Sample #1 - Property Management Association of West Michigan
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Sample #1 - Property Management Association of West Michigan
208 North Capitol Avenue | 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48933-1356 517-371-1400 TEL | 517-371-3207 FAX kelley-cawthorne.com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN: LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT July/August 2015 I. Frank J. Kelley, J.D. Dennis O. Cawthorne, J.D. David Gregory, J.D. Rob Elhenicky Dave Ladd Melissa Yutzey Mia D. McNeil, J.D. Brett H. Henderson Carrie A. Linderoth, J.D. Marc Corriveau, J.D. Of Counsel Dr. Oscar King, III Jean Kordenbrock, J.D. PRIORITY BILLS REQUESTED BY PMAM A. LICENSING. We are waiting to hear back from our potential sponsors. Summary: This bill would remove the required licensing of leasing agents and remove the 50-mi radius requirement for real estate brokers. B. SERVICE OF PROCESS. There have been no changes to this status. Summary: This bill would provide that service of process to recover money could be done by tacking to the property. Additionally, it provides that rent should not be prorated and that all summary proceedings from the same property should be heard on the same day at the same time in the same court. C. BEDBUGS. SB 294, HB 4520. We were scheduled to meet with the House sponsor and the Judiciary Vice Chair; however the meeting was cancelled. We have been told that the meeting would be rescheduled sometime in September. Summary: This bill provides the responsibilities of the landlord and the tenant in a bedbug situation. D. MEDICAL MARIHUANA. Senate Bill 72 This bill remains on the House Floor and will likely remain on the same timetable as medibles and ingestibles. We have learned that marihuana bills in judiciary committee would likely be voted out in September. Additionally, with the recent ruling about marijuana being used for autism, there is now a movement by Sen. Mike Shirkey to push for passage of medibles. II. BILLS OF INTEREST A. WAIVE JURY TRIAL IN RESIDENTIAL LEASES. HB 4035 Property; commercial leases; provision in lease to waive right to a jury trial; allow. Amends sec. 3 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.633). PMAM supports. B. LICENSURE FOR RE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS. SB 26. Amends secs. 105, 2501, 2502a, 2503, 2504, 2504a, 2505, 2506, 2509, 2510, 2512 & 2512d of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.105 et KELLEY CAWTHORNE seq.) & adds secs. 2502b, 2512e, 2512f, 2516 & 2516a. I was told by Kowall's office that they are apparently waiting on an opinion from the Attorney General before they can move forward with any work on the bill. C. LLC ACTING AS OWN REPRESENTATION. We were approached to weigh in on this bill. This would allow LLCs to represent themselves in small claims court and not require a lawyer. (Please see attached) PMAM supports. D. LEAD PAINT LEGISLATION. (HB 4062 and 4063) We’ve been approached to offer our opinion on a package of bills dealing with lead paint.). PMAM opposed. We had a brief conversation with the chair of the judiciary committee and expressed that we would like to see this bill remain in committee and not have a hearing anytime soon. E. MODIFICATION OF DRUG FORFEITURE. (HB 4361) This bill was introduced by Rep. Jeff Irwin from the Washtenaw Area. This bill would allow for seizure of property for a drug offense, but would prohibit forfeiture of the property unless a person is convicted of the alleged drug crime or if the person does not claim any interest in the property. This bill is a part of a larger package of bills dealing with police practices with drug forfeiture items. F. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. (SB 255/HB 4411) Senate Judiciary held a committee on SB 255. The bill would add domestic violence victims as a protected class. This would provide that they could not be discriminated against in housing situations. Numerous groups were opposed to the bill. The sponsor agreed to listen to the concerns and work with the groups. G. SHUTOFFS. (HB 4393) This bill was introduced due to a resident in the legislator’s district receiving numerous shut-off notices, but no alerting the landlord. This caused massive amounts of damage throughout the winter. H. RENT CONTROL. This bill has not been introduced at this point, but we were approached by Rep. Banks about this proposed idea. The information was sent to legislative members last month, but is also attached. Currently, there is no action on this bill. III. Miscellaneous Items A. Legislature – As you’ll notice, not much action has occurred on these bills because the legislature is away for the summer. We expect that things should pick back up mid-August. B. Upcoming Fundraisers – Please see the attached list of upcoming legislative fundraisers. If some are happening in your region and they were endorsed PMAM candidates, it may be wise to contribute and attend. C. Congressional Black Caucus Michigan Event- This event is held annually during the Congressional Black Caucus Conference and is specifically for the Michigan Delegation. Both Congressman John Conyers and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence are going to be honored this year. It is my recommendation that both PMAM and NAA join forces to be a sponsor for the event. Please see the attached information. D. PMAM Lobby Day 2016 Rent Control Legislation Proposed Version o o o Applies only to cities with a population of over 500,000 people Limits to rent increases Limit increases in rent to once per calendar year Increase is limited to the percentage change from year to year in the Consumer Price Index for the Midwest region for prices of goods and services as reported by The United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, averaged over the 12-month period that ends at the end of May of the previous calendar year, rounded to the first decimal point The rent is capped from increasing more than 2.5% percent per calendar year, regardless of increase to CPI This applies to properties currently rented, leased etc., vacant properties and commercial properties Exceptions to the rent increases A landlord can increase the rent above the CPI guidelines listed above when the following apply. These increases are not automatic they must petition the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for approval. Capital improvements A landlord can petition to raise rents by an amount enough to cover the cost of capital improvements A capital improvement is an improvement or renovation other than ordinary repair, repair or maintenance if the improvement or renovation is deemed depreciable under the Internal Revenue Code. Services and facilities The Act allows an adjustment in rents when related services or facilities supplied by a landlord or for any rental unit in the rental property are increased or decreased. based on: o The cost to the tenant of buying alternate related services or facilities comparable; o The operating cost to the landlord of the related services or facilities; or o The fair market value of comparable related services or facilities. Substantial rehabilitation The landlord may submit a petition to raise rents for a substantial rehabilitation of the rental property. A substantial rehabilitation petition is filed only when proposed rehabilitation cost equals or is more than 50% of the real property tax assessment of the rental property. Michigan o Rent control is currently prohibited by MCL Sec. 123.411 o 123.411 “Local governmental unit” defined; rent control prohibited; management and control of residential property. As used in this section, “local governmental unit” means a political subdivision of this state including, but not limited to, a county, city, village, or township, if the political subdivision provides local government services for residents in a geographically limited area of this state as its primary purpose and has the power to act primarily on behalf of that area. A local governmental unit shall not enact, maintain, or enforce an ordinance or resolution that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential property. This section does not impair the right of any local governmental unit to manage and control residential property in which the local governmental unit has a property interest. New York o o o Rent Act 0f 2011 Enacted by State Legislature Deal reached to extend for another four years on June 23rd Limits vacancy increases to once a year Reduced the permanent rent increase in buildings of 35 units or more for individual apartment improvements to 1/60th instead of 1/40th of the cost Increased the minimum rent for deregulation of an apartment to $2,700 That threshold would rise in the future based on increases in regulated rents approved by the Rent Guidelines Board. Increased the household income to $200,000 for deregulating an occupied apartment whose rent is at least $2,700 In New York City, rent control operates under the Maximum Base Rent (MBR) system. A maximum base rent is established for each apartment and adjusted every two years to reflect changes in operating costs. Owners who certify that they are providing essential services and have removed violations, are entitled to raise rents up to 7.5 percent each year until they reach the MBR. Tenants may challenge the proposed increase on the grounds that the building has violations or that the owner's expenses do not warrant an increase. For New York City rent controlled apartments, rents can also be increased because of increases in fuel costs (passalongs) and in some cases, to cover higher labor costs. Ontario, Canada o Residential Tenancies Act of 2006 Among other provisions containing duties of landlords/tenants, etc. it contains provisions regulating rent A landlord may not increase the rent charged to a tenant, or to an assignee, during the term of their tenancy by more than the guideline. The guideline is determined by: “The guideline for a calendar year is the percentage change from year to year in the Consumer Price Index for Ontario for prices of goods and services as reported monthly by Statistics Canada, averaged over the 12month period that ends at the end of May of the previous calendar year, rounded to the first decimal point.” The guideline is capped from increasing more than 2.5% per calendar year. Los Angeles o o o California law requires that tenants be provided with written advance notice of a rent increase either 30 days (for increases 10% or less) or 60 days (for increases greater than 10%) before the effective date of the increase. The Los Angeles Housing & Community Investment Department decides annual allowable rent adjustment For the fiscal year from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 is 3% Rent Stabilization Ordinance The purpose of the ordinance is to protect tenants from excessive rent increases, while at the same time allowing landlords a reasonable return on their investments. Residential units covered: apartments, condominiums, town homes, duplexes, two more dwelling units on the same lot, mobile homes, mobile home pads, rooms in a hotel, motel, rooming house or boarding house occupied by the same tenant for 30 or more consecutive days. The Rent Stabilization Ordinance covers four broad categories: Allowable rent increases Registration of rental units Legal reasons for eviction Causes for eviction requiring relocation assistance payments to the tenant Oakland o o o o o Oakland City Council adopted the Residential Rent Adjustment Program The Rent Adjustment Program requires that property owners give a form notice to tenants at the beginning of the tenancy of their rights under the program. California law requires that tenants be provided with written advance notice of a rent increase either 30 days (for increases 10% or less) or 60 days (for increases greater than 10%) before the effective date of the increase. An owner may increase a tenant's rent once in a 12-month period. The basic rate for rent increases is set by a formula tied to consumer price index. Maximum of 10% annual limit on all rent increases, unless CPI is above 10%. Maximum of 30% on rent increases within a 5-year period. Rent increases above 30% within a 5-year period allowed if only CPI increases were given during the 5year period. Maximum 70% of capital improvements costs can be passed through to tenants. Property owners may give tenants notice of a rent increase higher than the CPI Rent Adjustment. If tenants do not file a petition challenging the rent increase within 60 days of receiving the notice of increase (or within 60 days of first receiving written notice of the existence of the Rent Adjustment Program, whichever is later) they waive their right to challenge the increase. Washington, D.C. o The rent control law is the Rental Housing Act of 1985 Under the Act, an apartment building or apartment complex is called a housing accommodation, and a single apartment or house is called a rental unit. A renter is simply called the tenant, but the landlord is called the housing provider. Act is administered by The Rental Accommodations Division Owners of housing units covered by rent control are restricted in the frequency and amount by which they can adjust monthly rents. The law also requires landlords to give tenants adequate notification of rent increases and provides for an appeals process for tenants who believe that rents have been raised improperly. Title II of the Act is rent stabilization, which applies to any non-exempt rental unit. All rental units must be registered with the RAD either as subject to rent control or exempt from rent control For any unit that is not registered with RAD, rent control automatically applies. common exemptions from rent control are for rental units that are: o Federally or District-subsidized o Built after 1975 o Owned by a natural person (i.e., not a corporation) who owns no more than four rental units in the District o Vacant when the Act took effect Under the Act, any increase in rent must meet these conditions: The new rent charged may not be more than the prior rent plus an allowable increase, o The most common allowable increase in rent is an annual adjustment, based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). o For most tenants, the most that their rent can increase is the CPI percentage plus 2%, but not more than 10%. o For tenants who are elderly or disabled, the maximum increase in rent charged is the CPI percentage only, but not more than 5%. The increase in rent charged cannot be more than the increase allowed under any single section of the Act. The last increase in rent must have been at least 12 months ago (unless the unit is vacant). The increase must not violate the terms of the lease. The housing accommodation must be properly registered with the RAD. The rental unit and the housing accommodation’s common elements must be in substantial compliance with housing regulations. The housing provider must give a 30-day notice of any increase in rent. Increases in a vacant property The only exception to the limit of one rent increase per year is when a rental unit becomes vacant. The housing provider can raise the rent charged upon a vacancy to: o 10% more than was charged to the former tenant, or o Rent for a comparable rental unit, but not more than 30%. Comparable rental units have essentially the same square footage and floor plan; comparable amenities and equipment; comparable locations with respect to exposure and height (if exposure and height have previously been factors in the amount of rent charged); and Comparable physical condition. o Once there has been a vacancy increase in rent, the housing provider cannot make another increase in rent for 12 months, even if another vacancy occurs. Other Allowable Rent Increases. The other allowable increases are not automatic. The housing provider must petition or otherwise seek the consent of the Rent Administrator. Hardship o Housing providers are allowed to raise rents enough to earn a 12% rate of return on the housing provider’s rental property investment. o To apply for this increase, the housing provider must document operating expenses for 12 of the last 15 months preceding the filing of the hardship petition. Capital improvements o A housing provider can petition to raise rents by an amount enough to cover the cost of capital improvements o A capital improvement is an improvement or renovation other than ordinary repair, repair or maintenance if the improvement or renovation is deemed depreciable under the Internal Revenue Code. Services and facilities o The Act allows an adjustment in rents when related services or facilities supplied by a housing provider or a housing accommodation or for any rental unit in the housing accommodation are increased or decreased. o based on: The cost to the tenant of buying alternate related services or facilities comparable; The operating cost to the housing provider of the related services or facilities; or The fair market value of comparable related services or facilities. Substantial rehabilitation, or o The housing provider may submit a petition to raise rents for a substantial rehabilitation of the housing accommodation. A substantial rehabilitation petition is filed only when proposed rehabilitation cost equals or is more than 50% of the real property tax assessment of the rental unit or housing accommodation. Agreement with 70% of the tenants o The Act allows tenants of a housing accommodation to enter into a Voluntary Agreement with the housing provider to establish the rent, capital improvements, services and facilities, or repairs and maintenance. o If the housing provider initiates the Voluntary Agreement, the tenants must be given at least 14 days to review it following the filing of the Voluntary Agreement with RAD and service on the tenants. EVENTS CALENDER 2015 For Additional Details Please Email VReid@Kelley-Cawthorne.com AUGUST 2015 Rep. Tom Leonard Reception Tuesday, August 11 5:00-7:00 PM Where: The Pattwell Home 608 E. Geneva Dr. DeWitt, MI 48820 Cost: $30/Person $50/Couple $100/Silver $250/Gold $500/Platinum Please Make Checks Payable To: Tom Leonard for State Representative 14840 Robinwood Dr. Lansing, MI 48906 Please RSVP to: Phil Goodrich 517-526-3328 Pgoodrich87@gmail.com Rep. Charles Brunner 7th Annual Pig Roast Sunday, August 16th 3:00-5:00 PM Where: Castaways 3940 Boy Scout RD. Bay City MI Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Host $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: Charles Brunner for State Representative 208 Murphy Street Bay City, MI 48706 Please RSVP to: Jmalexan1@gmail.com Rep. Tim Greimel Evening Reception Monday, August 17th 5:30-7:00 PM Where: Yardbird Smoked Meats 1978 Cass Lake Road, Keego Harbor, MI Cost: $250/Ticket $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: Committee to Elect Tim Greimel PO Box 14105 Lansing, MI 48901 Please RSVP to: hillkipp@gmail.com Senator Jim Marleau Summer Social Thursday, August 20 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM Where: Oakland Hills Country Club 3951 W. Maple Road Bloomfield Hills MI 48301 Please Make Checks Payable To: Marleau for Michigan 3232 Pickwick Pl Lansing MI 48917 Please RSVP to: TBD Formal Invite to Come Rep. Chris Afendoulis Golf Outing Monday, August 24 9:00 AM Where: Scott Lake Country Club 913 Haynes Road NE, Comstock Park, MI Cost: $100/Sponsor $150/Golfer $500/Foursome Please Make Checks Payable To: Chris Afendoulis for State House 240 Edgehill Ave SE, GR, MI 49546 Please RSVP to: Ben Greene 616.970.3033 BGreene.mi@Gmail.com Rep. Henry Yanez Birthday Reception Thursday, August 27th 6:00 PM Reception 7:00 Dinner Where: Century Banquet Club 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights, MI Cost: $250/Silver $500/Gold $1,000/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: Friends of Henry Yanez PO Box 7213 Sterling Heights, MI 48311 Please RSVP to: info@henryyanez.com Sen. Meekhof Golf & Lunch Monday, August 31 9:00 AM Shotgun Where: Grand Haven Golf Club 17000 Lincoln St. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Cost: $250/Sponsor $300/Golfer $1,200/Foursome Please Make Checks Payable To: Moving Michigan Forward 2 106 W. Allegan St. Lansing MI 48933 Please RSVP to: Holly Tatman 810.488.1157 HTatman@sterlingcorporation.com SEPTEMBER 2015 Rep. Adam Zemke Lunch Reception Wednesday, September 9 11:30 – 1:00 PM Where: Governors Room 121 W. Allegan Street Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Host $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: Adam Zemke for State Representative 2860 Gladstone Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Please RSVP to: GortonLibby@gmail.com Rep. Paul Clemente - Lunch Reception Wednesday, September 9th 11:30–1:00 PM Where: Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers 332 Townsend Street, Lansing, MI Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Host $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: Friends of Paul Clemente 2235 Fort Park Blvd Lincoln Park, MI 48146 Please RSVP to: mdudzinski7278@wowway.com Rep. Jeff Irwin Brunch Reception Thursday, September 10 10:00-10:30 AM Where: Michigan Municipal League 208 N. Capitol 1st Floor Lansing MI Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Host $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable: Jeff Irwin for State Representative 2542 Bellwood Ann Arbor MI 48104 Please RSVP to: Sarah.Schillio@gmail.com Rep. Daniela Garcia Breakfast Reception Special Guest: John Walsh Monday, September 14 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Where: AL Penrose Restaurant Holland, MI 49423 Cost: $100/Breakfast $250/Series Please Make Checks Payable to: Friends of Daniela Garcia 22 E 29th Street Holland, MI 49423 Please RSVP to: Adam Wright 231.225.1127 Wrightwing623@gmail.com Sen. Wayne Schmidt Golf Outing Monday, September 14 8:00 AM Where: The Wolverine Grand Traverse Resort More Details Forth Coming Rep. Winnie Brinks Lunch Reception Tuesday, September 15th 11:30 – 1:00 PM Where: Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalerrs 332 Townsend Street, Lansing MI Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Host $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable: CTE Winnie Brinks 2060 Osceola Drive SE Grand Rapids MI 49506 Please RSVP to: Eric@WinnieBrinks.com Rep. Dan Lauwers Chairman’s Dinner Wednesday, September 16 TBD Rep. Alberta Tinsley-Talabi Country Breakfast Thursday, September 17th 8:30 – 10:00 AM Where: Kelley Cawthorne 208 N. Capitol Lansing MI 48933 Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Host $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: CTE Alberta Tinsley-Talabi 2229 Pennsylvania Detroit MI 48214 Please RSVP to: IroyJones@Yahoo.com Rep. Leslie Love Brunch Reception Thursday, September 17 10:30 – 12:00 PM Where: Michigan Health and Hospital 110 W. Michigan Ave. Suite 1200 Lansing Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Host $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: Supporters of Leslie Love PO Box 35986 Detroit MI Please RSVP to: Brandon.M.Haskell@gmail.com Rep. Larry Inman Evening Reception Tuesday, September 22 Rep. Kristy Pagan Lunch Reception Tuesday, September 22nd 11:30 –1:00 PM Where: Michigan Municipal League 208 N. Capitol, 1st floor, Lansing, MI Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Host $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: Kristy Pagan Leadership Fund PO Box 871881 Canton, MI 48187 Please RSVP to: Kristy@kristypagan.com Rep. Henry Yanez Lunch Reception Tuesday, September 22nd 11:30–1:00 PM Sen. Meekhof Fundraiser Monday, September 28th 8:30 – 10:00 AM Where: Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Where: Suburban Collection Showplace 332 Townsend Street, Lansing, MI Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Host $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: Friends of Henry Yanez PO Box 7213 Sterling Heights, MI 48311 Please RSVP to: Bob@votehenryyanez.com Rep. Vanessa Guerra – Breakfast Reception Wednesday, September 23rd 8:00–9:30 AM 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi MI 48374 Cost: $300/Person $3,000/Table Please Make Checks Payable to: Moving Michigan Forward 2 106 W. Allegan St. Lansing 48933 Please RSVP by September 21 to: Holly Tatman 810.488.1157 HTatman@sterlingcorporation.com Where: Governors Room 121 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Host $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: Committee to Elect Vanessa Guerra 4108 Emerald Drive Bridgeport, MI 48722 Please RSVP to: Political411@gmail.com Rep. Erika Geiss Celebrate Autumn Reception Friday, September 25th 7:00–11:00 PM Where: J.P. McGuire’s 21138 Goddard Road, Taylor, MI Cost: $30/Ticket $150/Host $300/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: Erika Geiss for State Representative 24645 Muirfield Drive Taylor, MI 48180 Please RSVP to Electgeiss@electgeiss.com Rep. George Darany – Lunch Reception Tuesday, September 29th 11:30–1:00 PM Where: Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers 332 Townsend Street, Lansing, MI Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Co-Host $500/Host $1,000/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: George T. Darany for State Representative 17835 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, MI 48124 Please RSVP to: Wdrake@gmail.com Rep Tom Cochran Breakfast Reception Wednesday, September 30th 9:00–10:30 AM Where: Governors Room 121 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Host $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: CTE Tom Cochran to the 6th 418 Coppersmith Drive Mason, MI 48854 Please RSVP to Travis.Boak@Gmail.com Rep. Sheldon Neeley Lunch Reception Wednesday, September 30th 11:30–1:00 PM Where: Michigan Municipal League 208 N. Capitol, 1st floor, Lansing, MI Cost: $150/Ticket $250/Host $500/Sponsor Please Make Checks Payable to: Committee to Elect Sheldon Neeley 2305 Begole Street Flint, MI 48504 Please RSVP to: Neeleyrep34@gmail.com Friday, September 18, 2015 Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square Washington, D.C. COMMEMORATIVE AD BOOK PRICING SHEET PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISEMENT PRICE Business Card Size Ad $50.00 ¼ Page Ad or Tribute $100.00 ½ Page Ad or Tribute $125.00 Full Page Ad or Tribute $150.00 Sponsor Ad. Full, 1/2 or 1/4 page Ads, included with all sponsorships. varies Back Cover Full Page Ad (only 1 ad space available) $500.00 Back Inside Cover Full Page Ad (only 1 ad space available) Page 1 Full Page Ad (only 1 ad space available) $250.00 $250.00 Specifications Artwork & payments must be received on before September 6, 2013. All program book advertisement materials must be in JPEG format for all ads less than full page and in PDF for all ads that are full page. Please supply a .jpeg file with 300 dpi resolution or better; grayscale for black/white ads. Finished book size is 8 x 11 with ¼ inch margin. All printed pages are 20lb paper weight. Inside & outside covers are 60 lbs. paper weight. Transmission All ad requests must be electronically e-mailed to Tyrone D. Sanders Jr., Esq. at tyrone@motownlive.org. In your email, you must specify the size of the ad and amount of ad and state that your ad does not infringe on any copyright or intellectual property rights of any other entity, organization or companies. Donation Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Please make your tax-deductible ad book donation payable to “Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan”. Checks can be mailed to 1001 Woodward Ave., Suite 1110, Detroit, MI 48226, Attn: Nicole Stallworth. For more information, call (248) 790-5620. Michigan CBC Host Committee Chairperson Tyrone D. Sanders Jr., Esq. Tonya Allen Elijah Bernard George L. Davis, II Dierk Hall Ron Hicks Hon. Rudy Hobbs Harvey Hollins Hon. Lisa Howze Bridget Hurd Dr. Tiffany Mapp, M.D. V. Terrence McRae, Esq. Hon. Nancy Quarles Tanisha A. Sanders Hon. Dr. KB Stallworth, Ph.D. Nicole Stallworth Hon. Samuel Buzz Thomas Terence A. Thomas Sr., Esq. Lucius A.Vassar, Esq. Felicia Wasson Donnell White Yvonne White Strategic Partners Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan Detroit Branch NAACP Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Michigan State Conference NAACP Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan 2015 SPONSOR INFORMATION PACKAGE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 CARNEGIE LIBRARY at Mt.Vernon Square 801 K St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 Michigan CBC Host Committee c/o Elite Socialite Events, LLC 535 Griswold Street, Suite 111-173 Detroit, MI 48226 248-790-5620 info@motownlive.org Hon. U.S. Congressman John Conyers Honored Guest Hon. U.S. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Honored Guest 2015 HONOREES Staff Sgt. James W. Butler, III (ret.) Courage & Valor Award for Distinguished Military Service Reginald M. Turner, Jr., Esq. Trailblazer Award ChemicoMays Distinguished Corporate Citizen Small/Medium Category Hon. U.S. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence John Conyers Jr. Public Service Award Shirley Stancato Champion of Justice Award DTE Energy Distinguished Corporate Citizen Large Category 535 Griswold Street, Suite 111-173 | Detroit, MI 48226 | 248-790-5620 | www.motownlive.org CARNEGIE LIBRARY at Mt.Vernon Square 801 K Street NW | Washington, D.C. 20001 Friday, September 18, 2015 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. EVENT SCHEDULE Michigan CBC Delegation Reception, featuring Live Band | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony & Featured Performance by TBD| 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Motown Live Afterglow, featuring Celebrity Deejay | 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. EVENT DESCRIPTION The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) will host its 45th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) on September 16-20, 2015 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. ALC is the leading policy conference on issues impacting African Americans. The conference provides an important platform for thought leaders, legislators and concerned citizens to engage on issues critical to the global black community. Historically, over 9,000 conference attendees attend ALC and other related events. We encourage you to join with other subject-matter experts, industry leaders, elected officials and citizen activists to explore relevant issues from an African-American perspective. Online registrations will be accepted through Sept. 12 at www.CBCFinc.org/alc. Annually, ALC draws a large contingent of attendees from the State of Michigan. In an effort to enhance the experience of Michiganders attending the conference, a group of businesses (then led by DTE Energy, Consumers Energy & the Big Three Automakers) joined with members of Michigan’s Congressional Delegation to host the first Michigan Motown Celebration in 1999. This social and networking event has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated and attended events during Congressional Black Caucus weekend. The 2015 Michigan CBC Delegation Reception & Motown Live Afterglow continues this great tradition. The event will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Carnegie Library @ Mt.Vernon Square. The esteemed Honored Guests for the evening will include: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow , U.S. Senator Gary Peters, U.S. Congressman John Conyers, Jr., and U.S. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, along with, other members of Michigan’s Congressional Delegation and the Congressional Black Caucus. Also in attendance will be state and local elected leaders from Michigan, as well as, other luminaries of politics and business from across the nation. The Michigan CBC Host Committee is pleased to announce that it will honor the following group of distinguished business and political leaders: U.S. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence – John Conyers, Jr. Public Service Award; Shirley Stancato – Champion of Justice Award; DTE Energy – Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award – Large Category; ChemicoMays – Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award – Small/Medium Category; Reginald M. Turner, Jr., Esq. – Trailblazer Award; and Staff Sgt. James W. Butler, III (U.S. Army - Ret.) – Courage & Valor Award for Distinguished Military Service. The Michigan CBC Delegation Reception & Motown Live Afterglow is one of CBC Weekend’s most sought after tickets. Last year’s event, featuring R&B crooner Johnny Gill, was attended by well over a thousand guests. This year will be no exception, as we have secured a historic Washington, D.C. venue and will provide the first-class amenities our guests have come to expect. Please visit our website at www.motownlive.org for the most up-to-date details regarding the event. 535 Griswold Street, Suite 111-173 | Detroit, MI 48226 | 248-790-5620 | www.motownlive.org I. PREMIER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 1. CO-PRESENTING TITLE SPONSOR (5) - $25,000. Benefits for this level of sponsorship will include a variety of custom benefits that maximize exposure and multiple branding opportunities. Reception Title Sponsor benefits include the following: • Shared promotional rights to 2nd floor VIP Lounge, and exclusively reserved for co-presenting sponsors and their guests • One (1) couch cluster OR table in 2nd Floor VIP Lounge • Corporate name and logo will appear prominently on all event marketing collateral, website and sponsor video display • Twenty-five (25) all-access VIP tickets to the CBC Reception & Motown Live Afterglow • Dedicated food stations and hosted bar on 2nd floor • Photo op with a member of Congress • Full page ad in commemorative ad book • Private Welcome Reception and Photo Op with featured performer • Reserved seating for awards program and featured artist performance • On-stage remarks during CBC Reception by corporate representative OR corporate promotional video (remarks/video limited to 2 minutes) • Promotional banner & signage at event • Product placement & co-branding opportunities throughout the venue PLEASE NOTE: 1. For auto manufacturers, the Co-Presenting Sponsorship includes placement of up to one (1) car or SUV 2. Host Committee reserves the exclusive right to approve all branding and product placement decisions 2. AFTERGLOW TITLE SPONSOR (1) - $20,000. This sponsorship will serve as the title sponsor for the Motown Live Afterglow. Afterglow Title Sponsor benefits include the following: • Corporate name and logo will appear prominently on all event marketing collateral, website and sponsor video display • One (1) reserved table in VIP Sponsor’s Lounge w/Complimentary Beer & Wine Reception • Naming & promotional rights to 1st Floor VIP lounge, and exclusively reserved for sponsor guests • Twenty-five (20) VIP Sponsor’s Lounge tickets to the CBC Reception & Motown Live Afterglow, incl. 25 drink tickets • Photo op with a member of Congress • Reserved seating for awards program and featured artist performance • Full page cover ad in commemorative ad book • Private Welcome Reception & Photo Op with featured performer • On-stage remarks during Afterglow • Promotional banner & signage at event • Product placement & branding opportunities (Host Committee reserves the exclusive right to approve the type and placement of all sponsor products and/or signage) 3. SIGNATURE ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR (1) - $20,000. Will sponsor the featured entertainment during the CBC Reception & Motown Live Afterglow. Signature Entertainer Sponsor benefits include the following: • Corporate name and logo will appear on all event marketing collateral, website, sponsor video display, and prominently around the venue’s staging area during the CBC Reception & Motown Live Afterglow. • One (1) reserved table in VIP Sponsor’s Lounge w/Complimentary Beer & Wine Reception • Twenty (20) VIP Sponsor’s Lounge tickets to the CBC Reception & Motown Live Afterglow, incl. 20 drink tickets • Photo op with a member of Congress • Reserved seating for awards program and featured artist performance • Full page cover ad in commemorative ad book • Private Welcome Reception and Photo Op with featured performer • On-stage introduction of featured entertainment by corporate representative 535 Griswold Street, Suite 111-173 | Detroit, MI 48226 | 248-790-5620 | www.motownlive.org 4. VIP SPONSOR’S LOUNGE SPONSOR (1) - $20,000. Your company will have the exclusive naming rights to our VIP Sponsors Lounge. We will create a unique guest experience in this company-branded area, exclusively reserved for our event sponsors and their respective guests. The lounge will feature signature entertainment, food & specialty libations. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VIP LOUNGE WILL BE OPEN TO ALL EVENT SPONSORS & THEIR GUESTS. VIP Sponsor’s Lounge sponsor benefits include the following: • Corporate name and logo will appear on all event marketing collateral, website, sponsor video display • Two (2) reserved tables in VIP Sponsor’s Lounge w/Complimentary Beer & Wine Reception • Twenty (20) VIP Sponsor’s Lounge tickets to the CBC Reception & Motown Live Afterglow, incl. 20 drink tickets • Reserved seating for awards program and featured artist performance • Photo op with a member of Congress • Full page cover ad in commemorative ad book • Private Welcome Reception and Photo Op with featured performer • On-stage recognition by master of ceremony • Product placement & branding opportunities (Host Committee reserves the exclusive right to approve the type and placement of all sponsor products and/or signage). 5. FOOD STATION SPONSOR (3) - $15,000. Your company will be a featured sponsor highlighted at various food stations and bars, located throughout the venue. Food & Beverage Sponsor benefits include the following: • Corporate name and logo will appear on all event marketing collateral, website, sponsor video display • Fifteen (15) VIP Sponsor’s Lounge tickets to the CBC Reception & Motown Live Afterglow, incl. 15 drink tickets • One (1) reserved table in VIP Sponsor’s Lounge w/Complimentary Beer & Wine Reception • Reserved seating for awards program and featured artist performance • Photo op with a member of Congress • Full page ad in commemorative ad book • Private Welcome Reception and Photo Op with featured entertainment • Product placement & branding opportunities at food stations and bar areas (Host Committee reserves the exclusive right to approve the type and placement of all sponsor products and/or signage). 6. DESSERT SPONSOR (1) - $10,000. Your company will be the featured sponsor highlighted on the gourmet dessert bar. Dessert Sponsor benefits include the following: • One (1) reserved table in VIP Sponsor’s Lounge w/Complimentary Beer & Wine Reception • Ten (10) VIP Sponsor’s Lounge tickets to the CBC Reception & Motown Live Afterglow, incl. 10 drink tickets • Reserved seating for awards program and featured artist performance • Photo op with a member of Congress • Full page ad in commemorative ad book • Private Welcome Reception and Photo Op with featured entertainment • On-stage recognition by master of ceremony • Product placement & branding opportunity at dessert bar (Host Committee reserves the exclusive right to approve the type and placement of all sponsor products and/or signage). 7. DIAMOND SPONSOR (unlimited) - $7,500 Benefits for this sponsorship opportunity will include the following: • Corporate name and logo will appear on all event marketing collateral, website, and sponsor video display • Ten (10) VIP Sponsor’s Lounge tickets to the Michigan CBC Reception & Motown Live Afterglow, incl. 10 drink tickets • One (1) reserved table in VIP Sponsor’s Lounge w/Complimentary Beer & Wine Reception • Guest access to VIP Sponsor’s Lounge • Full page ad in commemorative ad book • On-stage recognition by master of ceremony 535 Griswold Street, Suite 111-173 | Detroit, MI 48226 | 248-790-5620 | www.motownlive.org II. STANDARD SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 8. PLATINUM SPONSOR (unlimited) - $5,000 Benefits for this sponsorship opportunity will include the following: • Corporate name and logo will appear on all event marketing collateral, website, and sponsor video display • Ten (10) VIP Sponsor’s Lounge tickets to the Michigan CBC Reception & Motown Live Afterglow • Access to reserved seating in VIP Sponsors Lounge and for featured artist performance (Please Note: Reserved seating is limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.) • Guest access to VIP Sponsor’s Lounge w/Complimentary Beer & Wine Reception • Full page ad in commemorative ad book • On-stage recognition by master of ceremony 9. GOLD SPONSOR (unlimited) - $2,500 Benefits for this sponsorship opportunity will include the following: • Corporate name and logo will appear on all event marketing collateral, website, and sponsor video display • Five (5) VIP Sponsor’s Lounge tickets OR Ten (10) general admission tickets to the Michigan CBC Reception & Motown Live Afterglow (Please Note: General Admission ticketholders will NOT have access to VIP Sponsor’s Lounge) • Half page ad in commemorative ad book • On-stage recognition by master of ceremony 10.SILVER SPONSOR (unlimited) - $1,000 Benefits for this sponsorship opportunity will include the following: • Corporate name and logo will appear on all event marketing collateral, website, and sponsor video display • Two (2) VIP Sponsor’s Lounge tickets OR Four (4) general admission tickets to the Michigan CBC Reception & Motown Live Afterglow (Please Note: General Admission ticketholders will NOT have access to VIP Sponsor’s Lounge) • Quarter page ad in commemorative ad book • On-stage recognition by master of ceremony 11.IN-KIND (unlimited) – market value Will provide in-kind products or services for inclusion in specialty gift bag, or to be used as door or raffle prizes. In-kind Sponsor benefits include the following: • Corporate name and logo will appear on all event marketing collateral, website, sponsor video display • ½ or full page ad in commemorative ad book • On-stage recognition by master of ceremony • Other negotiated amenities, including guest tickets, will be based on the market value of the contribution 12.INDIVIDUAL VIP SPONSOR’S LOUNGE TICKET(S) - $250 ea. Individual VIP Guest Tickets affords the holder access to the VIP Sponsor’s Lounge ONLY when purchased in conjunction with a sponsorship package. 535 Griswold Street, Suite 111-173 | Detroit, MI 48226 | 248-790-5620 | www.motownlive.org CARNEGIE LIBRARY at Mt.Vernon Square 801 K Street NW | Washington, D.C. 20001 Friday, September 18, 2015 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT COMPANY/ORGANIZATION ___________________________________________________________ CONTACT PERSON ____________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________________ CITY ________________________________________________ ZIP _____________________________ EMAIL _________________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE __________________________________________ FAX ___________________________ Thank you for your commitment to being a sponsor for the Michigan CBC Delegation Reception & Motown Live Afterglow 2015. Please select desired sponsorship level: PREMIERE PACKAGES STANDARD PACKAGES ❑ Co-Presenting Title Sponsorship $25,000 ❑ Diamond Sponsor - $7500 ❑ Afterglow Title Sponsorship $20,000 ❑ Platinum Sponsor $5000 ❑ VIP Sponsors Lounge Sponsorship $20,000 ❑ Gold Sponsor $2500 ❑ Signature Entertainment Sponsor $20,000 ❑ Silver Sponsor $1000 ❑ Food Station Sponsor (3) $15,000 ❑ In-Kind – market value ❑ Dessert Sponsor $10,000 ❑ Individual VIP Ticket(s) $250 Ad Book Specifications: All artwork must be received via e-mail to tyrone@motownlive.org on or before September 11, 2015 in order to ensure guaranteed placement in Ad Book. In your email, you must specify the size of the ad and state that your ad does not infringe on any copyright or intellectual property rights of any other entity, organization or company. All advertisement materials must be in JPEG format for all ads less than full page and in PDF for all ads that are full page. Please supply a .jpeg file with 300 dpi resolution or better. Finished book is full color, 8 x 11 in size with ¼ inch margins. All printed pages are 20lb paperweight. Inside & outside covers are 60 lbs. paperweight. Payment Method: Please make check payable to Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan, our 501(c)(3) non-profit fiduciary Tax Exempt # 38-2739884 (W-9 and IRS Non-Profit Declaration available upon request) Mail to: Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1110 Detroit, MI 48226 | Attn: Nicole Stallworth ❑ Invoice my corporation at the above address Charge $__________________ to: ❑ Amex ❑ Check Enclosed ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard Card No. ___________________________________________________ Exp. _____________________ Billing Address ________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number ________________________________ 3 Digit SIC Code __________________________ The Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan is pleased to again serve as a strategic partner and nonprofit fiduciary for the 2015 Michigan CBC Delegation Reception & Motown Live Afterglow. The Foundation is a Michigan-based tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the support the Foundation’s youth initiatives. For more info, visit www.michiganblackcaucus.org FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP Tyrone D. Sanders, Jr., Esq., Chairperson, Michigan CBC Host Committee c/o Elite Socialite Events, LLC 535 Griswold Street, Suite 111-173, Detroit, MI 48226 248-790-5620 info@motownlive.org or www.motownlive.org Be a part of the 45th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) on Sept. 16-20, 2015 held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Join subject experts, industry leaders, elected officials, and concerned citizens like you to explore critical issues from an African-American perspective. For more information about the conference or to secure your registration, please visit http://www.cbcfinc.org/what-we-do/alc.html or call (202)-263-5711. 1/2 AD 7.5in w x 4.8in h FULL AD 7.5in w x 10in h 1/4 AD 3.7in w x 5in h