June 3 rd June 8 th FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship Battle Creek Country Club Battle Creek, MI

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2 2 June 3 rd June 8 th 2014 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship Battle Creek Country Club Battle Creek, MI

3 Net proceeds from the 2014 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship will benefit S.A.F.E. Place S.A.F.E. Place is committed to helping victims of domestic violence and their families in Barry, Eaton and Calhoun Counties. S.A.F.E. Place provides shelter, court advocacy, referrals and counseling for those affected by abuse. 3

4 Battle Creek Country Club 4 Some jewels never lose their luster; they improve over time. BCCC is one such treasure, celebrating a tradition of excellence since Designed by Scottish golf architect, Willie Parks Jr. The Course has been home to numerous PGA events over the years and is proud to be a part of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. For nearly a century, BCCC has been serving up first-class amenities to meet the needs of its members and the community. Our commitment is to provide superb facilities with a professional staff committed to delivering outstanding service to all.

5 The Symetra Tour Road to the LPGA 5 Official Qualifying Tour of the LPGA Compelling, Diverse Personalities Global Reach Golf Channel Big Break Stars Positive, Wholesome Image Role Models Approachable, Accessible Community/Charity Minded Outside the Ropes volunteer program

6 The FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship will feature 144 Symetra Tour Professionals 6 P K Kongkraphan 2013 Symetra Tour Player of the Year Success of players on the Symetra Tour Top 10 money winners each year on the Symetra Tour earn LPGA Tour status 81% of new members on the LPGA Tour are alumnae of the Symetra Tour. 300 alumnae currently on the LPGA tour. Symetra alumnae have gone on to win 359 LPGA Tour events including 38 major championships

7 Golf Fan* Characteristics 7 58,202,419 fans 62% Men/38% Women Average HHI = $87,206 29% have $100K + HHI 62% college educated 52% age % married Source: Scarborough, Multi-Marketing 2009 Release 1. *Golf Fans are defined as people who have interest in the LPGA or PGA, have attended LPGA or PGA tournaments and/or who watched LPGA or PGA events on cable or network television.

8 Community Investment 8 The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and FireKeepers Casino Hotel have been committed to reinvesting in our local communities since our opening. Bringing this caliber of golf event to the Battle Creek Country Club provides a great opportunity for our community to support these young golfers while bringing visitors from around the world to our area, stated R. Bruce McKee, Chief Executive Officer of FireKeepers Casino Hotel. The FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship will provide an opportunity to showcase the Battle Creek area. FireKeepers Casino Hotel, the Battle Creek Country Club, and the Symetra Tour will provide many options for surrounding communities, companies, and individuals to participate in showing our community strength and support of this wonderful event.

9 The Symetra Tour is excited to bring the next generation of LPGA stars to Battle Creek. We have established a strong working relationship with three other bands of the Potawatomi Nation, and are proud of this latest partnership with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band. Our goal with the addition of this tournament played at a first-class venue like Battle Creek Country Club is to create a positive impact on the community during the week we are here. states Mike Nichols. Chief Business Officer. Symetra Tour - Road to the LPGA. 9 The FireKeepers Hotel and Casino Championship will be part of the Potawatomi Cup a $40,000 bonus pool contested during the four tournaments hosted by Potawatomi Bands, and culminating at the Symetra Tour Championship at LPGA International this September. This inaugural cup is a tremendous addition to the tour and the tour players are excited to be a part of it.

10 Schedule of Events* Tuesday June 3rd Kid s Clinic at BCCC Walk A Healthy 18 Fun Walk at BCCC Meet the Pros Reception at FKCH Outside the Ropes Community Engagement Wednesday June 4th Pro-Am Play and Dinner at BCCC Thursday June 5th Pro-Am Play and Dinner at BCCC Friday June 6th First Round of Tournament Play at BCCC Saturday June 7th Second Round of Tournament Play at BCCC Sunday June 8th Final Round of Tournament Play at BCCC *Subject to change 10

11 11 Sponsorship Partners Honor the women in your life by supporting the 2014 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. When you choose to become a Sponsorship Partner, you are demonstrating your commitment to the Battle Creek area community. Your sponsorship will help to ensure the growth and development of the future LPGA golfers as well as assisting S.A.F.E. Place help those in need right here in our own community.

12 Platinum Sponsor $25,000 - Only two (2) available Platinum Sponsorships receive an expansive package of branding, hospitality and community relations benefits. An excellent fit for those companies looking to make a big impression to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Corporate logo and name on all tournament signage and collateral Corporate logo and name on all media campaigns Sponsor logo on tournament scoreboards and leaderboard Prominent signage on course during Pro-Am and Tournament Four (4) teams in Pro-Am Event 10 VIP parking passes on site at Battle Creek County Club 100 Tickets to the Tournament 40 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 40 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Full page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at the Event to highlight your company Special recognition at Championship awards ceremony Complimentary Presidential Suite with food and beverage reception provided for up to 20 people at FireKeepers Casino Hotel Complimentary stay in a luxurious one bedroom suite at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 12

13 Gold Sponsor $15, Gold Sponsorships receive a vast package of branding, hospitality and community relations benefits. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Corporate logo and name on media campaigns and websites Signage on course during Pro-Am and Tournament Three (3) teams in Pro-Am Event 6 VIP parking passes on site at Battle Creek County Club 80 Tickets to the Tournament 20 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 20 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Full page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at the Event to highlight your company A complimentary stay in a luxurious one bedroom suite at FireKeepers Casino Hotel

14 Silver Sponsor $10,000 Silver Sponsorships receive a package of branding, hospitality and community relations benefits. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Corporate logo and name on all media campaigns and on related websites Signage on course during Pro-Am and Tournament Two (2) teams in Pro-Am Event 4 VIP parking passes on site during Tournament 50 Tickets to the Tournament 10 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 10 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Full page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at the Event to highlight your company 14

15 Bronze Sponsor $5,000 Bronze Sponsorships receive a package of branding, hospitality and community relations benefits. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Corporate logo and name on all media campaigns and on related websites Signage on course during Pro-Am and Tournament One (1) team in Pro-Am Event 4 VIP parking passes on site during Tournament 30 Tickets to the Tournament 4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Full page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at the Event to highlight your company 15

16 Volunteer Sponsors $5,000 or in kind trade The heart and soul of a tournament is the volunteer base! Without our volunteers, the Championship would not be possible! Align your brand with this important group of volunteers. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Monies or In Kind Trade used to provide boxed lunches for all tournament volunteers and caddies during Championship Play. Corporate logo on volunteer shirts and all volunteer communications Corporate logo and name on media campaigns and websites One (1) team in Pro-Am Event 30 Tickets to the Tournament 4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Full page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at the Event to highlight your company 16

17 Pro-Am Named Sponsor $10,000 Put your name on the crown jewel of tournament week. The Pro-Am is where sponsors, VIPs, and community leaders play alongside a Symetra Tour Professional in an afternoon of fun and entertainment. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Naming rights of one of the Pro-Am Events Corporate logo and name on tournament signage /collateral Corporate logo and name on media campaigns and websites Signage on course during Pro-Am and Tournament Special Recognition at Meet the Players Event Two (2) teams in Pro-Am Event 50 Tickets to the Tournament 10 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 10 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Full page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at the Event to highlight your company 17

18 VIP Hospitality Tent $10,000 The VIP Hospitality Tent Sponsor will set the standard for entertainment during the tournament. The VIP Hospitality Tent is open only to select sponsors and invited guests. Offering complimentary food and drinks to all ticket holders of the VIP Hospitality tent. It is the place to see and be seen during the tournament. Corporate logo and name on tent entrances Tent located near the 1 st and 10 th holes greens Corporate logo and name on media campaigns and websites Special Recognition at the Meet the Players Event Two (2) teams in Pro-Am Event 50 Tickets to the Tournament 10 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 10 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Full page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at the Event to highlight your company 18

19 Golf Cart Sponsors $5,000 As a golf cart sponsor your company receives extensive visibility throughout the week with your logo on all golf carts during Pro-Am Events and Championship play. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship Corporate logo on all media campaigns and on related websites One (1) team in Pro-Am Event 30 Tickets to the Tournament 4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Half page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at Event to highlight your company 19

20 Leaderboard / Main Scoreboard Sponsors $5,000 As a leaderboard / main scoreboard sponsor, your company receives extensive visibility throughout the week with your logo on leaderboard and main scoreboard. This is a high impact branding opportunity for any company looking to be associated with the event. A great media opportunity for you to be showcased to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship 20 Corporate logo on media campaigns and websites One (1) team in Pro-Am Event 30 tickets to the Tournament 4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Half page ad in the Event Program Ability for promotional space at Event

21 Walk A Healthy 18 Fun Walk $5, Walk A Healthy 18 is an interactive event designed to invite the public to participate in a health and wellness walk on the tournament course. During the event, guests will walk with Symetra Tour Professionals while learning from experienced health care experts who speak about nutrition, heart care, and the importance of walking. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship Naming rights to the event Corporate logo on all media campaigns and on related websites One (1) team in Pro-Am Event 30 Tickets to the Tournament 4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Half page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at Event to highlight your company

22 Meet the Players Party Sponsor $5, Meet the Players Party Sponsors will sponsor the exclusive pairings party on Tuesday June 3 rd at FireKeepers Casino Hotel. Attendees will include other sponsors, golfers, Pro-Am participants, community leaders, media, and other invited guests. This is an excellent opportunity to create a unique networking event that combines the celebrity appeal of the players with solid business development opportunities. Naming rights to the event Corporate logo on all media campaigns and on related websites One (1) team in Pro-Am Event 30 Tickets to the Tournament 4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Half page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at Event to highlight your company

23 1 st and 10 th Tee Sponsors $5, Advertising on both the 1 st and 10 th tee boxes offers sponsors premium logo placement at two locations where fans congregate throughout the event. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship Logo placement on signage at both the 1 st and 10 th tee boxes Corporate logo on media campaigns and on related websites One (1) team in Pro-Am Event 30 Tickets to the Tournament 4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Half page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at Event to highlight your company

24 Ecology Sponsor $5, The Ecology Sponsor receives logo placement on all waste and recycle bins placed throughout the golf course. This is a highly visible branding opportunity as waste and recycling bins are placed on tee boxes, in high traffic areas, in the volunteer areas, as well as the VIP Hospitality Tent. The perfect sponsorship for any eco-conscious company. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship Logo placement on all waste and reclycling bins Corporate logo on media campaigns and on related websites One (1) team in Pro-Am Event 30 Tickets to the Tournament 4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Half page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at Event to highlight your company

25 Caddie Bib Sponsor $5, As the Caddie Bib Sponsor your company will be recognized on all caddie bibs worn during tournament play. All caddies will wear a bib with your company logo across the back and will be visible by all golfers and spectators. Logo placement on the bibs of all caddies worn during tournament play. (Friday Sunday) Corporate logo on media campaigns and on related websites One (1) team in Pro-Am Event 30 Tickets to the Tournament 4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Half page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at Event to highlight your company

26 Driving Range and Putting Green Sponsor $5,000 As the sponsor of both the Driving Range and the Putting Green, your company receives week long exposure at two of the most trafficked locations on the property. Extensive signage in each area makes this a highly visible branding opportunity in areas that are used consistently throughout the week. Logo placement on banners and signs at the Driving Range and Putting Green. Corporate logo on media campaigns and on related websites One (1) team in Pro-Am Event 30 Tickets to the Tournament 4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Half page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at Event to highlight your company 26

27 Standard Bearer Sponsor $3, On Saturday and Sunday, a walking scorer follows the lead groups to display up to the minute scores for that group. The Standard Bearers offer a highly visible advertising opportunity as they work inside the ropes next to the leaders. A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship Logo placement on the top of each of the six (6) standards Corporate logo on media campaigns and on related websites One (1) team in Pro-Am Event 30 Tickets to the Tournament 4 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 4 Tickets to the VIP Hospitality Tent including Food & Beverages Half page ad in Event program Ability to have promotional space at Event to highlight your company

28 Pro Am Team $2,500 Share the tee box with one of the best up and coming women golfers in the world today. The Pro-Am is an unbeatable way to entertain valued clients, reward employees, or share a great experience with friends or family. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed and inviting for all levels of golfers. To be held on Wednesday June 4 th and Thursday June 5 th. Pro-Am participants will enjoy: Team of 4 players plus the Symetra Tour Professional Player 18 hole scramble event with a Tour Professional Includes casual lunch and beverages during the Pro-Am event $200 Pro-Am Credit to be used at the Golf Shop Experience featuring clothing, equipment and gifts for each golfer Deluxe Gift Package for each participant 2 Tickets each to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel on Tuesday June 3 rd. Post Pro-Am dinner at Battle Creek Country Club Prizes and raffles to be awarded at the post Pro-Am dinner 10 Tickets each to the Tournament Free Play at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 28

29 Hole / Green Sponsors $1, Advertising on holes and greens offer sponsors premium logo placement on the course. Golfers and Spectators will be sure to see your signage at every hole! A great way to showcase your company to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship Corporate logo signage at a hole/green Corporate logo on media campaigns and on related websites 20 Tickets to the Tournament 2 Tickets to Meet the Players Event at FireKeepers Casino Hotel Quarter Page Ad in Event Program

30 Tournament Program Sponsors A great way to showcase your company logo and advertisement to the local community and world golf community at the inaugural FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship Full Page Ad $1,000 3/4 Page Ad $750 1/2 Page Ad $500 1/4 Page Ad $250 Page listing $100 Don t see a package that s quite right for you? If you would like to work with us to create an alternate sponsorship package that works for you and your company, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how we can partner together to accomplish both of our goals. We look forward to working with you to become a part of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship in augural event. 30

31 31 How to contact us: Kathy George Tournament Director office cell Doug Kreis - Golf Professional office cell Bik100@aol.com Bruce McKee CEO, FireKeepers Casino Hotel office cell bmckee@firekc.com

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