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Co-Sponsored by:
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Canteen Service
Dear Community Partner,
An exciting national event is coming to the Gulf Coast, and we would like your support to make it a success. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has selected the Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System to host the 31st National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) May 7 - 11, 2017.
The Golden Age Games are the premier senior adaptive rehabilitative program in the United States and the only national seniors program designed to improve the quality of life for all senior Veterans, including those with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. The Games provide a multi-event sports and therapeutic recreation program for military Veterans 55 years of age and older who receive care through any VA medical facility. Throughout the week more than 800 men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States of America and defended our country with honor and dignity will compete, right here on the Gulf Coast!
We invite you to be a part of this exciting national event by becoming an individual or corporate/organizational sponsor. Committed volunteers through our local and national sponsorships are essential in providing a memorable experience for those Veterans participating in the Games. If you are unable to be in attendance, but would still like to contribute, you may make a financial or in-kind donation that will be acknowledged at the commensurate sponsorship level as identified in the enclosed package.
Our Nation’s Heroes have placed our security and freedom before their own lives. Their sacrifices create a debt that America can never fully repay. Your generous gift helps demonstrate our appreciation and will make the 2017 National Veterans Golden Age Games a memorable and significant experience for all involved. Your support of the NVGAG will ensure a very successful event for Veterans from around the country as well as our community.
For more information regarding individual and/or corporate/organizational sponsorship opportunities, please contact me at [email protected] or by phone at 228-523-5763.
Sincerely,
Robert E. DavisRobert E. Davis, Sponsorships Chair2017 NVGAG Local Organizing Committee
Be part of history!
¶800 Participants
¶14 Medal Events
¶Multiple Gulf Coast Venues• MS Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
• Shepard State Park
• Island Strikz
• Biloxi Natatorium
• Oaks Golf Club
• Cypress Lanes
• And many more!
May 7 – 11, 2017
veteransgoldenagegames.va.gov
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Co-Sponsored by:
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Canteen Service
The National Veterans Golden Age Games are supported in part by the Department of Veterans Affairs and through donations by various corporations/organizations both locally and nationally. Funds can be earmarked by the sponsor to support the program in a variety of areas, some of which include printing, hospitality, equipment, etc.
Should any organization or corporation wish to contribute at the National Co-Sponsor level listed below, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will be developed with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The National Co-Sponsor will be afforded the right to approve the manner in which its name, trademark and logo(s) are used in connection with the National Veterans Golden Age Games.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELSNational Co-Sponsor $200,000 and above
Host Sponsor $100,000
Platinum Sponsor $50,000
Gold Sponsor $25,000
Silver Sponsor $10,000
Bronze Sponsor $1,000
Contribution Sponsor $999 and less
2017 NVGAG SPONSORSHIP
Co-Sponsored by:
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Canteen Service
• Sporting Event Sponsorship Opportunities: The NVGAG greatly appreciates in-kind support, such as securing venues, covering the cost of competition for Veteran athletes and covering volunteer meals, to help offset NVGAG operational expenses for the following sports: Air Pistol (exhibition), Air Rifle, Bowling, Cycling, Golf, Track & Field and Swimming. Dedicated sporting event sponsor signage and sole access for corporation/organization volunteers are included with these unique sponsorship opportunities.
• Volunteer: We also encourage your employees or organization members to join us to experience the Games firsthand as volunteers or as “fans in the stands.” Spectators will be inspired as they witness the Veteran athletes strive to achieve their personal best.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - BILOXI 2017
SPONSOR LEVELSNATIONAL$200,000
HOST$100,000
PLATINUM$50,000
GOLD$25,000
SILVER$10,000
BRONZE$1,000
Presentation of medals to athletes x x x x x xListing in official Games video x x x x x xUse of official Games logo x x x xComplimentary Health & Wellness Expo booth/table/power 20'x20' 20'x10' 20'x10' 10'x10' 10'x10' 10'x10'"Presented by…" spots on PSAs x xArticle in official Games program and newsletters x
Company logo/description in EXPO guide x x x xSignage appropriate to sponsor level x x x xNational and/or local press releases x x xLogo placement on Games website x x x Listing Listing ListingAd in official Games program Two Full-pages Color Full-page Color Full-page B/W Half-page B/W Qtr-page B/WLogo on official Games memorabilia x x x x x xPresented by…" recognitions during the Games x x
VIPs and sponsor recognition event 12 tickets 10 tickets 8 tickets 6 tickets 4 tickets 2 ticketsAccess to exclusive event volunteer opportunities Up to 2 Up to 1 Up to 1 Up to 1 Up to 1 Up to 1Individual meeting with VA Central Office leadership attendee(s) x x
Promotion & Branding
Print Recognition
Networking Opportunities
Co-Sponsored by:
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Canteen Service
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSGulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
400 Veterans AvenueBiloxi, MS 39531
In Reply Refer To: 520/VGCHCS
TO: Interested Donors
Dear Sir or Madam:
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the tax deductibility of donations to our VA Medical Center. Although our VA Medical Center is not a 501c3 non-profit organization, as an agency of the U.S. Government, we have the same “tax status” as a 501c3. All donations that a corporation or individual donate to an agency of the federal government are tax deductible.
According to the IRS Tax Code that outlines the tax deductibility of gifts to the VA Medical Center (Title 26, United States Code, Section 2522 – Charitable and Similar Gift.):
(a) Citizens of residents – In computing taxable gifts for the calendar year, there shall be allowed as a deduction in the case of a citizen or resident the amount of all gifts made during such year to or for the use of—
(1) the United States, any State, or any political subdivision thereof, or the
District of Columbia, for exclusively public purposes.
If you need additional information or clarification on the tax deductibility of donation, please contact me at [email protected] or by phone at 228-523-5763.
Sincerely yours,
Robert E. DavisRobert E. Davis, LOC Sponsorships Chair
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Attn: Community and Public Affairs Service (00A) 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS 39531 TAX ID NO.: 640 836 707
Sponsorship Form*
Company or Individual Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Sponsor Main Contact:
Name and Title:
Daytime Telephone: Email:
Sponsor Fulfillment Contact (responsible for providing logo, ad copy, etc.)
Name and Title:
Daytime Telephone: Email:
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I wish to become a sponsor of the 31st National Veteran Golden Age Games at the following level:
Host Sponsor ($100,000)
Gold Sponsor ($25,000)
Bronze Sponsor ($1,000)
to the 31st NVGAG.
National Co-Sponsor ($200,000 +)
Platinum Sponsor ($50,000)
Silver Sponsor ($10,000)
Contribution Sponsor (under $999)
I wish to provide a monetary donation in the amount of $
Payable by Check: Made out to “Gulf Coast VHCS-FCP 5598”. Place “NVGAG” in the memo line.
Payable by Credit Card: MasterCard Visa Discover American Express
Credit Card #:
Expiration Date: 3-4 Digit Security Code:
Name as Printed on Card:
I wish to provide an in-kind donation of:
Value of in-kind donation:
Authorized Signature: Date:
In the event all funds or in-kind goods donated by me are not
spent for the 31st NVGAG, I request the following action be taken:
Allow the funds/goods to be used in future NVGAG events
Move funds to an unrestricted account at the Gulf Coast Veterans
Health Care System in support of their local NVGAG team
Return my unused funds/goods to me
Mail or fax this form (and check if applicable) to: Robert E. Davis, LOC Sponsorships Chair, 2017
NVGAGGulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
Attn: Community and Public Affairs Service (00A)
400 Veterans Ave., Biloxi, MS [email protected] Fax: (228) 523-4967
*This form fulfills the policy requirement in which all donations must be accompanied by a ‘letter
of intent.’ Credit Card numbers (except last four numbers) and security codes will be redacted once charges are complete.
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