Greetings!
The goal of the Charleston Camellia Expo is to introduce more people to the world of Camellias. The current average age of Camellia Growers is 65 years old, and we aim to bring new and younger members into the fold, before the valuable resources of experience are lost.
I would like to elaborate a little more on our goal. At our flower show, which is held in January at Citadel Mall, we have approximately 500-1000 attendees come by and see the flowers, or more. Many of them wish they could grow flowers like what they are seeing. I only know this because that is what they tell us! Personally, I have had people come to me at the show and ask, where can I get those plants? Are there any classes or people that can teach me how to grow these things? What are the secrets to producing such huge flowers? So on and so forth.
Additionally, horticulture and gardening are really taking a backseat to computers and other electronic entertainment. This is a sorry state of affairs. It truly saddens me to hear of children that have no idea what it is like to plant a tree, or play in the dirt. I honestly believe this is why we have so many more health problems today! Children are not introduced to germs outside so they can develop a resistance, and then we kill the already weakened good germs with all of the anti-bacterial stuff! But, I digress.
The level of experience that is slowly disappearing is alarming. To expand on our goal, we want to tap into that experience and show the younger generations what gardening and Camellias can offer. Things such as exercise, friendships, a sense of satisfaction, and a way to help keep our planet healthy.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to be a part of this exceptional event!
Our different package levels offer our sponsors brand exposure through a variety of mediums including media, print, signage, and much more.
In return for your investment, the Charleston Camellia Expo can help your business increase your brand awareness and image, to gain new customers and to develop relationships with existing customers. In doing this, you showcase your devoted involvement in supporting the local community and the need to encourage kids, and adults, to get outside more.
Sponsorship of the Charleston Camellia Expo also provides a great marketing prospect for your company. In addition to the interesting speakers and demonstrations at the event itself, there will be a great deal of publicity going out.
Just to give you an idea of what to expect in the way of publicity and exposure, it will be placed on the American Camellia Society website, with a link to the event’s website which will feature your ad. The ACS website averages 7,700 users per month and 61,700 page views per month.
It will be posted on The Citrus Guy’s Blog, again with a link to the event’s website. That blog averages 13,000-15,000 page views a month. Facebook posts on various pages, TV interviews, and newspaper articles, will also be in the mix.
There will be a printed program with all of the day’s activities, feature articles on the event site, the organizers, and some famous Camellia personalities, such as Coach Vincent Dooley, who was the head football coach, athletic director at the University of Georgia and is a very good Camellia grower, and The Lone Ranger, Clayton Moore, who was also a big Camellia grower in his day.
How Can YOU Join in on the Fun?!
On the following pages, we have outlined four sponsorship levels. We welcome your consideration of any or all of these requests and we appreciate your participation as a donor or sponsor.
Levels of Sponsorship
Platinum Sponsorship Opportunity- Camellia Reticulata Level
This is the premium level of involvement.
For sponsorship of $4,000- Your Company receives the following opportunities:
· Media coverage including any radio, television, newspaper, and potential video production.
· Banners: Your Company logo/name will be prominently displayed on any banners at/for the
event. Banners will be viewed by all attendees at the event, and are likely to appear in video,
photographs, and local media coverage.
· Logo promotion: Your Company logos will be distinctly displayed on event swag bags, event
website, press releases, posters, flyers, and Self-stick Calendars that will be in each swag bag.
· Full Page Ad in event program.
· Name listed as Camellia Reticulata sponsor in program and on website.
· Sound promotion for Your Company will be presented on local radio stations leading up to the
event, and will be mentioned at frequent intervals throughout the event.
· On-site product display and sales opportunities for Your Company. If you would like to have a
booth setup to sell product, get e-mails, give out samples or distribute literature.
Gold Sponsorship Opportunity- Camellia Japonica Level
For sponsorship of $2,000- Your Company receives the following opportunities:
· Your Company logo/name on banners displayed. Your Company logo/name will be prominently
displayed on any banners at/for the event. Banners will be viewed by all attendees at the event,
and are likely to appear in video, photographs, and local media coverage.
· Logo promotion: Your Company logos will be distinctly displayed on reusable water bottles that
will be given to every attendee in their swag bag.
· ½ Page Ad in event program.
· Name listed as Camellia Japonica sponsor in program and on website.
· On-site product display and sales opportunities for Your Company. If you would like to have a
booth setup to sell product, get e-mails, give out samples, or distribute literature.
Silver Sponsorship Opportunity- Camellia Sasanqua Level
For sponsorship of $1,000- Your Company receives the following opportunities:
· Your Company name or website on fancy Stylus Ballpoint Pen OR Plastic Stadium Cup that will
be included in each swag bag
· ¼ Page Ad in event program.
· Name listed as Camellia Sasanqua sponsor in program and on website.
Bronze Sponsorship Opportunity- Camellia Sinensis Level
For sponsorship of $500- Your Company receives the following opportunities:
· 1/8 Page Ad in event program.
· Name listed as Camellia Sinensis sponsor in program and on website.
Friends Of The Camellia Donation Level
For donation of $50- You will receive:
· Your name in the program as a Friend Of The Camellia
Thank you very much for considering our request for sponsorship. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have. We appreciate your time, interest, and we will look forward to talking with you.
Sincerely,
Darren Sheriff
President
The Citrus Guy Horticultural Consulting Group
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