2015 Crawfish Mambo Cook-Off & Music Festival On The Lake
The Cove | University of New Orleans
Saturday, May 9, 2015
www.CrawfishMambo.com
Three years, 25,000 pounds of crawfish, and 15 local music acts later, Crawfish Mambo: Cook-off
& Music Festival on the Lake is excited to enter its fourth year as the premier fundraiser of the
University of New Orleans International Alumni Association. We hope that you will join us in
extending the reach and impact of one of Louisiana’s most diverse universities and New Orleans’
premier public research university, the University of New Orleans as a Mambo sponsor.
In the words of UNO Alumnus and University President Peter Fos ’72, “We are not only the
University of New Orleans, but we are the University for New Orleans.” The UNO Alumni
Association takes that saying seriously. Funds raised from Crawfish Mambo support the
Association’s efforts to prepare the region’s future workforce (your future employees) through
professional development programs such as a dining and social etiquette luncheon, resume review
panel discussions, and future alumni networking events.
Your investment in Crawfish Mambo not only supports the future of the New Orleans workforce,
but also helps create a great community event bringing more people to our lakefront campus than
any other single event throughout the year. And while the mission you are supporting is important,
there is also a lot of fun to be had. Just take a look at any of the pictures on our Crawfish Mambo
Facebook page! In 2014, over 2,800 people enjoyed crawfish from 30 competitive boiling teams
and music from local artists such as Rebirth Brass Band and the Bucktown All-Stars. With your
help, we will surpass those numbers in 2015!
For more information, please contact Jason Guilbeau, Assistant Director of University of New
Orleans Alumni Affairs by email at [email protected] or by phone at (504) 280-6394.
Sincerely,
Dennis Deboisblanc, Chair
Crawfish Mambo
Glenn Scorsone, Programs Chair
UNO Alumni Association
Al Herrera, 2015 President
UNO Alumni Association
2015 Crawfish Mambo Cook-Off & Music Festival On The Lake
The Cove | University of New Orleans
Saturday, May 9, 2015
www.CrawfishMambo.com
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT CRAWFISH MAMBO
Crawfish Mambo Cook-Off crowns the best in mudbug mastery -- and
doesn't run out of crawfish
By Sue Strachan, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune on May 12, 2014 at 3:11 PM
If there is one thing spring brings to south Louisiana, it’s definitely crawfish and the inevitable crawfish boils
that go with it. It is also the season of when claims far and wide of who does the boils the best crawfish are
staked.
Crawfish Mambo, a festival that pitted 30 teams (up from last year’s 19) against one another, answered
that question. Held at the Cove on the University of New Orleans campus, the all-you-can-eat event on
Saturday (May 10) attracted mudbug gourmands (despite the day’s intermittent rainy weather) to sample
and choose their favorite crawfish — and assorted ancillary items, such as traditional favorites corn,
potatoes and mushrooms, as well as a few more avant-garde: sweet potatoes, pineapple, and string beans,
to name a few. In addition to a people’s choice, local food pros also weighed in: NOLA.com | The TimesPicayune food editor Judy Walker, Where Y’at food editor Kim Ranjbar, WVUE-Fox 8 Chris Franklin, New
Orleans Magazine Editor-in-Chief Errol Laborde and Propaganda co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Leslie J.
Almeida.
The judges chose: first place: Waldemar S. Nelson and Company “Crawfish de Mayo”; second place:
Rome’s Tuxedo “Chip N Tails,” and third place, Team AIO. The crowd favorite was “Chip N Tails”; and the
Best Decorated Booth (chosen by Alumni Association Judge’s Panel) was “Crawfish de Mayo.”
The event also featured top-notch entertainment all day: The Original Pinettes, Robin Barnes, Bucktown
All-Stars, Glen David Andrews and Rebirth Brass Band. And, the crawfish were being boiled up until the
festival's end at 7 pm.
In addition to conferring crawfish boil bragging rights, the event is also a fundraiser for the UNO Alumni
Association, which has programs such as a “Dine Like a Pro Etiquette” luncheon, resume review workshops,
a Students4Higher Scholarship partnership, and networking events that are aimed to help UNO students
and graduates develop professional and social skills needed in today’s job market.
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2015 Crawfish Mambo Cook-Off & Music Festival On The Lake
The Cove | University of New Orleans
Saturday, May 9, 2015
www.CrawfishMambo.com
2014 MAMBO MARKETING*
SPONSORS BENEFIT FROM EXTENDED MAMBO MARKETING EXPOSURE:
2014 Print & Radio Advertising
Print and Radio Advertising valued at more than $20,000
Gambit
3- ½ Page Color Ads
1- Full Page Color Ad
2- Gambytes Sponsorships
Where Y’At
1- ½ Page Color Ad
1- e-blast
1- WDSU Segment
Offbeat
1-Full Page Color Ad
9-Banners in Weekly Beat
Website promo for 7 weeks
Social Media Ticket Giveaway Campaign
WEZB
66- 15-second spots for 2 weeks
Email Blast
Social Media Promotion
WLMG
66- 15-second spots for 2 weeks
Email Blast
Social Media Promotion
Nola.com
80,000 Geotargeted Ads
80,000 Run of Site
1- ¼ page ad in Lagniappe
2014 Grassroots Promotions
Posters
500 printed and distributed region-wide
Handbills
5,500 printed and distributed region-wide
Yard Signs
75 placed around New Orleans
1 Large Sign placed in Lakeview
Community Calendars Lakeview Civic Organization
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
WWOZ
Blogs
InTheNola.com
MyFairsAndFestivals.com
NolaVie.com
Nola.Eater.com
TheNolaConcierge.com
NolaDefender.com
Banner
UNO Homer L. Hitt Alumni & Visitors Center
Ticket Vendor
22 locations of First NBC Bank selling tickets
and promoting Crawfish Mambo
*Promotional information is from 2014 event, not a guarantee of 2015 event promotions.
2015 Crawfish Mambo Cook-Off & Music Festival On The Lake
The Cove | University of New Orleans
Saturday, May 9, 2015
www.CrawfishMambo.com
2014 EVENT POSTER
2015 Crawfish Mambo Cook-Off & Music Festival On The Lake
The Cove | University of New Orleans
Saturday, May 9, 2015
www.CrawfishMambo.com
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Privateer Sponsor - $10,000
 Positive partnership with the University of New Orleans and the UNO Alumni Association
 Inclusion of company name and logo (when possible) in the name of the event: Crawfish Mambo
Cook-Off and Music Festival on the Lake presented by Your Company
 Reserved Hospitality Tent with signage showcasing your company logo
 Company logo prominently featured on promotional materials including posters and print media
ads in outlets such as Gambit, Offbeat, and Where Y’at
 Company logo and information prominently featured on crawfishmambo.com homepage and
sponsor page
 Company logo prominently featured on sponsor banner and signage throughout the event
 Opportunity for an executive from your company to serve as a Celebrity Judge
 Opportunity for company executive to welcome attendees, along with the Alumni Association
Board President and the University President
 Facebook and Twitter posts on the Crawfish Mambo page with logo and link to your page
 50 tickets to Crawfish Mambo for all-you can eat crawfish and live, local music
 20 reserved parking passes
Second Line Sponsor - $5,000
 Positive partnership with the University of New Orleans and the UNO Alumni Association
 Company logo featured on sponsor banner and signage throughout the event
 Company logo featured on promotional materials including posters and select print media ads in
outlets such as Gambit, Offbeat, and Where Y’at
 Company logo featured on crawfishmambo.com homepage and sponsor page
 Opportunity for an executive from your company to serve as a Celebrity Judge
 Facebook and Twitter posts on the Crawfish Mambo page with logo and link to your page
 25 tickets to Crawfish Mambo for all-you can eat crawfish and live, local music
 10 reserved parking passes
Hot N Spicy Sponsor - $2,500
 Positive partnership with the University of New Orleans and the UNO Alumni Association
 Company logo included on sponsor banner and signage throughout the event
 Company logo featured on select promotional materials including posters and select print media
ads in outlets such as Gambit, Offbeat, and Where Y’at
 Company logo featured on crawfishmambo.com sponsor page
 Facebook and Twitter posts on the Crawfish Mambo page with logo and link to your page
 10 tickets to Crawfish Mambo for all-you can eat crawfish and live, local music
 5 reserved parking passes
Mud Bug Sponsor - $1,500
 Positive partnership with the University of New Orleans and the UNO Alumni Association
 Company logo featured on sponsor banner and signage throughout the event
 Company name featured on crawfishmambo.com
 Facebook and Twitter posts on the Crawfish Mambo page with link to your page
 5 tickets to Crawfish Mambo for all-you can eat crawfish and live, local music
2015 Crawfish Mambo Cook-Off & Music Festival On The Lake
The Cove | University of New Orleans
Saturday, May 9, 2015
www.CrawfishMambo.com
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP COMMITMENT FORM
Please return this form by January 30 to ensure all sponsorship amenities are provided.
Please indicate your company’s partnership with Crawfish Mambo:
□ $10,000
□ $5,000
□ $2,500
□ $1,500
□ Other:___________
*The Fair Market Value for each sponsorship level is $20 per event ticket.
□ We are interested in forming a Boiling Team, please send us more information
□ We would like to purchase _____ tickets to the event ($20 each)
□ We are unable to sponsor Crawfish Mambo, but would like to donate $______
_____________________________________________________________________________
Company Name (name listed as it will appear on signage)
__________________________________________
Mailing Address
________________________________
City, State Zip
____________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name & Title
___________________________ _______________________________________________
Contact Phone Number
Contact Email Address
_____________________________________________________________________________
Company Website
_____________________________________
Company Facebook Page
_____________________________________
Company Twitter
Please make checks payable to: UNO International Alumni Association (Tax ID: 237080203)
Send to:
UNO International Alumni Association
Homer L. Hitt Alumni & Visitors Center
2000 Lakeshore Drive  New Orleans, Louisiana  70148
(504) 280-2586  [email protected]
Send Logo To:
Jason Guilbeau at [email protected]
*Please email your company logo in high res. eps, or tiff format for inclusion
in advertising and promotional materials, i.e. banners, posters.