FRAZE

PAVILION

CONCERT

VetFest Ohio will be a time for all patriots; whether military or civilian, to get together to honor the memories of our Fallen Heroes, to Honor ALL

living Veterans, our Active Duty Military Members and without a doubt … Honor our Flag - the symbol of our nation, and to Honor our Country, the

greatest in the world.

Dear Potential Sponsor,

The Ohio State Chapter of the United States Veterans Motorcycle Club (USVMC-OH)

would like to thank you for your interest in partnering with us in this endeavor to recognize

our local Military Service Heroes and the surrounding patriotic community. USVMC-OH

(www.usvmcoh.com ) is a non-profit organization 501(c)(19) (OH Number: 2190829 IRS

EIN: 46-2437500) that is comprised of 13 local military Veterans/Active Duty with over 163

total years of honorable service to our country. Our organization is dedicated to the

remembrance of those Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, supporting our Active

Duty currently serving our country and to care for those who still struggle today.

On August 11th, 2017 we will be holding the First Annual VetFest Ohio Concert Series show

at Fraze Pavilion in Kettering Ohio with the nationally acclaimed MCGUFFEY

LANE concert featuring amazing country rock from central Ohio’s revered band. Fraze

Pavilion is southwestern Ohio’s premiere neighborhood outdoor entertainment venue. In

2017, Fraze will be celebrating their 26th season of “Summer’s Best Music Under the Stars”

since Marvin Hamlisch christened the 4300-seat amphitheater in 1991. This concert will be

in conjunction with our acclaimed Fifth Annual VetFest Ohio and Fallen Hero Poker Run

that will commence on August 26th, 2017! During this years event, we are proud to

announce our VetFest Ohio 2017 Ambassador and Pearl Harbor Survivor; Navy Machinist

Second Class Rolla Edward “Ed” Malan.

With your help we are poised to capture the hearts and minds of thousands of patriotic

Americans and in so doing create an economic engine that will generate opportunity for

individuals and businesses just like yourself. As a sponsor of this event your company will

be afforded direct access to devoted enthusiasts who share a passion for this country just as

you do. As an added value your company will also gain the notoriety in being an affiliate of

one of the premier Patriotic events in the Midwest, which will undoubtedly strengthen your

brand.

We greatly appreciate your consideration of our request. If you have any questions or would

like to further discuss, please feel free to contact me at elmo.usvmcoh@gmail.com and look

forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Keith Tickle (“Elmo”)

President, USVMC-OH

“We gather to honor, remember and respect those who pay the price for OUR FREEDOM, but also, to CELEBRATE that freedom.”

VetFest Ohio is a multiple day event dedicated to supporting the on-going efforts of patriotic community

building. We have identified three great Veteran non-profit organizations to be this year’s beneficiaries.

They have been instrumental in providing hope and a vision for an improved quality of life for our

Military Service Men and Women.

Started in 1990, this organization is best known for its network of comfort

homes where military and veterans' families can stay at no cost, while a

loved one is receiving treatment. The homes are at major military and VA

medical centers nationwide, close to the medical center or hospital they

serve. The foundation has served over 220,000 families since it started, and

can accommodate a total of 832 families a day nationwide.

Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes

where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is

receiving treatment. These homes are located at major military and VA

medical centers nationwide, close to the medical center or hospital they

serve. Specifically, this year the donations will go to fund the finalizing

of the Dayton VA Fisher house that is plans a groundbreaking ceremony

on 1 May 2017. This 15-month construction project valued at $6.5

million dollars will add 5,849 “bed nights” annually ensuring no Veteran

has surgery alone again at the Dayton VA. https://www.fisherhouse.org/

2017 VETFEST OHIO BENEFICIARIES

Primary Beneficiary

Blue Skies for the Good Guys and Gals Warrior Foundation’s mission is to

Honor our Nation’s Veteran, Wounded Warriors and the families of Fallen

Heroes by providing enriching, life changing experiences that facilitate new

friendships and emotional healing. How do they do it? At the core of BS3G

is Team Fastrax™ Professional Parachute Demonstration Team, composed of

many veterans. The team focuses on adventurous activities as the back drop

to facilitate the enriching, healing environment for our Purple Heart Warriors

and Gold Star families. The deep bonding that forms between the warriors

and volunteers is priceless and the experiences are non-denominational faith

centered. http://warriorwtr.com/

Save A Warrior believes in challenging conventional thinking. The way

we challenge the idea of suicide is so novel and so inspiring, it connects the

lives of all who are transformed from sharing in this experience. Since

2012, those who complete Save A Warrior exclaim how our "unique

approach to ordinary"... saved their life. We are grateful for your generosity

which made the difference; perhaps a lifesaving difference. Save A

Warrior is an original, Warrior-led, well-grounded and timeless journey for

active duty military, returning veterans and first responders who feel

desperately alone. Give them a week and you will change the way you see -

and live - your life. https://saveawarrior.org/

2017 VETFEST OHIO Additional BENEFICIARIES…

To ensure VetFest Ohio exhausts all donations this year, we have adopted two more beneficiaries. These

beneficiaries are:

FRIDAY, 11 AUGUST 2017

Fraze Pavilion6:30 pm Gates Open

8:00 pm Operation Support the Troops/Veterans Concert Featuring McGuffey Lane

SATURDAY, 26 AUGUST 2017

Rip Rap Roadhouse/USVMCOHFallen Hero Poker Run (USVMCOH Veteran Center – 717 W. Xenia Dr, Fairborn, OH)

9:00 am Registration

10:30 am Invocation / National Anthem

11:00 am Poker Run Guided Ride Departs

• Approximately 80 mile ride through beautiful Ohio country ending at VetFest Ohio Social at

approximately 3:00 pm.

VetFest Social (Rip Rap Roadhouse)

3:00 pm Kevin McCoy Band

5:00 pm Flag Presentation/Remember the Fallen Ceremony

5:30 pm Winners Announced

5:45 pm VetFest Ohio 2017 Ambassador Recognized

* WWII Pearl Harbor Survivor: Ed Malan (96 years young!)

6:00 pm Brothers in Arms Band

8:00 pm Social Ends

* Event will have Bike Show, Patriotic Flag Skydiving, Flag Raising, Veteran

Assistance programs, Games and much more … see more at www.vetfestohio.org

VETFEST OHIO AGENDA

TICKET PRICE: $10General Admission

Go to www.fraze.com for tickets, contact us at 937-361-7239 or visit www.vetfestohio.org

Funds raised, to include ticket sales will go to fund the finalizing of the Dayton VA

Fisher house that plans a groundbreaking ceremony on 1 May 2017. This 15-month

construction project valued at $6.5 million dollars will add 5,849 “bed nights”

annually ensuring no Veteran has surgery alone again at the Dayton VA

USVMC-OH is a federal 501(c)(19) non-profit organization -- funds raised are applied to USVMC OH Veteran initiative programs to include but not limited to Fallen Hero Scholarship Fund / Fisher House Foundation/ Warrior Weekend to Remember

**USVMC-OH is a federal 501(c)(19) non-profit organization -- funds raised are applied to USVMC OH Veteran initiative programs to include but not limited to Fallen Hero Scholarship Fund / Fisher House Foundation/ Warrior Weekend to Remember

www.usvmcoh.com

- Gorgeous 80 Mile Ride- Ends at VETFEST 2017- Door Prizes / Auction- 50/50 Drawing- Individual or Group Ride - Drinks / Food- Live Music- American Flag Skydiving- Raffles- … and TONS MORE!

25, of Fairborn, Ohio; Died Nov. 14, 2010 while

supporting OEF with the 101st Airborne Division (Air

Assault). Jesse died in the Watahpur district, Kunar

Prov., Afghanistan. His heroic acts saved the lives of

three servicemen before being fatally wounded in a

battle with insurgents in Afghanistan. For his actions,

he was posthumously awarded The Silver Star.

26 AUGUST 2017 0930 – 1200

U.S. Veterans MC 717 W. Xenia Dr.

Fairborn, OH 45324

Army Specialist Jesse A. Snow

Last Bike Out at 1200Rider $20/Passenger $10

Map Given Out at Registration Last Bike Back arrives at VetFest

NLT 1630More info call:

(937) 903-2334 or (937) 673-8118

Guided Group Ride Departs at 1100

YOU SERVED … YOU SACRIFICED … WE ALL SALUTE YOU!

Silent Auction

Poker Run

Vendors

Games

…and MORE

Fallen Hero

Poker Run Registration26 AUGUST 2017

0930 – 1200717 W. Xenia Dr.

Fairborn, OH 45324Rider $20/Passenger $10

Last Bike at VetFest NLT 1630

More info call: (937) 215-0598

or (937) 673-8118

VETFEST OHIO provides a Veteran friendly setting in which patriotic

Americans can convey their appreciation, support and respect to

Veterans, families of the Fallen, our Flag, Our Country, and most

importantly to those who protect what is dear to us--OUR FREEDOM!!

Please visit www.vetfestohio.org or call (937)361-7239 for more information

Bike Show

Great Food

Skydiving

Live Music

Great Prizes

Navy Machinist Second Class Rolla Edward “Ed” Malan

VETFEST OHIO provides a Veteran friendly setting in which patriotic Americans can convey their appreciation, support

and respect to Veterans, families of the Fallen, our Flag, Our Country, and most importantly to those who protect

what is dear to us--OUR FREEDOM!!

Please visit www.vetfestohio.org or call (937)361-7239 for more information

Fairborn resident and 97-year-old

local WWII hero, Rolla Edward

(“Ed”) Malan, served as a Navy

Machinist Mate Second Class on

the USS Preble from 1939-1945.

Malan was asleep when the sounds

of bombs and gunfire jerked him

awake on the morning of Dec. 7,

1941. Malan and other sailors in his

barracks watched in confusion as

hundreds of Japanese war planes

attacked the base. Hear first-hand

about the experience of the “Day

That Will Live In Infamy.”

100% of All Show Entry Money Goes to USVMC-OH FUND THE FISHER HOUSE PROJECT

Bagger * Old School (Pre-1984) * Custom Harley (1984 –Present) * Metric

Rip Rap Roadhouse6024 Rip Rap RoadDayton, OH 45424

EVENT LOCATION DAY OF EVENT ON-SITE

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (513)836-3824 or VISIT www.vetfestohio.org

2017 Easyriders Invitational Bike Show1st Editors Choice Award

Columbus, OH

VETFEST OHIO MARKETING CAMPAIGN

Enthusiasts and participants of VETFEST OHIO will be reached through a two tiered

targeted campaign. Online, the VETFEST OHIO website (www.vetfestohio.org ), US

Veterans Motorcycle Club Ohio State Chapter website (www.usvmcoh.com ), Facebook,

twitter and a dedicated YouTube Channel.

Offline, our patriotic supporters can view informational advertisements through print media

including regional and state-wide magazines, banners, flyers and posters. Keeping in line with

our outward trajectory, we are expanding our audience to include the nationwide Veteran

community. VETFEST OHIO will have a booth at several showcased Miami Valley events

with the sole purpose of highlighting VETFEST OHIO as a premiere patriotic destination and

the Concert and Poker Run as the staple event of the summer!

Our marketing strategy will reach a large audience of patriots and enthusiasts throughout the

region and across the nation. This presents a unique opportunity for our sponsors and bring

added value to their donations.

Website: Potential registrants and visitors will use our website to access information and

register for this event. Sponsor logos will be displayed on the official VETFEST OHIO website

at www.vetfestohio.org showing unbridled patriotic support.

Email: Take advantage of our extensive contact list through our key partners. The VETFEST

OHIO will utilize the extensive network for patriotic/motorcycle enthusiasts and your brand

will be visible as a sponsor.

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter & YouTube will be used to showcase pictures, videos and

sponsors’ info and connect with thousands of followers throughout the region.

Banners: Extra Large Banners will be placed around the Miami Valley region at key locations.

Sponsor logos will be displayed on banners.

Posters/Flyers: Posters and flyers will be distributed at key locations and key events in the

greater surrounding area. Sponsor logos will be displayed on posters and flyers.

KEY ALLIANCES

VETFEST OHIO has partnered with the statewide magazines/media outlets and all have

committed their resources to ensure this event reaches the intended audience across the greater

Midwest.

IDEAL SPONSORSHIP $500• Your logo will be placed on the event’s website and your banner will be displayed on event’s social

media pages.

• Live mentions of your company during the awards ceremony.

• Marketing material to be added to participant’s event bags (as provided by Sponsor).

• 4 VETFEST OHIO Fallen Hero Poker Run Shirts

• 2 VETFEST OHIO Bandanas

• 2 Free Entries into Fallen Hero Poker Run

• 2 Free Gun Raffle Tickets with winners to be announced at VETFEST OHIO Social

PREFERRED SPONSORSHIP $1,000 ALL BENEFITS OF THE IDEAL SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

• Your company logo on all official banners, flyers, and posters distributed

• Your logo will be printed on the official event Bandana. Bandanas will be distributed and available

for purchase for all VETFEST OHIO participants

• Five Reserved Seating Concert Tickets

• Access for Five to Exclusive Patio Party at Fraze Pavilion Concert (Prior to Concert)

• Dedicated Business Banner of your choice to be Hung at Fraze Pavilion and VETFEST OHIO (Size

at discretion of USVMCOH)

EXECUTIVE SPONSORSHIP $2,500 ALL BENEFITS OF THE PREFERRED SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

• Booth at the Fraze Pavilion (concert) and at VETFEST OHIO Social giving your company a

presence and an opportunity to engage participants and attendees.

• Your logo will be printed on the official event t-shirt. (The t-shirts will be distributed and purchased

by all participants)

• Your company will be mentioned in all marketing campaigns and all media including online, email,

print, radio and TV/Video Spots. .

ELITE SPONSORSHIP $5,000 ALL BENEFITS OF THE EXECUTIVE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

• Select One Special Veteran Hero to be brought on Stage during concert to be recognized by entire

group to celebrate all demonstrated heroic efforts

• Additional 10 Reserved Seating Concert Tickets

• Access for additional 10 to Exclusive Patio Party at Fraze Pavilion Concert (Prior to Concert)

• Live mentions of your company throughout VetFest Ohio

• Exclusive Functional Sponsorship (No Like Functions will be asked to be sponsors)

VETFEST OHIO SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

"You may deduct charitable contributions of money or property made to qualified organizations if you itemize your deductions." (IRS Publication 78)

NOTE: In order to ensure adequate time for advertisement of your business support; please provide donations by 1 July 2015.

"You may deduct charitable contributions of money or property made to qualified organizations if you itemize your deductions." (IRS Publication 78)

NOTE: In order to ensure adequate time for advertisement of your business support; please provide donations by 1 July 2015.

SEND A VETERAN/ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY TO THE CONCERT $100 2 VETFEST OHIO Bandanas

2 Free Gun Raffle Tickets with winners to be announced at VETFEST OHIO Social

Purchase FIVE Tickets to Concert on 11 August 2017. Tickets will be provided by

USVMCOH to the family with special message (if desired) from sponsor.

...MORE OPPORTUNITIES

IN-KIND DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AS WELL 1 VETFEST OHIO Bandanas

1 Free Gun Raffle Ticket with winners to be announced at VETFEST OHIO Social

In-Kind Donations will be used in the Silent Auction / Raffle to raise additional funds. A receipt

will be provided up to the value of the donation.

"You may deduct charitable contributions of money or property made to qualified organizations if you itemize your deductions." (IRS Publication 78)

NOTE: In order to ensure adequate time for advertisement of your business support; please provide donations by 1 July 2015.

NAME OF ORGANIZATION:

NAME: TITLE:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

EMAIL: TELEPHONE:

NAME TO BE USED ON ALL MARKETING MATERIAL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS (PLEASE CHECK ONE)

IDEAL SPONSOR $500 CONCERT SPONSOR $100

PREFERRED SPONSOR $1,000 IN-KIND DONATION

EXECUTIVE SPONSOR $2,500

ELITE SPONSOR $5,000

Make Payable to: USVMC – Ohio StateP.O. Box 3092Fairborn, OH 45324

Payment to be submitted with signed sponsorship contract form no later than 31 May 2017. Sponsorships are non-refundable. However, a 100% refund will be given if event is cancelled in totality for any reason.

SPONSOR PRINTED NAME USVMCOH REP PRINTED NAME

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