Become A Sponsor

2007-2008 Sponsor Program

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Midwest Masters, our distinctive and exciting Adult Alpine Ski Racing Program.

Midwest Masters is a non-profit organization registered as Midwest Masters Alpine Ski Association, Inc. We are in the business of promoting and providing high quality, well-organized ski racing competition for participants 21 years of age and older. The program is unique in that it is affiliated with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), which brings national recognition to skiing and ski racing right here in the Midwest.

Our races take place in the Greater Midwest area at venues including Buck Hill, Wild Mountain, Welch Village, Spirit Mountain, all of which are in Minnesota; as well as races hosted in Wisconsin and Michigan. January 18th-20th, 2008 in Marquette, Michigan. Our Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G races will serve as National Qualifiers for the USSA Masters National Championships . We are also hosts to the Cyr Cup, Western and Eastern Championships for the Division. Traveling trophies are awarded to the fastest male and female racer in a combined event of giant slalom and slalom.

The direction and future of the program looks promising as we enter our fourth season. With each season unquestionably surpassing our expectations, we are eagerly looking forward to improving upon those past successes and continuing to further our goals. These goals are:

• Continued program expansion
• Gaining further national recognition
• Shaping our reputation as an elite Midwest adult ski-racing program

As you are well aware, administrating a successful non-profit program takes a combination of efforts. We are fortunate to have an experienced Board of Directors, dedicated volunteers and close to 100 racers in addition to the generosity of sponsors who believe in the success of this program.

With any non-profit organization, sponsorship is an essential ingredient in facilitating success. Therefore, the continued growth and success of Midwest Masters necessitates building favorable partnerships. Our partners can expect many exclusive benefits from their contributions such as: affiliations with the promotion of alpine ski racing, an expression of positive imagery for local community efforts and brand building through a variety of advertising mechanisms.

I would like to personally invite you to experience the energy of our organization and join our efforts in projecting Midwest Masters as a predominate adult alpine ski racing program in our great Midwestern states.

Feel free to contact me for more information at 952-443-1894 ext 12. or Phil Saari, Chair, Sponsor Committee at 651-489-2595 ext 12.

Sincerely,

Steve Lindemer
Director, Midwest Masters
www.midwestmasters.org

Midwest Masters
Levels of Sponsorship and Associated Benefits

Becoming involved with Midwest Masters is an ideal way to take advantage of your company's marketing and community dollars. Sponsorship opportunities can be expressed in varying levels of support as well as customized to meet your company's objectives in delivering an impressionable brand building partnership.

Blue Package - $2,500 and above

• Plaque of appreciation for you to display.
• Company's logo on the Midwest Master's traveling equipment trailer.
  (Champion partners are granted the predominant image.)
• Feature article in Fast Times, the official newsletter, circulated to 400 individuals.
• Opportunities to display company banner on-site at area events.
• Two complementary one year Midwest Masters memberships. (Allows company representatives to compete in all racing competitions for the sponsored year. *)
• Two complementary tickets to the Year-end Awards Banquet.
• Recognition of being a sponsor through publications, e.g. Fast Times, website, promotional materials, news releases, event announcements, year-end awards banquet, T-shirts (when produced), video productions (when produced), etc.
• Direct website interface to your company's website.
• Opportunity to distribute company materials and participant gifts.

Red Package - $1,500

• Plaque of appreciation for you to display.
• Company's logo on the Midwest Master's traveling equipment trailer.
• Feature article in Fast Times, the official newsletter, circulated to 400 individuals.
• Complementary one year Midwest Masters membership. (Allows company representative to compete in all racing competitions for the sponsored year. *)
• Recognition of being a sponsor through publications, e.g. Fast Times, website, promotional materials, news releases, event announcements, year-end awards banquet, T-shirts (when produced), video productions (when produced), etc.
• Direct website interface to your company's website.
• Opportunity to distribute company materials and participant gifts.

White Package - $1,000

• Framed certificate of appreciation for you to display.
• Company's logo on the Midwest Master's traveling equipment trailer.
• Recognition of being a sponsor through publications, e.g. Fast Times, the official newsletter, website, promotional materials, news releases, event announcements, year-end awards banquet, T-shirts (when produced), video productions (when produced), etc.
• Opportunity to distribute company materials and participant gifts.

Contributing Package - $500

• Letter of appreciation for you to display.
• Company's logo on the Midwest Master's traveling equipment trailer.
• Recognition of being a sponsor through publications, e.g. Fast Times, the official newsletter, website, promotional materials, news releases, event announcements, year-end awards banquet, T-shirts (when produced), video productions (when produced), etc.
• Opportunity to distribute company materials and participant gifts.

* USSA membership is required and is the responsibility of each individual. Supplemental race fees apply to races designated as USSA National qualifiers.