Lakes Region Association
Lakes Region Association Sponsorship Opportunities 2010-2011
Your sponsorship will support the Lakes Region Association's two scholarships, the tourism industry, our local economy and the Association's aggressive tourism marketing promotions.

logoOur Mission
To promote the Lakes Region of New Hampshire as a year round destination to bring more visitors to the area and economically benefit our member's businesses.

We offer many levels of sponsorship for you to support the Association's scholarship programs that are awarded annually The Mildred A. Beach Hospitality Scholarship and the Ron Meade "On the Track to Tourism" Scholarship.

Your sponsorship will also support the tourism industry, our local economy and the Lakes Region Association's aggressive tourism marketing promotions.
  • Signature Sponsorship
  • Annual Meeting Sponsorship
  • March Sweepstakes Event Sponsorship
  • Hospitality Golf Tournament Sponsorship
  • Educational Program Sponsorship
  • Signature Sponsorship
For more information contact Executive Director, Amy Landers
at alanders@lakesregion.org or 603-286-8008

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Signature Sponsorship

The signature sponsorship level this is a year round sponsorship inclusive of all events, activities and communications. It is limited to three businesses and each will be industry exclusive.

The Lakes Region Association has a sponsorship opportunity to assist you in gaining exposure for
your company and its products or services throughout the entire year to over 400 members in the
Lakes Region and Central New Hampshire.

A Signature sponsors receive exposure at all Lakes Region Association events including:
· Sweepstakes by the Lake (March)
· Annual Hospitality Golf Tournament (May)
· Annual Business Meeting (Fall)
· Variety of on going Educational Training Programs (Labor Law, Packaging, Media
             Relations and Lakes Region Familiarization Tour) throughout year

A Signature Sponsor receives continual recognition through our communications, promotional
materials and at all events showing your ongoing support for the tourism industry in the Lakes /
Central Region of New Hampshire

Lakes Region Association Signature Sponsorship Benefits
· A Signature Sponsor is welcome to make comments and introduce events.
· Opportunity to host a networking and/or educational event for our 400+ members.
· Recognition in all LRA promotional materials
· Recognition in all media communications
· Link from website and e-mail communications
· Company banner and/or sign at events.
· Full recognition at event if sponsor is not present
· Display table at event

Promotional and Marketing Efforts

EMail Blasts 6 times a year
Name, logo and link on
· Membership Newsletter distributed every other week
· Targeted E-blasts to Travel Writers, Group Markets & Guests - 4 times each a year
· Events Bulletin distributed every other week

Printed Materials
Logo and sponsor name included on:
· Lakes Region Association's letterhead for 2010-2011
· Printed invitations for Annual Business Meeting distributed to 750 businesses
· Printed Annual Report sent to over 750 businesses
· Printed flier distributed to over 1,000 businesses for two fundraisers
· Printed materials for Sweepstakes & Golf Tournament
· Programs distributed at all events

Media Coverage
· Press Releases are sent to New Hampshire media 6 times a year
· Recognition in every event press release - sent before and after each event
· Company logo on 1,000 Television Commercials through Comcast in the Greater Lakes Region and throughout Central New Hampshire

Website Promotion
· Company Name and logo on the home page www.lakesregion.org
· Company Name and logo on the events page promoting the specific event
· Flier present on www.lakesregion.org including your logo and link to your website

Tickets and Participation
· Registration for two teams for the Annual Hospitality Golf Tournament
· 2 tickets to the Sweepstakes by the Lake Event (value $200 - attendance for 4 people and entry into sweepstake and raffle)

Sponsorship Cost -Full Year: $5,000
For more information contact Amy Landers at (603) 286-8008 or alanders@lakesrsegion.org

golf sponsor
Annual Meeting Sponsorship - Fall 2010

annual meetingThe Lakes Region Association has a sponsorship opportunity to assist you in gaining exposure for your company and its products or services.

Join the many business owners and managers, State Senators and Representatives and media at the Lakes Region Association's Annual Business Meeting. As a sponsor, you will get recognition through our communications, promotional materials and at our event to show your support for the tourism industry.

Level 1 Sponsorship $1000
Sponsor welcome & comments to open event
Recognition in all promotional materials
Recognition in all media communications
Link from website and email communications
Company banner and/or sign at event
Verbal recognition at event
Display table at event

Level 2 Sponsorship $750
Recognition in all promotional materials
Recognition in all media communications
Link from website and email communications
Verbal recognition at event
Display table at event

Level 3 Sponsorship $500
Recognition in all promotional materials
Recognition in all media communications
Verbal recognition at event



Promotional and Marketing Efforts
· Printed Annual Report distributed to over 700 businesses, State Senators and
Representatives, and media
· Printed Annual Meeting Invitations sent to over 700 businesses, State Senators and Representatives and media
· E-mail newsletter sent to over 450 businesses during September and October
· Press Release sent to New Hampshire media prior to and after the event
· Invitation present on www.lakesregion.org including your logo and link to your website
Sweepstakes by the Lake Event Sponsorship
Held annually with a new theme each March

Past Themes include: Mardi Gras; Wild, Wild West; Catch the Big One

big catchLevel 1 - Presenting Sponsor · $2,500
· Company name and logo as the presenting of the event - "company xxxx presents the Sweepstakes by The Lake "
· A Ticket to the Event for two people to attend (chance to win $10,000)
· Overnight accommodations at Church Landing for the night of the event.
· Company signage and display/retail sales area at the event
· Verbal recognition at the event
· Company Name and Logo on the home page of our website www.lakesregion.org with a link to your site for 3 months
· Company Name and Logo on the 1,000 Invitations, 300 Tickets and all print media and broadcast advertising
· Company Name and Logo on Press Releases sent to statewide media, e-mail newsletters sent to over 400 members and 4,500 potential visitors
· Company Logo on 500 television commercials through Comcast in Greater Lakes Region and throughout Central New Hampshire

Level 2 · $1,000
· Overnight Accommodations for the night of the event
· Company signage at the event
· Verbal recognition at the event
· Company Name and Logo on the home page of our website www.lakesregion.org with a link to your site for 3 months
· Company Name and Logo on the 1,000 Invitations, 300 Tickets and all print media and broadcast advertising
· Company Name and Logo on Press Releases sent to statewide media, email newsletters sent to over 400 members and 4,500 potential visitors

Level 3 · $500
· Company signage at the event
· Verbal recognition at the event
· Company Name and Logo on the home page of our website
· Company Name and Logo on the 1,000 Invitations and 300 Tickets
· Company Name and Logo on Press Releases sent to statewide media, email newsletters sent to over 400 members and 4,500 potential visitors

Level 4 · $250
· Company signage at the Event
· Company Name and Logo listed on e-mail newsletters sent to over 400 members
Hospitality Golf Tournament Sponsorship
Spring 2010

golf programPresenting Sponsorship $2,500
· Company name and logo on 1,000 fliers as the presenting sponsor - "company xxx presents the Lakes Region Association's Hospitality Golf Tournament"
· 2 teams - includes 18 holes of golf with boxed lunch, raffles, goodie bags and award banquet dinner
· Company name and logo on 500 commercials through Comcast in the Greater Lakes Region and throughout Central New Hampshire
· Company name and logo on 1,000 fliers
· Company name and logo on the event program
· Company name and logo (tile banner ad) displayed on Association's website with a link to your site (3 months)
· Gift bags, boxed lunch upon arrival, barbeque dinner with awards and raffle prizes

Hole in One - 1,000
· 18 holes of golf with cart for 4 people
· Signage with company name and logo displayed on the golf course, golf cart and in the banquet facilities
· Company name and logo on 1,000 fliers
· Company name and logo on the event program
golf sponsor· Company name and logo (tile banner ad) displayed on Association's website with a link to your site (3 months)
· Gift bags, boxed lunch upon arrival, barbeque dinner with awards and raffle prizes

Birdie $500
· 18 holes of golf with cart for 4 people
· Signage with company name and logo displayed on the golf course
· Company name and logo on the event program
· Gift bags, boxed lunch upon arrival, barbeque dinner with awards and raffle prizes

Tee $100
· Signage with company name and logo at a tee

Team $425
· 18 holes of golf with cart for 4 people
· Gift bags, boxed lunch upon arrival, barbeque dinner with awards and raffle prizes
Educational Program Sponsorship

The Lakes Region Association has a sponsorship opportunity to assist you in gaining exposure for
your company and its products or services.

During the fall, winter and spring of 2010 and 2011 we will offer a variety of Educational Training
Programs for the hospitality industry in the greater Lakes Region of New Hampshire. As a
sponsor, you will get recognition through our communications, promotional materials and at our
events to show your support for the tourism industry.

Upcoming Programs:
NH Labor Laws
Social Media How it Works and How you Can Promote your Business
Mobile Marketing and Text Messaging
Lakes Region Familiarization (FAM) Tour

educational programLevel 1 Presenting Sponsor $1,000
Sponsor welcome & comments to open all educational programs
Recognition in all promotional materials
Recognition in all media communications
Link from website and email communications
Company banner and/or sign at event
Verbal recognition at event
Display table at event
Recognition and display at registration table

Level 2 $750
Recognition in all promotional materials
Recognition in all media communications
Link from website and email communications
Verbal recognition at event
Display table at event

Level 3 $500
Recognition in all promotional materials
Recognition in all media communications
Verbal recognition at event

Promotional and Marketing Efforts
Printed flier distributed to over 450 businesses
E-mail newsletter sent to over 450 businesses
Press Release sent to New Hampshire media
Flier present on www.lakesregion.org including your logo and link to your website
Sponsorship Support Commitment Form

logoSELECT SPONSORSHIP TYPE(s)

Signature
[ ] $5,000

Annual Meeting
[ ] Level 1 $1000    [ ] Level 2 $750    [ ] Level 3 $500

Sweepstakes by the Lake Event
[ ] Level 1 $2500    [ ] Level 2 $1000    [ ] Level 3 $500    [ ] Level 4 $250

Hospitality Golf Tournament
[ ] Presenting $2500    [ ] Hole in One $1000    [ ] Birdie $500    [ ] Tee $100    [ ] Team $425

Educational Program
[ ] Level 1 $1000    [ ] Level 2 $750    [ ] Level 3 $500

Total Sponsorship Commitment $__________________

Company Name:
Mailing Address:
Town/City:                 State:        Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Contact Name:
Email Address:

Payment of Sponsorship
__________ Product / Services Donated

__________ Bill the Address Shown Above

__________ Enclosed is a check in the amount of $__________________

__________ Charge my credit card --DO NOT EMAIL THIS INFORMATION - PLEASE CALL US AT 603-286-8008

______ Visa ______ MasterCard ______ Discover

Card Number: ______________________________Expiration Date:______________

Name as it appears on the Card: ____________________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________________________

As a sponsor of this event, I understand my financial obligation as stated above. Also, to receive the appropriate sponsorship benefits, I will send the Lakes Region Association a company logo by the indicated due date.

Forward to: Lakes Region Association · PO Box 737, Tilton NH 03276 · Fax (603) 286-7007
Lakes Region Association Staff

Amy Landers, Executive Director
Kim Sperry, Membership & Publications Manager
Annette Zamarchi, Membership & Publication Sales
Kelly Bryer, Webmaster & Communications
Kelli Moulton, Bookkeeping & Visitor Information Center
Victor Jones, Visitor Information Center
Willie Volmerding, Alton Bay Visitor Information Center

Lakes Region Association Board of Directors

Officers
Brad Lipe of The Laker, President
Fred Clausen of Proctor's Lakehouse Cottages, Immediate Past President
Gail Batstone of the Inns & Spa at Mill Falls, 1st Vice President
Greg Goddard at Gunstock Mountain Resort, 2nd Vice President
Mel Borrin at Preferred Vacation Rentals, Treasurer
Karen Beranger of the Wolfeboro Inn, Secretary

Directors
Jim Morash of MS Mount Washington Cruises
Sean Brown of The Common Man Family of Restaurants
Pam Patoine of the Courtyard by Marriott
Dyan Driscoll of the Cozy Inn & Cottages
Mary Ellen Dutton of Kellerhaus
Debra Irwin of the Manor on Golden Pond
Thomas Boucher of T-Bones & Cactus Jacks
Mary Lamprey Bare of Lamprey & Lamprey Realtors
Dave Doyle of Sun Valley Cottages
Douglas Cutillo of Steele Hill Resorts
Patricia Poore, Member at Large
Elaine Hinchey of Heaven Scent Design
Warren Bailey of Comcast
Mildred Beach, Lifetime Director