Dear Potential Sponsor,

Please take a moment and consider the possibilities of sponsoring the “Mel Tillis and Friends Fishing Tournament”.  The tournament is being held on Saturday, April 12, 2008. We will also be holding a “Dock-tail Party” and “Captains Meeting” on Friday, April 11, 2008 to launch the event.  This part of the event will give participants a chance to mingle with celebrities as well as eat, drink and mingle with fellow fisherman and friends. 

Since the idea was considered, there has been tremendous excitement regarding the tournament while raising monies for the Shriners Hospital for Children who work diligently to help the children. This can only happen with your support.

The Tournament is being marketed throughout the state of Florida, South Georgia and South Alabama. The tournament will attract a large array of anglers; from saltwater to freshwater, from small fishing boats to large sea going vessels. With a payout of 22,500 in cash and prizes, based on 400 anglers and prorated accordingly, it will attract both small time hobby fishermen and big money anglers.

The tournament is being marketed thru a very refined regular mail and e-mail blasts.  Three mass mailing to fishing clubs in all three states, fishing license owners, and boat owners have already been sent.

We have contacted numerous radio and Television stations that have agreed to promote the tournament.  Most have also agreed to run PSA announcements for the tournament since the event is a non-profit event for the children.

We expect large numbers to attend the tournament to fish and also to be able to see and possibly meet and get pictures with the participating celebrities.  There will be events throughout the day for the whole family to enjoy. 

There are many ways to participate in the event.  Please review the following information in this package and see how YOU can help.  Don’t miss out on this event.  Please call Susan Parker at 352-316-2537 or Sheila Greene at 352-256-4697 to discuss how you would like to contribute. 
Come, join us for something b-b-b-Big!

Mel Tillis, the King of Country Humor and Country Music
 is lending his name and his efforts to raise funds and awareness for the Champion of Children’s Causes,
The Shriners Hospital for Children.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS TO THOSE WHO ENJOY FLORIDA’S #1 PARTICIPATION SPORT – SPORTFISHING!

  • Over 1.375 million adult license holders in Florida in 2005, representing an increase of over 24% over 2003!
  • Florida ranks #1 in the country in boat registrations.
  • There are over 43 million anglers in America
  • Sportfishing in Florida is a 7 billion dollar a year industry
  • More Americans fish than play golf and tennis combined!
  • The overall impact of Sportfishing would make the sport #32 on the Fortune 500 list, above such companies as Target, Sears and Johnson and Johnson.
  • Sports sponsorship studies show that 78% of adults said that they would be more likely to buy a product associated with a cause they care about, 66% would be likely to switch brands and 62% would likely switch retailers

Sources:  ASA American Sportfishing Association, NMMA National Marine Manufacturers Association, and IEG, Inc. (sponsorship.com)

Hurry!  Event Date, April 12, 2008
“Welcome Aboard”
Sponsorship Opportunities

Skipper’s Boss ($5,000 product – unlimited openings)

Company name in appropriate position on sponsor board
Company name listed on internet sponsorship page – fishingwithmel.com
Company literature and / or product samples may be placed in Captain’s Bags (available to each angler)
Company banners or signage may be displayed at Docktail Party and in entertainment
areas

Gilligan’s Friends ($1,000 – unlimited openings)

Company name listed on internet sponsorship page – fishingwithmel.com
Company literature and / or product samples may be placed in Captain’s Bags (available to each angler)

Big Fish Trophy Sponsors ($500 – Ten openings)

Company name on trophy
Announcement during award ceremony
Company literature and / or product samples may be placed in Captain’s Bags (available to each angler)

 

Please contact us right away and secure your position in this event for years to come. 

 

“Nobody ever stands so tall as when he stoops down to help a child”