will be prominently featured on all media and promotional materials associated with the event, and your company will be well-represented at the Ball, as well. Please see below for a full listing of Presenting Sponsor amenities: underwriting levels Please review this packet to learn more about what aspects of the event are available to be underwritten at each underwriting level $40,000: Presenting Sponsor $30,000: Lone Stars $20,000: Wildcatters $15,000: Drillers $10,000: Sheriffs $7,500: Trailblazers $5,000: Marshals $2,500: Wranglers $1,000: Oilers Table Sponsorship levels $3,500: Deputy Table $2,500: Outlaw Table 3 VIP tables of 10 (30 VIP seats) 15 Premium gifts (1 gift per couple) 30 Event t-shirts Access to VIP Pre-Party featuring live entertainment and hors d oeuvres Opportunity to attend meet & greet with the Cattle Baron s Ball headlining entertainer Name or logo featured on photo backdrop at the VIP Pre-Party Name or logo included on Save The Dates and front cover of event Name or logo displayed on stage at event Two full-page ads in event program Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on back of Cattle Baron s Ball t-shirt Presenting Sponsor recognition in pre- and post-event publicity, on event web site and, on event print materials, and in media promotions Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all digital billboards secured for the event* Note: Billboard space is secured when available as an in-kind donation from the advertising company; we aim to run digital billboards during August and September leading up to the event Invitation to the Cattle Baron s Appreciation Party in October following the event Opportunity to host an Underwriter appreciation party in August prior to the Cattle Baron s Ball
$30,000: LONE STARS Entertainment: We aim to attract top-notch entertainers in the country music industry! As the Entertainment underwriter, your company s name or logo will be prominently displayed on all media & promotional materials advertising the Cattle Baron s Ball headlining entertainment. Your company will also have the option to provide a banner to be utilized as the stage back-drop on the night of the event. $20,000: WILDCATTERS Children s Party: Each year prior to Cattle Baron s Ball, local children battling cancer and pediatric cancer survivors and their families attend our Children s Party. Underwriting our Children s Party will allow these families to enjoy a special, carefree event that is fun and meaningful. As the Children s Party underwriter, your company s name or logo will be included on all promotional materials associated with the party, including media promotions. Your company will also be acknowledged as the Children s Party underwriter at the event. 3 VIP tables of 10 (30 VIP seats) 15 Premium gifts (1 gift per couple) 30 Event t-shirts Access to VIP Pre-Party featuring live entertainment and hors d oeuvres Opportunity to attend meet & greet with the Cattle Baron s Ball headlining entertainer Name or logo included in event Name or logo included on photo backdrop at the VIP Pre-Party Two full-page ads in event program Invitation to the Cattle Baron s Appreciation Party in October following the event 2 VIP tables of 10 (20 VIP seats) 10 Premium gifts (1 gift per couple) 20 Event t-shirts Access to VIP Pre-Party featuring live entertainment and hors d oeuvres Opportunity to attend meet & greet with the Cattle Baron s Ball headlining entertainer Name or logo included in event Name or logo included on photo backdrop at the VIP Pre-Party Two full-page ads in event program Invitation to the Cattle Baron s Appreciation Party in October following the event
$15,000: DRILLERS $10,000: SHERRIFS 2 VIP tables of 8 (16 VIP seats) 8 Premium gifts (1 gift per couple) 16 Event t-shirts Hospitality: Great food and beverages are essential to any event, and we aim to provide the finest at Cattle Baron s Ball! If you choose to underwrite our food and beverages, your company s name or logo will be imprinted on our beverage napkins, displayed on signage at bistro tables throughout the event, and displayed on signage at each restaurant s food station. Venue: Our Cattle Baron s Ball would be nothing without the location and swanky details to accommodate the hundreds of guests who attend our event each year. As the underwriter of our event venue, your company s name or logo will be featured on signage at River West Festival Park. You will also be recognized in the event invitations and event program as the underwriter of our venue. Access to VIP Pre-Party featuring live entertainment and hors d oeuvres Opportunity to attend meet & greet with the Cattle Baron s Ball headlining entertainer Name or logo included in event One full-page ad in event program Invitation to the Cattle Baron s Appreciation Party in October following the event Barons: Our most dedicated supporters, these community leaders are the official hosts of our event. As the Baron underwriter, your company s name or logo will appear on all materials and invitations for Baron events leading up to the gala, including our Baron Reveal Party! Cattle Baron s Ball T-shirts: No event is complete without a great t-shirt and your company can score some great advertising by underwriting our event t-shirts! As the T-shirt underwriter, we ll print your company s name or logo on the sleeve of our event shirt. You ll also be recognized at the T-shirt underwriter in our event. Deadline to underwrite t-shirts: August 1, 2017 Program: The Cattle Baron s Ball program will be provided to each guest at the event. As the Program underwriter, your company s name or logo will be prominently displayed on the back of the program. You will also be listed as the Program underwriter in our event invitation. Deadline to underwrite program: August 1, 2017 Invitation: In 2017, the Cattle Baron s Ball invitation will be mailed to more than 1,500 members of our community. As the Invitation underwriter, your company s name or logo will be prominently displayed on the back of the invitation. You will also be listed as the Invitation underwriter in our event program. Deadline to underwrite invitations: June 1, 2017 Live Auction: The Live Auction is an integral part of the Cattle Baron s Ball and provides fun entertainment for bidders and bystanders, alike! If you choose to underwrite the Live Auction, your company s name or logo will be included on our Live Auction display boards. We will also include your company s name or logo on any promotional materials associated with the Live Auction, including a pre-event teaser that we plan to send immediately preceding the event. Thank You Party: After the event each year, we host a Cattle Baron s Ball Thank You Party, to recognize and show appreciation for our Executive Barons and our top event sponsors. The party includes fine dining and tasty beverages for all. Your company s name or logo will appear on all promotional materials for the 2017 Awards Party if you choose to become our Awards Party underwriter. Staging, Lighting, and Sound: Our entertainers arrive at Cattle Baron s Ball, many times, with little more than their instruments. All staging, lighting, and sound must be supplied separately and according to the musicians specifications which is how your company can contribute! As the Staging, Lighting, and Sound underwriter, your company s name or logo will be posted on signage at the stage. 2 Premium tables of 8 (16 seats) 8 Premium gifts (1 gift per couple) 16 Event t-shirts Name or logo included in event invitations and program One half-page ad in event program social media outlets Invitation to the Cattle Baron s Awards Party in October following the event
$7,500: TRAILBLAZERS VIP Pre-Party: The VIP Pre-Party provides the exciting opportunity to mix and mingle with our headlining entertainment, while enjoying drinks and hors d oeuvres! Your company can underwrite our VIP Pre-Party and, in return, we will feature your company s logo on all promotional materials associated with the party for all those photo captured with our country music crooner. Event Rentals: Our Cattle Baron s Ball would be nothing without the basic items we must rent to accommodate the hundreds of guests who attend our event each year. As our Event Rentals underwriter, your company s name or logo will be featured on signage through the River West Festival Park, and you will be recognized as our Rentals underwriter in both the event invitation and program. Lanyards: VIP, Premium guests and Baron Society members are easily distinguished by their colorful lanyards, which will bear your company s name or logo if you sign on as our Lanyard underwriter. 2 Premium tables of 8 (16 seats) 8 Premium gifts (1 gift per couple) 16 Event t-shirts Name or logo included in event invitations and program One half-page ad in event program social media outlets Invitation to the Cattle Baron s Awards Party in October following the event $5,000: MARSHALS Silent Auction: The Silent Auction is also a prominent part of our event, and nearly everyone visits the auction location to peruse items up for bid. As our Silent Auction underwriter, your company s name or logo will be displayed on signage associated with the Silent Auction and each auction item has signage to accompany it! Your company will also have an opportunity to provide a banner to be hung in the Silent Auction area. Heads & Tails Paddles: Heads & Tails is one of our guests favorite Cattle Baron s Ball games! During the game, guests use paddles with a cow s behind on one side and a cow s head on the other. Players hold up the head or tail and our emcee flips a coin, and through several stages of the game, people are eliminated until one final winner remains. The winner gets a great prize, and everyone has a good time playing! As the Heads & Tails underwriter, your company s name or logo will be featured on each Heads & Tails paddle at the event approximately 200 paddles. Postage: From Save The Dates to event invitations, our Cattle Baron s Ball postage bill can be quite expensive. As the Postage underwriter, your company will be recognized as such on all event mailings. Photo Booth: One of the most fun parts of Cattle Baron s Ball is our photo booth, where guests can commemorate the night with a crazy group photos! If you choose to underwrite our photo booth this year, your company s name or logo will be featured on the photo printouts that guests take home with them that evening. Save The Date Card: The first thing our guests will see is the Save The Date card that hits mailboxes in the spring. As the Save The Date underwriter, your company s name or logo will be featured on all Save The Dates, which will be mailed to more than 1,500 people this year. Deadline to underwrite Save The Date cards: May 10, 2017 Portapotties: Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a Black Tie Toilet Trailer with stalls, running water, heat and A/C. If you underwrite these trailers, your name or logo will be displayed at sinks and on the back of each stall door. Bar Service: Great drinks and bartenders can turn a good night into a great night! If you underwrite our Bar Service, your company s name or logo will be displayed at all bar areas. Everyone enjoying a beverage from the bar will also see your name or logo on the bar cups. Premium Gift: The Premium Gift is our opportunity to make our VIP and Premium guests feel appreciated. As the Premium Gift underwriter, your company will help us ensure that the gifts we re able to provide are beyond compare! Of course, we ll include your company s name or logo on the gift item, and we ll also recognize you as our Premium Gift underwriter in our event invitations and program. Décor: Help us set the mood! Each year, our event decorations set the ambience for a successful Cattle Baron s Ball event. Your company has an opportunity to underwrite our décor this year, and in return, we ll provide signage on décor pieces throughout the event, including the centerpieces with your company s name or logo. You will also be listed as the Décor underwriter in our event. 1 Premium table of 8 (8 seats) 4 Premium gifts (1 gift per couple) 8 Event t-shirts Name or logo included in event invitations and program One quarter-page ad in event program Name listed on Cattle Baron s Ball t-shirt publicity and on event web site and social media outlets
$2,500: WRANGLERS Light of Hope: The Light of Hope campaign at Cattle Baron s Ball is one way we offer guests an opportunity to remember and honor loved ones who have battled cancer. As the Light of Hope underwriter, your company s name or logo will be featured on all promotional materials associated with the Light of Hope campaign. Your company may also provide a banner to be hung in the Light of Hope area at the event. Committee: Our hardworking committee is a well-connected group of young professionals and an integral part of our Cattle Baron s Ball and we know our guests appreciate their hard work! As the underwriter for the committee, your logo will be featured on monthly committee agendas and at committee meetings and events, as well as covering the food, drinks, and basics we provide them throughout the year and the full day of our event! Wine Pull: Who doesn t love to win wine at an event? As our Wine Pull underwriter, your company s name or logo will be prominently displayed at the Cattle Baron s Ball wine pull. Each bottle of wine up for grabs will also be nicely wrapped with a gift tag bearing your company s name or logo, as well. 4 Tickets to the Cattle Baron s Ball 2 Premium gifts (1 gift per couple) 4 Event t-shirts Name or logo included in event TABLE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND AMENITIES As a Table Sponsor at the 2017 Cattle Baron s Ball, you will be provided with the following amenities, but your contribution will not be associated with a specific aspect of our event. If you would like to brand a part of our event with your company s name or logo, please review our Underwriting Opportunities and Amenities. Deputy Tables: $3,000 Reserved Premium table for 8 at the 2017 Cattle Baron s Ball Access to full-liquor open bar 4 Premium gifts (1 gift per couple) 8 event t-shirts Recognition as Deputy Table Sponsor in event program Sign recognition on table $1,000: OILERS underwriting Opportunity Mission Sign: Each Oiler will underwrite an American Cancer Society mission sign, which will include important information about progress being made by the Society in the fight against cancer or cancer-fighting facts and tips. Your company s name or logo will appear on the sign, which will be displayed at the event. Ticket options General Admission Tickets: $200 Access to full-liquor open bar 1 event t-shirt 2 Tickets to the Cattle Baron s Ball 1 Premium gift (1 gift per couple) 2 Event t-shirts Name or logo included in event program
2017 Tulsa Cattle Baron s Ball Underwriting & Sponsorship Commitment Form Please print all information legibly and as it should appear in event publications. * Note: underwriting commitments received by July 1, 2017 will be listed in the event invitations; those received by August 1, 2017 will be listed in event programs CONTACT INFORMATION Company Name: Date: Contact Name: Title: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Email: Phone: UNDERWRITING/TABLE SELECTION Select the level at which you would like to support the 2017 Cattle Baron s Ball as an underwriter: Presenting Sponsor: $40,000 Sheriff: $10,000 Oiler: $1,000 Lone Star: $30,000 Trailblazer: $7,500 Outlaw Table: $3,000 Wildcatter: $20,000 Marshal: $5,000 Driller: $15,000 Wrangler: $2,500 Please list the item you would like to underwrite at the above level of support: BILLING INFORMATION* Check enclosed Please invoice me Please charge my credit card: MasterCard American Express Visa Discover Credit card number: To pay by phone - Erin Cole: 918-477-5415 *Sponsorship must be paid prior to event. Expiration: Code: ADDITIONAL DETAILS I would I would not like my name/company name to appear in event publications I will email my logo to Erin Cole: erin.e.cole@cancer.org * Note: please send your logo as a.jpg or.gif attachment in both black and white and color Donor signature: Date: PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO: American Cancer Society Attn: CBB 4110 S.100 th East Avenue, Ste. 101 Tulsa, OK 74146 Fax: 918.743.9655 By email: erin.e.cole@cancer.org Office Use Only: Paid check # Paid CC Invoiced
Cattle Baron s Ball 4110 S. 100th E. Ave., Suite 101, Tulsa, OK 74146 American Cancer Society Tax ID #13-1788491 Cattle Baron s Ball is an event organized by the volunteers of the Tulsa Office of the American Cancer Society www.tulsacattlebaronsball.org