CONTACT LIST The ALS Association South Carolina Chapter Address: 7499 Parkland Rd. Columbia, SC 29223 Phone: 803-851-3366 Fax: 803-851-3403 Website: www.scalsa.org Federal Tax ID #: 20-3780277 Gerald H. Talley, Jr. Executive Director of The ALS Association South Carolina Chapter Address: 7499 Parklane Road, Suite 144 Columbia, SC 29223 Phone: 803-851-3366 Fax: 803-851-3403 Email: gtalley@scalsa.org Victoria Latham Event Coordinator - Main Contact Phone: 334-303-5265 Email: concierge@pozify.com Website: http://pozify.com/ Erik S. Wilson Event Host Phone: 847-219-9686 Email: erik@pozify.com Website: http://erikswilson.com/ Zan Elvington Coordinator of Charleston Sports and Social Club Email: charlestonssc@gmail.com Website: http://www.charlestonssc.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/events/223002231396272/
SPONSORSHIPS or GENERAL DONATION Directions Online - Select the Donate Now button on our website: http://web.alsa.org/site/tr? fr_id=12270&pg=entry - Select or enter the dollar amount you would like to donate and complete the donor section and payment information. A tax receipt will be automatically provided. Mail-In - Please print and complete the attached sponsorship donation form included in this packet. - Upon completion, mail both the forms and payment/donation to: The ALS Association - South Carolina Chapter Attn: Gerald Talley 7499 Parkland Rd. Suite 144 Columbia, SC 29223 ***For inquiries, questions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Victoria Latham, our event coordinator. Her contact information is listed on the contact page included in this packet.***
THE ALS ASSOCIATION 7499 Parklane Road PHONE 803.851.3366 SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER Suite 144 FAX 803.851.3403 www.scalsa.org Columbia, SC 29223 2016 Ball Out Against ALS Kickball Tournament - In Honor of Ben Wilson: Partnership Opportunity Request As staff person responsible for the 2016 Ball Out Against ALS Kickball Tournament, I would like to invite you to participate in this exciting community event. The ALS Association South Carolina Chapter s vision is to create a world without ALS. Our mission is to lead the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig s disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. The 2016 Ball Out Against ALS Kickball Tournament is in honor of Ben Wilson, who passed away from the disease. The following is a message from his son, Erik, who is organizing the event. I want to thank everyone for making a choice to have fun and do something great to help fight such a horrible disease. You know it's going for a great cause to help research find a cure for ALS. I love each and every one of you for taking your time to play, donate, volunteer, or spread awareness. This year we step up to the plate, as we will for many years to come, to help make the incurable, curable. It can and it will be achieved and all of you are now a fantastic part of that effort! I am forever grateful and humbled by all of you. My Pops, Ben has the best seat in the house for this tournament and I know he would look at this as one of his greatest days on earth or in heaven! All my love to each of you and thank you for inspiring and empowering me to make this stronger and stronger every year! Please join us! The 2016 Ball Out Against ALS Kickball Tournament in Charleston, SC will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 from 8:30AM 5:30PM at the Elks Club. We anticipate more than 200 participants to show their support for finding a cure for ALS and the 300 South Carolinians currently battling the disease. You won t want to miss your opportunity to support this community event that is like no other! Thank you so much for taking the time to consider this request. We hope to see you at the The 2016 Ball Out Against ALS Kickball Tournament in honor of Ben Wilson. Sincerely, Gerald H. Talley, Jr. Executive Director The ALS Association South Carolina Chapter 7499 Parklane Road, Suite 144 Columbia, SC 29223 803.851.3366 (direct) 803.851.3403 (fax) gtalley@scalsa.org FEDERAL ID TAX#: 20-3780277
THE ALS ASSOCIATION 7499 Parklane Road PHONE 803.851.3366 SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER Suite 144 FAX 803.851.3403 www.scalsa.org Columbia, SC 29223 2016 Ball Out Against ALS Kickball Tournament In Honor of Ben Wilson CHAMPION PARTNERSHIP(Max: 1) - $3,500 1 all inclusive team tournament entry 1 radio interview and/or local TV 1 team entry into Big Ben s Champions Dinner presented by your company (Up to 25 people) All 3 fields bases and pitching rubbers will display your logo Recognition in media releases as Champion Sponsor (frequency and extent of exposure dependent upon sponsorship level) Recognition at all Event-related events as Champion Sponsor Logo displayed on: Event Day signage Event brochures/posters Event T-shirts Recognition and hyperlink on the ALS Association South Carolina Chapter s Event website Recognition on Ball Out Against ALS Social Media Channels Opportunity to display corporate banner or other approved signage on Event Day(large 8 x20 Outfield Banner( All fields) as well as 3 small outfield fence banners(4 x3 )(1 per field) Opportunity to set up informational booth (product sales allowed with 10% of revenue donated at end of event) Recognition in Chapter ALS Connections enewsletter Opportunity to have a representative serve on the planning committee for event Opportunity to advertise participation in the Event in any of your company communication All event Goody Bags will be branded for your company PLATINUM PARTNERSHIP(Max: 3) - $2,000 with the following marketing collateral: 1 all inclusive team tournament entry 1 team entry into Big Ben s Champions Dinner(up to 20 people) Recognition in media releases as Platinum Sponsor (frequency and extent of exposure dependent upon sponsorship level) Recognition at all Event-related events as Platinum Sponsor Logo displayed on: Event Day signage Event brochures/posters Event T-shirts Recognition and hyperlink on the ALS Association South Carolina Chapter s Event website Recognition on Ball Out Against ALS Social Media Channels Opportunity to display corporate banner or other approved signage on Event Day(large 8 x20 Outfield Banner(1 field only) as well as 3 small outfield fence banners(4 x3 )(1 per field) Opportunity to set up informational booth (product sales allowed with 10% of revenue donated at end of event) Recognition in Chapter ALS Connections enewsletter Opportunity to have a representative serve on the planning committee for event
THE ALS ASSOCIATION 7499 Parklane Road PHONE 803.851.3366 SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER Suite 144 FAX 803.851.3403 www.scalsa.org Columbia, SC 29223 Opportunity to advertise participation in the Event in any of your company communication Opportunity to put your items in event goody bags GOLD PARTNERSHIP - $800 with the following marketing collateral: Recognition at all Event-related events as Gold Sponsor Logo displayed on: Event Day signage Event Brochures/Posters Recognition and hyperlink on the ALS Association South Carolina Chapter s Event website Recognition on Ball Out Against ALS Social Media Channels Opportunity to display corporate banner or other approved signage on Event Day-3 small outfield fence banners(4 x3 )(1 per field) Recognition in Chapter ALS Connections enewsletter Opportunity to advertise participation in the Event in any of your company communication Opportunity to set up informational booth (product sales prohibited) Opportunity to put your item in event goody bags SILVER PARTNERSHIP - $400 with the following marketing collateral: Recognition at all Event-related events as Silver Sponsor Logo displayed on: Event Brochures/Posters Opportunity to display corporate banner or other approved signage on Event Day on 1 small outfield fence banners(4 x3 )(1 per field) Recognition on the ALS Association South Carolina Chapter s Event website Recognition on Ball Out Against ALS Social Media Channels Opportunity to advertise participation in the Event in any of your company communication Opportunity to set up informational booth (product sales allowed with 10% of revenue donated at end of event) Opportunity to put your item in event goody bags BRONZE PARTNERSHIP - $200 with the following marketing collateral: Recognition at all Event-related events as Bronze Sponsor Logo displayed on: Event Brochures/Posters Recognition on the ALS Association South Carolina Chapter s Event website Opportunity to advertise participation in the Event in any of your company communication Opportunity to put your item in event goody bag
THE ALS ASSOCIATION 7499 Parklane Road PHONE 803.851.3366 SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER Suite 144 FAX 803.851.3403 www.scalsa.org Columbia, SC 29223 Partnership Commitment - We will participate as a: CHAMPION PARTNER PLATINUM PARTNER GOLD PARTNER SILVER PARTNER BRONZE PARTNER Return completed form by fax, email or postal service. Sponsorship commitments are due by 6/15/2016. Payment must be received prior to 6/20/2016. Company Name: Company Contact: Title: Address: Suite: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Signature: Send completed form to: The ALS Association South Carolina Chapter Attn: Gerald H. Talley, Jr., Executive Director Parklane Centre 7499 Parklane Road, Suite 144 Columbia, SC 29223 Fax#: 803.851.3403 gtalley@arthritis.org Payment: Check made payable to The ALS Association South Carolina Chapter Charge my credit card (Please contact staff)
April 26, 2016 To Whom It May Concern, I m Victoria Latham with Pozify, a local technology start up, and we are hosting a large fundraising event on behalf of the South Carolina Chapter of the ALS Association in June. Our 1st Annual Ball Out Against ALS 2016 Kickball Tournament event will be held at the Elks Lodge in Charleston, SC on June 25, 2016 starting at *:00 a.m. The 2016 Ball Out Against ALS Kickball Tournament is in honor of Ben Wilson, who passed away from the disease. The following is a message from his son, Erik, who is organizing the event. I want to thank everyone for making a choice to have fun and do something great to help fight such a horrible disease. You know it's going for a great cause to help research find a cure for ALS. I love each and every one of you for taking your time to play, donate, volunteer, or spread awareness. This year we step up to the plate, as we will for many years to come, to help make the incurable, curable. It can and it will be achieved and all of you are now a fantastic part of that effort! I am forever grateful and humbled by all of you. My Pops, Ben has the best seat in the house for this tournament and I know he would look at this as one of his greatest days on earth or in heaven! All my love to each of you and thank you for inspiring and empowering me to make this stronger and stronger every year! Please join us! The 2016 Ball Out Against ALS Kickball Tournament in Charleston, SC will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 from 8:30AM 5:30PM at the Elks Club. We anticipate more than 200 participants to show their support for finding a cure for ALS and the 300 South Carolinians currently battling the disease. You won t want to miss your opportunity to support this community event that is like no other! Our event is expected to draw over 250 supporters, participants, and local businesses who will also be prominently featured in our event program. In addition, each program contains a support our supporters flyer listing contact details for these businesses. Can you help us out with a donation of a product or service from your business because it will greatly help the ALS Association and the services they provide the low country? All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. Your donation can be something as simple as a gift certificate to your business or an invitation to share lunch with you. A donation form for silent auction items is attached. Simply fill it out, then call or email us and we ll handle all of the details going forward. Thank you for your consideration of our request to help support and raise money on behalf of the South Carolina Chapter of the ALS Association. Cordially, Victoria Latham Event Coordinator Pozify Phone: (334) 303-5265 Email: concierge@pozify.com
Silent Auction Donation Form Donor Representative Name: Donor Company Name: Mailing Address: Physical Address: EMAIL: Phone Number: Description of item or service being donated Approximate Retail Value: Thank you for your support! *Please return this form or email the same information to Victoria by June 15th, 2016.
Online Registration REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS - Go to our website: http://web.alsa.org/site/tr?fr_id=12270&pg=entry - Select Start a Team or Join a Team (dependent upon whether the team you will be joining has already been submitted.) - Search for your team or enter your team name, as well as your individual and/or team goal. If you are starting a team, you will first enter your entire team s fundraising goal and then your personal fundraising goal once you select the Next button and are directed to the next page. - Create your own personal login, and follow the steps listed. *Note: Disregard the first question listed under Additional Information - Upon completion of your registration, share your provided fundraising link via your personal social media outlets and encourage your friends to participate as well. Remember, there is a 4-night, 5-day vacation awarded to the individual who raises the most money! Mail-In Registration - Mail in registration forms are available via request for both individuals or teams (contact Victoria Latham Phone: 334-303-5265 Email: concierge@pozify.com) or printable versions may be found on our Facebook page (in a discussion post on the event page - Link: https:// www.facebook.com/events/223002231396272/) Copies of each of these forms are attached in this packet. - If mailing in your registration, please print the relevant form (team or individual) and mail it with your payment/donation to: The ALS Association - South Carolina Chapter Attn: Gerald Talley 7499 Parkland Rd. Suite 144 Columbia, SC 29223 *If registering a team, please be sure to include T-Shirt sizes for each player *Fees: Individuals - $35 per player (includes food, drinks, t-shirt) $350 per team of 10 (includes food, drinks, t-shirt)
Online Registration REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS - Go to our website: http://web.alsa.org/site/tr?fr_id=12270&pg=entry - Select Start a Team or Join a Team (dependent upon whether the team you will be joining has already been submitted.) - Search for your team or enter your team name, as well as your individual and/or team goal. If you are starting a team, you will first enter your entire team s fundraising goal and then your personal fundraising goal once you select the Next button and are directed to the next page. - Create your own personal login, and follow the steps listed. *Note: Disregard the first question listed under Additional Information - Upon completion of your registration, share your provided fundraising link via your personal social media outlets and encourage your friends to participate as well. Remember, there is a 4-night, 5-day vacation awarded to the individual who raises the most money! Mail-In Registration - Mail in registration forms are available via request for both individuals or teams (contact Victoria Latham Phone: 334-303-5265 Email: concierge@pozify.com) or printable versions may be found on our Facebook page (in a discussion post on the event page - Link: https:// www.facebook.com/events/223002231396272/) Copies of each of these forms are attached in this packet. - If mailing in your registration, please print the relevant form (team or individual) and mail it with your payment/donation to: The ALS Association - South Carolina Chapter Attn: Gerald Talley 7499 Parkland Rd. Suite 144 Columbia, SC 29223 *If registering a team, please be sure to include T-Shirt sizes for each player *Fees: Individuals - $35 per player (includes food, drinks, t-shirt) $350 per team of 10 (includes food, drinks, t-shirt)
1ST ANNUAL BALL OUT AGAINST ALS KICKBALL TOURNT PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FORM First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Date of Birth: / / Age: (Must be 18 yrs. or older to participate) Gender: Male Female T-Shirt Size: Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large XXX-Lg I am registering as: Team Captain/Team Name: Registration Fee (Last Day to Register June 22nd) $35 Team Member/Team Name: I would like to make an additional donation: Amount $ Total Amount Due: $ Payment Method: Check# I, the undersigned, do hereby agree to the following liability/release waiver: I hereby waive all claims against The ALS Association, sponsors or personnel for any injury that I may suffer from my participation in this event. I grant full permission for organizers to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event. Print Name Date Signature Date Mail Completed Registration Form (for check & credit card payments only) to: The ALS Association Attn: Ball Out Against ALS 7499 Parklane Rd, Suite 144 Columbia, SC 29223
1st ANNUAL 2016 BALL OUT AGAINST ALS KICKBALL TOURNT TEAM REGISTRATION FORM - THEN For and in consideration of my participation in the 1st ANNUAL BALL OUT AGAINST ALS 2016 KICKBALL TOURNT AND RELATED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES [hereinafter the TOURNT], I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, successors and administrators assume any and all risk associated with my participation in the TOURNT, and release and waive any and all rights and claims that I may now, or in the future, have against the 1ST ANNUAL BALL OUT AGAINST ALS 2016 KICKBALL TOURNT, it s agents,subcontractors, employees, directors, officers, and affiliates, arising out of participation in the TOURNT or any related activities. I hereby fully release and discharge the 1ST ANNUAL 2016 BALL OUT AGAINST ALS KICKBALL TOURNT. and it s agents, directors, employees, officers, and affiliates which are or might be liable to me from any and all claims and demands of whatever nature or in any way growing out of, personal injures, property damage or loss, resulting from, sustained by me or arising out of connected with or in any way associated with the activities of or my participation in the TOURNT. I acknowledge that the 1ST ANNUAL 2016 BALL OUT AGAINST ALS KICKBALL TOURNT is not responsible for any inclement weather nor the condition of any playing field which may affect the TOURNT and release and waive all claims against the 1ST ANNUAL 2016 BALL OUT AGAINST ALS KICKBALL TOURNT it s agents, employees, officers and affiliates for damage or loss that may arise therefrom. I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BY ING ABOVE. TEAM 1