Sponsoring The Festival, August 10 & 11, 2013

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1 Sponsoring The Festival, August 10 & 11, 2013 Celebrate All Things Polish at the 5th annual Twin Cities Polish Festival where the aroma of kielbasa sizzling on the grill and the sounds of music and laughter fill the air. Thousands of Minnesotans, from the Twin Cities and across the state, gather at this 2-day event to celebrate and experience Polish culture, traditions and heritage. A free, family-friendly event The Festival offers a kaleidoscope of activities in a festive outdoor venue. Spanning more than two blocks along the Mississippi river and old Main Street (across from Riverplace and St. Anthony Main), the Festival is set in the heart of the historic and picturesque Minneapolis Riverfront District where many early Polish immigrants settled and worked. The Twin Cities Polish Festival (TCPF), is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to preserving Polish Heritage and promoting traditional and contemporary cultural contributions that are a vibrant part of Minnesota. Key Facts & Demographics: Projected 2013 Attendance: 20,000 22,000 Increased attendance every year since the first TCPF in August Twin Cities Polish Festival 9182 Battan St NE Blaine, MN Executive Board Edward J. Rajtar President Steven Ukasick Vice President Kuba Szymanski Treasurer Bruce Rubin Communications Marie Przynski Executive Assistant Marcia Novak Sponsorship Marketing Julianne L. Mossak Music / Entertainment Year Attendance ,000 22,000 Projected Attendance , , , , ,079 website visits averaging 4 page views per visit in 2013 Over 870 Facebook Fans and growing Over 260,000 residents of Polish ancestry in Minnesota Over 7,000 families speak Polish at home Minnesota ranks 12th of states with residents self-identifying as having Polish Ancestry Honored as 2009 Project of the Year by the Project Management Institute-MN

2 Sponsoring The Festival, continued Festival Activities Include: Traditional Folk Dance & Music Polish Food & Beer Chopin Celebration Piano Concerts Polish Bread & Pastry Baking Contest Polish Artist & Vendors Vodka Tasting Cultural Exhibits & Folk Art Demonstrations Twin Cities Polish FilmFest presented in partnership with The Film Society of Minneapolis/St. Paul Children s Play Area, Activities & Entertainment Entertainment Headliners from Poland & Chicago Freeze Dried Cutting-Edge Push-Style Polish Polka Band from Chicago Maggie D Grupa Contemporary Polish Singer-Songwriter and her Rock Band Fantini Akord Kwintet Polish Accordion Quintet first time tour in America Minnesota State Amateur Polka Dance Championships Polka Bands & Large Wooden Dance Floor

3 2013 Sponsorship / Support Options and Benefits Thank you for your interest in Sponsoring the Twin Cities Polish Festival. Your support is a vital lifeline for the successful planning and production of the 2013 Festival. Your support is integral to our mission to promote and preserve the Polish traditions, culture and heritage that are a vibrant part of Minnesota. It enables us to provide the cultural experience of bringing contemporary Polish Artists to the Festival. And, it helps us keep the Festival a free and affordable event. The Festival offers Four Sponsorship Levels and a Friends of the Festival category. Four Sponsorship Levels As a sponsorship partner, TCPF will work with you to ensure your participation adds value and visibility for your company or organization. TCPF offers four sponsorship levels: Diamond Benefactor Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Bronze Sponsor $10,000 $5,000 $3,000 $1,000 Benefits of Sponsoring the 2013 Twin Cities Polish Festival* Tax deductible contribution to 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Participation in a community event that embraces cultural diversity, enhances cultural understanding and supports your company s diversity initiatives Reach a diverse audience of Festival attendees that is culturally curious, family-oriented, enjoy outdoor activities, music, art, film, dance and food Sponsor recognition in the festival program Complimentary ad space in the festival program Complimentary 10 x 10 booth space Value-added visibility through the pre-festival promotional activities that drive website traffic In 2013, your logo and hot link posted on TCPF website home page Full year 2014, your logo posted on TCPF 2013 sponsor web page Ability to link the TCPF logo and website to your company website and promote your TCPF sponsorship in your marketing materials *Benefits vary depending on your level of sponsorship: the preceding is an overview. Please see Sponsorship Levels page for full details. Friends of the Festival Donations Between $100 $999 The Twin Cities Polish Festival welcomes and appreciates all monetary and in-kind donations from our many generous supporters. To honor and recognize the supporters who donate $100 $999, TCPF has added the special category Friends of the Festival. Donors/Supporters at this level will receive name recognition during the festival for their support.

4 2013 Sponsorship Levels Sponsor Benefits Diamond Platinum Gold Bronze Benefactor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor $10,000 $5,000 $3,000 $1,000 Exclusive presenting/naming rights for Cultural or Polka Stage Invitation to attend media interviews Presenting rights for (choose one): Polish FilmFest, Vodka Tasting, Bake Off, Children s Area, Chopin Celebration Name listed as sponsor in press releases. Opportunity to distribute pre-approved sample items Logo Placement and hot link on TCPF website home page throughout 2013 Ad space in the TCPF Program Back Full 1/2 1/4 Cover Ad Page Ad Page Ad Page Ad Name/logo and sponsorship level in the TCPF Program Complimentary 10 x 10 booth space (does not include tent rental) Space for banner or signage Name/logo recognition on Thank You Sponsors! TCPF banner Logo posting on TCPF website 2013 Sponsor page in 2014

5 2013 Sponsorship Agreement To become a sponsor of the 2013 Twin Cities Polish Festival please sign and return this form along with payment, information and promotional materials listed below. Please select one: $10,000 Diamond Benefactor $5,000 Platinum Sponsor $3,000 Gold Sponsor $1,000 Bronze Sponsor $100 $999 Friends of the Festival, $ Donation Amount Name of Company/Organization: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Company Website Address: Contact person: Preferred Telephone #1: Preferred Telephone #2: Please provide: 1. A check for your tax deductible contribution for the sponsorship level selected 2. Camera-ready art for your ad in the Festival program, hi-res company logo (eps, jpeg, pdf, png) 3. Exact wording of how you want your company name listed in Festival marketing materials Signature Date: Mail to: Twin Cities Polish Festival 9182 Battan St NE Blaine, MN