WELCOME LETTERS

WELCOME LETTERS

Welcome from the 2011-2012 HNBA National President Saludos! On behalf of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), and I as its 2011-2012 President, it is my pleasure to invite you to join us at this years 2nd Annual HNBA Tennis and Golf Charity tournament in Miami, Florida, benefiting the HNBA Legal Education Fund, on Saturday Feb 4th, 2012. I am immensely grateful to our event chair and host, the HNBA Region VIII President, Teresita Chavez Pedrosa, for her tremendous investment in time and effort in organizing the 2nd Annual Tennis & Golf Charity tournament. Our presence in Miami in February 2012 will mean we individually made the decision to invest our time and resources to raise funds and the visibility of our sister organization, the HNBAs charitable arm, and thus, generate funds to assist and further educate the future Latino (a) attorneys of the next generation. I am sure that you will discover that your support and attendance to this HNBA event will be enjoyed by all, but also a very wise investment. Last years attendees enjoyed great weather, great friendship and exciting competition between the players. The inaugural Tennis tournament generated the funds that the HNBA Legal Education Fund used to award the largest amount of scholarships in HNBA history for the winners of the HNBAs 16th Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition this past March in New Orleans, Louisiana. We anticipate raising more money at this years Miami event and promise to break yet another HNBA record in scholarships handed out at the 2012 HNBA moot court competition to be held at the HNBA Midyear Corporate Counsel Conference in New Jersey. The HNBA is the voice of the Hispanic community and as such, we are advocates for those we represent. During the Year of the Advocate, the HNBA will provide leadership, education, advocacy, and guidance to three essential areas of our population. We will be advocates for the profession, the community, and the children. As such, it is imperative that we have a clearly delineated plan to best serve our members by creating, modifying and promoting initiatives to enable our organization to achieve the highest level of influence. As members, we must rededicate ourselves to the mission of the HNBA. As the voice of the Hispanic community, we must serve those that cannot speak for themselves. We will not rest in our efforts for legislative, judicial and executive advocacy. We have come a long way, but our work is not finished. Lets stand together and be an HNBA advocate in the upcoming year. I thank you in advance for your support of the 2nd Annual HNBA Tennis & Golf Charity tournament in Miami, Florida. I look forward to enjoying this wonderful event together and raising the funds needed to help the law students. Benny Agosto, Jr.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of The HNBA Legal Education Fund (The Fund), we are pleased to invite you to one of the HNBAs marquee events, which exclusively provides financial support for HNBA charitable and educational programming, including pipeline initiatives such as scholarships for law students. I commend the HNBA leaders for their strategic vision in organizing this event. In particular, HNBA Regional President Teresita Chavez Pedrosa whose leadership was instrumental in the success of this event last year. She came up with the idea and flawless executed its implementation. Now, it is one of the HNBAs annual national events. Ms. Chavez Pedrosas commitment to HNBA pipeline programs led to the expansion of this years event which will also include a golf tournament so that more of us can enjoy camaraderie and financially support HNBA pipeline programs. She has the full support of the HNBA Board of Governors and that of HNBA National President Benny Agosto, Jr. in addition to the HNBAs sister organization, The HNBA Legal Education Fund, which is the only IRS Section 501(c)(3) entity that supports HNBA charitable and educational programs. Through this event last year, the HNBA and The Fund were able to raise over $23,000.00 that financially supports charitable and educational programs, including moot court scholarships. In fact, The Fund was able to donate the most scholarship monies ever awarded at the 16th Annual Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition in the events history. Knowing the expense of a law school education, the Board of The Fund is committed to raising additional monies this year because the need is great. We hope that you will join us in this endeavor. Sincerely,

Romn D. Hernndez, Esq. Chairman of the Board of Directors, The HNBA Legal Education Fund

HNBA 2011-2012 National President

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DESIGNED TO BE A GETAWAY: South Florida days in February arent too hot, and the
evenings are mild. While 2011 Tournament participants enjoyed a beautiful day, headlines throughout the country read like this: An upper level low moved across... during the early morning hours of February 5th producing a swath of 3 to 6 inches of snowfall. If you need a place to stay, dont worry, the HNBA will set aside a room block at a hotel that provides the greatest value, and is close to the rest of the Miami action! If you must get some work done while in town, let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you.

DESIGNED FOR NETWORKING: When was the last time you were at a bar reception
trying to start a good conversation or escape a bad one? Relationships flow naturally among teammates. We even help you mix it up and get around. We create teams according to player skill and career path. An ideal team may have at least one judge, law student, in-house counsel and lawyer in private practice or other combination of distinguished HNBA members. On the tennis courts, we let you play with nearly every other team as we follow a round robin format. How many new connections can you make? You tell us at the end of the day.

DESIGNED TO BE INCLUSIVE: We are excited to add golf to the 2012 HNBA Tournament!
We will have a domino tournament and other activities for friends that want to spend a great day with us, but neither play tennis nor golf. Our Florida Affiliate the Puerto Rican Bar Association will be back in 2012, hosting a Wii Tournament. Florida has many great Hispanic and nonHispanic bar organizations. Our Tennis & Golf Tournaments were also designed for them as an event during which our organizations and members could get to know each other.

DESIGNED TO BE ENJOYED! Relax! After a full days work out enjoy our bar and happy
hour camaraderie. Watch the tennis finalists play on the Sony Ericsson Center Court where the pros compete. Stay for the awards ceremony, be inspired by our keynote speaker and enjoy a delicious dinner before our DJ turns it up! We want you to keep your strength, so we feed you right throughout the day. No continental breakfasts or boxed lunches here. A restaurateur caters our event, and serves up buffets with a varied breakfast, a warm lunch (brunch for golf players) and a full dinner.

DESIGNED WITH A PURPOSE: Muchas Gracias! By supporting our event, you have helped raised scholarship monies for The HNBA Legal Education Fund, which gives away thousands of scholarship dollars each year for deserving Hispanic youth. How expensive is a legal education? High enough to be prohibitive for many Hispanic students. In Florida for example, annual tuition costs alone are generally as follows:
University of Miami Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,919 Ave Maria Law School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,948 Florida Coastal Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,302 Stetson School of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,146 Barry Law School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,630 Nova Southeastern Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,750 St . Thomas School of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,328 University of Florida Law . . $18,709 (Fl. Residents) . . . $38,074 (Non-Residents) FSU Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,596 (Fl. Residents) . . . $38,048 (Non-Residents) FIU Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,056 (Fl. Residents) . . . $28,920 (Non-Residents) Florida A&M Law School . $10,312 (Fl. Residents) . . . $29,573 (Non-Residents)

DESIGNED FOR CORPORATE SPONSORS/DONORS: There are many opportunities

for corporations and law firms to partner with the HNBA on the success of this program, including sponsorship of the Tennis & Golf Tournaments. If your organization wants to support the HNBAs charitable and educational endeavors, such as pipeline programs, it has the option of making a tax-deductible donation directly to The HNBA Legal Education Fund - which is an IRS Section 501(c)(3) entity. You will still receive full recognition as a Tournament sponsor, and receive the perks applicable to your level of contribution. See sponsorship matrix attached.

2012 HNBA ANNUAL TENNIS & GOLF TOURNAMENTS

SPONSORS
INCLUDES
Tournament registration fee. Breakfast, lunch, happy hour cocktails & dinner. Tournament T-shirt. Goodie bags includes golf balls and tees, for golf players. Raffle ticket. Awards for members of 1st and 2nd place teams. 14 registrations which may be used by players or non-playing guests. 10 registrations which may be used by players or non-playing guests. 8 registrations which may be used by players or nonplaying guests. 6 registrations which may be used by players or non-playing guests. 4 registrations which may be used by players or non-playing guests. 2 registrations which may be used by players or nonplaying guests. Champion $15,000 Matchpoint/ Advantage/ Hole in One Eagle $10,000 $7,500 Deuce/ Bogie $5,000 Ace/ Par $3,500 Love/ Fairway $2,500

2012 HNBA ANNUAL TENNIS & GOLF TOURNAMENTS (cont.)

SPONSORS
PROMOTION (cont.)
Promotional goodies provided by sponsor will be placed in each players goodie bags. Corporate logo on Tournament t-shirt. Corporate logo and slogans must be provided to Tournament organizer, in a high resolution 1) jpeg bitmap format, and 2) full color EPS Vector by December 1st, 2011. Posters with corporate logo displayed in registration and dining area. All posters will be provided by Tournament organizer; and the price for such posters is already included in the sponsorship fee. Corporate logo and slogans must be provided to Tournament organizer, in a high resolution 1) jpeg bitmap format, and 2) full color EPS Vector by December 1st, 2011. Corporate logo on table linens. All linens will be provided by Tournament organizer; and the price for such linens is already included in the sponsorship fee. Corporate logo and slogans must be provided to Tournament organizer, in a high resolution 1) jpeg bitmap format, and 2) full color EPS Vector by December 1st, 2011. Logo displayed on golf flag pole. The price for such flags is already included in the sponsorship fee. Corporate logo and slogans must be provided to Tournament organizer, in a high resolution 1) jpeg bitmap format, and 2) full color EPS Vector by December 1st, 2011. Number of holes are limited and top sponsors get priority. Promotional literature authored by sponsor will be placed in each players goodie bags. Sponsor may donate raffle item, which will be raffled in sponsors name, and sponsor may draw the winner during awards ceremony. Champion $15,000 Matchpoint/ Advantage/ Hole in One Eagle $10,000 $7,500 Deuce/ Bogie $5,000 Ace/ Par $3,500 Love/ Fairway $2,500

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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
Special mention during award ceremony for sponsoring one or more student players and/ or guests. Sponsor may do so by 1) paying for a students tournament and/ or guest fee separately, or 2) setting aside for students, one or more of the player and/ or guest registrations to which the sponsorship level entitles the sponsor. Special recognition award (THE MENTOR AWARD) presented during award ceremony, to sponsor that sponsors 10 or more players (either tennis or golf not student guests). Sponsor may do so by 1) paying for a students tournament fee separately, or 2) setting aside for students, one or more of the player registrations to which the sponsorship level entitles the sponsor. The recipient of THE MENTOR AWARD will also get : Corporate logo in post-Tournament article e-mailed to HNBA national membership through e-Noticias, and Corporate logo in Annual Convention Programs coverage of the Tournament.

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PROMOTION
Corporate logo included in all Tournament invitations e-mailed to Florida lawyers and HNBA national membership. Corporate logo will be uploaded to the HNBA-Florida Region Facebook wall, and permanently included in the Tournament album posted in the Florida Regions Facebook page.

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SPONSORS
PROMOTION (cont.)
Corporate logos displayed in golf cart color monitor slide show during the Tournament. Limited to top 5 sponsors. If sponsors are in the same category, this benefit will be assigned on a first come-first serve basis. Corporate logo displayed for one year on the HNBA Florida Region website page. Corporate logo inserted in the Tournament logo (tennis ball). Champion $15,000 Matchpoint/ Advantage/ Hole in One Eagle $10,000 $7,500 Deuce/ Bogie $5,000 Ace/ Par $3,500 Love/ Fairway $2,500

2012 HNBA ANNUAL TENNIS & GOLF TOURNAMENTS (cont.)

INDIVIDUAL GOLF PLAYERS
Tournament registration fee. Breakfast , lunch, happy hour cocktails & dinner. Tournament T-shirt. Goodie bags includes golf balls and tees. Raffle ticket. Awards for members of 1st and 2nd place teams. HNBA Member, Sponsor, Government Employee, or Student $250 Non-HNBA Member, Non-Sponsor, Non-Government Employee $300
(Fee drops to $225, upon enrollment in the HNBA and full payment of first years dues).

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NON-PLAYING GUEST
Breakfast , lunch, happy hour cocktails & dinner. Raffle ticket. Domino Tournament and other activities.

HNBA Member, Sponsor, Government Employee, or Student $75

Non-HNBA Member, Non-Sponsor, NonGovernment Employee, Non-Student $100

(Fee drops to $75, upon enrollment in the HNBA and full payment of first years dues).

Corporate logo printed on tennis ball cans.

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LAW SCHOOLS
INCLUDES (for players)
Tournament registration fee at HNBA member rate, even if faculty or administration member is not HNBA member. Breakfast , lunch, happy hour cocktails & dinner. Tournament T-shirt. Goodie bags includes golf balls and tees, for golf players. Raffle ticket. Awards for members of 1st and 2nd place teams.

$1,300

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Corporate logo in post-Tournament article e-mailed to HNBA national membership through e-Noticias. Corporate logo in Annual Convention Programs coverage of the Tournament.

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7 Tennis Players 2 Golf Players

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Special recognition award presented to sponsor during awards ceremony.

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INCLUDES (for guests)

Guest fee at HNBA member rate, even if faculty or administration member is not HNBA member. Breakfast , lunch, happy hour cocktails & dinner. Raffle ticket. Domino Tournament and other activities. 4 Guests 6 Guests 6 Guests

INDIVIDUAL TENNIS PLAYERS

Tournament registration fee. Breakfast , lunch, happy hour cocktails & dinner. Tournament T-shirt. Goodie bags. Raffle ticket. Awards for members of 1st and 2nd place teams.

HNBA Member, Sponsor, Government Employee or Student $150

Non-HNBA Member, Non-Sponsor, Non-Government Employee $200

(Fee drops to $125, upon enrollment in the HNBA and full payment of first years dues).

PROMOTION
Law School logo included in all Tournament invitations e-mailed to Florida lawyers and HNBA national membership.

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Law School logo will be uploaded to the HNBA-Florida Region Facebook wall, and permanently included in the Tournament album posted in the Florida Regions Facebook page.

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2012 HNBA ANNUAL TENNIS & GOLF TOURNAMENTS (cont.)

LAW SCHOOLS
(cont.) $1,300 $2,000 $2,550

Poster with Law School logo displayed in registration and dining area. All posters must be provided by Law School. Posters must be approved by tournament director!

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Flash drives with 1) Law School information and 2) resumes of students playing or attending Tournament, will be placed in each players goodie bags. Promotional goodies provided by Law School will be placed in each players goodie bags. Law Schools may 1) order & provide their own goodies, or 2) choose goodies from the attached list, which sponsor a) may order directly from vendor, or b) have Tournament organizer order on sponsors behalf. Law School logo on Tournament t-shirt. Law School logo and slogans must be provided to Tournament organizer, in a high resolution 1) jpeg bitmap format, and 2) full color EPS Vector by December 1st, 2011. Law School logo in post-Tournament article e-mailed to HNBA national membership through e-Noticias.

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HNBA ANNUAL TENNIS & GOLF TOURNAMENTS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

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o Champion Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 o Matchpoint Sponsor/ Hole In One. . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 o Advantage Sponsor/ Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 o Deuce Sponsor/ Bogie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 o Ace Sponsor/ Par . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

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SPONSOR LAW SCHOOL STUDENT PLAYER

SPECIAL RECOGNITION Special mention during awards ceremony for sponsoring students.

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o $150 per Student Tennis Player x ____ # of Players = ______ Total o $250 per Student Golf Player
x ____ # of Players = ______ Total

SPONSOR INFORMATION
Sponsor Name: Hispanic National Bar Association 1900 L Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 223-4777 Fax: (202) 223-2324 Follow us! Facebook | Twitter www.hnba.com Street Address: City/State/Zip: Contact Person: Title: Phone: Fax: Email:

The contact designated above will receive all correspondence and inquiries and will be the official representative responsible for contact regarding contributions to the HNBA Annual Tennis & Golf Tournament. Please return this completed form to the HNBA National Office at sponsorship@hnba.com or via facsimile to (202) 223-2324.

The hispanic naTional Bar associaTion would like To Thank our generous sponsors for making This evenT possiBle! gracias!