Sponsorship packet

WHEN: MONDAY, MAY 25th, 2015 (Memorial Day Observed)
WHY: TO HONOR ALL VETERANS
DEAR BUSINESS OWNER, VETERANS, AND PATRIOTIC AMERICANS;
In early 1998, two veterans from Georgia met for the first time in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They
were both Vietnam Veterans and motorcycle enthusiasts. These two men not only became good friends,
but they also came up with a great IDEA! Today we hold A parade on Memorial Day, HONORING the
many veterans from ALL wars who have served and fought, giving their lives to keep AMERICA FREE.
The first Ride was held on Memorial Day 1999 and was deemed a success. 47 motorcycles were policeescorted from the Monroe Georgia Fairgrounds to the courthouse in Madison, Georgia for a Veterans’
Day Ceremony. Afterwards, there was a barbeque and social gathering honoring our veterans. That day
every participant made a small donation. Since then, the donations have grown along with the number of
participants. Memorial Day, 2014, with the American Legion Train leading, an estimated 1,000
motorcycles and support vehicles departed American Legion Post 233, Loganville, Ga., enroute to
Madison.
The Ride for America Committee (all, non-paid, volunteers) will make a donations from the proceeds
collected from the ride to the American Legions in Loganville and Madison. Donations will be made to
the “American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund” the American Legion organization providing
scholarships to children of veterans who have died in the Line of Duty since 9-11, and other Veteran’s
Support Programs such as the Milledgeville VA Home.
In August of 2014, the donations from our sponsors and participants of the Ride allowed the American
Legion Riders of Post 233, Loganville, Ga. to write a check to the “American Legion Legacy
Scholarship Fund for over ten thousand dollars. This was the largest donation by any single
organization in Georgia. On Monday, May 25th, 2015, the 17th Annual “Ride for America” will take place.
We hope to increase participation over last year’s ride.
Wouldn’t you like to say “We are a part of this great event”? We cannot do this without your support.
As you must know, there is a great deal of work and money required to organize and put on such an
event. We have been successful each year because of businesses like yours. We need donations to help
offset the cost of advertising (flyers, radio announcements, and the printing of the T-Shirts). All
donations in any amount, which are TAX DEDUCTIBLE will be appreciated. After receiving your tax
deductible donation we will acknowledge your donation with a letter showing the amount stating no
goods or services were exchanged for your donation. We will provide you our E.I.N. tax number for your
records. Checks can be made out and sent to: AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS, POST 233, P.O. Box
852, Loganville, GA 30052. On the “for” line, print: “RIDE FOR AMERICA”.
For further information, contact one of the officers below, or email: info@rideforamerica.org
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND SUPPORT;
Eddy Simpson---ALR Director 404-719-9649
Stan Mauldin --- RFA Co-Founder 404-922-2457
Ride for America Sponsorship Levels Basic Sponsorship-
$250.00 Sponsor’s name on event banner
Bronze Sponsorship-
$500.00 Sponsor’s name on event banner and back of event T-shirts
One free booth space; Two event T-shirts
Silver Sponsorship-
$750.00 Sponsor’s name on event banner and back of event T-shirts
One free booth space; Three event T-shirts.
Sponsor’s name mentioned during announcements; Three
lunches with reserved seating; Three admissions on the
Ride for America
Gold Sponsorship-
$1,000.00 Sponsor’s name on event banner and back of event T-shirts
One free booth space; Four event T-shirts;
Sponsor’s name mentioned during announcements; Four
lunches with reserved seating; Four admissions on the
Ride for America.
Platinum Sponsorship- $2,000.00 Sponsor’s name on event banner and back of event T-shirts
One free booth space; Five event T-shirts;
Sponsor’s name mentioned during announcements; Five
lunches with reserved seating; Five admissions on the Ride
for America.
Diamond Sponsorship- $3,000.00 Sponsor’s name on event banner and back of event T-shirts
One free booth space; Six event T-shirts;
Sponsor’s name mentioned during announcements; Six
lunches with reserved seating; Six admissions on the Ride
for America.
Eddy Simpson, Director
404-710-9649
Jim Dennis, Assistant Director
770-713-7682
Fritz Siler, Treasurer
404-421-8674
Jeanette Simpson, Adjutant
404-957-7307
Thee America
an Leggion Riderrs
PO
OST 233 LO
OGANVIL
LLE, GA..
Thee America
an Legion
n Riders are mem
mbers of the Ameerican Legion whoo are also
o
mottorcycle en
nthusiasts. They can
n be found
d participating in su
upportingg the comm
munities in
n
whiich they liive, work, and play
y. Memberrs of the A
ALR comee from thee Americaan Legion
n,
the American
n Legion Auxiliary,
A
and the So
ons of the American
n Legion.
Thee American Legion Riders
R
weere formed
d to:
11. To partticipate in
n parades and otherr ceremoniies that is in keepin
ng with thee aims and
d
purposes of the American
A
Legion
22. To use our Assocciation to promote
p
th
he prograams of the American
n Legion.
33. To pro
omote mottorcycle safety programs an
nd to provvide a soccial atmossphere forr
Americcan Legion
n members who sha
are the sam
me interestt.
44. To raise money for
f veteran
n program
ms such as the Legaccy fund an
nd The Fissher
House.
Thee America
an Legion Riders is not a mo
otorcycle cclub, and does not practice m
motorcyclee
club
b rules orr regulatio
ons. The American
A
Legion R
Riders is ffamily oriiented, jusst as is itss
parent organization thee America
an Legion..
o the mon
nth at 7pm
m.
Meeetings are every 3rd Tuesday of
Loccation:
Am
merican Legion Hall,, Post 233..
4635 Hwy. 78
8 in Logan
nville.
(acrross from Mc Donalld’s )
Mem
mbership Requirem
ments: Own a motorrcycle, payy annual d
dues, plus a one timee cost for
vestt and patches.