M-M-MEL TILLIS & FRIENDS FISHING TOURNAMENT, INC.
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation

Dear Potential Sponsor,

Please take a moment and consider the possibilities of sponsoring the “6th Annual M-M-Mel Tillis and Friends Fishing Tournament”.  The tournament is being held on Saturday, April 14, 2012.  

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. .

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 with a 501(c)(3) designation.

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 Sam Gerace (352) 732- 9877 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 40 million anglers in America
  • Sportfishing in Florida is a multi – billion dollar a year industry
  • More Americans fish than play golf and tennis combined!
  • • In the US, anglers generate 45 billion dollars in retail sales, 125 billion dollars in overall
    economic output with 1 million jobs supported.
  • 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 14, 2012
“Welcome Aboard”

TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP LEVELS


Platinum Sponsor - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,000
(Non-competing Limit 2)

6th Annual M-M-Mel Tillis & Friends Fishing Tournament
Presented by "Your Name"

  • Company name on FishingWithMel.com as the Presenting Sponsor
  • Your company logo included on all tournament advertising as the Presenting Sponsor (minimum two months radio, print, and/or television)
  • Your logo on tournament printed materials, posters, and fliers
  • Your logo on banners prominently placed at the event
  • Your logo on all tournament t-shirts
  • Recognition at the tournament weigh-in ceremony
  • Six tournament entries
  • 6 Embroidered collared-fishing shirts with your logo and "Sponsor"
  • 6 Tournament t-shirts with "Sponsor" screen printed on sleeve
  • Two hotel rooms at event venue for April 13 & 14, 2012
  • Your literature placed in Captain's Bags


Gold Sponsor - - - - - - - - - - - - - $2500
(Non-competing limit 4)

  • Bold listing and your logo on FishingWithMel.com
  • Your logo on tournament t-shirts
  • Your logo on sponsor board and banners at event
  • Four tournament entries
  • 8 tournament t-shirts with "Sponsor" screen printed on sleeve
  • Your literature placed in Captain's Bags


Silver Sponsor - - - - - - - - - - - - $1,000

  • Bold listing on FishingWithMel.com
  • Bold listing on sponsor board
  • Two tournament entries
  • Recognition at the tournament weigh-in ceremony
  • 6 tournament t-shirts with "Sponsor" screen printed on sleeve
  • Your literature placed in Captain's Bags


Bronze Sponsor - - - - - - - - - - - - $500


  • Listing on FishingWithMel.com
  • One tournament entry
  • 2 tournament t-shirts with "Sponsor" screen printed on sleeve
  • Recognition at the tournament weigh-in ceremony
  • Your literature placed in Captain's Bags


Tournament Sponsor - - - - - - - - - - - - $250


  • Listing on FishingWithMel.com
  • 2 tournament t-shirt with "Sponsor" screen printed on sleeve
  • Your literature placed in Captain's Bags