August 1, We hope you will join us on October 24th for the Haxton Invitational Regatta.

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1 August 1, 2015 Upper Arlington Crew is proud to bring the sixth annual Blake Haxton Invitational Regatta to Griggs Reservoir on the Scioto River in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, October 24, This invitational features the fastest youth high school and club crews in the rowing community around Ohio and the midwest. The Haxton Invitational is named in honor of Blake Haxton, gifted athlete, and former UA Crew Captain who suffered a devastating illness in He was expected to die, but through a combination of faith, determination and the support of his family, friends and community, Blake survived. Today Blake continues to be part of the UA Crew community as an assistant coach for the men s team. Most recently Blake returned to the sport he loves through adaptive rowing. Last summer Blake competed in the National Rowing Championship where he took first place and as a part of Team USA in the World Rowing Championship, where he nearly took the bronze medal. This annual regatta celebrates the Blake s determination and drive through rowing athleticism, team spirit and community. US Rowing recently featured an article on Blake (a copy is included in this packet) which tells you more about this amazing man. Upper Arlington Crew would like you to join with the community in supporting this outstanding annual event. Various sponsorship opportunities are available to individuals, businesses, and organizations. Donations and in-kind gifts are also accepted with appreciation. Sponsorships will be available through October 1, Further details are outlined in the enclosed sponsorship package. Upper Arlington Crew, Inc. is a qualified 501c (3), tax exempt organization and donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. UA Crew will issue tax receipts for all sponsorships, donations and in-kind gifts. Please feel free to contact us with any questions relating to these opportunities. We hope you will join us on October 24th for the Haxton Invitational Regatta. Sara Andrews President, UA Crew, Inc. [email protected] Amy Roberts Haxton Regatta Chair, UA Crew, Inc. [email protected] 1

2 A WORD FROM COACH SWARTZ Please join with me and the rest of our tremendous parent group and make the Haxton Invitational Regatta as special as its namesake. - Coach Chris Swartz On behalf of the Haxton family and UA Crew, I would like to introduce you to the 2015 Blake Haxton Invitational Regatta. I have been in the rowing business for 45 years, been coaching for 36 years and been coaching at UA for almost 21 years. In all that time, I have never coached an athlete that has as much ability or drive than Blake Haxton. He is one in a million and holds a very special place in my heart. Because of that, I made it my focus to honor his rowing tenure at UA with a race dedicated in his honor. I also wanted to make sure that this would be different from other regattas. It would focus on the true spirit of competition. Getting the fastest crews together to push each other is the essence of this sport. Blake knows that and so do I. So, once again, we want to highlight the best crews in the Midwest. This event is focused on the very heart of competitive rowing great competition. I am asking for your help as sponsors, participants and volunteers to make this one of the finest racing experiences you have attended. I also am asking for your indulgence in allowing this to be about the kids racing fast crews, and hopefully being among that special group. Please join with me, our coaching staff and our tremendous parent group and make the 2014 Blake Haxton Invitational as special as its namesake. Thank you for allowing us to work with your kids. It is a pleasure and a privilege for all of the coaches at UA Crew. 2

3 BLAKE HAXTON INVITATIONAL REGATTA Saturday, October 24, 2015 Griggs Reservoir on the Scioto River, Upper Arlington, Ohio More than 800 athletes and 2,000 spectators expected ) Crews competing on the beautiful Scioto River. 2) UA Crew ready to dock. 3) Crowds get a clear view of the race. 4) UA Crew Coach Chris Swartz with Blake Haxton. 3 3

4 PREMIERE LEVEL - AVAILABLE The Premiere Level Sponsor is the main regatta sponsor This Package to be negotiated, accepted and in place by October 1, The Premiere Level Sponsor will receive: - Exclusive rights to sponsorship of the Haxton Regatta - Full page inside front cover advertisement in the 2015 Haxton Regatta Brochure - One of two one-year boat naming opportunities - Opportunity to speak at the Regatta - Two complimentary event t-shirts POWER TEN LEVEL - $10,000 The Power Ten Level Sponsor is the major sponsor of the Regatta Hospitality Event This Package to be negotiated, accepted and in place by October 1, The Regatta Hospitality Event will be open during the regatta and it is anticipated that more than 200+ people will move through the hospitality area during the event. The Power Ten Hospitality Sponsor will receive: - Exclusive naming rights to the 2015 Haxton Regatta Hospitality Event - Full page back cover advertisement in the 2015 Haxton Regatta Brochure - Opportunity to speak or make introductions at the Regatta Ceremony - One of two one-year boat naming opportunities BLAKE HAXTON FALL INVITATIONAL REGATTA

5 INVITATIONAL LEVEL - $7,500 The Invitational Level Sponsor is the major sponsor of the Regatta Erg Tent ( Ergmania ) The Invitational Level Sponsor will receive: - Exclusive naming rights to Regatta Erg Tent - Full-page advertisement in the 2015 Haxton Regatta Brochure - Opportunity to place a personalized message at the Regatta REGATTA LEVEL - $5,000 Three opportunities for Regatta Level sponsorship will be available; One Regatta Level Sponsor is the major sponsor of the Battle of the Boats One Regatta Level Sponsor is the major sponsor of the Awards Stage One Regatta Level Sponsor is the major sponsor of Transportation and Shuttles The Regatta Level Sponsor will receive: - Exclusive naming rights to one of the three events - Full-page advertisement in the 2015 Haxton Regatta Brochure 5

6 BOATHOUSE LEVEL - $2,500 There are no limits to the number of Boathouse Sponsors. The Boathouse Level Sponsor will receive: - Full-page advertisement in the 2015 Haxton Regatta Brochure CAPTAIN LEVEL - $1,000 There are no limits to the number of Captain Sponsors. The Captain Level Sponsor will receive: - Named as an event sponsor in media releases - Full-page advertisement in the 2015 Haxton Regatta Brochure COXSWAIN LEVEL - $500 There are no limits to the number of Coxswain Sponsors. The Coxswain Level Sponsor will receive: - Named as an event sponsor in media releases - Half page advertisement in the 2015 Haxton Regatta Program - 3 x 4 banner opportunities at the Hospitality Event BLAKE HAXTON FALL INVITATIONAL REGATTA

7 ROWER LEVEL - $250 There are no limits to the number of Rower Sponsors. The Rower Level Sponsor will receive: - Quarter page advertisement in the 2015 Haxton Regatta Program - 2 x 3 banner opportunities at the Hospitality Event STROKE LEVEL - $100 There are no limits to the number of Stroke Sponsors. The Stroke Level Sponsor will receive: - Business card-sized ad in the 2015 Haxton Regatta Program ALUMNI/FAMILY/INDIVIDUAL LEVEL - $50 There are no limits to the number of Alumni/Family/Individual Sponsors. It is anticipated that up to 2,000 people will be involved in The Alumni/Family/Individual Level Sponsor will receive: - Supporter listing in the 2015 Haxton Regatta Program HIGH-FIVE LEVEL - $25 There are no limits to the number of High-Five Sponsors. The High-Five Level Sponsor will receive: - Shout out for rower/team listing in the 2015 Haxton Regatta Program - Shout out announcements recognizing individual rower/team on the day of the regatta 7

8 IN-KIND SPONSORSHIPS - VARIETY AVAILABLE Many items are required to run a regatta of this level. In-kind donations provide a valuable and appreciated opportunity to be part of the 2014 Blake Haxton Invitational Regatta. We are looking for assistance with: - Communications (wireless communications for all regatta personnel and timing) - Sanitation (Porta-Johns, trash receptacles and trash disposal) - Printing (programs, signage and banners) - Staging (risers, decorations, announcement system, etc.) - Tents/Tables/Chairs - Silent Auction Items (non-regatta items including gift certificates, small items, etc.) - Food Donations for Hospitality Event and Reception - Traffic/Parking/Shuttle services (traffic cones, parking attendant vests) - Media Sponsors (TV, radio, print) To be a sponsor or donor of the 2015 Blake Haxton Invitational Regatta, please complete the attached form and return the form and payment to us by October 1, If you wish to use your company logo in your ad, camera-ready artwork or a digital file is preferred, but we can certainly work with print artwork. Thank you for your support! Upper Arlington Crew, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, incorporated in the state of Ohio. All proceeds are tax-deductible. 8

9 FOR THE HAXTON INVITATIONAL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Please check one PREMIERE LEVEL POWER TEN LEVEL INVITATIONAL LEVEL REGATTA LEVEL BOATHOUSE LEVEL CAPTAIN LEVEL COXSWAIN LEVEL ROWER LEVEL STROKE LEVEL ALUMNI & FAMILY LEVEL HIGH FIVE LEVEL IN-KIND Please call for pricing and availability $10,000 $7,500 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 $500 $250 $100 $50 $25 Description: COMPANY / INDIVIDUAL NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CONTACT NAME PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER Mail this form and payment to: UA Crew, Inc, P.O. Box Columbus, OH To send a digital logo or ad for inclusion, image file to [email protected] Deadline for submission is October 1, 2015 unless otherwise specified in your sponsorship level 9