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Current Needs
Please consider contributing to our pantry wish list:
Muffin mix, beans, canned fruit, tuna, chicken noodle soup, boxed macaroni and cheese, cereal, Hamburger Helper, noodles and pasta sauce, quick breads, rice, iTunes gift cards (to purchase educational apps).
How to Become Involved
The production and success of Merry Go Round depends on the continued generosity of our individual and corporate donors and the involvement of new donors. We are proud to partner with you to support the growth of hundreds of children and families each year. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration of this important request. Please click here for tickets.
Calling all AB Members
This year’s Merry Go Round will feature a special number for assisting board members - a chance to relive your own MGR experiences! To perform in “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” (choreographed by Andy Haines) contact Michelle McGowen at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Merry Go Round 2012 Sponsor Levels
We invite you to be part of this exciting event as one of our corporate partners. Below are the various sponsorship opportunities available. For more information please contact 2012 MGR Chair Kristin Ray at: (614) 306-3593 (cell) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Or to purchase an ad, please click here.
Production Sponsor: $25,000
• Production Loge (16 seats)
• Access to VIP Lounge
• Sponsored number ad (30 second spot, commercial or Center specific ad)
• Naming rights to a signature cocktail served that evening
• Full page playbill ad inside back cover
• Signage at the event
• Recognition in MGR invitation
• Recognition in Business First ads
• Press Release mention
• Stage Ad with business logo
Platinum Sponsor: $20,000
• Platinum Loge (12 seats)
• Access to VIP Lounge
• Sponsored number ad (30 second spot, commercial or Center specific ad)
• Naming rights to a signature cocktail served that evening
• Full page playbill ad center
• Signage at the event
• Recognition in MGR invitation
• Recognition in Business First ads
• Press Release mention
• Stage Ad with business logo
Bar Sponsor: $15,000
• Carousel Loge (10 seats)
• Access to VIP Lounge
• Cocktail napkins with business logo
• Full page playbill ad
• Recognition in MGR invitation
• Press Release mention
• Stage Ad with business logo
Gold Sponsor: $10,000
• Carousel Loge (10 seats)
• Access to VIP Lounge
• Sponsored number ad (30 second spot, commercial or Center specific ad)
• Full page playbill ad
• Recognition in MGR invitation
• Stage Ad with business logo
Live Auction Sponsor: $7,500
• Carousel Loge (10 seats)
• Access to VIP Lounge
• Live Auction bid paddles with business logo
• Auction pens with business logo
• 1/2 page playbill ad
• Recognition in MGR invitation
• Stage Ad with business logo
Silver Sponsor: $5,000
• Carousel Loge (10 seats)
• Access to VIP Lounge
• 1/3 page playbill ad
• Recognition in MGR invitation
• Stage Ad with business logo
Your contribution is tax deductible with the exception of raffle ticket purchases and $40 per dinner.
Donate an In-kind Good/Service, Live or Silent Auction Item
Our Merry Go Round fund-raiser is so successful each year because of our generous donors. We are always in need of live and silent auction items and in-kind goods and services including catering/food service, dessert, costumes, flowers and/or beverages, etc.
Advertising Opportunities
For information contact Andrea Clark at (614) 753-9991 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Or to place an ad, please click here.
Sponsored Number Advertisement ($1,750)
A 30-60 second mini-commercial projected on large screens flanking the stage. Your company’s name and/or logo will be incorporated into a professionally produced audio-visual slide that will be shown during the performance. You will also receive special recognition in the playbill.
Stage Advertisement ($350)
Your company’s name and/or corporate logo will be shown in the lobby on flat screen TVs for the cocktail reception as well as on a large screen in the theatre as guests enter. You will also receive special recognition in the playbill.
Extra Large Area Sign ($600)= 8’ x 4’
Large Area Sign ($500)= 6’ x 3’
Merry Go Round Playbill Ad
More than 1,000 guests will view the playbill. Simply furnish your artwork or business card and let us do the rest.
- Full page ad with a child’s photo - $500
- Full page ad - $400
- ½ page ad - $365
- 1/3 page ad - $300
- Business card ad - $100