March 29, 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Matt Smith Superintendent/Principal Camino Union Sch. Dist. Vice President Claire Frost Camino School Garden Secretary-‐Treasurer Joyce Joy Vision Mortgage Past President Christa Campbell Rainbow Orchards Matt Barnes El Dorado High School Carrie Bendick Holly's Hill Vineyards Jim Davies Farm Bureau President Forester Merv de Haas Farm Bureau Margaret Huston Retired teacher Donna Sauber Farm Bureau Retired Teacher Mike Trykar EDMC Inc. Avis Jolly Executive Director 530.303.8117 a.jolly@agintheclass-‐edc.org Dear Community Business, Organization, or Person, th
On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 El Dorado Ag in the Classroom will embark on the 14 Annual Farm Day at the Placerville Fairgrounds. This event will host over 1,000 local third grade students, their teachers, and chaperones for a day long, fun, hands-‐on experience where lessons of agriculture and its role in our everyday lives, our county, and its economy are taught in the context of local farms, ranches. In addition to more than 150 community volunteers and Learning Station Presenters that make Farm Day a continuing success, this event also relies on donations from generous individuals and businesses. This year, we are excited to offer you and your business the following sponsorship opportunities: LEVEL Preparing The Soil Planting The Seed Tending The Field Harvesting The Crop COST $250 and Below $251-‐$499 BENEFITS Event Marketing Material Acknowledgement Press Package Acknowledgement VIP Farm Day Tour (RSVP Required) All of the above plus… AITC Newsletter Acknowledgement (700+ recipients) AITC Social Media Acknowledgement $500-‐$999 All of the above plus… “Farm Day” Webpage Acknowledgement for 1 Year Barn Sponsor (Logo on Banner in Barn & Event Map) 2 Tickets to Annual 20 Mile Taste Fundraiser $1000+ All of the above plus… “AITC” Homepage Acknowledgement for 1 Year Additional Banner at Welcome Event/Area (AITC Provided) El Dorado County Ag in the Classroom is a local, grassroots, charitable (501c3) organization that provides quality agriculture-‐related educational resources, programs, and training opportunities and we very much would appreciate your consideration in sponsoring this incredible opportunity to help us grow the minds of our local county school children. Questions can be directed to myself via email, a.jolly@agintheclass-‐edc.org , or phone (530)-‐303-‐8117. Sponsorship checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 522, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Warmest Regards, Avis M. Jolly Avis Jolly, Executive Director Tax ID: 68-‐0305421 El Dorado County Ag in the Classroom • P.O. Box 522, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 • www.agintheclass-edc.org