2009 USO Gala Sponsor Benefits

USO GalaOctober 7, 2009Sponsorship PackagesCHAIRMAN PACKAGE$200,000 (SOLD)(Limited to 1 Sponsor)PRE-GALA BENEFITS CEO or their designee will serve as Chairman of the Leadership Committee and receive prominentrecognition at official functions of the committee. Committee functions will include the participation ofthe Gala Chairman, Washington dignitaries and senior corporate executives. Sponsor listing in invitation (pledge must be received by July 1, 2009, to be included). Invitationdistributed to all Washington dignitaries, senior military, senior corporate executives, friends andpartners of the USO. Full-color sponsor logo with a hyperlink to the sponsor’s website on the “USO Gala” page of the USOweb site (through October 30, 2009). Two complimentary hotel rooms (standard double room), for two nights, at the Marriott Wardman Park,plus complimentary breakfast on October 8 for up to four individuals. Two complimentary hotel valet parking vouchers (for use October 7-8, 2009). Access to sponsor hospitality suite preceding the evening events.GALA BENEFITSOfficial Sponsor of five service member tables -- one table will be allocated to each branch of themilitary for seating for service men and women. (Note: In accordance with DoD ethics regulations,outside of USO Gala materials sponsor may not publicly identify or recognize themselves for thisbenefit.)Identification as the exclusive “Presenting Sponsor” of one of the following marketing platforms withinthe event:Guest Arrival & Hospitality Welcome message from designated company representative to guests in Table Seating Booklet Sponsor identification signage as “Presenting Sponsor” at guest registration and at the sponsorhospitality suite Sponsor identification as “Presenting Sponsor” of Guest Arrival & Hospitality in the printedprogram Opportunity to provide a co-branded item and welcome note in the welcome baskets provided toVIPs staying at the hotel (Deadline: September 11, 2009) Other benefits may be available to meet the sponsor’s interestCurrent as of 4/15/20093:58:22 PM

USO GalaOctober 7, 2009Sponsorship PackagesVICE CHAIRMAN PACKAGE$125,000(Limited to 1 Sponsor)PRE-GALA BENEFITS CEO or their designee will serve as Vice-Chairman of the Leadership Committee and receive prominentrecognition at official functions of the committee. Committee functions will include the participation ofthe Gala Chairman, Washington dignitaries and senior corporate executives. Sponsor listing in invitation (pledge must be received by July 1, 2009 to be included). Invitationdistributed to all Washington dignitaries, senior military, senior corporate executives, friends and partnersof the USO. Sponsor logo with a hyperlink to the sponsor’s website on the “USO Gala” page of the USO web site(through October 30, 2009). One complimentary hotel room (standard double room), for two nights, at the Marriott Wardman Park,plus complimentary breakfast on October 8 for up to two individuals. One complimentary hotel valet parking voucher (for use October 7-8, 2009). Access to the sponsor hospitality suite preceding the evening events.GALA BENEFITSOfficial Sponsor of two service member tables – each table will be allocated for seating by woundedservice members from local military hospitals. (Note: In accordance with DoD ethics regulations, outsideof USO Gala materials sponsor may not publicly identify or recognize themselves for this benefit.)Identification as the exclusive “Presenting Sponsor” of one of the following marketing platforms withinthe event:Guest Arrival & HospitalityWelcome message from designated company representative to guests in Table Seating BookletSponsor identification signage as “Presenting Sponsor” at guest registration and at the sponsorhospitality suiteSponsor identification as “Presenting Sponsor” of Guest Arrival & Hospitality in the printedprogramOpportunity to provide a co-branded item and welcome note in the welcome baskets provided toVIPs staying at the hotel (Deadline: September 11, 2009)Other benefits may be available to meet the sponsor’s interestCurrent as of 4/15/20093:58:22 PM

Welcoming ReceptionSponsor name or logo on an oversized sign at reception entrance and creative signage throughoutreception (such as logo projected on floor or walls)Signature cocktail drink or hors d’oeuvre, tied to sponsor name, served during receptionSponsor tent card signage on bar stations during the receptionOther benefits may be available to meet the sponsor’s interestUSO Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsor logo identification as the “Presenting Sponsor” electronically during award program Opportunity for a sponsor representative to co-present the award on stage Sponsor listing as the “Presenting Sponsor” of the award in the printed program Opportunity to provide a special company gift to the award recipient (Deadline: September 11, 2009) Three premier tables of ten at the gala dinner, including six seats for three VIPs and their guests, ifdesired. Personalized placecards for all company seated guests. Invitations for all sponsor representatives and their guests to attend the VIP Reception, immediatelypreceding the gala dinner. Invitation for two representatives to participate in a photo opportunity with honorees and awardsceremony participants. Prominently placed full-color sponsor logo and company listing in the evening’s printed program (pledgemust be received by September 4, 2009, to be included). Sponsor logo displayed on the event “electronic billboard.” A half-page ad in the evening’s printed program. (Deadline: September 4, 2009) Opportunity to provide an approved sponsor branded gift item for the military honoree gift bags (inaccordance with DoD regulations). (Deadline: September 11, 2009)OTHER BENEFITS Company listing in the USO Annual Report (at giving level). Special effort to secure press coverage of the donation. Customized Post-Event Fulfillment Report. First right of refusal for this sponsorship level in 2010.Current as of 4/15/20093:58:22 PM

FOUR STAR PACKAGE$75,000(Limited to 2 Sponsors)PRE-GALA BENEFITSCEO or their designee will serve as member of the Leadership Committee and receive prominentrecognition at official functions of the committee. Committee functions will include the participation ofthe Gala Chairman, Washington dignitaries and senior corporate executives.Sponsor listing in invitation (pledge must be received by July 1, 2009 to be included). Invitationdistributed to all Washington dignitaries, senior military, senior corporate executives, friends and partnersof the USO.Sponsor logo with a hyperlink to the sponsor’s website on the “USO Gala” page of the USO web site(through October 30, 2009).Access to the sponsor hospitality suite preceding the evening events.GALA BENEFITSTwo premier tables of ten at the gala dinner, including four seats for two VIPs and their guests, if desired.Identification as the exclusive “Presenting Sponsor” of one of the following marketing platforms withinthe event:Guest Arrival & Hospitality Welcome message from designated company representative to guests in Table Seating Booklet Sponsor identification signage as “Presenting Sponsor” at guest registration and at the sponsorhospitality suite Sponsor identification as “Presenting Sponsor” of Guest Arrival & Hospitality in the printedprogram Opportunity to provide a co-branded item and welcome note in the welcome baskets provided toVIPs staying at the hotel (Deadline: September 11, 2009) Other benefits may be available to meet the sponsor’s interestWelcoming ReceptionSponsor name or logo on an oversized sign at reception entrance and creative signage throughoutreception (such as logo projected on floor or walls)Signature cocktail drink or hors d’oeuvre, tied to sponsor name, served during receptionSponsor tent card signage on bar stations during the receptionOther benefits may be available to meet the sponsor’s interestCurrent as of 4/15/20093:58:22 PM

USO Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsor logo identification as the “Presenting Sponsor” electronically during award program Opportunity for a sponsor representative to co-present the award on stage Sponsor listing as the “Presenting Sponsor” of the award in the printed program Opportunity to provide a special company gift to the award recipient (Deadline: September 11, 2009)Invitations for all sponsor representatives and their guests to attend the VIP Welcoming Reception,immediately preceding the gala dinner.Invitation for two representatives to participate in a photo opportunity with honorees and awardsceremony participants.Full-color sponsor logo and company listing in the evening’s printed program (pledge must be received bySeptember 4, 2009, to be included).Sponsor logo displayed on the event “electronic billboard.”Opportunity to provide an approved sponsor branded gift item for the military honoree gift bags (inaccordance with DoD regulations). (Deadline: September 11, 2009)OTHER BENEFITSCompany listing in the USO Annual Report (at giving level).Special effort to secure press coverage of the donation.Customized Post-Event Fulfillment Report.Current as of 4/15/20093:58:22 PM

THREE STAR PACKAGE$35,000PRE-GALA BENEFITS CEO or their designee will serve as member of the Leadership Committee and receive prominentrecognition at official functions of the committee. Committee functions will include the participation ofthe Gala Chairman, Washington dignitaries and senior corporate executives. Sponsor listing in invitation (pledge must be received by July 1, 2009, to be included). Sponsor listing on the “USO Gala” page of the USO web site (through October 30, 2009). Access to the sponsor hospitality suite preceding the evening events.GALA BENEFITSInvitation for a sponsor representative and their guest to attend the VIP Welcoming Reception,immediately preceding the gala dinner.One priority table of ten at the gala dinner, including two seats for one VIP and their guest, if desired.All guests invited to the Welcoming Reception, immediately preceding the gala dinner.Full-color sponsor logo and company listing in the evening’s printed program (pledge must be received bySeptember 4, 2009, to be included).Sponsor logo displayed on the event “electronic billboard.”ADDITIONAL BENEFITCompany listing in the USO Annual Report (at giving level).TWO STAR PACKAGE$15,000PRE-GALA BENEFITSponsor listing in invitation (pledge must be received by July 1, 2009, to be included).Access to the sponsor hospitality suite preceding the evening events.GALA BENEFITSOne preferred table of ten at the gala dinner.All guests invited to the Welcoming Reception, immediately preceding the gala dinner.Sponsor listing in the evening’s printed program (pledge must be received by September 4, 2009, to beincluded).Sponsor listing on the event “electronic billboard.”ADDITIONAL BENEFITCompany listing in the USO Annual Report (at giving level).Current as of 4/15/20093:58:22 PM

ONE STAR PACKAGE$1,000One individual ticket to the gala dinner and Welcoming Reception, immediately preceding the gala dinner.Individual listing in the evening’s printed program (pledge must be received by September 4, 2009, tobe included).Access to the sponsor hospitality suite preceding the evening events.Current as of 4/15/20093:58:22 PM

2009 USO GalaSponsorship FormSponsor Name:(Please print Sponsor name as it should appear in the evening’s program and related materials.)Contact Name:Address:City: State: Zip:Telephone: ___________________Facsimile: ________________E-mail:YES! I/We would be pleased to support the 2009 USO Gala through the following:_____ $200,000 Chairman’s Package* (Limited to 1 Sponsor) (SOLD)_____ $125,000 Vice-Chairman Package* (Limited to 1 Sponsor)_____ $75,000 Four Star Package* (Limited to 2 Sponsors)_____ $35,000 Three Star Package*_____ $15,000 Two Star Package_____ $1,000 One Star Package/Individual Tickets (Limited to no more than four tickets per sponsor)_____ I/We cannot attend but would like to contribute $________ in support of the USO.Please fax this form to (703) 442-8336 and mail contributions to:USO Headquartersc/o Hayes & Associates1320 Old Chain Bridge Road, Suite 330McLean, VA 22101Checks should be made payable to:USO Headquarters (federal tax-exempt number is #13-1610451)All gifts to the USO are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.*Immediately following submission of this Sponsorship Form, sponsors at the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Four Star, andThree Star package levels are asked to email an electronic copy of their logo (color/300dpi/.jpg format) tokmills@hayespr.com. Please provide a logo that will be suitable for a white background. Logos must be received byJune 30, 2009, for package benefits involving logo usage to be fully awarded.For more information, please call Kelly Mills at (703) 714-2366 or e-mail kmills@hayespr.com.Current as of 4/15/20093:58:22 PM