25th ANNIVERSARY 1988-2013
November 10, 2012
Dear Chamber Member/Friend,
It's that time of year! The evenings are crisp, the holidays are fast approaching, and like most other businesses, the Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce is planning our budget for 2013. We will celebrate our 25th Anniversary in 2013, and we are looking forward to an exciting year of activities and growth! We are particularly excited about the launch of our new website, and the introduction of our new all-inclusive Platinum Member Level. I ask you to consider the importance of our presence in the collective Aubrey 380 Area community as you plan your community investment budget for 2013. Our Chamber operations are funded through membership fees and annual fundraisers. I realize that many of you are current sponsors. Thank you; please continue to support us in 2013. If you are not currently a member, we ask that you consider the options attached. These memberships are a way to invest in promoting your business and interacting with your local business community.
Please note that the list of membership/sponsor fees looks a bit different this year. Rest assured, your membership fees have not increased. We have tried to simplify the fees associated with Gold and Silver Sponsors. Example: if you are currently a member with 1-5 employees, and a Silver Sponsor, your membership fee is $120 + $200 Silver Sponsorship = $320. In 2013 you will be a Silver Member,
1-5 employees, and your fee will be $320. Same price, hopefully less confusing.
Our major fundraisers for 2013 will again be Casino Night and the Annual Golf Tournament. Casino Night will be held the first Saturday in March (March 2nd), and the Golf Tournament will return to Oakmont Country Club for our tournament on June 10th.
We know that it is helpful to have this information in advance so that you can budget the generosity that your company extends to the non-profit community through event sponsorships. We are not requesting any money today; information will be forwarded to you prior to the event. Sponsorships are available for both events. We welcome the opportunity to visit with you about your participation in our fundraisers.
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce benefits our community and businesses in many ways. Those benefits include promoting business growth throughout the area, showcasing members' businesses through ribbon cuttings and mixers, advertising opportunities, and providing members' information and referrals to new and prospective residents and businesses, as well as direct website links to members' own websites. The Chamber also supports local non-profit and governmental agencies (i.e. Aubrey Education Foundation, Aubrey Area Library, Police and Fire Departments, and the Cities of Aubrey, Cross Roads & Krugerville).
If you have questions about our Chamber, please call the Chamber office at
940-365-9781, or email chamber@aubreycoc.org.
Thank you in advance for your support and partnership with the Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce.
Sincerely,
David Painter
President, Board of Directors
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Yes! We want to partner with the Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce!
_____Platinum Member--$1500
Gold Member Silver Member Basic Member
___1-5 Employees--$620 ___1-5 Employees--$320 ___1-5 Employees--$120
___6-10 Employees--$650 ___6-10 Employees--$350 ___6-10 Employees-$150
___11-25 Employees--$675 ___11-25 Employees--$375 ___11-25 Employees--$175
___26-50 Employees--$700 ___26-50 Employees--$400 ___26-50 Employees--$200
___51+ Employees--$760 ___51+ Employees--$460 ___51+ Employees--$260
___Individual Member (No business representation)--$70
___Government, Non-Profit Institutions, and Churches--$150
Yes! Count on our support of the 2013 Casino Night!
___King of Diamonds--$500
___Queen of Hearts--$250
___Jack of Clubs--$150
___Other amount--_____ (donation)
Yes! Count on our support of the 2013 Golf Tournament!
___Double Eagle Sponsor--$750
___Eagle Sponsor--$450
___Birdie Sponsor--$350
___Par Sponsor--$125
___Individual Golfer--$100
___Other Amount_____ (donation)
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Company Name Authorized by
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Event Contact Name Phone E-Mail
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Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce
2013 Member Levels
Platinum Member - Annual Fee: $1500
- Recognized as an Event Sponsor (your name on event banner) in pre-event publicity and at event--for your choice of Casino Night or Golf Tournament. You will be recognized as a Sponsor for the other event.
- Golf Team-Entry for one team (4 players) in Golf Tournament
- Tickets and reserved table for 8 at Casino Night
- One (1) Luncheon Sponsorship for your business
- Website Placement-Business name and color logo on front page of website
- Tabloid Ad-Business card-sized ad in the quarterly newspaper tab
- Plaque at the Chamber Office-A plaque with your name will be on display at the Chamber office
- Business name and link in Website Directory
Gold Member - Annual Fee: $620-760*
- Recognized as Sponsor in pre-event publicity and at event-Casino Night and Golf Tournament
- 2 tickets to Casino Night
- Website Placement-Your company's name and link to your website in prominent location
- Tabloid Ad-Business card-sized ad in the quarterly newspaper tab
- Plaque at the Chamber Office-A plaque with your name will be on display at the Chamber office
- Business name and link in Website Directory
Silver Member - Annual Fee: $320-$460*
- Website Placement-your company's name and link to your website in prominent location
- Tabloid Ad-Business card-sized ad in the quarterly newspaper tab
- Plaque at the Chamber Office-A plaque with your name will be on display at the Chamber office
- Business name and link in Website Directory
Basic Member - Annual Fee: $120-$260
- Business name and link in Website Directory*
*Based on number of employees
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2013 Event Sponsorships
Casino Night
King of Diamonds--$500:
- Tabloid Ad--Business card-sized ad in the quarterly newspaper tabloid (2 issues)
- Weekly eNews Sponsor List
- Company name displayed at Event
- Company name mentioned in all media promotions, weekly eNews and Chamber website
- 6 admission tickets
Queen of Hearts--$250:
- Tabloid Ad-Business card-sized ad in the quarterly newspaper tabloid (1 issue)
- Weekly eNews Sponsor List
- Company name displayed at Event
- Company name mentioned in all media promotions, weekly eNews and Chamber website
- 4 admission tickets
Jack of Clubs--$150:
- Weekly eNews Sponsor List
- Company name displayed at Event
- Company name mentioned in all media promotions, weekly eNews and Chamber website
- 2 Admission Tickets
Chamber Platinum Member:
- Reserved table and 8 tickets
- Company name mentioned in all media promotions, weekly eNews and Chamber website
- Company name displayed at event
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Chamber Gold Member:
- Company name mentioned in all media promotions, weekly eNews and Chamber website
- Company name displayed at event
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Golf Tournament
Oakmont Country Club
Double Eagle Sponsor--$750
- Entry for four players
- One sponsor sign
- Recognition in all media promotions, weekly eNews and Chamber website
- Option of having representative at hole to promote your business
Eagle Sponsor--$450
- Entry for two players
- One sponsor sign
- Recognition in all media promotions, weekly eNews, and Chamber website
- Option of having representative at hole to promote your business
Birdie Sponsor--$350
- Entry for one player
- One sponsor sign
- Recognition in all media promotions, weekly eNews and Chamber website
- Option of having representative at hole to promote your business
Par Sponsor--$125
- One sponsor sign
- Recognition in all media promotions, weekly eNews and Chamber website
Individual Golfer--$100
Chamber Platinum Member-Inclusive
- Entry for 4 players
- One sponsor sign
- Recognition in all media promotions, weekly eNews, and Chamber website
- Option of having representative at hole to promote your business
Chamber Gold Member-Inclusive
- One sponsor sign
- Recognition in all media promotions, weekly eNews and Chamber website
- Option of having representative at hole to promote your business
