PRESENTED BY:

JUNE 7 2019

JIM KYTEHONOURING FORMER WINNIPEG JET

C O C K TA I L S | D I N N E R | D A N C I N G | A U C T I O N

6PM RBC CONVENTION CENTRE

W I N N I P E G

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

THE FUNDS YOU HELP US RAISE THROUGH THIS EVENT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT AND AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES CAN FULLY REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL, THEIR DREAMS AND ANY NUMBER OF INFINITE POSSIBILITIES.

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Direct Action In Support of Community Homes (DASCH) is a non-profit organization established in 1974 to provide meaningful residential, vocational and leisure programs within the community to persons with intellectual disabilities by addressing their individual, physical, emotional, social, and educational needs. DASCH supports people living in over 50 homes throughout Winnipeg and is truly committed to enhancing and uplifting the lives of the people it supports through education, awareness, understanding and the highest degree of respect for all.

Following the philosophy of community inclusion, every person is provided the opportunity to fully participate in community life. Our services are about improving peoples’ quality of life by providing the following support:

RESIDENTIAL: Every house that DASCH owns is attractive and well-maintained, located in community neighbourhoods to ensure these places become homes to the people we support. Each home has a trained and qualified staff team that provides person-centered support 24 hours a day. A vehicle per home ensures that everyone has access to their community’s resources, their pursuits, and enjoyment.

INDIGENOUS CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ICSEP): ICSEP aims to provide clients and employees with a chance to connect to the Indigenous culture through experiencing and participating in traditional activities such as drumming, crafting and maintaining a healing garden.

SPECIALIZED SUPPORT & RESOURCE SERVICES (SSRS): Specialized Support and Resource Services (SSRS) professionals assess individual behavioural needs and offer the person, their family and caregivers support such as behavioural intervention, training, and counselling in order to integrate with the community and cope with life events.

DAY SERVICES: With a focus on the individual, Day Services provide every participant with activities that are tailored to their vocational and recreational interests and needs. DASCH provides transportation to and from destinations, work or volunteer placements.

DASCH also manages ‘The Scrap Came Back,’ an upcycled gift shop, and workshop. Our store is operated by people within DASCH as part of the opportunity to develop and hone their skills in the workforce. We focus on upcycling items that typically head to the landfill and make beautiful, one-of-a-kind art.

DIRECT ACTION IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY HOMES (DASCH)

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GALA FUNDRAISER Since its inception in 2001, the Possibilities Gala, the signature fundraiser for DASCH has raised over $500,000 thanks to the generous support of individuals and businesses. Join us on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue in Winnipeg as we honour Winnipeg Jet Alum and Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Kyte with the 2019 DASCH Recognition Award. This award is presented to an individual, organization or corporation making significant contributions to the well-being of children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities provincially, nationally and globally. Jim will share his story of triumph and success as the first deaf hockey player to join the National Hockey League.

In addition, the DASCH Merit Award will be presented at the Gala to an individual whom DASCH supports in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments and perseverance. The 2019 DASCH Merit Award recipient is Craig Wakeford. The evening will include a pre-event reception, dinner, entertainment by the Big City All Star Band and auction.

All funds raised from the Gala will go towards the following in order to enhance community engagement and the quality of life for individuals supported by DASCH:

• The purchase and improvements of homes including indoor/outdoor furniture, décor, barbecues, decks, gardens;

• Opportunities to experience arts and culture (e.g., exposure to community sporting and cultural events, support for Indigenous Cultural and Spiritual Care Leader positions);

• Development of sensory rooms to meet the unique sensory needs of individuals;

• Employment training and education;

• Adaptive equipment.

BIG CITY ALL STAR BANDFEATURING:

POSSIBILITIES GALA 2019 HONOURARY COMMITTEE DUANE BROTHERS

MARK CHIPMAN

JORDY DOUGLAS

DOUGLAS EVERETT

DR. MARIA GOMORI

DARREN HUGHESMAN

DUNCAN M. JESSIMAN

PETER JESSIMAN

KARYN LAZARECK

COLIN LOUNT

GLEN MACANGUS

HOWARD MANDSHEIN

KAREN MENKIS

DAN MURRAY

JIM RICHARDSON

DON STREUBER

TIM VALGARDSON

As a parent of a son

with autism, Jim was

proud to become BMO’s

spokesperson for their

Registered Disability

Savings Plan and over

the years has fervently

continued to advocate

for the rights of

individuals with autism.

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As the first round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets in 1982, Jim Kyte enjoyed a 17-year professional hockey career, including 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with Winnipeg, Pittsburgh, Calgary, Ottawa and San Jose.

The Ottawa native is the only legally deaf player to play in the history of the NHL. He was twice nominated for the NHL Masterston Trophy. This is awarded annually to a National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey. Jim has long been recognized for his community service. While playing for the Jets, he was nominated for the NHL’s King Clancy Memorial Trophy. This is awarded annually to a National Hockey League player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community.

After sustaining a career-ending injury in an auto accident, Jim retired from hockey in the summer of 1998. He remains an active member of the NHL Alumni Association, including the Ottawa Senators Alumni Executive. After creating the very successful Sport Business Management postgraduate program at Algonquin College in 2002, Jim became the Academic Chair of the Marketing & Management Studies Department in the Algonquin College School of Business in 2007. Today, with a rich and varied background in professional sport, hospitality, event management and education, Jim leads dynamic faculty and staff as the Dean of the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts at Algonquin College.

Jim earned a Master of Business Administration from Royal Roads University in 2012 where his performance was acknowledged with the bestowing of two academic awards: 2012 Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal

for the best thesis or graduate project and 2012-13 Chancellor’s Award for having achieved the highest academic performance in the MBA program.

To Jim, playing in the NHL is a gift that keeps on giving. Jim was a proud member of a Team Canada Mission in 2015 visiting Canadian military personnel on the HMCS Winnipeg while docked in Belfast, and Operation IMPACT personnel at two bases in Kuwait. In October 2016, Jim proudly played for the Winnipeg Jets Alumni in the NHL Heritage Classic Alumni Game as they took on the Edmonton Oilers.

Jim was recognized as a Fellow of the Ontario Hostelry Institute in April 2017. In July, he was a lucky participant in the Canada C3 Expedition celebrating Canada’s sesquicentennial. Jim played in the Ottawa Senators’ Alumni 25th Anniversary Game on Parliament Hill as part of the NHL100 Weekend in December 2017.

In January 2018, the Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC), the leading Canadian organization advancing diversity on Canada’s boards, selected Jim to their Diversity 50 cohort. In May, he proudly became Honourary Colonel of the 76 Communication Regiment in the Canadian Armed Forces and was inducted as an athlete into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame in June. The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons inducted Jim into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame in October 2018. The Hall of Fame provides permanent recognition of outstanding Canadians who have made extraordinary contributions to enriching the quality of life for people with physical disabilities.

Jim and his wife Nancy live in Ottawa, have been married for 25 years and have three sons: Hayden (24), Wyatt (24) and Owen (23).

JIM KYTE, RECIPIENT, 2019 DASCH RECOGNITION AWARD

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Craig Wakeford has been with DASCH for 14 years and lives at the St. Dunstan home.

To know Craig is to love him. He is a friendly man, who likes to be involved in both conversations and activities.

Craig really enjoys his travelling adventures with his St. Dunstan housemates, whose journeys have taken them to exciting places like Disneyland, Cancun, Nashville and other places over the years. He loves to share stories about his adventures, especially about his trips to see the Dukes of Hazzard car and loves showing off pictures of the Dukes’ car whenever he can. Craig is also a huge sports fan. He loves watching the Bombers, Jets and Goldeyes.

Not one to sit still, Craig is a multi-talented athlete who has been involved with Special Olympics in golf, bowling, swimming, curling and soccer, winning medals on the national and international stage. He was awarded the Special Olympics Male Athlete of the Year in 2009. Craig has worked at MTS for the past 25 years, doing several clerical jobs. He is dedicated and hardworking and loves to impress everyone with his amazing memory of sports figures and their careers.

An athlete, dedicated worker, who is well-rounded, kind and helpful to everyone he meets, DASCH is thrilled to honour Craig Wakeford as the 2019 DASCH Merit Award recipient.

CRAIG WAKEFORDRECIPIENT, 2019 DASCH MERIT AWARD

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PLEASE NOTE: We will do our best to accommodate custom packages and benefits.

Thanks to the wonderful

legacy gift from the

Jessiman Foundation, we

are pleased to announce

that all corporate

sponsorships for the

Possibilities Gala 2019

will be doubled by a

matching donation.

This means your support

will have twice the

impact in the lives of

people with developmental

disabilities supported by

DASCH Inc.

Supporting the Possibilities Gala through sponsorship will help Manitobans with intellectual disabilities: live with the freedoms provided from a residential community setting, learn skills to live, grow and contribute to the community and share in experiences that foster long-term friendships and relationships.

Whether your goal is to reach your audience through an association with DASCH or to share your company values with a diverse audience, this partnership can do both and more through a variety of opportunities outlined on the following pages.

SPONSOR BENEFITS

CATEGORY EXCLUSIVITY H

2019 POSSIBILITIES GALA EVENT TICKETS 20 20 10 10 10

PREMIUM TABLE PLACEMENT & TABLE HOST H H H

PLACEMENT ON DASCH WEBSITE LOGO & LINK LOGO & LINK LOGO & LINK LOGO NAME

EVENT PROGRAM ADVERTISING 2 PAGES 1 1/2 PAGES 1 PAGE 1/2 PAGE 1/4 PAGE

RECOGNITION IN ALL EVENT E-MARKETING H H H H

CUSTOM SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN H H H

RECOGNITION ON ALL PRE/POST EVENT PRINT MATERIALS LOGO LOGO LOGO NAME NAME

RECOGNITION ON EVENT DAY SIGNAGE & MATERIALS* LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO

SPEAKING OPPORTUNITY AT EVENT H H

VERBAL RECOGNITION FROM PODIUM AT EVENT H H H H H

EXCLUSIVE PRE-EVENT MEDIA OPPORTUNITY H H

PRODUCT PLACEMENT/SAMPLING H

ADVERTISING ON DIGITAL BOARD (PEMBINA HWY) 12 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 2 MONTHS

CUSTOM COMPANY-BRANDED CENTERPIECES AT EVENT 2 2 1 1 1

COMMUNITY PROFILE ADVERTISEMENT IN WINNIPEG SUN LOGO LOGO LOGO NAME NAME

DASCH AMBASSADOR LUNCH/MEET & GREET H H H H H

INVITATIONS TO ATTEND OTHER 2019 DASCH EVENTS 10 6 4 2 2

DEVELOPER$25,000

ARCHITECT$10,000

BUILDER$15,000

CONTRACTOR$5,000

NEIGHBOUR$3,000

DOUBLE-UP VALUE FOR DASCH $50,000 $20,000$30,000 $10,000 $6,000

*Includes placement in program and on screen. Subject to print deadlines.

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> HOSPITALITY• Twenty (2 tables of 10) event tickets

(including pre-event reception, dinner, dance)• Premium seating location in ballroom• Table host per table (DASCH Ambassadors, Staff,

Board Members)• Two custom company-branded centerpieces at event • Opportunity to host DASCH Ambassador Lunch/Meet

& Greet at office • Invitation for ten to attend DASCH events throughout

the year

> BRAND RECOGNITION• Corporate name incorporated into pre-event reception

(reception presented by)• Corporate logo with link on dasch.mb.ca website• Corporate logo/name in all event e-marketing• Two full pages in event program• Corporate logo on all event day signage and materials

(print and electronic)• Speaking opportunity at event and at pre-event reception• Verbal recognition from podium during event• Opportunity for product placement/sampling at event

and pre-event reception

> MEDIA• Recognition on all DASCH social media channels

pre/post event• Custom social media campaign pre/post event• Corporate logo on all pre/post event print

advertisements • Exclusive pre-event media opportunities (radio, TV)• Twelve months of digital corporate messaging

(at DASCH, 1536 Pembina Hwy.)

As the Developer Sponsor, your company will receive category exclusivity and be acknowledged as the pre-event reception sponsor.

$25,000 DEVELOPER SPONSOR

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$15,000BUILDER SPONSOR> HOSPITALITY• Twenty (2 tables of 10) event tickets

(including pre-event reception, dinner, dance)• Premium seating location in ballroom• Table host per table (DASCH Ambassadors, Staff,

Board Members)• Two custom company-branded centerpieces per table

at event • Opportunity to host DASCH Ambassador

Lunch/Meet & Greet at office • Invitation for six to attend DASCH events

throughout the year

> BRAND RECOGNITION• Corporate logo with link on dasch.mb.ca website• Corporate logo/name in all event e-marketing• One and a half pages in event program• Corporate logo on all event day signage and materials

(print and electronic)• Speaking opportunity at event• Verbal recognition from podium during event

> MEDIA• Recognition on all DASCH social media channels

pre/post event• Custom social media campaign pre/post event• Corporate logo on all pre/post event print

advertisements • Six months of digital corporate messaging

(at DASCH, 1536 Pembina Hwy.)

$10,000ARCHITECT SPONSOR

$5,000CONTRACTOR SPONSOR

$3,000NEIGHBOUR SPONSOR

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> HOSPITALITY• Ten (1 table of 10) event tickets

(including pre-event reception, dinner, dance)• Premium seating location in ballroom• Table host (DASCH Ambassador, Staff,

Board Member)• One custom company-branded centerpiece at event • Opportunity to host DASCH Ambassador

Lunch/Meet & Greet at office • Invitation for four to attend DASCH events

throughout the year

> BRAND RECOGNITION• Corporate logo with link on dasch.mb.ca website• Recognition in all event e-marketing• One full page in event program• Corporate logo on all event day signage and materials

(print and electronic)• Verbal recognition from podium during event

> MEDIA• Recognition on all DASCH social media channels

pre/post event• Custom social media campaign pre/post event• Corporate logo on all pre/post event print advertisements • Two months of digital corporate messaging

(at DASCH, 1536 Pembina Hwy.)

> HOSPITALITY• Ten (1 table of 10)

event tickets (including pre-event reception, dinner, dance)

• One custom company- branded centerpiece at event

• Opportunity to host DASCH Ambassador Lunch/Meet & Greet at office

• Invitation for two to attend DASCH events throughout the year

> BRAND RECOGNITION

• Corporate logo on dasch.mb.ca website

• Recognition in event e-marketing

• Half-page in event program• Corporate logo on all

event day signage and materials (print and electronic)

• Verbal recognition from podium during event

> MEDIA• Recognition on all DASCH

social media channels pre/post event

• Corporate name on all pre/post event print advertisements

> HOSPITALITY• Ten (1 table of 10)

event tickets (including pre-event reception, dinner, dance)

• One custom company- branded centerpiece at event

• Opportunity to host DASCH Ambassador Lunch/Meet & Greet at office

• Invitation for two to attend DASCH events throughout the year

> BRAND RECOGNITION

• Corporate name on dasch.mb.ca website

• Quarter-page in event program

• Corporate logo on all event day signage and materials (print and electronic)

• Verbal recognition from podium during event

> MEDIA• Recognition on all DASCH

social media channels pre/post event

• Corporate name on all pre/post event print advertisements

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WE WISH TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A:

Developer Sponsor $25,000

Builder Sponsor $15,000

Architect Sponsor $10,000

Contractor Sponsor $5,000

Neighbour Sponsor $3,000

SPONSORSHIP FORM

Company Name: Contact:

Address:

Phone: Email:

Signature: Date:

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT

Gala Tickets: @ $250 = $

Table of 10: @ $2,500 = $

Donation: Amount $

Gift-In-Kind: Description Value $

Silent Auction Item: Description Retail Value $

I would like a DASCH volunteer to pick up my donation.

Business/Tax Receipt will be issued in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines.Completion of this agreement form is confirmation of your support of the Possibilities Gala, as set out above. Upon receipt of this form, DASCH will send an invoice for payment of your support level.

Thank you for your support of DASCH.

DASCH.MB.CA

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES