A Circle of Ten, Inc Network for Callbroration . www.etvv.org

SPONSORSHIP INVITATION         for October 8& 9, 2009

Texas A^M Universiry Energy Systems Lab http://esl.tamu.edu

Eighth Annual Funders’ Forum & Networking Gathering in Bryan, Tx

On October 8^th & 9^th, A Circle of Ten, Inc.-Network for Collaboration, Texas A&M University, Workforce Solutions East Texas, Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Arts Council of Brazos Valley and First United Methodist Church, Bryan and national, state and regional partners are sponsoring the Eighth Annual Funders’ Forum and Networking Gathering at the First United Methodist Church, in Bryan, Texas.

Request: East Texas and Brazos Valley Forum leaders request your support and involvement in this Event that will affect the rural communities you serve.

Why be involved:

• Impressing the Funders with Rural Texas

A Circle of Ten does a wonderful job of getting the funders to the Forum and organizing the event.

· An Amazing Line-Up!  The ’09 Forum had an impressive line of 40+ representatives from federal, state and national private funders involved in…

October 8, Thursday, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

--Kick-off “Dinner with the Funders” and Silent Art Auction with Key Rural Leaders providing Welcome

to Funders from across the nation. (Invitations available upon request)

October 9, Friday – 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

-- Full-day Forum & Networking Gathering with 300-400 leaders involved in the following:

1) Nine Funding Panels

2) 140 “One-on-One” Individual Consultation Sessions

3) Exhibitor Tables & Networking, Networking, Networking

Reason for Forum - Increasing Rural Funding: Rural Texas receives a disproportionately lower amount of grant funding. The Forum will result in new funding coming to the communities and agencies you care about. For More info at www.etvv.org

History & Experience: A Circle of Ten has trained and supported leaders to multiply partnerships impacting health, housing, education, the environment and economic development, since 1996.

The Forum helps these happen!

The Forum Partners staff and volunteers appreciate your support. The attached Sponsorship Form details options for support, recognition, signage and visibility.

Please call the Sponsorship Committee at 903-541-0013 for more details and/or return the attached Form.

d Kathy Holdway & Geraley Turner, A Circle of Ten, Inc. 903-541-0013, circleof10@circleof10.org

Sub-Committee: TX A&M University, Workforce Solutions East Texas, Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Arts

Council of Brazos Valley, First United Methodist Church, Bryan

SPONSORSHIP FORM

Eighth Annual Funders' Forum & Networking Gathering October 8^th & 9^th 2009, Bryan, TX

Sponsoring Agency/Indivudal:_____________________________________________________

Sponsorship Opportunities – Recognition, signage and visibility vary with the level of sponsorship. All sponsors are recognized in the event brochure and through publicity.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Check one	Support Level	Contribution Amount	Admissions	Brochure Listing	Logo on Brochure	Logo on Notebook Cover	Funding Panel	Exhibitor Table	Additional Sponsor Recognition
	Full Circle	$8,000+	40	•	•	•	•	•	Dinner Sponsor
	Diamond	$6000-7000	30	•	•	•	•	•
	Uranium	4000-5000	20	•	•	•	•	•	Lunch Sponsor
	Platinum	$2,000-3000	15	•	•	•		•	Cont. Breakfast/ Breaks Sponsor
	Gold	$1,000	9	•	•	•		•
	Silver	$500	4	•	•			•
	Bronze	$300	2	•	•			•
	Exhibitor	$75	0	•				•

Please Indicate Category of Interest: __ Overall Support of Event or choose top one or two interest.

__1) Housing, Infrastructure/Historic restoration __5) Education, technology

__2) Workforce, volunteerism & community service __6) Environment, Energy Efficiency, Conservation

__3) Art, museums, libraries, historic preservation __7) Justice and Security

__4) Health, health research __8) Economic Development

Exact Amount Sponsored: $____________________

Designated Person to Contact:________________________________________________________

Forum Staff or Volunteers will contact the designated representative regarding arrangements and registration.

(Names & contact information of persons attending Dinner & Forum needed by Sept 20)

Position______________________________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________Cell ___________________

Phone_________________________Fax___________________Email_____________________________

Authorizing Signature: _____________________________________________ Date:________________

For more information or involvement contact Kathy Holdway or Geraley Turner Phone 903-541-0013

PLEASE Return by Fax, 903-541-0014, Email circleof0@circleof10.org,

Or Mail to 205 E. Commerce. #205 Jacksonville, TX 75766