OSHOGATSU - Celebrate Japan

Japanese New Year 2016:
OSHOGATSU
in Olympia
A community event hosted by
Olympia-Kato Sister City Association
Saturday January 23, 2016
10am - 4pm
at the Olympia Center
222Columbia Street SE
Downtown Olympia, WA
www.celebratejapan.org
Dear Puget Sound Business Owner,
I’m writing to ask for your support of an exciting community cultural event, Japanese New Year 2016:
Oshogatsu in Olympia. The event is hosted by the Olympia-Kato Sister City Association, a local nonprofit promoting friendship and cultural understanding between the U.S. and Japan. Now in its 5th year,
Oshogatsu in Olympia creates the atmosphere of a Japanese New Year celebration that brings people from
the Puget Sound region together to share in a unique experience and learn about Japanese culture.
Our Last Japanese New Year Event Attracted Over 2,000 Visitors!
• Enjoy mainstage entertainment showcasing Japanese performing arts including music, dance,
singing, taiko drumming, a live calligraphy performance and martial arts demonstrations.
• Take part in over a dozen interactive activities and cultural crafts for the entire family.
• Indulge in Japanese foods and experience the sights, scents and tastes of Japanese Cuisine.
• Visit our Japanese Art Exhibition to view and purchase art and traditional crafts.
• Tour the Cultural Exhibits and learn more about Japan and Japanese customs.
Sponsorship Benefits Designed to Market Your Business:
• Name/logo included in event promotional materials: 1000 event flyers, 100 posters, 1000
event programs, event letterhead, sponsor packets and e-mail announcements.
• Name/logo (with link to your URL) on our dedicated event website: www.celebratejapan.org
• Name/logo on event signage, site map, entertainment schedules and banners
• Recognition for your business in radio and cable TV PSAs
• Special recognition by our event emcee during scheduled announcements
* See Sponsor Benefits Sheet for details on benefits offered at each level.
Within the next few days, I, or another member of the Oshogatsu Steering Committee, will contact
you to discuss a sponsorship level that meets the needs of your business. For more event or sponsorship
information, visit us at www.celebrate japan.org or email info@celebratejapan.org.
Sincerely Yours,
Mina Kiive, Oshogatsu Event Coordinator
This event is hosted by the Olympia-Kato
Sister City Association, a organization
whose mission is to promote crosscultural understanding between Japan
and America. OKSCA fulfills their mission
by hosting and participating in community outreach events, educational projects
and cultural exchanges for high school
students and community leaders.
Learn more about the Olympia-Kato
Sister City Association and this event at:
www.celebratejapan.org
Japanese New Year 2016:
Saturday January 23, 2016
10am - 4pm
OSHOGATSU
in Olympia
at the Olympia Center
222Columbia Street SE
Downtown Olympia, WA
www.celebratejapan.org
A community event hosted by
Olympia-Kato Sister City Association
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Contact Name ________________________________________________________________________
Business
* AS YOU WISH TO BE RECOGNIZED
IN EVENT MATERIALS
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OKSCA
P.O. Box 11998
Olympia WA 98508-1998
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E-mail______________________________________Website (for link)___________________________
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Event Sponsorships
(See Sponsor Benefits sheet for specific benefits at each level.)
n Presenting Sponsor* ...................................................................................................$2,500
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n Major Sponsors*........................................................................................................$2,000
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*Logo size/format requirements:
- Resolution: 300 dpi minimum
- Acceptable formats: jpg, tif or pdf
__ custom categories available
n Media Sponsor (Cash or In-Kind) .................................................................................$1,000
LD Radio
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__ TV/Cable
__ Print Advertising
__ custom categories available
n Activity Sponsor ...........................................................................................................$750
For additional event information
including downloadable photos,
press releases, logos and more,
visit www.celebratejapan.org
__ Cultural Activities/Ikebana* __ Make & Take Crafts* __ “Art of Japan” Exhibit*
n Event Sustainer
LD Website
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If your sponsor benefits include
YOUR LOGO on event marketing
materials, act soon to ensure you
make it onto the next scheduled
printing. Email your logo* to:
informbarb@comcast.net
of Japan” (food vendor)*
n Highlight Sponsor .....................................................................................................$1,500
__ Japanese Performances*
Complete and return this form
to the committee member who
contacted you or mail it to:
Design* __ Banners/Signage* __ Event Sustainers ................$500
n Event Supporter (Benefits vary by sponsorship amount) .....................................................$250 & Up
n Event Friend ($100 for booth only).........................................................................$50-249
Email: info@celebratejapan.org
NOTE: Sponsorships available for both in-kind or cash donations. * Exclusive sponsorship categories (one sponsor each).
Payment Information
n Please invoice me.
n Please bill my:
n Enclosed is my check made payable to “OKSCA / New Year.”
___Visa ___ Mastercard
Expires _____________
Card #______________________________________________________ Code # _______________
Cardholder’s Signature _________________________________________________________________
OSHOGATSU 2014 SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
EVENT SPONSORS
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exclusive sponsorship (1 available)
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n Website Design/Hosting*
Activity Sponsors
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Event Supporter
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1,000 event flyers
1,000 event programs (handbills)
250 event posters
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n japanese entertainment sponsor*
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Highlight Sponsors
Top Billing: “Oshogatsu 2013 is presented by...”
n Graphic Design
general event signage
Major Sponsors
mention in radio PSAs
n Presenting Sponsor*
onsite entrance signage
Presenting Sponsor
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
- benefit not included at this level
• logo recognition / benefit included
• name recognition
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Olympia-Kato Sister City Association
A community event hosted by
OSHOGATSU
in Olympia
Japanese New Year 2016:
event booth ( $100 for booth only)