The City Of Perth AmboyHarvest Festival

1st Annual Rubber Duck Race

Sponsorship Program:Sunday, October 20, 2013

Call for Partners:We are looking for sponsors to join us in Perth Amboy’s 1st Annual Duck Race during the City Of Perth Amboy annual Harvest Festival, taking place on Sunday, October 20th - as part of a fundraising effort for the local Perth Amboy community.

WHO: This event is being organized by the Raritan Bay Area YMCA and Temple Beth Mordecai for the benefit of the children and families in Perth Amboy.

WHERE: Perth Amboy Water Front on Sadowsky Parkway

WHAT: The Harvest Festival is an annual event that is open to residents and non-residents of Perth Amboy and attracts people from the surrounding area. During this festival, the town will be offering family activities including hay rides, face and pumpkin painting which will accompany our main event: The 1st Annual Duck Race.

WHY: This event is designed to create attention and awareness of the wonderful opportunities available in Perth Amboy, and is offered to support of our organizations (Beth Mordecai & YMCA) with the participation of Mayor Wilda Diaz.

WHEN: Sunday, October 20th, 2013

Overview of 1st Annual Duck Race:

The Perth Amboy Harvest Festival 1st Annual Duck Race is an inaugural event designed to create awareness, strengthen and support of the Perth Amboy community.

The 1st Annual Duck Race is an exciting family event where all contributions will make a meaningful enduring impact right in your own neighborhood.

We will be selling “adoption certificates” whereby participants can adopt a duck for $10. Each duck is numbered with it’s own unique code, and will be raced between the piers on the Sadowsky Parkway. Ultimately, the 5 winning ducks will receive prizes.

Adoption certificates will be sold in advance of the event (physically and online), as well as on the day of the event.

What the community is saying: "Our Harvest Festival draws out many families annually and its enjoyed by both children and adults. The activities really celebrate the Fall season and I am pleased to support our non-profit organizations with the 1st Annual Rubber Duck Race to help raise funds for the community” Major Wilda Diaz, City of Perth Amboy

“Once again Perth Amboy and surrounding communities will come together to support this must see event and have fun at the Harvest Festival” Steve Jobin, President & CEO, Raritan Bay Area YMCA

“The Rubber Duck Race is an innovative and exciting way to raise money for local charity and will entertain and involve all of the residents of the City of Perth Amboy. This will be an annual event for years to come and help Perth Amboy to stand out from among other towns in New Jersey.”Norman Silverstein, President, Temple Beth Mordecai

Join us: In becoming a sponsor of The Perth Amboy Harvest Festival 1st Annual Duck Race, you will gain exposure and an incredible marketing opportunity while also supporting our local community and benefiting two local organizations and helping us support children and families.

The promotions of this event will be very much a community effort. We plan to approach all local schools to sell tickets through their principals. We’re also anticipating that local area elected officials will be placing information about this event on their websites and in all correspondence.

Ticket sales are going to be handled by a multitude of volunteers, and via the web. We will be securing marketing and publicity efforts for this program, and there will be an official website for the event.

Together, we will take part in an extraordinary and memorable experience.

Getting Involved: Presenting Sponsor: $5000

Brand name in the title of the official event name, i.e.: “The Perth Amboy Harvest Festival 1st Annual Duck Race Presented by _____________”

Premium Brand name & Logo Placement on all Marketing & Promotional Materials for the event:

Brochures Flyers Signage / Banners (including street signage) Adoption Certificates

Brand name mention in local newspaper advertising for the event Website logo banner placement with active link to your corporate site Brand mention in all Press Releases regarding the event Brand mention in all pitches going to the press/media in print, online, radio &

broadcast (subsequent press/media coverage) Brand inclusion in ongoing Social Media efforts Promotional Booth and Product Placement at the Event Speaking Opportunities at the Event (i.e.: to kick-off the race) Brand presence in event photo coverage Corporate Social Responsibility opportunity for your company and its affiliates to

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Platinum Sponsor: $2500Brand name & Logo Inclusion on all Marketing & Promotional Materials for the event:Brochures-FlyersSignage / Banners (including street signage) Adoption CertificatesBrand name mention in local newspaper advertising for the eventWebsite logo placement with active link to your corporate siteBrand mention in all Press Releases regarding the event Brand mention in all pitches going to the press/media in print, online, radio & broadcast (subsequent press/media coverage) Brand inclusion in ongoing Social Media efforts

Gold Sponsor: $1000Brand name mention on Marketing & Promotional Materials for the event:Brochures -Flyers Adoption CertificatesWebsite logo placement with active link to your corporate siteBrand mention in all Press Releases regarding the event Brand inclusion in ongoing Social Media efforts

Silver Sponsor: $500Brand name mention on Marketing & Promotional Materials for the event: Brochures -Flyers Thank You mention (on website & print material)

Bronze Sponsor: $250Brand name mention on Adoption CertificatesThank You mention (on website)

Supporting Sponsors: $100Thank You mention (on website)

About Perth Amboy:Perth Amboy, an urban community with rich cultural history and a three hundred year old maritime and industrial legacy, is an interconnection point for major highways, roadways and waterways. The City's position at the confluence of the Raritan River, Arthur Kill, and Raritan Bay provides deep-water access to the Atlantic Ocean for national and international marine traffic. Founded in 1683 and chartered in 1718, it served as the state capital until 1790 and is home of the Royal Governor William Franklin's Mansion. Perth Amboy, presently known for its beautiful waterfront area is located in the center of the State, midway between New York and Philadelphia. Perth Amboy comprises a land area of 4.55 square miles and has a population of 50,814 residents.

About the YMCA: Since 1912, the RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA provides services, programming, and activities for residents of Perth Amboy, NJ and neighboring communities. Join your friends and neighbors and experience how we put "principles into practice through program that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all!” The YMCA is dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through programs that develop the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The YMCA serves all people regardless of age, religion, sex, or financial means and is committed to developing a healthy mind, body and spirit. The RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA is committed to providing our life-changing services to all health seekers who desire to participate.

About Temple Beth Mordecai: From our beginnings in 1895 to today, Congregation Beth Mordecai has served a diverse Jewish population drawing from Perth Amboy, suburban Middlesex County, and as far away as New York City. Beth Mordecai is in a historic synagogue that opened it’s current building in 1926. Its finest art deco features have been preserved, from exquisite stained glass windows to original woods. However, the congregation is neither stodgy nor aloof. A sense of warmth pervades the sanctuary and everyone feels accepted, including interfaith families.