Sponsorship and Support

To: Potential Sponsors of the 2nd Annual Fundraiser Jazz Festival 2008

The Board of Directors of the Triad Youth Jazz Society in partnership with the Greater Greensboro Community Foundation, City Arts Council, 105.7 KISS FM (Steve Harvey Show), Coffee at The Summit, Wachovia Bank, Hilton Garden Inn & Suites, the Cemala Foundation and the Landmark Foundation (a division of News & Record), invite you to become a co-sponsor of the Second Annual Benefit Jazz Festival. This event begins with a series of workshops serving an intergenerational and diverse audience, April 29 thru May 2. The workshop on May 1 will feature “Road Scholar”, Emily Seelbinder, presenting “The Harlem Renaissance: An Explosion of African American Creativity”, co-sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council. Workshops will take place at the Cultural Arts Center.

Celebrity jazz artists that have committed to supporting this event are Mr. Reggie Workman of New York, Mr. Tony Vaughn of Boston, Mass, the NC Central University Jazz Ensemble, featuring Bradford Marsalis, Jason Palmer of Boston, Mass, Mario Hunter of Las Vegas, Nevada, and international jazz vocalist, Melva Houston. Local musicians will also be on the program. Other sponsors, already committed are AutoZone, Old Navy, Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Co., Maaco, Smith-Stokes Chevrolet of Reidsville, and Leadership Connections.

We realize that you use your advertising dollars to carefully advance our community with particular focus on developing future leaders. Therefore, any donation you deem appropriate will be greatly appreciated and used for the purpose you designate. Your company/business or organization will receive high visibility and recognition as spelled out in the attached sponsorship package. We are in need of underwriters/sponsors for the following: (1) additional radio and television advertisements, (2) billboard advertisements; and, (3) ground and air transportation for honored guests. You may also feel free to donate to our scholarship fund.

History:
The Triad Youth Jazz Society is a non-profit organization for youth age 8-17. The program is designed to preserve the rich history of jazz music; and to encourage educational and career development for our youth trough weekly structured academic programming. Please visit our website: www.triadyouthjazzsociety.com.

Make checks payable to Triad Youth Jazz Society and mail to:
623 Summit Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27405
All donations are tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Tracey Thompson, Director of Marketing
(336)289-6418

Michael Thompson, Director of Program Development
(336)392-7674 or (336)274-4714

2nd Annual Triad Youth Jazz Society

Jazz Fundraiser Festival
May 3, 2008**10:00am to 9:00pm

For more info, log on to: www.triadyouthjazzsociety.com

All-day festival general admission --$20.00 in advance; $25.00 on the day of the festival

Motorcycle Showcase participant admission -- $15.00 plus $5.00 entrance fee

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Co-Sponsored by

North Carolina A&T State University
Festival location: Aggie Park (corner of E. Lee St. and E. Florida St.)

Motorcycle Showcase

Featuring a Motorcycle Showcase hosted by
The Original Twelve Motorcycle Club
1:30pm to 2:15pm
$15.00 admission plus $5.00 entrance fee (due day of the event)
(Motorcycle entrance only, Lee St. gate)

1st and 2nd place trophies will be awarded for:
Oldest Rider (1st place only)
Farthest Distance Male, Farthest Distance Female
Motorcycle Club with the Most Members
Best Dressed Gold Wing
Best Dressed Kawasaki
Best Dressed Harley
Best Looking Touring Bike
Best Looking Stock Bike
Best Looking Custom Bike
Best Looking Rat Bike
Best Looking Old Bike
Best Looking Three Wheeler
Best Looking VW Three Wheeler
Best Looking Harley
Best Looking Honda
Best Looking Yamaha
Best Looking Suzuki
Best All Around Bike (1st place only)

For more information, contact
Billy Douglas (336)317-5725- President, Original Twelve
BJ Ross (336)621-1274- Vice-President, Original Twelve
Mike Thompson (336)274-4714- Triad Youth Jazz Society

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Because we are a non-profit organization (501-3c), we rely on financial contributions from individual and corporate sponsors.

To make a contribution, to become a sponsor, or to find out more about the program, please contact:

Stan Montgomery or Michael Thompson at (336)965-1548 or juniorjazzandjava@yahoo.com

Or visit us at:
Coffee at the Summit
623 Summit Ave
Greensboro, NC 27405