April 25, 2014 Lesher Center for the Arts

Sponsorships benefits our L.E.A.P.

(Literal Expression Arts Program) to

support community driven youth

visual/performing arts & education

programs.

G.E.M.S., Inc. 106 San Pablo Town Ctr. #164

San Pablo, CA 94806 (*mailing address)

2013-2014 Corporate Sponsor Packet

www.gemsyouthprogram.org | info@gemsyouthprogram.org | 209.565.GEMS

“Rhythm & Rhymes”

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G.E.M.S., Inc. ~ “Rhythm & Rhymes” 2013-2014 One Sheet

Category Strategy

History of “Rhythm & Rhymes” The conceptual production of “Rhythm & Rhymes”® originated in 2011 by G.E.M.S., Inc. Founder/Executive Director, Marlo Martin. It was deemed as a performance needed to be held in Contra Costa and potentially span to several Bay Area cities in Northern California. The G.E.M.S., Inc. organization made the decision to host the production in Contra Costa to further promote quality African-American multi-ethnic arts and entertainment in the specific geographic region and allow exclusivity access to students attending schools in their residing school districts and in the community where G.E.M.S., Inc. primarily serves. The 2014 production will be the first of this performance of its kind at Lesher Center for the Arts.

2013-2014 Mission Statement

for “Rhythm & Rhymes”®

This year’s mission is dedicated to Empowering Youth to use their poetic voice to positively express matters that are prevalent to their day to day lives and outlook beliefs of the World. It will serve as a platform where artists and entertainers can share their gift and talents and engage in educating the youth. Academic institutions, non-profit organizations, religious, and social service agencies can introduce and further educate communities about programs for self-empowerment, as well as social and economic growth despite discouraging statistics and information on the current state of the community.

Target Market/Demographics “Rhythm & Rhymes”® is a family affair made up of attendees from African American and Multi-Ethnic families between the ages of 10 – 56, and travel from all across the State of California SF Bay Area including Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda Counties. We are hosting the poetry concert production at Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA. The general populated area economic study show that more than $38 million in incremental commerce was generated in this metropolitan area a year. By us hosting the production at Lesher Center, in 2014, we forecast high attendance and full economic return on costs for our efforts and profited funding made to support the community at large.

Why are we having “Rhythm & Rhymes”® We are producing “Rhythm & Rhymes”® to inform, educate and inspire our youth to publicly voice concerns that assist towards building solutions that make change in the conditions of the state of the communities we live and serve. To be informed of and utilize the resources and businesses that produce quality goods and services throughout California and other states. It will be an effective platform to create exposure for local businesses, academic institutions, and a viable source for community resources.

What we OFFER our Partners Partners will experience the opportunity to gain new relationships with consumers and companies both before, during and after the production has occurred.

Strategy To help our partners achieve as many of their specific community/social responsibility goals as possible through their involvement with G.E.M.S., Inc.®

Promotion Strategy

Partners can build revenue through partnering with us for brand marketing and procurement. We will be happy to discuss ways we can partner together.

Sponsor Levels Sponsorship Levels will be specifically tailored or designed for our partners using the extensive assets of “Rhythm & Rhymes”® to ensure their marketing goals and objectives are met.

G.E.M.S., Inc. LEAP Program ~

“Rhythm & Rhymes”® Sponsors/Supporters

Comcast, Clear Channel, 98.1 KISS-FM, KBLX, SF Hornblower Dining Yachts, (*list will append as sponsors partners are added).

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Exhibitor Categories Education Children’s/Community G.E.M.S., Inc. (L.E.A.P.) Poetry Workshop Youth College Prep/Empowerment Symposiums Entertainment And more

Entertainment Talent

Neo-Soul Headliner Poet Headliner Gospel Headliner Jazz Musicians Local Inspirational Poets/Singers Student winners of the Contra Costa/Solano

County multi-school district Youth Poetry Contests held the month before

2013-2014 Advertising / Media Plan

Venue Marque Newspapers TV (KOFY-TV20, Channel 4, Channel 2 and CBS Bill boards Radio (KBLX, Clear Channel, and The Light) Flyer distribution Online newsletter distribution Social Media Campaigns Vendor Incentive Programs

Vendor Types Photography Retail Nonprofit County, City Community

Sponsorship Levels

• Platinum/Title $25,000 - $50,000

• Gold $15,000 - $20,000

• Silver $5,000 - $10,000

• VIP Patron $1,500

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Sponsorship Packages Package Description Sponsorship Price

Company name as presenter for concert production, logo on website, social forums, print media releases & radio/television ads, and event banner, company recognition on stage between acts, EIGHT concert tickets box seats EIGHT passes to VIP post-show reception complimentary food & drinks.

$25,000.oo to

$50,000.00

Company logo on website, social media forums, print media releases, and event banner, SIX concert tickets besides stage, and SIX passes to VIP post-show reception complimentary food & drinks.

$15,000.00 to

$20,000.00

Company logo on website, social media forums, and program, FOUR concert tickets besides stage, FOUR VIP seats beside stage, and FOUR VIP post-show reception complimentary food & drinks.

$5,000.00 to

$10,000.00

Company logo on website, and concert event program.

$550.00

Optional VIP Stage Seating Package

Package Description VIP Patron Price

Corporate VIP Stage Seating Package

TWO concert tickets near stage, TWO VIP post-show reception complimentary food & drinks. ¼ page ad in concert event program.

$1,500.00

Our sponsorship program is adaptable to meet the needs of your organization. We will customize a sponsorship package based

on your needs, in order for us to create a successful partnership with you. Our experienced and helpful marketing promotions

staff is available to assist, so you can be confident that your sponsorship will earn results for your company.

Please complete the attached sponsorship payment form and submit payment, as indicated below.

For more information in submitting your sponsorship request, contact Marlo Martin , 209.565.4367 or email info@gemsyouthprogram.org

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The undersigned, (hereinafter called the “Sponsor”), hereby applies for sponsorship at the 2014 Rhythm & Rhymes® located at Lesher Center for the Arts

(1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA) Sponsor agrees to abide by the Terms and Conditions stated on this Sponsorship Application Contract and associated

venue Rules and Regulations. (Note: all applications which are verbally agreed to by phone/fax, in person, submitted online, or when signed by Sponsor, constitutes a binding legal agreement). (Location and dates subject to change).

Company_________________________________________________________________ Contact____________________________ Email Address _____________________________________________________________ Title ______________________________ Website URL ______________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________ Fax _______________________________

City_____________________________________ State ______________ Zip __________ Mobile ____________________________

Products /Services Used For Promotional Display: List all items, or services which will be promoted by your company at the production event, if any.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: only those items listed and approved by show management will be allowed to be displayed.

Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Check Payment (made payable to G.E.M.S., Inc. c/o R&R)

CREDIT CARD NO. Expiration Date: ______ / ______

Card Holder’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________ Address Associated With Card: ______________________________________________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Card Verification Number (3 digit# located on the signature panel on the back, or 4 digit# on the front of the card): ______

Signature X ___________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ *REMIIT BY: MAIL send to GEMS, Inc. 106 San Pablo Town Ctr., #164, San Pablo, CA 94806-3950 or FAX: 707-731-0284

The application for sponsorship has been received and ad/promotion space has been determined as follows: Date Received: _________

Ad/Space________________________________ GEMS Rep_______________________________ Amount Received: _____________

“Rhythm& Rhymes”

I/We hereby purchase sponsorship at the above agreed price for the 2014 Rhythm & Rhymes®. I/We agree to abide by the above guidelines and conditions. I/We fully understand that this SPONSORSHIP purchase is FINAL, non-refundable & non transferrable.

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Enhance YOUR Brand Exposure by becoming Rhythm & Rhymes® Sponsor Contact Production Management for Various Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships starting at: $1,500

Sponsor Packages: (*please check your selected sponsor purchase, and indicate $amount)

Platinum/Title $______________ ($25,000 - $50,000) Gold Sponsor $______________ ($15,000 - $20,000)

Silver Sponsor $______________ ($5,000 - $10,000) Corporate VIP $______________ ($1,500.00)