Benefitting the ThYck Troupe and ! I AM YOU, Inc. performing arts organizations.!

THE EVENT

THE MISSION

Studies show that students of the arts, in all disciplines, outperformed their non-arts peers on the SAT by 91 points in 2009. ! ~ Source: e New York Times (2010)

THE FESTIVITIES

Young people who participate in the arts are 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and perform community service more than four times as often! ! ~ Source: Americans For e Arts (www.artsusa.org)

EVENT ORGANIZER

BENEFITTING CHARITY
The ThYck Troupe of Chicago, founded in 2009, is a non-prot organizaJon with a mulJ-faceted mission:

As arJsts, it is our human duty to inspire. Through performances, workshops, community outreach and volunteerism, we gladly embrace the power of ART and its posiJve eects on our communiJes and lives.

THYCK TROUPE

The arts are one of the six subject areas in which the College Board recognizes as essential in order to thrive in college. !
~ Source: Academic Preparation for College: What Students Need to Know and Be Able to Do, 1983 [still in use], The College Board, New York )!

BENEFITTING CHARITY

SPONSORSHIPS
The con(nued support of many generous businesses in the Chicagoland area is truly the driving force behind achieving our goal of raising $100,000 for performing arts educa(on and mentoring opportuni(es through the ThYck Troupe Organiza(on and I AM YOU, Inc.

Most importantly, youll be furthering the cause of two Chicago-based organiza(ons that are dedicated to the success and posi(ve achievements of Chicagos troubled youth and are consistently working hard to ensure these young people have a crea(ve outlet to propel them towards achieving their dreams

AGE Under 25 12% 26 34 43% 35 44 30% 45 54 10% 55 60+ 5% Gender

MALE 39% FEMALE 61%

DEMOGRAPHICS

Ethnicity Industry

Mgr. Retail/Hospitality 28% Technical / Computer 10% Professional Services 21% Sales / MarkeCng 24% Student / ReCred 5% Trades 10% Other 2%

Arts Education aids students in skills needed in the workplace: exibility, the ability to solve problems and communicate; the ability to learn new skills, to be creative and innovative, and to strive for excellence. !
~ Source: Joseph M. Calahan, Director of Communications, Xerox. Corporation)!

SOCIAL MEDIA & INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING

EXHIBITION VENDING OPPORTUNITIES

Vacant Sales Desk MAIN Showroom, 2nd oor 16 available Before January 1, 2012 5 x 20 Rectangle Desks Ajer January 1, 2012

$200.00

$300.00

5 x 20 Rectangle Desks Full Size Table TOYOTA (Overow) Showroom, 2nd oor 10 available Before January 1, 2012 6 x 30 Rectangle Desks Ajer January 1, 2012

$175.00

$225.00

6 x 30 Rectangle Desks

** All vending space purchases are nal, non-transferable and non- refundable. Full payment is required to reserve a vending space.

S P O N S O R S H I P S
# of Tickets Product inclusion in GiP Bag Logo on printed materials On-site exhibiCon booth Access to VIP/Celebrity Lounge Step and Repeat logo inclusion Logo inclusion on signage Inclusion in Press Releases, Media Alerts & LIVE Mobile Mediatv feeds On-Site Promo AcCviCes Photography/Video Rights Emcee MenCon Benchmarking/ Market Research Program Book LisCng Social Media / Website placement

GRAND VINTAGE
2 @ $15,000

BOHO Benefactor
2 @ $8,000

COUTURE Contributor
4 @ $5,000

ThYck Troupe Patron

6 @ $2,500

ART Enthusiast
8 @ $1,000

ThYck Supporter
10 @ $250

10

PROGRAM BOOK LISTING

4/4 booklet, half-fold, saddle-sCtched

GRAND VINTAGE
Full Page 7.5 x 10

BOHO Benefactor
Half Page 7.5 x 4.875

COUTURE Contributor
Half Page 7.5 x 4.875

ThYck Troupe Patron

Page 3.625 x 4.875

ART Enthusiast
3.625 x 4.875

ThYck Supporter
3.625 x 2.312

Page

1/8 Page

SOCIAL MEDIA/ WEBSITE PLACEMENT

Facebook, Twiper, thycktroupe.com, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo, and more:

GRAND VINTAGE

BOHO Benefactor

COUTURE Contributor

ThYck Troupe Patron

ART Enthusiast

ThYck Supporter

6 months

4 months

3 months

2 months

1 month

2 weeks

TASTING ITEM & BEVERAGE SPONSORSHIPS

# of Tickets = 2 Social Media & Website placement (3 months) Access to VIP/Celebrity Lounge Logo inclusion on signage & Mobile Mediatv Access Emcee MenCon

Packages are customizable. Please contact us for further details: 847-582-0555

Product inclusion in GiP Bag On-site exhibiCon booth Step and Repeat logo inclusion On-Site Promo AcCviCes Program Book LisCng

Arts Education aids students in skills needed in the workplace: exibility, the ability to solve problems and communicate; the ability to learn new skills, to be creative and innovative, and to strive for excellence. !
~ Source: Joseph M. Calahan, Director of Communications, Xerox. Corporation)!

The Abstract of ThYck 2012 - Event Sponsorship Reservation Form

Yes! I would like to help the ThYck Troupe Organization and I AM YOU, Inc. in their eorts to raise funds to support their performing arts outreach and mentoring program at THE ABSTRACT OF THYCK 2012, as an Event Sponsor. Company Name: ________________________________________________________________ Contact Name: ________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip: ________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________________________ Fax: ________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________ Signature:!! ! ! ! DATE: __________________________

Who referred you? __________________________________

Name

Sponsor Levels:

(Please check off applicable sponsorship)

$15,000 (2 available) Grand Vintage $8,000 (2 available) BOHO Benefactor $5,000

(4 available)

Couture Contributor

$2,500

(6 available)

ThYck Troupe Patron

________________________________! !

Enclose check made payable to: ThYck Troupe Organization, NFP

$1,000 (8 available) Art Enthusiast $250 (10 available) ThYck Supporter

I/We cannot serve as a sponsor, but will make an individual Donation: Amount

Mail Check to:

ThYck Troupe Organization, NFP c/o Talent Forum Attn: A.O.T. Planning Committee 454 N. Peterson Road Libertyville, IL 60048

Pay Via www.abstractofthyck.com:

The event website - asbtractofthyck.com - hass been equipped with a sponsorship shopping cart to secure payments. Please log onto the website, and follow the screen directions to process your payment promptly. An Abstract of ThYck planning committee member will be in touch with you within 24 hours of your payment.
Please direct any questions/return this reply form to:

$ _________________

ThYck Troupe Organization, NFP c/o Talent Forum Attn: A.O.T. Planning Committee 454 N. Peterson Road Libertyville, IL 60048
*All contribu-ons are tax deduc-ble to the fullest extent permi7ed by law

PH: 847-582-0555 EM: info@thycktroupechicago.com

FAX TO: (801) 289-7085

The Abstract of ThYck 2012 - Tasting and/or Beverage Sponsorship Form

Yes! I would like to help the ThYck Troupe Organization and I AM YOU, Inc. in their eorts to raise funds to support their performing arts outreach and mentoring program at THE ABSTRACT OF THYCK 2012, as an Event Sponsor. Company Name: ________________________________________________________________ Contact Name: ________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip: ________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________________________ Fax: ________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________ ** As a tasting Item Sponsor, I agree to donate: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ By signing this document you are committing your organization to the donation listed above, as well as a two and a half-hour shift to distribute food samples. You must provide at least one person over the age of 21 at the station for the entire two and a half hours. Upon receipt of this donation form, a member of the Abstract Of ThYck Planning Committee will contact you to arrange product delivery and specic events details. We look forward to your participation in THE ABSTRACT OF THYCK 2012! Signature:!! ! ! ! DATE: __________________________

Benefit Recap:
Company name or logo advertisement in event program book Company name or logo listed on event invitations Company name or logo on signage within the event Logo and company website link on ThYck Troupe website for three (3) months (thycktroupe.com, abstractofthyck.com & thycktroupe.org) Company name or logo listed in emarketing efforts for three (3) months Recognition in speaking program during event by the event Master of Ceremonies Name prominently featured in all event press releases, media alerts & Access to Mobile Mediatv live feed Company name or logo on event social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter Opportunity to include a promotional item or materials in event gift bags Tax deductible receipt and acknowledgement letter provided for inkind donation

________________________________! !
Please direct any questions/return this reply form to: ThYck Troupe Organization, NFP c/o Talent Forum Attn: A.O.T. Planning Committee 454 N. Peterson Road Libertyville, IL 60048

FAX TO: (801) 289-7085

PH: 323-449-5300 EM: info@thycktroupechicago.com

CONTACT US
Event ProducJon Team: PH: (323) 449-5200 EM: info@thycktroupechicago.com ONLINE: www.thycktroupe.com www.thycktroupe.org
www.facebook.com/thycktroupe

@thycktroupe
www.iamyounfp.org

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS