BUILDING EXTRAORDINARY MEN FOR TOMORROW 1 st Annual Anniversary FUNDRAISER Sponsorship, Advertisement, Silent auction and Vendor opportunities package SATURDAY, February 27, 2016 MARTIN S Camelot 13901 CENTRAL AVENUE Upper Marlboro, MARYLAND 10:00 AM 1:00 PM
December 1, 2015 Dear Supporter, Men In Hats will host its 1 st Annual Anniversary Fundraiser to help propel the mentoring organization forward to serve young men in the DMV identified from the court system to local churches. Our event will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Martin s Camelot and we are asking for your generous support. Men In Hats needs your support to carry out its mission and goals to help direct, support and re-direct young men as young as 8 years old by equipping them in areas we identified as the 6 E s: Engagement, Education, Exposure, Etiquette, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship. These areas are at the core of who we are and how we will help equip young men to take their rightful places in the community and society at large. The core foundation of our mentors training is a positive youth development and trauma informed care approach. We seek to serve all young men, regardless of race, ethnicity, creed or religion. In a 2013 study, a report was commissioned by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership, called The Mentoring Effect it was highlighted that there continues to be a huge mentoring divide. It estimated that 1 in 3 youth reach the age of 19 without having a mentor of any kind and same study confirmed the far reaching benefits that now young adults identified during the national survey. The bottom line is that our male youth will greatly benefit from the additional support of another male committed to their success a MENTOR! Our organization offers young men supports, services and opportunities for growth. Our mentors are professional men, of varied occupations, committed to investing in the young men of today preparing them to become the extraordinary men of tomorrow. Our organization is asking if your organization or business would kindly consider being a Sponsor, Program Advertiser, Silent Auction Contributor and/or participate as a Vendor. Enclosed you will find all the documents needing completion. Please return documents, payment and Silent Auction items by January 30, 2016. If you have any questions or would prefer to scan and email your documents, please contact Dorinda Williams at dorinda@meninhatsllc.org or 240-303-2199. Join us at our event or sponsor a youth by completing the enclosed registration form or buy a ticket on Eventbrite. Please take a moment and look at our website to learn more, www.meninhatsllc.org. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Jerry M. Lebby, Sr., Founder Men in Hats is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Who We Are and Why We Need Your Support Our MISSION: The mission of Men In Hats is to minister to young men between the ages of 8-20 years old, addressing the deep void of positive guidance, mentoring and support among our young men. To assist youth in identifying their gifts, purpose and reason for being. We aim to teach young men that they are valuable and to value the lives around them. We desire to build them up to be the extraordinary men they were always destined to be. Our GOALS: Engagement: Engage young men in thought provoking dialogue that creates critical thinkers; help our youth explore the natural leadership skills they have inside and life longer learners; Educate: Educate young men with critical life skills (i.e. financial literacy, health and hygiene, self-control, anger management, study skills and strategies, healthy relationships); Exposure: Expose young men to the principles of manhood and spiritual growth; increase their awareness to possibilities; places and options beyond the usual; Etiquette: Teach young men Etiquette and social graces indicative of a gentleman; teach our young men courtesies of being a gentleman; how to conduct themselves, interact and communicate such that they would be taken seriously and the art of Code Switching ; Empowerment: Empower our future leaders to explore their gifts and talents, leading them to be productive contributors in society; Entrepreneurship: Teach youth critical employment skills; work ethic concepts, art of business dealings; explore and connect to training opportunities; teach business development, franchise and ownership and Entrepreneurial development Men in Hats is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We Have Been Spending Time Seeking wisdom from those who helped pave the way Working with those who have started leading the way. Men In Hats, LLC Founder and Alonzo D. Black II, 1998-2002 the First African-American Sheriff of Prince George s County, Maryland Captain Dennis P. Chappell, Commander of the Charles Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol Listening to Youth who want or need our support and Direction Mentees Civil Air Patrol Cadets of Charles Composite Squadron and Men In Hats Mentees Mighty men preparing for their work AS Mentors Committed Men working on themselves as they prepare to work with our youth
SPONSORSHIP, ADVERTISEMENT, SILENT AUCTION AND VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE Men In Hats 1 ST Annual Anniversary Fundraiser February 27, 2016 Top Hat Platinum Sponsor-$5,000.00 *(3) Back Cover; Inside 1 st Page; Right Middle Page; Left Middle Page (Each sponsor will have a color advertisement in event program High visibility logo placement on our event signage (displayed throughout event) Prominent placement on website with a link to sponsor website (thru August 31 st ) Recognition of Platinum Sponsor during the event from Founder of Men In Hats, LLC 2 minute speaking opportunity Two (2) Prominently located tables One (1) Vendor Information Table Inclusion of Promotional Materials in attendee s event bag Fedora Gold Sponsors-$2,500.00 *(2) Inside Front Cover (color) in event program (1 st confirmed); Inside Back Cover (color) in program (2 nd confirmed) Logo placement on signage inside at venue (displayed during the event) Prominent placement on website with a link to sponsor website (thru May 31 st ) One(1) Prominently located table One (1) Vendor information table Inclusion of Promotional Materials in attendee s event bag * Number of Opportunities Available per Sponsorship Level Panama Silver Sponsors-$1,000.00 *(4) Full page advertisement (color) in event program Logo placement on signage inside at venue (displayed during the event) Prominent placement on website with a link to sponsor website (thru March 31 st ) Inclusion of Promotional Materials in attendee s event bag Program Advertisements Full Page Ad - $500.00 ½ Page Ad - $300 ¼ Page Ad - $200 Business Cards - $50 Men In Hats Supporters Suggest $20 Min. Silent Auction Donation In-Kind Logo on website and Special Acknowledgement in Program Logo display on Silent Auction Table Please complete the Silent Auction Donation Form; must receive form and donation by January 30, 2016. Vendors Table - $300 One (1) 2 x 6 table with chairs ( Table cloth will be provided and please notate if an electrical outlet is needed on your registration form Setup is from 9:00 am to 9:30 a.m. Men in Hats is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed.
1st Annual Anniversary Fundraiser Saturday, February 27, 2016 AT Martin s Camelot 13901 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Silent Auction Donation Form Donated By (Please print your name or company as you would like it to appear in the Auction Booklet) Item Description and Restrictions: All gift certificates and experiences expire one year from the date of the Auction unless otherwise specified. Item Value: $ Check all that apply: Item enclosed Create a certificate based on this information Call to arrange pick-up of item Call to arrange delivery of item CONTACT INFORMATION Name Company Address City State ZIP Phone Email Signature of Donor Please keep a copy of this form for your records and send a copy to: Men In Hats @ P.O. Box 697 Cheltenham, Maryland 20623 Dorinda Williams, Phone: 240-303-2199 Dorinda@meninhatsllc.org Completed forms and donations must be received by January 30 th, 2016. Men in Hats is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed.
1st Annual Anniversary Fundraiser 10 am 1 pm Saturday, February 27, 2016 AT Martin s Camelot 13901 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Sponsorship, Advertisement, Ticket, Vendor, Donation Form Check all Sponsorship (Indicate Level): Advertisement (Indicate Size): that apply: Vendor ($300) #Ticket (@$40 donation each*): MIH Supporter Donation (min $20): ATTIRE: Proper Attire All Sponsorships, Advertisements and Vendor spaces will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis. *You will be able to buy tickets on Eventbrite until we are sold out!!!! Don t Wait!!! Deadline: January 30 th, 2016 CONTACT INFORMATION Name (Please print your name above and/or company below as you would like it to appear) Company Name (especially, if a group will be attending) Address City State ZIP Phone Email I have enclosed a check/money order in the amount of $ for Sponsorship, Advertisement, Ticket(s) Donation, Vendor or other Donation as indicated above for the Men In Hats, 1 st Annual Anniversary Fundraiser Luncheon. Make Checks and Money Orders Payable to: Men In Hats Donor Signature: Any special notations: Date: Please complete this form and mail with payment or email to: Men In Hats @ P.O. Box 697 Cheltenham, Maryland 20623 Phone: 240-303-2199 Dorinda@meninhatsllc.org Men in Hats is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed.
We thank you in advance for your support so that we may carry out our mission. See you at the fundraiser! Sincerely, Men In Hats Mentors Men in Hats is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed.