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Chef's Auction
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Description:
Fifteen to twenty "STAR" Chefs or restauranteurs create complete gastronomical dining experiences which are auctioned off to the highest bidder. Packages can range from a romantic dinner for two, to a corporate entertainment function for twenty. Wine tasting may be included.
Additional Involvement:
$1,000 to $5,000 Sponsorship
Overall Sponsor
Restaurant Sponsor
Silent Auction Prizes
Committee Membership
Media Sponsor
Print/Program Sponsor
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First Look For Charity
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Description:
A black tie celebration to benefit the March of Dimes and 11 other charities. Participants preview the famous Chicago Auto Show in elegance without the throngs of people, while enjoying food and entertainment. More fun and food follow at our exclusive afterglow party.
Additional Involvement:
3,125 to $12,500 Sponsorship
Includes tickets to the show and signage at the afterglow party
Committee Membership to assist in ticket selling
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Fox Sports Chicago Sports Awards Dinner
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Description:
A reception featuring a silent and live auction and dinner to honor stars from Chicago's professional teams and includes awards for an inspirational athlete and for lifetime achievement.
Additional Involvement:
$2,00 to $30,000 Sponsorship
Table Purchase
Commitee Membership
Purchase TV Ads/Sponsorship
Donation of Sweepstakes and/or Silent Auction Prizes
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Sno-Ball Softball
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Description:
Chicagoland softball teams compete in a single elimination tournament over a winter weekend, regardless of the weather!
Additional Involvement:
Team Entry -- $150 -$200
$500 to $5,000 Sponsorship
Team or Tournament sponsor
In Kind Food Donation
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Construction & Transportation Awards Luncheon
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Description:
Leaders in the transportation and construction industries are honored with a reception, lunch, a short program and prizes.
Additional Involvement:
$500 to $5,000 Sponsorship
Auction Prizes
Committee Membership
Print Sponsor
Table Purchase
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Countdown to WalkAmerica
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Description:
A one mile symbolic walk for corporate executives and their Walk Team Captains. It starts with a breakfast and ends with a media ceremony. The event is a kick-off for WalkAmerica.
Additional Involvement:
$2,500 - $5,000 Sponsorship
Table Purchase
Committe Membership
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WalkAmerica
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Description:
Our largest annual fund-raiser which takes place at 44 different walk sites throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana and involves 20,000 participants
Additional Involvement:
Walker, Walk Team, or Volunteer on Walk Day
Major Sponsor
$500 to $50,000 Sponsorship
Checkpoint, Start/Finish Line Sponsor
T-Shirt, Print, or Media Sponsor
Food, Prize, or In-Kind Sponsor
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Celebrity Golf Classic
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Description:
Compete on a beautiful 36 hole golf course with Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox and other sports celebrities. Other golf tournaments are held throughout the summer, too.
Additional Involvement:
$500 to $50,000 Sponsorship
Overall Sponsorship
Foursomes
Golf Tee or Hole Sponsors
Sweepstakes or Auction Prizes
Committee Membership
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Passport to Adventure
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Description:
An elegant event at the famous Brookfield Zoo complete with dancing, silent auction and great food.
Additional Involvement:
$5,000 to $15,000 Sponsorships
Committee Membership
Print Sponsor
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Ride America
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Description:
A motorcycle poker run involving about 500 riders. Entry fee is $15.00 per person and each rider is encouraged to get donations. The event is run by the Illinois Harley Dealership in Berwyn.
Additional Involvement:
Sponsorship Sweepstakes and Silent Auction Prizes
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Golf Outing
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Description:
An outing geared for a fun of Links. Participants play on a lively course for prizes. They start with a lunch and end with an awards ceremony.
Additional Involvement:
Sponsorship
Prizes
Foursomes
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Reading Champions
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Description:
Motivational literacy program in elementary schools, encouraging students to read books.
Additional Involvement:
School Participation
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Health Leadership Awards Luncheon
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Description:
Leaders in the medical field are honored with a reception, lunch, a short program and prizes.
Additional Involvement:
Sponsorship
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Single Best Bid
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Description:
Exciting and valuable entertainment packages are offered by volunteer presenters in live auction. Packages range from theatre/sporting tickets and dinner to a weekend get-a-way.
Additional Involvement:
Sponsorship
Prizes
Volunteer Presenters
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A.I.R. Awards
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Description:
A radio competion that increases support and public awareness of the March of Dimes and celebrates excellence in local radio broadcasting.
Additional Involvement:
Sponsorship
Program Ads
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Jail & Bail
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Description:
At many sites throughout th Chapter, community leaders are "arrested" and must raise "bail" by phone - seeking contributions from friends and business associates before they are released from mock jails.
Additional Involvement:
Sponsorship
Site Sponsors
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Annual Gala
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Description:
A grand black-tie event with entertainment centers and interactive performances by professional entertainers. The evening includes excellent food, silent auction, prizes and dancing.
Additional Involvement:
$7500 to $25,000 Sponsorship
In-Kind Sponsor
Table Purchase or Patron Table Purchase
Sweepstakes or Silent Auction Prizes
Committee Membership
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Phonathon
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Description:
On Monday through Thursday evenings, volunteers call lapsed March of Dimes donors.
Additional Involvement:
Volunteer Caller Groups
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Ray Meyer's 3 on 3 Basketball Classic
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Description:
Three man teams compete in a one-day tournament. The winning team receives the opportunity to attend the final games of the N.C.A.A. tournament.
Additional Involvement:
$1,000 - $10,000 Sponsorship
Team Sponsor
Committee Membership
Prize Donor
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