KEY FUNCTIONS - Men-at-Arms

The Battle of Georgian Bay 2001 will achieve several key functions:

• This promotional event will position Your Company/Business as a supporter of Ontario Tourism and Canadian heritage events.

• The Battle of Georgian Bay 2001 will offer Your Company/Business the opportunity to participate in a proven successful re-enactment event. (Battle of Georgian Bay, 1998)

• The Battle of Georgian Bay is an historical event full of color and pageantry, which will increase tourism in the Midland/Penetanguishene area.

• The Battle of Georgian Bay 2001 has the cooperation and support of over 150 local merchants and businesses. From participating in the pillaging to providing services and products, a solid joint promotional partnership has developed throughout the Midland and Penetanguishene area supporting the Battle of Georgian Bay, 2001.

• Historical re-enactments as proven at the 1998 event, draw huge crowds and interest from the public; the opportunity to have, as many men-at-arms units present will certainly enhance this historical event making advertising exposure for Your Company/Business great and dollars well spent.

LOGISTICAL COMPONENTS – Men-at Arms

• Experience is what the tourism market is demanding and experience is what the Battle of Georgian Bay is going to offer.

• Each Battle Event will be focused in different areas of Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township and Discovery Harbour. Promotional exposure will be great as expected attendance is estimated at 30,000 with over 1500 participants from all over Canada, United Stated and Europe.

• The Battle of Georgian Bay, 2001 is guaranteed to be the largest War of 1812 re-enactment in Canada if not North America.

• All Men-at-Arms units travel at their own expense and include men, women and children. All units attending will be staying at Discovery Harbour in our 19^th century grand encampment. Re-enactors will begin to arrive on Monday, August 20^th and some will remain a full week. Men-at-Arms sponsors’ money will go towards the expenses of providing the re-enactors with a Saturday evening meal, firewood, straw, portable toilets, entertainment and a thank-you gift. In total we are estimating that over 200 different men-at-arms units will be attending.

• Some of the Men-at-Arms units attending include:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment – Penetanguishene

8^th Regiment – Toronto

49^th Regiment – Peterborough

Butler’s Rangers – Brampton

Royal Navy – Hamilton

Native Warriors – Indiana, U.S.

Glengarry Light Infantry - Niagara Falls

U.S. Troops – United States

Antler River Voyageur Group – London

Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada – Scarborough

41^st Regiment of Foot – Hamilton

BENEFITS OF SPONSORING A Men-at-Arms Unit

• Accreditation as one of the men-at-arms unit sponsors of the Battle of Georgian Bay, 2001 and a supporter of tourism and heritage in the Midland and Penetanguishene area.

• VIP admission to Discovery Harbour for 2 members, associates or employees of Your Company/Business.

• Your Company/Business name included on our sponsors and links pages of the Battle of Georgian Bay website.

• Photo taken with your men-at-arms unit and staff of Your Company/Business during the Battle of Georgian Bay weekend. Location: Discovery Harbour.

• A Charitable Income Tax Deductible Receipt for the full amount of the sponsorship package made out to Your Company/Business.

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE – Men-at Arms

The cost of sponsoring one of the Men-at-Arms for the Battle of Georgian Bay, 2001 is the contribution of $100.00 payable as follows:

• Payment of $100.00 due upon signing of the contract.

Yes! We look forward to sponsoring one of the Men-at-Arms Units during the Battle of Georgian Bay, 2001 event as outlined above.

NAME: ____________________________ DATE: ______________

(Sponsors Name)