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AUGUST 22, 2009 RIVERFRONT PARK

HEALTH RIVER CULTURE COMMUNITY

Twenty paddlers, a steersperson, and a drummer. All in one boat. All working in perfect synchronicity. The

2000-year old Chinese tradition of dragon boat racing is the fastest growing water sport in North America, and for good reason. That’s what makes dragon boat

racing the ultimate team sport!“ …no stars, no

benchwarmers.

The team is

everything.”

A. Shapiera RogersSportsnet

WHAT IS DRAGON BOAT RACING?WHAT IS DRAGON BOAT RACING?

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NASHVILLE DRAGON BOAT AND RIVER FESTIVAL

The festival combines the excitement of racing with the beauty and spectacle of Nashville’s diverse culture. In Chinese tradition, the dragon is a symbol of health and prosperity, and dragon boat racing inspires health and fitness among participants as well as spectators.

• Friendly competition in a wholesome outdoor setting.

• A physical activity that anyone can do regardless of skill level.

• A fun-filled reason for everyone in the community to come down to the riverfront.

• Children will enjoy the colorful performances and helping us welcome the auspicious “dragon” to Nashville waters.

• Families can spend the day watching the races, sampling Asian cuisine, and enjoying live multicultural performances.

• Excellent marketing, team building and employee wellness opportuni-ties in a unique, fun, family-oriented venue for business and civic groups.

Whether championship racers or complete beginners, young or old, this event offers something for everyone. Dragon boat racing is a great workout and a good time for a great cause.

So get on board and get ready for the time of your life!

Benefiting the Cumberland River Compact and TN Scenic Rivers Association

TEAMWORK

We all had a fantastic day and made many new friends. The Nashville Outlaws Rugby Club came to participate and show everyone just what the game of rugby was all about: teamwork, coordination, stamina and power, combined with a sense of fun. We did what comes naturally and became rookie Grand Champions!

Tom Makakha, Nashville Rugby Club- 2008 Dragon Boat Champions

Our team, “Krollin Down the River” has had the best time participating in the Dragon Boat Races for the past two years! It’s been a truely unique way to build camaraderie outside the office- some teammates didn’t even know each other prior to the event, but left on race day as frineds. The rewarding experience is worth as much to us as the great cause we’re supporting!

Morgan Garifo, Kroll Background Screening Division

The Nashville Dragon Boat Races is one of the best events that we participate in. Not only did the the event build team spirit among Team Green members, it provided an opportunity to learn a completely new outdoor sport and challenges beyond the normal adventures we embrace. Additionally, being involved in so many community events, these races were fantastic for Nashville’s community and our beloved Cumberland River. We absolutely plan to participate in 2009’s races and have already started talking about team names and jerseys!

Laurel Creech, Lightning 100’s Team Green Director

I thought the 2008 Dragon Boat race would simply be a great way for our group to team build and give back to the community through the Cumbeland River Compact. I had no idea the sense of competition and team spirit it would engender! I was extremely proud of our group who financed all their own race fees and team shirts (for two boats!) plus natural leaders surfaced that will be our coaches in 2009.

Kelly Stewart, Nashville Hiking Meetup

If you have never expericenced a Dragon Boat Race you don’t know what you are missing. It is amazing! My team and I had so much fun; there are not enough words to express it!

Joanie Schuller, Walmart

The key element is teamwork. Teams will race along the Cumberland River inmulti-colored boats decorated with dragon heads, scaly bodies and elaborate tails. With a feverish pace set by the drummer, the strong and powerful energyof your team will move you toward victory as the Nashville Dragon Boat Champions!

Teamwork is also the key to conservation and the enhancement of our water. There is plenty of good, clean water in the Cumberland River to enjoy the festive event that is Dragon Boat Racing. However, as a community we must work together to find ways so that it is always that way. We must work to conserve our water and enhance its quality in ways that promote a healthy environment and a productive local economy. Thank you in advance to all sponsors, donors and teams who will be a part of this event. Without you, this event would not be flourishing.

FESTIVAL PLATINUM SPONSOR PACKAGEFESTIVAL PLATINUM SPONSOR PACKAGE

The Nashville Dragon Boat Race Festival is a remarkable combination of culture and sport that showcases the vitality of both downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River. Your sponsorship of the Festival links your business to an appreciation of healthy lifestyles, cultural diversity and environmental stewardship.

The Platinum Dragon Sponsor is the naming sponsor for the Festival.

The Platinum sponsor’s name and logo will be promi-nently displayed in all forms of Festival advertising and promotional materials including but not limited to: ◊ Print and broadcast advertising ◊ Press releases ◊ Display ad in local newspapers and other publica-

tions ◊ Logo on festival t-shirt ◊ Festival banners

• Platinum sponsor’s name/logo/hyperlink will appear on the Festival website for one year at www.nashvilledragonboat.com

• Sponsor recognition and link to Platinum Sponsor’s website for one year on websites of Cumberland River Compact and Tennessee Scenic Rivers Asso-ciation

• Corporate acknowledgement and public address announcements throughout the Festival

• Corporate recognition at Opening and Closing Cere-monies

• Opportunity for Sponsor to present Grand Award to the winning race team

• Opportunity to display sponsor-provided corporate banner/sign on site at key location; size negotiable

• Opportunity to have a letter from the Platinum Sponsor’s key executive featured in the Festival program.

• Acknowledgement in publications of Cumberland River Compact and Tennessee Scenic Rivers Asso-ciation

• Right to use Festival logo on Platinum Sponsor’s marketing materials

In addition, the Platinum Sponsor will also receive:

• One complementary Dragon Boat Team Registra-tion for your crew of 24 paddlers (includes up to four hours of practice time on the water with profes-sional coach prior to race day and participation in three races day of the event)

• One complementary space for vendor/merchandising (space limited to 10 x 10 —vender must provide tent)

• 10 passes to the Festival VIP Tent

• 10 VIP parking passes

• If requested, exclusive race viewing area (approximately 20 x 20 space)

• First right of refusal as Platinum Dragon Sponsor for 2009

PLATINUM DRAGON - $20,000 (One available)

www.nashvilledragonboat.com 615-739-5172 [email protected]

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESITIES

Gold Dragon sponsor will receive:

Name and logo recognition on Festival advertising mate-rials including but not limited to:

◊ Print and broadcast advertising ◊ Press releases ◊ Display ad in the local newspapers and other

publications ◊ Logo on festival t-shirt ◊ Festival banners

• One complementary Dragon Boat Team Registra-tion for your crew of 24 paddlers (includes up to two hours of practice time on the water with profes-sional coach prior to race day, and participation in three races day of the event)

• Gold Sponsor acknowledgement and public address announcements on race day

• Gold Sponsor’s name/logo/hyperlink will appear on the Festival website for one year at www.nashvilledragonboat.com

• One complementary space for vendor/merchandising (space limited to 10 x 10 —vender must provide tent)

• Opportunity to display sponsor provided corporate banner/sign on site at key location; size negotiable

• 5 VIP parking passes


• Acknowledgement in publications of Cumberland River Compact and Tennessee Scenic Rivers Asso-ciation

Silver Dragon sponsor will receive:

Name and logo recognition on Festival advertising mate-rials including but not limited to:

◊ Print advertising ◊ Press releases ◊ Logo on festival t-shirt ◊ Festival banners

• One complementary Dragon Boat Team Registra-tion for your crew of 24 paddlers (includes up to two hours of practice time on the water with profes-sional coach prior to race day and participation in three races day of the event)

• One complementary space for vendor/merchandising (space limited to 10 x 10 - vender must provide tent)

• Silver Sponsor’s name/logo/hyperlink will appear on the Festival website for one year at www.nashvilledragonboat.com


• Sponsor recognition during announcements on race day

SILVER DRAGON - $5,000 (10 available)


GOLD DRAGON - $10,000 (10 available)

Vender sponsor will receive:

Name and logo recognition on Festival advertising materials including but not limited to:

◊ Festival program ◊ Press releases ◊ Logo on festival t-shirt ◊ Festival banners

• One complementary space for vendor/merchandising tent (space limited to vendor-provided 10 x 10 tent)

• One complementary Dragon Boat Team Registration for your crew of 24 paddlers (includes up to two hours of practice time on the water with professional coach prior to race day and participation in three races day of the event)

• Sponsor’s name will appear on the Festival website for one year at www.nashvilledragonboat.com

VENDOR SPONSORSHIPS – $2,500 (unlimited)

VENDOR SPONSORSHIP OVENDOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESPPORTUNITIES

Venue Map Riverfront Park – Nashville, Tennessee

Paddlers RowVender & Food Area

Dockand staging area

VIP Area

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www.nashvilledragonboat.comdoug.hausken@cumberlandrivercompact.org

P.O. Box 41721Nashville, Tennessee 37204

Phone: 615-739-5172

Cumberland River CompactFounded in 1997, the Cumberland River Compact is a nonprofit 501(c)3

organization with a mission to enhance the water quality of the Cumberland Riverand its tributaries through education and by promoting cooperation among citizens,businesses, and agencies in Kentucky and Tennessee. The Compact maintains a non-confrontational, non-adversarial educational focus which specializes in bringing citi-zens, businesses, organizations, and agencies together to cooperatively develop andimplement creative solutions to water quality challenges.

For more information, contact or visit us on the web atwww.cumberlandrivercompact.org.

Tennessee Scenic Rivers AssociationFounded in June, 1966, The Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association (TSRA) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, protection and resto-ration of the scenic, free-flowing rivers of our state. Based in Nashville, Tennessee,the organization has approximately 1,000 members across the state and the south.

For more information, contact or visit us on the web at www.paddletsra.org.

BENEFITINGBENEFITING

2008 Grand ChampionsNashville Rugby Club

2008 Spirit Award WinnersIngram

Proceeds from the Festival will benefit the following Nashville-based non-profit community service organizations.

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