CARRIE KIEWITT ANNAPOLIS.ORG

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2 HISTORY OF THE EVENT In 2014, Robert Clark, President of Historic Annapolis, Dean D Camera, President of D Camera Group and Dennis Brant, President of Brant Sports Group brought together a group of elite Annapolitan men to raise awareness of Historic Annapolis, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making our unique capital city a true Museum Without Walls. Robert, Dean and Dennis realized Historic Annapolis needed an infusion of younger supporters and affordable, lively, fun activities to truly thrive and continue their foundations missions and increase awareness. Both longtime residents and newcomers will come together to enjoy a fun filled evening with blazers, bourbon and cigars. This event was established to provide a premier Gentlemen s only evening in Annapolis with wonderful food, drinks, cigars and clothiers, from both local and afar. The inaugural Blazers.Bourbon.Cigars event was a great success due to the support Maker's Mark provided to this event as the presenting sponsor and partner. From the treasured dipped glasses, the unlimited tastings along with the auction items provided by Maker's Mark - we were able to raise over $48,000. For our first year, we were able to attract 14 food vendors who donated there services, 12 vendors who sponsored tables, 28 auction items sold and over 350 attendees. This is a gathering of the who s who in Annapolis, including local residents, as well as those traveling from surrounding areas such as Washington, Baltimore, and the Eastern Shore. A HISTORIC VENUE FOR A HISTORIC EVENT! THE PACA HOUSE & GARDENS is the restored home of William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary-era Governor of Maryland, stands today as one of the most elegant landmarks in Annapolis. Guided tours of the house take place hourly on the half-hour. Visitors can take a self-paced tour of the garden at any time during opening hours. The House & Garden also offer a uniquely beautiful outdoor space for weddings and other special occasions, as well as an indoor meeting facility.

3 PRESENTING SPONSOR $5,000 Banner domination throughout the venue on the day of the event, including signage at check-in as well as banners displayed inside the food and beverage area. Sponsorship table where representatives can display promotional material and collect business cards/contact information for future networking. We encourage also using for raffle opportunities. Special introduction by Historic Annapolis Board Chairman Bill Kardash and 30 seconds of mike time to welcome guests and announce the winner of the raffle drawing 2 VIP tickets to the event 18 complimentary tickets to the event an ideal way to entertain valued clients and employees Logo on all invitations sent to the event s 8,000-person database Logo and lead sponsor acknowledgement on all pre-event ads in local media Logo and lead sponsor acknowledgement on the event s website, posters and on all correspondence to those in our database Opportunity to include an item in the guest swag bag Lead sponsor acknowledgement in pre- and post-event press releases on our Social Media sites Inclusion of sponsor s logo on the homepage of the Historic Annapolis Foundation s website, on all blast newsletters that are distributed to Historic Annapolis database of more than 5,000 and on Historic Annapolis calendar of events distributed at all three of their retail locations

4 SUPPORTING SPONSOR $3,000 Signage at the event Sponsorship table where representatives can display promotional material and collect business cards/contact information for future networking. We encourage also using for raffle opportunities. Special introduction by Historic Annapolis Board Chairman Bill Kardash during the welcoming ceremony 2 VIP tickets to the event 8 complimentary tickets to the event an ideal way to entertain valued clients and employees Logo and sponsor acknowledgement on all blasts sent to the event s 8,000-person database Opportunity to include an item in the guest swag bag Sponsor acknowledgement on our Social Media sites Inclusion of sponsor s logo on the homepage of the Historic Annapolis Foundation s website 10 free guest passes to tour The William Paca House and Garden

5 EVENT SPONSOR $1,000 Signage at the event Sponsorship table where representatives can display promotional material and collect business cards/contact information for future networking. We encourage also using for raffle opportunities. 2 VIP tickets to the event 3 complimentary tickets to the event an ideal way to entertain valued clients and employees Logo and sponsor acknowledgement on all blasts sent to the event s 8,000-person database Sponsor acknowledgement in pre- and post-event on our Social Media sites Inclusion of sponsor s logo on the homepage of the Historic Annapolis Foundation s website 5 free guest passes to tour The William Paca House and Garden

6 HOST COMMITTEE MEMBER $500 As a business leader, philanthropist, connector and organizer, you are invited to become a Host Committee member for the 3rd annual BBC event September 15, As a member of the 2016 Blazers Bourbon Cigars Host Committee you are committing to be an organizer that provides support and assistance by bringing awareness of the event to your circle of friends and business associates. Last year we had 14 food vendors who donated there services, 12 vendors who sponsored tables, 28 auction items dontated and sold at the event, and over 350 attendees! Maker's Mark, as the presenting sponsor and partner, provided treasured dipped glasses, unlimited bourbon tastings and auction items. Inclusion of Committee Member name and company logo on the Blazers. Bourbon. Cigars website and the Historic Annapolis Foundation s website and on signage at the event Company logo/hyperlink on website Inclusion of Committee Member name and company logo on the pre-event invitation 1 year membership to Historic Annapolis Foundation 1 VIP ticket to the event 1 cigar 1 cigar cutter 1 hand-dipped Maker s Mark tumbler * Required to sell 10 tickets or bring 10 paying attendees

7 SPONSOR LEVEL PRESENTING - $5,000 SUPPORTING - $3,000 EVENT - $1,000 HOST - $500 CONTACT NAME: COMPANY/ORGANIZATION: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: PAYMENT CHECK: Amount enclosed: Payable to: Historic Annapolis, Inc Mail to: Carrie Kiewitt Historic Annapolis 42 East Street, Annapolis, MD CREDIT CARD: Permission to charge amount: TYPE: VISA MASTER CARD AMEX NAME ON CARD: CARD NUMBER: EXP: SIGNATURE: