2012 Holiday Charity Bash™ to benefit Wounded Warriors and Military Families December 5, 2012

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2012 Holiday Charity Bash™to benefit Wounded Warriors and Military Families

December 5, 2012McLean, Virginia



About the Charity Bash™

The Holiday Charity Bash™ is the National Capital Region's most festive networking and fundraising event for the government contracting community that honors and benefits our military men and women and their families.



2012 Holiday Charity Bash™The Fourth Annual Holiday Charity Bash™ will be hosted December 5, 2012 in McLean, VA at Iris Lounge. This year’s event will benefit directly from last year’s record-shattering achievements that saw attendance and the donation to our charity partner more than double from the previous two years.



Charity Bash™ HappeningsThe Holiday Charity Bash™ is an action-packed evening, that includes:• Great networking with old friends and those you’ve yet to meet• Eating delicious food and toasting friendships and business • Stepping into the Freeze Frame Photobooth and saying “Cheese!”• Getting unique and cool holiday gifts from the silent auction and mystery

gift boxes• Taking your chance at winning some holiday dough in the 50/50 raffle• Guest bartenders working fighting for your tips and the Sam Malone

Trophy• Hanging out with (and honoring) America’s finest – local Wounded

Warriors• Being around for the final check presentation (we’ve beat our goal 3 years

in a row)All of this while helping out a very worthy cause!



We Raise Money…Lots of Money!The American Small Business Coalition supports American Freedom Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization honoring the men and women of America’s armed forces and raising money for organizations that serve and support our veterans, active duty military and their families. Year Goal Donation• 2009: $ 3,000 $ 5,651• 2010: $ 7,000 $ 7,934• 2011: $10,000 $15,376• 2012: $15,000 ???????



Help Us Beat Our Goal!• Silent Auction• Mystery Gift Boxes• Guest Bartenders• 50/50 Raffle• Sponsorships• On-the-Spot Donations



Silent Auction

In 2011, the Silent Auction accounted for over $8,700 dollars (or over 55%) of the funds donated. Silent auction items have included:• Box seats to local sporting events• Dinner and a show (theatre tickets and restaurant gift certificates)• Destination weekends (Snowshoe; Philadelphia; Sedona, AZ)• Fighter Pilot and NASCAR driving experiences• Collectibles (tactical knife handmade by Army Ranger; electric

guitar autographed by the Eagles)• Electronics and games (iPAD; Xbox game packs)There’s something for everyone and plenty of great holiday gift ideas.



Mystery Gift Boxes

What a deal! You give $25 to charity in exchange for a gift worth at least that amount. The average value of last year’s boxes was $68 and included mystery gifts like:

• Restaurant gift certificates• Movie passes• Jewelry• Godiva Chocolates

• Store gift certificates• Spa certificates• Passes to tourist attractions• Video games



Guest BartendersEvery year since the Holiday Charity Bash™ began, great folks from Government and Industry have come out to have a great time while helping us raise money for our charity partner. The 2011 Guest Bartenders stepped up to raise $1,634, which helped us beat our donation goal by more than $5,000!

For 2012, we’re feeding into their highly competitive nature and introducing the Sam Malone Guest Bartender Challenge. The Guest Bartender earning the most tips this year will have their image and likeness forever cast in history (and on the brand new trophy, which they get to take home for the year)!

This year we’ve invited (name in red indicates a first-timer):

• Bridget Bean*, SBA (2009)• Casey Coleman, GSA• Mary Davie*, GSA (2009)• Blane Dessey*, LOC (2011)• Jeffrey Fee*, US Army (2010)• Martin Gross*, DISA (2011)• Amy Morris*, WNEW (2009)• Riley Repko* Trusted Cyber

Solutions (2009)• Tom Temin*, WFED (2011)• Mauricio Vera*, USAID (2010)• Rudy Watley, Smithsonian (SI)• Sid Fuchs, MacAulay Brown, Inc.





50/50 Raffle

The 50/50 Raffle continues to be great fun and a great fundraiser with the 2011 winner taking home over $1,300 and the other half going towards the charitable donation!



Freeze Frame PhotoboothIf every picture tells a story, these shots will speak volumes about the great time you’ll have ringing in the holidays and supporting a great cause.

Everybody say CHEESE!



Sponsor the Holiday Charity Bash™For the last three years, sponsors supporting the Holiday Charity Bash™ have received tremendous marketing value. In fact, last year saw all of the major sponsorships sold out well before the event.

We have a variety of sponsor opportunities to meet your budget and marketing needs and look forward to your support this year.

Visit www.theasbc.org/charitybash/sponsorships for more details

http://www.theasbc.org/charitybash/sponsorships



2012 Charity Bash™ Sponsorships• Crystal Bells Sponsor - $12,500 (exclusive) SOLD• Golden Bells Sponsor – $5,500 (only one remaining)• Santa’s Workshop Sponsor – $3,500 SOLD• Silver Bells Sponsor – $2,500• Holiday Greeting Photography Sponsor - $2,500/$5,000 (exclusive)• Deck the Walls Signage Sponsor – $2,500 (exclusive)• Freeze Frame Photo Booth Sponsor – $2,000/$4,000 (exclusive)• Holiday Cheers! Sponsor – $2,000 (exclusive) SOLD• Holiday Ornament Sponsor – $2,000 (exclusive)• Jingle Bells Sponsor – $1,250• Sleigh Bells Sponsor – $500• Snow Angel Sponsor – $200



Crystal Bells Sponsor - $12,500 SOLD Exclusive presenting sponsor. Benefits of the exclusive Crystal Bells Sponsorship include:• Twenty (20) passes to the Charity Bash and HooAH! Reception; • Brand prominently displayed on

– the 8'x8' Photo Wall;– invitations sent to local Wounded Warriors;– event website

• Inclusion in pre and post event marketing and social media campaigns• Two representatives participate in check presentation;• Full-page color ad in printed event program;• Significant speaking opportunity during the Bash and VIP Reception; • Ten (10) passes sent on behalf of sponsor to local Wounded Warriors to

attend Bash and VIP Reception;• Thank You for Attending message sent on behalf of Sponsor;• Portion of sponsorship fee paid donated to our charity partner.



Golden Bells Sponsor - $5,500 One left

A semi-exclusive major sponsorship and presenting sponsors for the HooAH! Benefits of the exclusive Golden Bells Sponsorship include:• 10 passes for the Charity Bash and HooAH! Reception;• Brand prominently displayed on

– the 8'x8' Photo Wall– invitations to Wounded Warriors– offline and online social media activities;

• One representative participates in check presentation to charity partner;• HooAH! Reception co-presenting/presenting sponsor, includes opportunity to

address reception guests;• Half page color ad in printed event program;• 10 complimentary Bash passes sent on behalf of sponsor to local Wounded

Warriors;• Thank You for Attending message sent on behalf of sponsors;• Portion sponsorship fee paid donated to our charity partner.



Silver Bells Sponsor - $2,500 (Four left)

A limited availability, key supporting sponsorship. Benefits of the exclusive Silver Bells Sponsorship include:• Six (6) passes for the Charity Bash and HooAH! Reception;• Sponsor brand inclusion on

– on the 8'x8' Photo Wall– offline and online social media activities;

• 1/4 page color ad in printed event program;• Two (2) complimentary passes sent on behalf of sponsor to local Wounded

Warriors to attend Bash and VIP Reception;• Portion of sponsorship fee paid donated to our charity partner.



Holiday Greeting (Photographer) Sponsor$2,500 (semi-exclusive) or $4,500 (exclusive)

A semi-exclusive underwriting sponsorship to facilitate event photography. Benefits of the exclusive Holiday Greeting Sponsorship include:• This sponsorship includes two (2) passes to the Charity Bash and HooAH!

Reception;• Sponsor brand

– watermarked on all photo's captured by event photographer (photos will be published online);

– on the 8'x8' Photo Wall– inclusion in online social media activities;– included in printed event program;



Deck the Walls (Signage) Sponsor - $2,500

An exclusive underwriting sponsorship to facilitate production of all signage for the 2012 event. Benefits of the exclusive Deck the Walls Sponsorship include:• 2 passes to the Charity Bash and HooAH! Reception;• Significant sponsor recognition on interior and exterior signage used in

promotion/execution of event (excludes Photo Wall and Center Stage Banners);

• Sponsor brand included – on the 8'x8' Photo Wall; – in offline and online social media activities;– in printed event program;



Freeze Frame Sponsor $2,000 (One left)

A semi-exclusive underwriting sponsorship to facilitate the ever popular photo booth. Benefits of the exclusive Freeze Frame Sponsorship include:• 2 passes to the Charity Bash and HooAH! Reception;• Sponsor brand

– watermarked on all photo's captured by the photo booth (photos will be published online);– included on the 8'x8' Photo Wall; – inclusion in online social media activities;– included in printed event program.



Holiday Ornament Sponsor - $2,000An exclusive underwriting sponsorship to ensures production of the commemorative ornament. Benefits of the exclusive Holiday Ornament Sponsorship include:• 2 passes to the Charity Bash and HooAH! Reception;• Sponsor has branding included

– on 2012 commemorative ornament;– on the 8'x8' Photo Wall– in offline and online social media activities;– in printed event program



Jingle Bells Sponsor - $1,250

Benefits of the Jingle Bells Sponsorship include:• 4 passes for the Charity Bash and HooAH! Reception;• Sponsor brand included

– on the 8'x8' Photo Wall – in offline and online social media activities;– Artwork or company name listed in printed event program;

• One (1) complimentary pass sent on behalf of sponsor to local Wounded Warrior to attend Bash and VIP Reception;

• Portion of sponsorship fee paid donated to our charity partner on behalf of sponsor.



Sleigh Bells Sponsor - $500

Benefits of the Sleigh Bells Sponsorship include:• 2 passes for the Charity Bash;• Sponsor brand included

– on the 8'x8' Photo Wall– in online social media activities;

• Sponsor listed in printed event program.



Snow Angel Sponsor - $200

Benefits of the Snow Angel Sponsorship include:• Sponsor name included on the 8'x8' Photo Wall• Sponsor name listed in printed event program.• Portion of sponsorship fee donated to charity partner.

NOTE: This sponsorship does not include a registration for the 2012 Holiday Charity Bash



Donate to the Holiday Charity Bash™In addition to supporting the mission of our charity partner, being a Silent Auction/Mystery Gift Box donor is a fantastic marketing opportunity for your organization. In addition to direct exposure to guests from the government contracting and military communities on the night of the event, donors will be included in significant web-based marketing activities leading up to the event.

Donation form online: https://www.theasbc.org/?12HCBSADonation

https://www.theasbc.org/?12HCBSADonation



Help Plan the Holiday Charity Bash™

Events like this don’t happen automatically. It takes commitment and hard work from dedicated volunteers. Come join a team with a winning record since inception!Committee Members are needed for:• Silent Auction/Mystery Gift Box Donation Support• Sponsor and Guest Bartender Relations• Event Marketing• HooAH! Sponsor Reception Planning

Contact [email protected] to volunteer.

mailto:[email protected]



Volunteer at the Holiday Charity Bash™

In the final days leading up to the event, and on the night of the event itself, a special group of volunteers will have the opportunity to make a difference to themselves, their peers and Wounded Warriors and military families. Volunteers are needed in the last few days and day of the event for:• Pre-event prepping• Set-up and breakdown• 50/50 ticket sales• Silent Auction monitors

Contact [email protected] to volunteer

mailto:[email protected]



Attend the Holiday Charity Bash™This year’s event begins at six o’clock with networking, cocktails and plenty of delicious food. The evening will include music, guest bartenders, a silent auction, mystery gift boxes, 50/50 raffle and special presentations recognizing sponsors, donors and volunteers who help make this event a success!

Visit www.theasbc.org/charitybash for event detailsand

www.theasbc.org/charitybash/update for the latest news

Have your company holiday party at the 2012 Holiday Charity Bash™! Ask about our Bash Office Party Packs!

http://www.theasbc.org/charitybash

http://www.theasbc.org/charitybash/update

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2012 Holiday Charity Bash™ to benefit Wounded Warriors and Military Families December 5, 2012