2010 FRLA/NRA Celebrity Golf Tournament

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
ChampionsGate - Orlando

Key decision-makers from national restaurant and hotel chains and top independents return year after year for this exciting tournament. Senior executives from Walt Disney World, Marriott, Outback Steakhouse, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Busch Gardens, Firehouse Subs, Hilton, Hyatt, Domino’s and Universal team up with suppliers for a day of unparalleled relationship-building opportunities.

We have been SOLD OUT the last 8 years – save your space early!

TITLE SPONSOR – $15,000

Naming Rights to the NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament with your company’s name used in all references, recognition and promotion for the event
Listing as a Title Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Inclusion in all golf-related press releases
Exclusive rights to display mutually agreed-upon promotional materials at the golf tournament
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
Four (4) teams (16 players or 8 players to be matched with 8 VIPs) at the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament ($6,600)
Two (2) exclusive hole sponsorships on ChampionsGate Golf Course (4 total – 2/course)
Logo recognition on the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament web page
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Greens fees, golf carts, lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

PLATINUM SPONSOR – $10,000

Listing as a Platinum Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Inclusion in all golf-related press releases
Opportunity to display mutually agreed-upon promotional materials at the golf tournament
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
Three (3) teams (12 players or 6 players to be matched with 6 VIPs) at the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament ($4,950)
Two (2) exclusive hole sponsorships on ChampionsGate Golf Course (4 total – 2/course)
Logo recognition on the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament web page
Logo recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Greens fees, golf carts, lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

GOLD SPONSOR – $7,500

Listing as a Gold Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Inclusion in all golf-related press releases
Opportunity to display mutually agreed-upon promotional materials at the golf tournament
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
Two (2) teams (8 players or 4 players to be matched with 4 VIPs) at the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament ($3,300)
One (1) exclusive hole sponsorship on ChampionsGate Golf Course (2 total – 1/course)
Logo recognition on the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament web page
Logo recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Greens fees, golf carts, lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

SILVER SPONSOR – $6,000

Listing as a Silver Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Inclusion in all golf-related press releases
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
One (1) team (4 players or 2 players to be matched with 2 VIPs) at the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament ($3,300)
One (1) hole sponsorship (non-exclusive) on ChampionsGate Golf Course
Logo recognition on the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament web page
Logo recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Greens fees, golf carts, lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

BRONZE SPONSOR – $4,000

Listing as a Bronze Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Inclusion in all golf-related press releases
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
Two (2) golfers to be paired with (2) VIPs at the NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament ($800)
Logo recognition on the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament web page
Logo recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Greens fees, golf carts, lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

CORPORATE SPONSOR – $1,650

Listing as a Corporate Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Inclusion in all golf-related press releases
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
One (1) foursome (4 players) OR two (2) golfers to be paired with two (2) VIPs at the NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament
Recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Greens fees, golf carts, lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

TWO HOLE SPONSOR – $2,700 (non-exclusive)

Listing as a Hole Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Sponsorship of two (2) Holes – one (1) per course at ChampionsGate Golf Course. Sponsorship includes signage opportunity to create a contest, display or sample product and provide prizes
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
Logo recognition on the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament web page
Recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

ONE HOLE SPONSOR – $1,650 (non-exclusive)

Listing as a Hole Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Sponsorship of one (1) Hole at ChampionsGate Golf Course , which includes signage opportunity to create a contest, display or sample product and provide prizes
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
Recognition on the tournament web page
Recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR ALL ABOVE HOLE SPONSORSHIPS
**Includes same benefits as above**

HELICOPTER DROP SPONSOR – $7,500 (non-exclusive)

Listing as a Helicopter Drop Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Inclusion in all golf related press releases
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
Two (2) golfers to be paired with two (2) VIPs at the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament ($800)
Logo recognition on the NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament web page
Logo recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Greens fees, golf carts, lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

HOSPITALITY HOST SPONSOR – $6,600 (non-exclusive)

Listing as a Hospitality Host Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Sponsorship of four (4) Holes – (4 total / 2 per course) at ChampionsGate Golf Course that serve cold beverages, breakfast and/or lunch for golfers (food included in the sponsorship)
Signage opportunity to create a contest, display or sample product and provide prizes
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
Recognition on the tournament web page
Recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

SPECIAL RECEPTION SPONSOR – $3,500 (3 Total for Event – Limited Sponsors)

Listing as a Reception Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the clubhouse
Inclusion in all golf-related press releases
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service during the reception with special signage
Opportunity to place promotional items on all tables and/or chairs at the reception
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
Recognition on the tournament web page
Two (2) individual golfers at the NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament ($800)
Recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Greens fees, golf carts, lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

AWARDS SPONSOR – $3,500 (non-exclusive)

Listing as an Award Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Opportunity to display custom signage on the trophy table during the tournament
Opportunity to award the trophies at the tournament lunch reception
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
One (1) foursome (4 players) OR two (2) golfers to be paired with two (2) VIPs at the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament
Sponsorship of one (1) Hole at ChampionsGate Golf Course, which includes signage opportunity to create a contest, display or sample product and provide prizes
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Inclusion in all golf related press releases
Greens fees, golf carts, lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR – $2,100

Listing as a Hole Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Sponsorship of Putting Green – one (1) at ChampionsGate Golf Course
Opportunity to create a “buy-in” contest for each golfer with chances to win prizes
Opportunity to sample or display your product or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
Recognition on the tournament web page
Recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

GOLF CART SPONSOR – $2,000 (non-exclusive)

Listing as a Golf Cart Sponsor on promotional posters and banners at the golf course
Opportunity for logo recognition on all player golf carts at ChampionsGate
Opportunity to sample or display product in every player golf cart
Opportunity to display custom signage at the staging area in the morning where players load carts
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues
Two (2) individual golfers at the 2010 NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament ($800)
Recognition on the tournament web page
Recognition in the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine (circulation 50,000)
Public recognition at event and possible key introductions
Greens fees, golf carts, lunch, dinner reception, prizes and awards

NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament Create Your Own Contest – $1,000 Minimum

Sponsor a competition that tests the golfer’s skill and pride – or luck – such as Beat the Pro, Longest Drive or Closest to the Pin. Or come up with a zany contest such as Marshmallow Drive just for fun. At the end of the tournament the winners from each course will be announced and awarded a prize (sponsored gift from you).

2010 Golf Co-Chairs

Bob Basham
Co-Founder, Outback Steakhouse
Board Member, OSI Restaurant Partners
Tampa

Peter Kacheris
Managing Director
Waldorf Astoria & Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort
Orlando

Doug Ridge
General Manager
Marriott International
Orlando

Robin Sorensen
Co-Founder
Firehouse Subs
Jacksonville

Jim Valentino
President
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Destin

“The Jeff Grayson FRLA-PAC Golf Tournament Steering Committee”

Nick Vojnovic
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

Keith Overton
Tradewinds Island Resorts

Matt Halme
Outback Steakhouse

Dan Enea
IHOP/Sunshine Restaurant Partners

Lori Blair
SYSCO Food Services of Central Florida, Inc.

Roger Earnheart
Hormel Foods

Brad Gamble
Infinite Energy, Inc

Dave Hadelman
Hooters of America

Mitch Doren
Universal Studios Citywalk

Dave Goodwin
Swisher Hygiene

Monique Yeager
Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q

Bob Henson
ALSCO

John Marks
Don CeSar

Bill Kress
AFM, Inc.

Greg Riehle
Saddlebrook Resorts, Inc. and Affiliates

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