The members of the Grand Rapids Bar Association invite the West Michigan community to join them on Thursday, February 18, for the 2016 JUST LIPS! Celebrity Lip Sync to benefit the Justice Foundation of West Michigan. This year s Celebrity Lip Sync will again feature community leaders and local celebrities lip syncing popular songs in costume with choreography. The Honorable Sara Smolenski will emcee the event, providing additional laughs and reminding the audience of the event s purpose. Our venue, the Wealthy Theatre, will accommodate an audience of 400. This entertaining evening is made possible by the sponsorships received from organizations like yours. There are a variety of benefits for sponsors, including complimentary event tickets; recognition in the Grand Rapids Bar Association s magazine, The Grand Rapids Lawyer; inclusion in the event and a listing on the GRBA Website. All the benefits of sponsorship are detailed in the enclosed information. The Justice Foundation of West Michigan (JFWM) is the charitable arm of the Grand Rapids Bar Association. We are committed to serving our community through the funding of local s that promote or provide legal services to the disadvantaged, improve the administration of justice, and educate the public about core democratic values. A member of our JFWM committee will contact you in the next few days to discuss your interest in this sponsorship opportunity. In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to contact Kimberly Coleman, at (616) 454-5550. Sincerely, Richard E. Hillary, II, Co-Chair Justice Foundation of West Michigan Courtney Quist, Co-Chair Justice Foundation of West Michigan Enclosures
THE EVENT JUST LIPS 2016 Celebrity Lip Sync February 18 at 7:00pm Wealthy Theatre 1130 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids An evening of fun provided by community leaders, local celebrities and Grand Rapids Bar Association members who lip sync popular songs with choreography, staging, and costumes. The Honorable Sara Smolenski provides additional laughs as our emcee. The goal of the event is to raise awareness and funds for the Justice Foundation of West Michigan. The Justice Foundation serves the West Michigan public and legal communities by funding s that promote or provide legal services to the disadvantaged, improve the administration of justice, and educate the public about core democratic values. Tickets are $25 each and can be obtained by filling out the enclosed ticket order form, online at www.grbar.org, or by calling (616) 454-5550. Tickets will also be available at the door. Expected attendance: 400 CONTACT: Justice Foundation of West Michigan 161 Ottawa NW, Suite 203-B Phone: 616-454-5550
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT: Justice Foundation of West Michigan 161 Ottawa Ave NW, Suite 203-B Phone: 616-454-5550 PLATINUM SPONSOR $1,500 GOLD SPONSOR $1,000 SILVER SPONSOR $500 BRONZE SPONSOR $300 PLATINUM SPONSOR BENEFITS: FULL PAGE AD in event An opportunity to give OPENING or CLOSING remarks at the event Platinum Sponsor lobby Website ebrief Company name ANNOUNCEMENT by emcee during lip sync event 12 COMPLIMENTARY GOLD SPONSOR BENEFITS: 1/2 PAGE AD in event Gold Sponsor lobby Website ebrief Company name ANNOUNCEMENT by emcee during lip sync event 8 COMPLIMENTARY SILVER SPONSOR BENEFITS: 1/4 PAGE AD in event Silver Sponsor lobby COMPANY NAME listing: Website ebrief 4 COMPLIMENTARY BRONZE SPONSOR BENEFITS: COMPANY NAME listing: Event Bronze Sponsor lobby Website ebrief 2 COMPLIMENTARY PLATINUM, GOLD AND SILVER SPONSORS: For promotional uses, please provide your logo and ad as a Windows-compatible highresolution graphic to debbie@grbar.org.
Important Dates & Deadlines In order for the sponsoring firm or organization to get the most out of this marketing opportunity, please note the following important dates and deadlines: Monday, December 7, 2015 Monday, December 14, 2015 Friday, January 15, 2016 Friday, January 22, 2016 Friday, January 15, 2016 Friday, January 22, 2016 First deadline for Jan./Feb. Final deadline for Jan./Feb. First deadline for ad Final deadline for ad First deadline for lobby age Final deadline for lobby age If a logo is submitted by the first deadline, it will be featured in all the printed and digital material associated with the sponsorship level. If it is submitted after the final deadline, recognition is not guaranteed for that material. Once a logo is submitted for the sponsoring firm, the other deadlines may be disregarded. If you have any questions, please contact the Bar office at 616-454-5550. Thank you in advance for your support!
SPONSORSHIP FORM $1,500 - PLATINUM $1,000 - GOLD $500 - SILVER $300 - BRONZE SPONSORSHIP LEVEL $100 - PATRON (includes two event tickets and your name listed in the event ) $25 - JUST LIPS EVENT TICKET QTY TOTAL ENCLOSED Company/Organization Name: Contact Name: Please make check payable to: Justice Foundation of West Michigan, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. Please charge my: Visa Mastercard Discover American Express Card Number Expiration Date Signature PLATINUM, GOLD AND SILVER SPONSORS: For promotional uses, please provide your logo and ad as a Windows-compatible high-resolution graphic to debbie@grbar.org. CONTACT: Justice Foundation of West Michigan 161 Ottawa NW, Suite 203-B Phone: 616.454.5550