Cooking With Gabby® Presents
In association with
National Basketball Retired Players Association
The Second Annual
Celebrity Golf Challenge
& Gala Awards Dinner
Monday, October 22, 2012
Tournament: 10 AM – Cocktails: 4 PM – Reception: 6 PM
The Beautiful MountainGate Country Club
Dear Prospective Sponsor:
On Tuesday, October 22nd, 2012, Cooking With Gabby® will be hosting our 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Challenge at the beautiful MountainGate Country
Club in West Los Angeles. Cooking With Gabby has partnered with the Los Angeles Chapter – National Basketball Retired Players Association, which
will give golfers the exclusive opportunity to play with and against some of their favorite NBA legends. At last year’s tournament over 50 golfers and 13
retired NBA players including – Lucius Allen, Byron Scott, Jamaal Wilkes, and Norm Nixon – came out to support our cause. This year, we expect close
to 250 golfers and many more celebrity guests!
Our children need your help. Children throughout our inner-cities are completely void of programs and community resources needed to educate them
about the critical importance of living active, healthy and nutritious lives. Thirty-three percent of U.S. children are overweight or obese resulting in life
limiting diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. A life without healthy options dramatically impacts our children’s health and their day to day
activities; in school, at the park, and at home, not to mention their overall quality of life and longevity. Cooking With Gabby provides resources and
programs to those who need them the most, at no cost to the participant. To accomplish these goals, we need the generosity of people like you.
This event will offer your company some unique exposure. All of our prospective players are age 23 to 60, most are active participants in sports (at the
very least they play golf), and most come from the greater Los Angeles Area. In addition to exposure to our players, your company’s logo will be seen by
those not participating in the golf challenge that happen to be at the country club. Banners, branded with sponsorship logos will receive excellent
placement in well traveled areas of the event. Not only will your company receive significant brand placement among a very specific market segment but
you will also be seen as a benefactor of the community for supporting such an imperative cause.
We invite your organization to partner with us in raising money to support Los Angeles’ inner-city youth and families. There is no reason any American
family should have to eat unhealthy food or suffer from food insecurity. Your organization has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of and be
seen as a supporter of low-income, marginalized American households. Please take a moment to look over our sponsorship package and visit our YouTube
page to watch a video of last year’s tournament!
http://www.YouTube.com/CookingWithGabby
Please find attached more information about this exciting event and various sponsorship levels. Please contact me directly with any inquiries at
lisa@cookingwithgabby.com or 323.325.1177 or to discuss how you can become a sponsor.
Sincerely,
Lisa Vasquez
Executive Director, Cooking With Gabby®
Cooking with Gabby® is a non-profit organization dedicated to
improving the health of children from the earliest possible age, in their
communities, homes and schools utilizing our unique E.A.T philosophy
or Education, Activity and Total Health.
Our mission is to eliminate hunger as well as unhealthful lifestyles that
result in obesity and associated diseases; like diabetes and heart disease
by giving kids, their families and communities the tools to make healthy
choices.
The Cooking With Gabby® Board of Directors is a dedicated mix of
community advocates and experts with vast ranges of expertise and
many years of experience in public health, diet and nutrition, dance and
theater, community medicine, education and finance.
The Cooking with Gabby® E.A.T for Life Healthy Kids Initiative
advocates for children by working within the community to promote
healthy cooking, physical activity and nutrition utilizing animation, live
dance, public theater, and educational cooking and exercise programs for
children and their families. Moreover, this organization works to raise
public awareness in lower income areas to educate at risk communities
about nutrition as well as work to bring healthy alternatives such as
fresh fruit, vegetables, and physical activity programs to children ages
pre-school forward. GoodLife with Gabby™ E.A.T. 4 Life is a fun and
exciting program loved by all ages.
Testimonials:
“This nonprofit has brought the
much needed attention of
childhood obesity and proper
nutrition to the forefront of our
community. … The people in the
community look forward to them
bringing their knowledge and
expertise every week and getting to
explore and learn more about
healthy food and lifestyle choices.
This is a great program for the
whole family and especially for urban impact areas”.
~Itzel Gutierrez – Coordinador, Algin Sutton Park
“Cooking With Gabby is a great organization which teaches kids
about living a long and healthy life.”
~Calvin Davis, 1st Year, Loyola Law School & CWG
Volunteer
“Cooking With Gabby is an organization making direct change
and having real affects on the lives of children in the inner city.
I’ve seen with my own eyes the way this non-profit has gotten the
attention of kids who would probably otherwise be further
exposed to negative influences and teach them about living a
healthy lifestyle. CWG is giving these kids a fully immersed
experience preparing healthy meals while simultaneously
educating them with the facts…”
~Madison T. Shockley III – Star,
Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl & CWG Volunteer
Board of Directors
 Dr. Ludlow Creary, M.D. – Board Chair
o Dr. Creary is a retired family medicine physician. While in
practice, he served as Professor and Chair of the department of
Family Medicine, at King Drew Medical Center for more than 20
years and as a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at UCLA
School of Medicine.
 Lisa Vasquez, M.B.A., P.M.P. – Board Vice-Chair
o Lisa specializes in information technology. She brings extensive
expertise managing multi million dollar global and domestic
projects and deployments for healthcare and entertainment
giants such as PacifiCare, UCLA, Warner Bros., Fox
Entertainment Group and The Walt Disney Company.
 Richard Allen Williams, M.D., F.A.C.C. – Board Director
o Dr. Williams is currently serving as a Clinical Professor of
Medicine at the U.C.L.A. School of Medicine, President/CEO of
The Minority Health Institute, Inc., and is the Founder of the
Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc.
 Ivy Marx, R.D. – Board Director
o A Nutrition Specialist; she holds a Bachelor of Science in
Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of California,
Berkeley.
 Ludlow B. McKay, M.H.A. – Board Treasurer
o Ludlow retired in 2005 as a Commander in the U.S. Public Health
Service with over 25 years of administrative experience in the health
care field in both the private and public sector. His academic training
includes a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Howard University
(1973), a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from George
Washington University (192), and a Certificate from the Interagency
Institute for Federal Health Care Executives (2001).
 Gabriella Vasquez – Board Secretary
o Gabby is a student at FIDM. She is the inspiration for the program.
Working to improve the health of children has been a passion of Ms.
Vasquez since she was 10 years old.
 Laurie Muniz – Board Director
o Laurie is a professional dancer and choreographer. She has worked in
many professional productions throughout her career. Ms. Muniz also
teaches dance and dance education to children of all ages.
 Donna Reed – Board Director
o Donna brings invaluable expertise in the expertise in the areas of
grant writing and public relations. She has worked for corporate
giants such as Robi Reed Casting, SAG, and in the charitable world,
the Grantsmanship Center.
THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL RETIRED PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1992 by NBA Legends Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Archie Clark, Dave Cowens and Oscar Robertson, the National Basketball Retired
Players Association (NBRPA) is a non-profit association comprised of former professional basketball players of the NBA, ABA and Harlem Globetrotters.
The National Basketball Retired Players Association’s mission is to assist members’ transition from the playing court into life after basketball. The
NBRPA develops, implements and advocates a wide array of programs to benefit its members, supporters and the community. As ambassadors to the
sport of basketball, the NBRPA and its members promote the game and enhance the community through clinics, charitable outreach and other grassroots
initiatives in the United States and abroad.
With energetic new leadership and a unified Board, the future has never been brighter at the NBRPA. Nearly 20 years old, the Association provides a host
of programs, services and benefits designed to help retired basketball players and their families successfully navigate life after the game. In support of its
membership, the NBRPA proactively offers a full menu of education, health, finance and career/life transition benefits to retired basketball players and
their families.
Working in conjunction with the NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), the NBRPA’s membership promotes basketball and
enhances the sport’s image by building community relationships and fostering support for charitable activities and philanthropic events with a connection
to the game.
MountainGate Country Club
Situated at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains not far from the Getty Museum, MountainGate Country Club re-defines the private golf club
experience. Blending the time-honored traditions of golf with modern, upscale conveniences, the club boasts 27 holes of magnificent golf; an array of
outstanding lifestyle amenities; and the personalized service and exclusive privileges that have earned it recognition among the finest private clubs in
Southern California.
Sculpted from the rolling hills of Los Angeles in the shadows of the Santa Monica Mountains, MountainGate Country Club features three 9-hole courses –
the North, South and Lake Courses – that can be played in any combination, all designed by noted golf course architect Ted Robinson. Robinson built the
links-style layouts to blend harmoniously with their surroundings, leaving the terrain completely natural. Lush stands of trees frame undulating Bermuda
fairways and manicured bentgrass greens, with deep roughs, expansive bunkers, and an abundance of sparkling water features creating both strategic
diversity and a picturesque backdrop for golf.
Branding
Product Placement
Through-out the event there will be
numerous product placement
opportunities including:
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Registration packages
Golf cart course kits
Gala table gifts
Gala table center pieces
Gala take-away bags
For companies that wish to participate
in “In Kind” product placement,
individual sponsorships may be
considered. Please contact Steve
Vasquez, Jr. to discuss potential
product placement at
svj@cookingwithgabby.com.
Hole Sponsorship
Sponsor Recognition
The tournament will consist of 1 round
of golf played over 9 holes.
Organizations may sponsor holes based
on availability. Previous hole
sponsorships have included:
Sponsorship logo placement will be one
of the cornerstones of the event.
Various sponsor recognition
opportunities will be available
throughout the day including:
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Please see the following pages for more
information about hole sponsorships.
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Continental breakfast
sponsorship
Cocktail hour sponsorship
Healthy beverage cart
sponsorship
Cigar, Napkin, T-shirt
sponsorship
Gobo, Step-&-Repeat, banner
recognition
Please see the following pages for more
information about sponsor recognition
Invited Guests
Invited guests include medical & entertainment
professionals, politicians, celebrities, and
current & retired professional athletes. Past
attendees include:
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Product giveaways
Competitions (hole-in-one,
longest drive, etc.)
Product demonstrations
Demographics
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Professionals, community leaders, & celebrities
Tastemakers
Disposable income
Fashion/image/brand conscious
Age ranges 30 - 75
Sponsorship Benefits
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Networking
Lifestyle/entertainment marketing
Niche product marketing & placement
VIP access to Decision Makers/Influencers
Gala Table Sponsorship Opportunities
Awards Gala
Awards Gala Table
Ad Journal (8.5 x 11 – ad deadline: 10/12/2012)
Recognition in Multi-Media Presentation
Logo Placement & Website Link Placed On CWG Website
PLATINUM
$10,000
1 Premium
VIP Table
(1) Full Page
Ad
YES
YES
Sponsorship Designated on All Official Releases
GOLD
$5,000
SILVER
$2,500
1 VIP Table
1 Table
(1) Full Page
Ad
YES
Half Page Ad
YES
YES
Recognition on CWG Corporate Sponsor Page
Reception/Silent Auction Logo Placement
Stage Recognition During CWG Gala Tribute
Red Carpet/Step-and-Repeat Logo Placement
YES
YES
YES
Yes
Product/Literature Inclusion in Gift Bag
YES
* 1 Table = 10 Tickets
Individual Tickets
Gala
Both
$250/person
$450/person
(Golf Packages on Next Page)
Golf
$250/person
Golf Sponsorship Opportunities
Celebrity Golf Challenge
EAGLE
$10,000
BIRDIE
$5,000
VIP 4-Some With Celebrity Golfer*
YES (2 VIP 4Somes)
Gala VIP Tickets
8 VIP Tickets
4 VIP Tickets
Cart & Range Balls
Breakfast & Lunch Per Player
Hole Sponsorship (Call or Check Online For
Availability)
Breakfast Sponsorship
YES
YES
2 Hole
Sponsorships
YES
YES
YES
YES (1 VIP 4-Some)
2 Hole Sponsorship
PAR
$2,500
YES (1 VIP
4-Some)
4 VIP
Tickets
YES
YES
1 Hole
Sponsorship
*VIP 4 – some = 1 Celebrity Golfer + 3 Players
Website Logo & Ad Book Artwork Specs
Full Page Ad:
Resolution: 300 dpi
Color Mode: CMYK
Bleed .25"
File submitted should
be 8.75x11.25
Logo for Website Footer:
Resolution: 300 dpi
264 x 35 (WxH)
Logo For Sponsor Page:
Resoultion: 300 dpi
225 x 225 (WxH)
Half Page Ad:
Resolution: 300 dpi
Color Mode: CMYK
Bleed .25"
File submitted should
be 8.75x 5.75
Deadlines
Logo: Monday - 10.1.2012
Ad Book: Monday - 10.15.2012
For Sponsorship inquires please contact:
Steven Vasquez, Jr. – Director of Communications
M: 202.403.4757 ~ W: 323.325.1177 ~ F:
E: SVJ@CookingWithGabby.Com
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