KEY FUNCTIONS – MEDIA/NEWSPAPER SPONSORSHIP

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

• This promotional event will position Your Company/Business as a leading corporate 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 opportunity to have Tall Ships attend is truly a rare & special attraction and feature for all who attend.

• 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.

• Corporate Media sponsorship of the Battle of Georgian Bay 2001 will provide you the sponsor, with high visibility of Your Company/Business corporate name, logo and products to the Canadian domestic tourism market and border United States tourism market.

• Historical Re-enactments and Tall Ships as proven in 1994 at the Tall Ship festival, draw huge crowds and interest from the public, making advertising exposure for Your Company/Business great and dollars well spent.

• The Battle of Georgian Bay, 2001 event will be the largest War of 1812 re-enactment in Canada and most likely North America. Also the first ever re-enactment of a full scale Tall Ship Battle in Canada will also take place.

BENEFITS OF A MEDIA/NEWSPAPER SPONSORSHIP

• Official Battle of Georgian Bay, 2001 Media Newspaper Sponsor.

• Accreditation as the official Corporate Media Newspaper sponsor of the Battle of Georgian Bay, and a supporter of tourism and heritage in the Midland and Penetanguishene area.

• Special Battle of Georgian Bay sponsors appreciation & media reception aboard one of the Tall Ships on Tuesday evening at Discovery Harbour prior to the battle weekend. Space available for up to 4 members, associates or employees of Your Company/Business

• VIP admission to Discovery Harbour and the opportunity to be aboard a Tall Ship during the attack on the port of Midland on Friday evening. Space available for up to 4 members/associates or employees of Your Company/Business. (Uniforms provided by request)

• Free admission to Discovery Harbour provided to all staff members of Your Company/Business. (Please provide us with numbers)

• Corporate media name/logo presence in all advance and promotional advertising promoting the Battle of Georgian Bay event. Advertising mediums will include, radio, television, newspapers, flyers, banners, place mats etc.

• Name/Logo displayed on the Battle of Georgian Bay website, with a direct link to Your Company/Business web site. Your Company/Business name/logo also included on our sponsors and links pages.

• Media passes for your reporters and staff during all events and behind the scenes happenings. Your Company/Business will also have the opportunity to have 1^st person coverage within the battles. (Uniforms provided upon request.) Your Company/Business name also included in the Battle of Georgian Bay publicity campaign. On-site promotional booth also available.

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

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE – MEDIA/NEWSPAPER

The cost of the official media newspaper sponsorship for the Battle of Georgian Bay 2001 is the contribution of $4000.00 payable in the form of pre-event advertising within your newspapers.

Yes! We look forward to being the official media newspaper sponsor for the Battle of Georgian Bay, 2001 event.

NAME: ____________________________ DATE: ______________

(Sponsors Name)