October 17, Dear Business Associates & Friends:

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1 Officers Earl O Neal, President/CEO Jane Taylor Thomas, Vice President Sherry Wills, Treasurer June Brown, Secretary Wenda Tucker, Fin. Secretary Curtestine Boardley, Parliamentarian Lenward Hood, Chapin P.O. Box Fort Washington, MD Board of Directors Caroline Wills Anderson Guy Black James Boardley Edward Williams, Sr. Edward Williams, Jr. Esther Williams Floyd E. Wilson, Jr. Dear Business Associates & Friends: October 17, 2018 On behalf of the officers and Board of Directors of South County Economic Development Association, Inc. (SCEDA), and its 501(c)(3) charitable arm, South County Institute for Economic Development, Inc., (SCIED), we invite you to attend, and/or to partner with us, as a sponsor for our 15 th Annual Christmas Gala on Sunday, December 9, 2018, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at the, 6400 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland Established in Prince George s County, Maryland in March 1996 as a 501(c) (6) tax exempt organization, SCEDA provides community-based leadership and planning for economic growth and development that supports and encourages upscale development that offers businesses opportunities to local firms, that increases our tax base, and that shares our commitment to giving local businesses access to county, state, federal and global markets. We ve planned an extraordinary evening of fine dining, entertainment, and networking with over 300 business, community, and Federal and state government leaders. Our keynote speaker will be Melonie Ducre Johnson, President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM National Harbor, Prince George s County, Maryland. In keeping with our theme for the event, Celebrating A Brighter Future NOW!, we will also recognize a few individuals during the evening whose contributions to economic development have profoundly impacted the quality of life of citizens in our community. Enclosed is a description of sponsorship levels and opportunities to purchase ads in the Gala souvenir program booklet. Participation as a sponsor affords you the opportunity to advertise your business as well as to reinforce your linkages to the community. Please make your check payable to SCIED (South County Institute for Economic Development, Inc.), and mail it to P.O. Box , Fort Washington, MD For more information or to make on-line purchases of sponsorships, ads, or tickets, visit our website at, The deadline for ads and to reserve your space in the souvenir program booklet is Friday, November 16, Thank you for your prompt and favorable response. Your contribution ensures SCEDA s continued capability to advocate for a strong business and economic development climate in the County. Sincerely yours, Earl T. O Neal Earl T. O Neal, President/CEO Enclosures

2 present its 15th Annual Awards "Celebrating A Brighter Future NOW!" An Evening of Networking and Enjoyment Keynote Speaker: Melonie Ducre Johnson President and Chief Operating Officer, MGM National Harbor, Cost: $75.00 pp Attire: Semi-Formal (Make check payable to SCIED and mail to P.O. Box , Fort Washington, MD 20749) (For additional information and/or on-line ticket purchases, visit or call ) Christmas Gala Response Name: Telephone: Address: Number Of Tickets Requested & Amount Enclosed: Guest Of: Please indicate the individual from whom you would like to purchase tickets

3 Sponsorship Registration Form Diamond - Contribution: $2, Reserved Table Ten (10) Dinner Guest Tickets Full Page Program Book Ad One year SCEDA Business Membership Listed on Banner of Support Emerald - Contribution: $1, Five (5) Dinner Guest Tickets 1/2 Page Program Book Ad One year SCEDA Business Membership Ruby - Contribution: $ Two (2) Dinner Guest Tickets 1/4 Page Program Book Ad Submit Camera Ready Color or Black & White Ads no later than November 16, 2018 to: info@eagledesignprint.com Please include in the subject line: Christmas Gala Program Book 2018, Company Name and Ad Size Ad File & Artwork Specifications: Acceptable File Types: PDF, TIF, JPEG (NO Word or Publisher, etc. files) Minimum resolution at 100% ad dimension size is 300dpi. For additional information please info@eagledesignprint.com or cewills@aol.com PLEASE COMPLETE INFORMATION ON REVERSE SIDE Rev

4 Company Name: Contact Person: Address: Telephone: FAX: In support of the Annual SCEDA Christmas Gala, my contributions is enclosed at the level of sponsorship indicated, and the names of my guests are as shown. Please Check Sponsorship Level Diamond ($2,300.00) (10 Guests) Emerald ($1,500.00) (5 Guests) Ruby ($800.00) (2 Guests) Make check payable to SCIED and mail to: P.O. Box , Fort Washington, MD

5 Company Name: Contact Person: Program Booklet Advertisement Form Address: _ Telephone: FAX: Please indicate which size ad you would like Outside Back Cover $ Inside Back Cover $ Full Page Ad $ ½ Page Ad $ ¼ Page Ad $ /8 Page Ad (Business Card) $ X 10 Outside Back Cover Inside Back Cover Full Page ½ Page 7.5 X 4.75 ¼ Page 3.5 X /8 Page 3.5 X Submit Camera ready Color or Black & White Ads by November 16, 2018 to: info@eagledesignprint.com Please include in the subject line: Christmas Gala Program Book 2018, Company Name, and desired ad size. AD File & Artwork Specifications: Acceptable File Types: PDF, TIF, JPEG, (NO Word or Publisher, etc. files) Minimum resolution at 100% ad dimension size is 300dpi. Make check payable to SCIED and mail to P.O. Box , Fort Washington, MD Need Additional Information or to Purchase tickets to the GALA Call or visit: scedainc.org Rev