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<DIV><SPAN class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi
Everyone,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>The regatta is
getting close, and it would be great to have some sponsorship, both in-kind and
dollars. ($$ is especially helpful to defer the costs of the band or DJ,
and beverages.) This is not a charitable event -- you should request
sponsorship based on the marketing opportunity, not sense of
altruism.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have a very nice
letter to send potential sponsors, but the file size is 3 MB due to photos, so I
can not attach it to a list server email. </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you know a potential
sponsor, and would like the actual letter with photos, please respond and I will
send it to your personal email.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Here is the text of
the letter:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial
size=2>********************************</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=942552120-13082009>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt">August 2009</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt">You are invited to consider
sponsorship of the 2<SUP>nd</SUP> Annual Star of the North Regatta, to be held
September 18-20, 2009 at the Wayzata Yacht Club.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Over 200 adult sailors will participate,
most of them residents of the Twin Cities area.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They are active individuals, employed in
a variety of professional endeavors; they work hard and play hard, many of them
making the time to race sailboats three times a week throughout our brief but
glorious sailing season.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt">Your business will benefit from
visible acknowledgement on all printed materials, as well as your logo on large
banners that will decorate the yacht club building and grounds (see photos
below).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt">Consider partnering with the 2009
Star of the North Regatta at one of the following levels:</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt">Gold:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$500.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Your logo on all printed materials +
your own banner.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(See photo lower
right.)</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt">Silver: $250.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Your logo on all printed materials and
on large banner. (See photo lower left.)</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt">Bronze: $100.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Your logo on large banner.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(See photo lower left.)</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt">In-kind donations of raffle
prizes and food items are also an excellent way to introduce our sailors to your
products.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">To become a sponsor, please
contact Carmella Foster at 952-473-2240 or email <A
href="mailto:carmella@apexq.com">carmella@apexq.com</A> by August 28, 2009 (for
banner recognition).</P>
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size=2></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial
size=2>*******************************</FONT></SPAN></P>
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class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sponsors already contacted
are:</FONT></SPAN></P>
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class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mount Gay Rum (yes, we have red
hats!)</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>North Sails </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Wayzata Wine &
Spirits</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>General Mills</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you have questions or
suggestions, please contact me directly. Be considerate of others, and do
not hit "reply all" unless you really think everyone needs to
know.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Regards,</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Carmella
Foster</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Chairperson</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Star of the North
Regatta</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Wayzata Yacht
Club</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2><A
href="mailto:carmella@apexq.com">carmella@apexq.com</A></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Phone:
952-473-2240</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=942552120-13082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Cell:
952-681-9018</FONT></SPAN></P>
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