2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NATIONAL CAPITAL OPEN
TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
2016
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
August 15 - 21, 2016
Hylands Golf Club, Ottawa, ON
SupportOurTroops.ca
MESSAGE FROM
COMMODORE WATSON
I am most excited to recognize the continuing partnership between Canadian Forces Morale and
Welfare Services and Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada, as we collaborate in presenting the
2016 National Capital Open to Support Our Troops, a week-long celebration of professional golf,
entertainment and informative activities, raising funds and highlighting the challenges faced by
Canadian Armed Forces serving members, veterans and their families.
As the beneficiary of this event, the Support Our Troops Program provides a myriad of support and
services through its two principal funds: The Military Families Fund and the Soldier On Fund. The
former, meets the often unique and varied needs of military families, accruing from the conditions
of service, but not addressed by existing public support policies, whereas the latter seeks to help
members reintegrate into society following career and life-changing illness or injury, through personal
development activities and opportunities.
Corporate Canada, community organizations and individual Canadians can join in contributing to the
Support Our Troops Program through sponsorship, participation and/or attendance at the National
Capital Open to Support Our Troops, August 15th through the 21st at Hylands Golf Club, adjacent to
Ottawa International Airport. I look forward to seeing you there!
Yours Aye,
Commodore Mark B. Watson
Director General Morale and Welfare Services
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SUPPORT
OUR TROOPS
The Support Our Troops Program is an internal charitable foundation that was established to meet the
needs of the Canadian Armed Forces Community, with particular emphasis on the unique and special
challenges that members, veterans and their families face, either directly or indirectly, as a result of
military service.
The Support Our Troops Program is funded completely through donations from individual Canadians
and Corporate Canada, contributions from external organizations and proceeds from internal and
third party events and from the sale of Yellow Ribbon merchandise.
The Yellow Ribbon is a highly visible symbol of the support of Canada and Canadians for the
Canadian Armed Forces. Trade-mark protection was introduced for the Yellow Ribbon in 2006.
Since 2009, the Support Our Troops Program has developed programs, activities and events, such
as the National Capital Open to Support Our Troops, which provide a diverse range of support, aid
and services to current and former military members and their families.
The inaugural National Capital Open to Support Our Troops, held in 2015, generated $75K for the
Support Our Troops Program. These funds were directed to the purchase of Hi-Low beds for veterans
that are residents of the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre, in Ottawa. Equally importantly, the
event:
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Attracted more than 3,000 spectators;
Included the participation of 50 Pro-Am teams;
Was supported by 300 volunteers; and
Hosted 156 young professional golfers vying for a spot on the Web.Com Tour.
Across the country, Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada events generated almost $600K in 2015
for local charitable activities and programs.
The financial objective for the 2016 National Capital Open to Support Our Troops is to donate
$100K to support veteran homelessness programs.
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SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
MONDAY, AUGUST 15TH
• Official PGA Tour Canada qualifier at the Hylands Golf Club
• Community golf club Pro-Am at the Hylands Golf Club
• VIP opening ceremony at the Canadian War Museum
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16TH
• Pro-Am followed by dinner and awards at the Hylands Golf Club
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17TH
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Practice round for professional golfers at the Hylands Golf Club
Exclusive Breakfast (TBD)
Professional Golf Clinics for the military community
Ladies who Lunch
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH
• Round 1 – Tournament Competition at Hylands Golf Club
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19TH
• Round 2 – Tournament Competition at Hylands Golf Club
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20TH
• Round 3 – Tournament Competition at Hylands Golf Club
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21TH
• Final Round - Tournament Competition followed by Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada
awards presentation
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FOUR - STAR PARTNER
SPONSORSHIP
INVESTMENT
$100,000
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services and Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada proudly
announce Lockheed Martin as the proud PARTNER of the National Capital Open to Support Our
Troops 2016.
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THREE - STAR PARTNER
SPONSORSHIP
INVESTMENT
$25,000
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Association with marquee event on PGA TOUR Canada
Company name included in print advertising/promotional posters
High traffic course advertising
Company logo on daily parings sheet
Recognition on tournament website
Two (2) teams in the Pro-Am
Pro-Am lunch and dinner
Exclusive Pro-Am package for all participants
Two (4) invitations to VIP opening ceremony
Two (2) invitations to the exclusive breakfast
Professional golf clinic for a group of up to 10 people
Two (2) invitations to the ladies luncheon on Wednesday
Two (2) foursomes to Hylands for the 2016 golf season
One hundred (100) weekly tournament passes
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TWO - STAR PARTNER
SPONSORSHIP
INVESTMENT
$15,000
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Association with marquee event on PGA TOUR Canada
Company name included in print advertising/promotional posters
High traffic course advertising
Recognition on tournament website
Two (2) teams in the Pro-Am
Pro-Am lunch and dinner
Exclusive Pro-Am package for all participants
Two (2) passes to VIP opening ceremony
Two (2) invitations to the ladies luncheon on Wednesday
Professional golf clinic for a group of up to five (5) people
Fifty (50) weekly tournament passes
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PRO-AM
PARTNER
SPONSORSHIP
INVESTMENT
$5,000
A late morning shotgun Pro-Am gives guests an opportunity to play alongside PGA TOUR CANADA
professionals during tournament week. In addition to the day of golf, company participants will enjoy
a post-play dinner and awards ceremony.
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Recognition on tournament website and in the official Flagstick magazine
Corporate logo displayed at a designated hole for the entire week
One (1) team in the Pro-Am on Tuesday, 15 Aug
Pro-Am lunch and dinner
Exclusive Pro-Am package for all participants
Two (2) passes to VIP opening ceremony (to be held at the War Museum,15 Aug)
One (1) Pro-Am Participant Badge (valid for Grounds Admission all week)
Twenty-five (25) weekly tournament passes
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CONTACT US
For all sponsorship inquiries, please contact:
NANCY BRANCO
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
4210 Labelle Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2
613-995-0321
branco.nancy@cfmws.com | nancy.branco@forces.gc.ca
www.SupportOurTroops.ca | www.pgatour.com/canada | www.cfmws.com
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National Capital Open
to Support Our Troops
August 15 - 21, 2016
Hylands Golf Club, Ottawa, ON
SupportOurTroops.ca