47th Annual Military Appreciation Banquet
Friday, May 1st, 2015
Carlson Center - Main Arena
6PM - 9:30PM
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PACKAGE
$500 - $8,000
ABOUT THE EVENT:
The Chamber’s Annual Military Appreciation Banquet is an evening that honors the military personnel
from Interior Alaska who have been honored for their excellence, leadership, and commitment in
service to our armed forces. The Banquet is a great way for our community to show our gratitude
and support for our friends in uniform. Attendance ranges from 500-600 military and civilian personnel
from the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
The banquet began over 40 years ago when Jim and Rosemary Messer began having dinner parties
in their home for their friends in the military. Many Fairbanksans followed Jim and Rosemary’s lead and
for six years the “dinner-in-the-home” format grew and prospered. The event became so popular
that it had to be moved to a large banquet facility and, for the past several years, at the Carlson
Center.
Jim Messer was the Chairman of the Military Affairs Committee for the Fairbanks Chamber for many
years and, for decades, he was on the front lines of our community’s efforts to offer the military an
environment of friendliness, first-class housing, and a quality of life second to none.
During the banquet individuals who have exhibited distinguished service to the military and to our
country are recognized during an awards ceremony. Additionally, the Messer Award is also awarded
and presented to a member of the community who best promoted military/community relations
throughout that year. Jim Messer was the very first recipient of this award in 1994.
This event would not be possible without the generous support of the business community. There are
several sponsorship packages available. Please refer to the following pages for detailed benefits at
each level of sponsorship.
FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Rebecca Leivdal, Event Coordinator
Phone: (907) 374-6707
Email: [email protected]
Please select the level you would like to sponsor and contact Rebecca Leivdal, Event Coordinator at:
(907) 374-6707 or [email protected].
All levels of sponsorship will feature: name or logo on all electronic and printed marketing materials,
including but not limited to sponsor slide, Chamber’s website, electronic newsletter, and social media.
TITLE SPONSOR: $8,000 - SOLD TO BOEING COMPANY
∞∞ Seats for 4 VIP's from sponsor's organization, seated immediately
behind the head tables
∞∞ Opportunity to purchase additional tickets at 35% off
∞∞ Recognition in the Scripting & Program as OFFICIAL TITLE SPONSOR
∞∞ Logo printed on sponsor banner displayed during the Banquet
SOUVENIR PHOTO SPONSOR: $3,000 - SOLD TO BIRCHWOOD HOMES
∞∞ Opportunity to purchase additional tickets at 25% off
∞∞ Logo printed on each photo frame (5"x7" photo)
∞∞ Recognition in the Scripting & Program as official SOUVENIR PHOTO SPONSOR
PROGRAM SPONSOR: $3,000 - SOLD TO CHEVROLET BUICK GMC OF FAIRBANKS
∞∞ Opportunity to purchase additional tickets at 25% off
∞∞ Recognition in the Scripting & Program as official PROGRAM SPONSOR
TABLE CENTERPIECE SPONSOR: $1,500 (2 AVAILABLE) SOLD TO MAC FEDERAL CREDIT
UNION & DOYON UTILITIES
∞∞ Logo displayed on centerpieces
∞∞ Recognition in the Program as official CENTERPIECE SPONSOR
DECORATIONS SPONSOR: $2,500 (2 AVAILABLE) SOLD TO SANTINA’S FLOWERS & GIFTS
∞∞ Recognition in the Program as official DECORATIONS SPONSOR(S)
COIN SPONSOR: $1,000 - SOLD TO USIBELLI COAL MINE
∞∞ Representative from organization to present coins to military honorees
∞∞ Recognition in the Program as official COIN SPONSOR
DESSERT SPONSOR: $1,000 - SOLD TO NORTH HAVEN
∞∞ Recognition in the Program & Scripting as official Dessert SPONSOR (X2)
∞∞ Logo displayed on each dessert flag
PLACE CARD SPONSOR: $500 - SOLD TO DENALI STATE BANK
∞∞ Recognition in the Program as official PLACE CARD SPONSOR
∞∞ Logo on place card at each place setting
SUPPORTING SPONSOR: $500 (UNLIMITED AVAILABILITY) - SOLD TO GEOTEMPS,
CORVIAS & GREATER FAIRBANKS BOARD OF REALTORS, AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION
∞∞ Recognition in the Program as official SUPPORTING SPONSOR
DONATED TICKET SPONSOR: $260 (UNLIMITED AVAILABILITY)
∞∞ Recognition in the Program as official DONATED TICKET SPONSOR
The opportunity to sponsor the 47th Military Appreciation Banquet is reserved for Fairbanks Chamber
members. Sponsorship will not be official until signed sponsorship agreement is received.
47th Annual Military Appreciation Banquet