WOMEN’S FRIENDSHIP TOUR ASSOCIATION, INC

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Sponsorship Opportunities and Sponsorship Levels

The Women’s Friendship Tour consists of women who represent many races and ethnicities, all ages and sizes, diverse athletic capabilities and experiences, and a range of personal lifestyles.  From a consumer standpoint, this event offers a plethora of sponsorship opportunities, including beauty and personal grooming, health and medicines, finance, clothing, athletic apparel and much more.   From a corporate standpoint, this high profile event will allow you to expose your goods and/or services internationally, as ordinary women from across the globe unite to chart an extraordinary, unique and unprecedented path. This benchmark tour, along with the return of a historic treasure, will write your company into the history of friendly relations between Okinawa , the United States and women from around the world.  

MEDIA INTEREST:

  • The Tour has already received significant media coverage: a WPBF television broadcast and newspaper articles in the US and Japan . These can be viewed on our media page

  • Additional press releases and media blitzes for TV and newspapers are planned in conjunction with the 3rd Division Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Far East and their Public Affairs Office.

  • Local, state, national and international global media interest will be expanded as the event progresses. 

    • Our existing and future sponsors who help to achieve our goals will be invited to enjoy the high level of media attention that will be generated. This event will also give attention to legislative and congressional levels.

RECOGNITION

Advertisements and specific logo placements in selected printed material such as, but not limited to booklets, posters, flyers, banners, commemorative programs, ads, handouts, signs, stationary, magazines and brochures.  

  • Company logo and recognition or advertising space availability on official Women’s Friendship Tour website.  

  • Through our affiliations with and contacts in the global martial art arena, we also offer links to partner sites.  

  • The Women’s Friendship Tour website will continue for at least one year past the date of the event. This will ensure further constant and continuing exposure for you or your organization.    

  • Continuing exposure from participants from around the world displaying your logo on articles of clothing and other miscellaneous commemorative gear and handouts.

  • Exposure from a continuing flow of information, press announcements, media coverage and updates regarding the event

  • Exposure from five special interest mailing lists created specifically for this event.

1.       Printed and TV Media Outreach

2.       Key Community Leaders and Legislative Support

3.       Local, National and Global Corporate and Business

4.       International families, friends and martial art contacts

5.        Women’s Interest Groups and Organizations  

  • Enhances visibility in many hometown communities on a local and global scale as a company that cares about cultural exchange, international friendships, arts and athletics.

  • Any level of sponsorship shows your support of our efforts and makes you proud partners for this worthwhile and historical event.

PLEASE CONSIDER THIS NON-PROFIT, UNPRECEDENTED, HISTORIC ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT FOR FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION UNDER YOUR SPONSORSHIP OR ADVERTISING POLICY.

 

Levels of Sponsorship

  Each and every gift is an important step closer to the achievement of our mission.  Sponsorship levels range from individual to high level corporate giving. Donations can be cash or an in-kind gift.  

CORPORATE AND SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS  

Friendship Tour Grand Corporate Sponsor……………....    $ 500,000.00  

Friendship Tour Executive Corporate Sponsor ………….    $ 250,000.00

Friendship Tour Platinum Sponsor ………………………… $ 100,000.00

Friendship Tour Diamond Sponsor………………………...  $   50,000.00 

Friendship Tour Gold Sponsor ………………………..…...   $   25,000.00

Friendship Tour Silver Sponsor……………………….…....  $   10,000.00

Friendship Tour Bronze Sponsor…………………………...  $     5,000.00

Friendship Tour Patron ………………………………………$      2,500.00 

Friendship Tour Business Friend…………………………...  $     1,000.00

 

INDIVIDUAL  SPONSORSHIPS  

Individual Patron of the Tour …………………………….…     $        201.00 - 500.00

Individual Supporter of the Tour ……………………………    $        101.00 - 200.00

Individual Friend of the Tour…………………………….…      $          51.00 - 100.00

Individual Contributor ………………………………. . . . . . .    $          50.00  and under

 

Sponsorship packages can be tailored to meet your personal or corporate needs. For example, a donation can be earmarked to underwrite the cost of specific categories such as awards, promotions, transportation, meals, hotels, a specific tour member, etc.

In addition, scholarship packages are available provide financial assistance to women from varied countries who would otherwise be unable to attend.  These countries include Canada, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Greece, Venezuela, Argentina, the Netherlands, Chile, England, Australia and even the U.S.

 

Per participant                         $5,000 U.S.     

 

It is with your financial assistance that a dream of forging international understanding, cultural diversity and the preservation of a traditional art can be realized.                                                                        

PLEASE CONSIDER THIS NON-PROFIT, UNPRECEDENTED, HISTORIC ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT FOR FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION UNDER YOUR SPONSORSHIP OR ADVERTISING POLICY.

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We are grateful to the many organizations and individuals who have already endorsed or provided support in the form of time, talent and financial contributions to this project.

 * The Women’s Friendship Tour took place April 12 –26, 2004

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free (800) 435-7352 within the state of Florida.  Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.  

Registration Number CH16201

 

Women’s Friendship Tour ASSOCIATION, iNC Marguerite Hess, 1195 Ocean View Circle,  Jensen Beach, Fla 34957  Tel: (772) 334- 7731 

e-mail: peggyhess@womenskaratetour.org OR dphess@bellsouth.net   

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