1. art and entertainment
2. dance

Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society
is excited to announce our
2nd Annual Swinging with the Stars
on Saturday, May 02, 2015.
This is your invitation to support a fun and worthwhile evening of dance
by being a corporate sponsor!
What is “Swinging with the Stars”?
The event, based on the popular television show “Dancing with the Stars”, pairs
professional dance instructors from Grande Prairie with local celebrities and personalities.
After guests enjoy an elegant meal, an entertaining evening of dance competition takes
place.
Guests can cheer on the dancers, vote for their favorite teams and enjoy performances by
local dance troupes. Judges will critique the dance teams and award trophies to our
dedicated dancers. The night concludes with a dance for our guests, where they can show
their own moves on the dance floor. Last year’s sold out event received rave reviews and
raised over $87,000 for our community!!
In order to continue supporting our community we need your help. Your sponsorship will
assist us in creating sustainable programs and resources in our region.
Our vision: Expert end-of-life care will be available when needed in our community.
What does GPHPCS do?
 Assist clients and families in financial need,
 Promote education of health care professionals and volunteers who deliver end-oflife care,
 Work to increase awareness of hospice palliative care in our community and region,
 Advocate for end-of-life care resources in our community and region.
Please find enclosed our sponsorship details for your thoughtful consideration. We look
forward to meeting with you to ensure there is a sponsorship package that fits your
company’s needs. Charitable donation receipt will be issued after the event.
Sincerely,
Kristen Yaceyko,
SWTS Event Coordinator
GPHPCS Board Member
grandeprairiestars@hotmail.com
admin@gphospice.ca
Tel (780) 897-0066
Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society
PO Box 21215, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6W7
admin@gphospice.ca
www.gphospice.ca
CRA #N0 812288470RR001
Love
Live
Dance
SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
This agreement is between:
Name of Sponsor on Cheque:
Name of Business:
Contact Name / Title:
Address:
City:
Province:
PC:
Email:
Phone:
Alternate Phone:
Logo Provided:
And
Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society
Kristen Yaceyko
Heather Manarey
SWTS Event Coordinator
780-882-3235
GPHPCS Executive Director
780-897-0066
Event:
Event Date(s):
SWINGING WITH THE STARS
Saturday, May 02, 2015
In Witness whereof the persons authorized to represent parties have signed:
Sponsor
Name of Representative (please print):
Signature:
Date:
Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society
Representative(s): Kristen Yaceyko, SWTS Event Coordinator
Heather Manarey, Executive Director, GPHPCS
Signature(s):
Date:
Tel (780) 897-0066
Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society
PO Box 21215, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6W7
admin@gphospice.ca
www.gphospice.ca
CRA #N0 812288470RR001
Sponsorship Packages
o Presenting Sponsor: $10,000+
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Event will be branded as the “Company Name” Swinging with the Stars
Strategic brand alignment with a respected and trusted local organization
Sponsor will receive premier logo placement
Sponsor name attached to “Swinging with the Stars”
Sponsor will be recognized at the event with signage and verbal recognition
Recognition on website, event program and advertising
Presenting sponsor name on trophy & an opportunity to present to the
“Judge’s Choice” trophy
A table for 8 complimentary tickets to the event
24 Votes towards your favorite dancer of choice
Keepsake photo book, photo with company representatives and dancers to
display in your office, and a USB of the event
Thank you ad in paper
o Shall We Dance Sponsor: $7500+
Strategic brand alignment with a respected and trusted local organization
Sponsor will receive premier logo placement
Sponsor name attached to “Swinging with the Stars”
Sponsor will be recognized at the event with signage and verbal recognition
Recognition on the website, event program and advertising
An opportunity to present to the “People’s Choice” trophy
A table for 8 complimentary tickets to the event
16 Votes towards your favorite dancer of choice
Keepsake photo book, photo with company representatives and dancers to
display in your office, and a USB of the event
 Thank you ad in paper
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o Gotta Dance Sponsor: $5000+
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Strategic brand alignment with a respected and trusted local organization
Sponsor will receive premier logo placement
Sponsor name attached to “Swinging with the Stars”
Sponsor will be recognized at the event with signage and verbal recognition
Recognition on the website, event program and advertising
4 complimentary tickets to event
8 votes towards your favorite dancer of choice
Photo with company representatives and dancers to display in your office
Thank you ad in paper
Tel (780) 897-0066
Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society
PO Box 21215, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6W7
admin@gphospice.ca
www.gphospice.ca
CRA #N0 812288470RR001
o Swing Sponsor: $3000+
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Strategic brand alignment with a respected and trusted local organization
Sponsor name attached to “Swinging with the Stars”
Sponsor will be recognized at the event with signage and verbal recognition
Recognition on the website, event program and advertising
Photo of the dancers to display in your office
Thank you ad in paper
o Tango Sponsor: $2000+
 Strategic brand alignment with a respected and trusted local organization
 Sponsor will receive logo placement on print, web and promotional
materials
 Sponsor will be recognized at the event with signage
 Recognition on the website, event program & advertising
 Thank you ad in paper
o Cha Cha Sponsor: $1500+
 Strategic brand alignment with a respected and trusted local organization
 Sponsor will receive logo placement on print, web and promotional
materials
 Sponsor will be recognized at the event with signage
 Recognition on the website, event program & advertising
 Thank you ad in paper
o Salsa Sponsor: $1000+
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Strategic brand alignment with a respected and trusted local organization
Sponsor will receive logo placement, web program
Sponsor will be recognized at the event with signage
Recognition on the website, event program & advertising
Thank you ad in paper
o Shining Star Sponsor: $500+
 Strategic brand alignment with a respected and trusted local organization
 Sponsor will receive logo placement web and program
 Sponsor will be recognized at the event with signage
 Thank you ad in paper
Love…..Live…..Dance!
Tel (780) 897-0066
Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society
PO Box 21215, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6W7
admin@gphospice.ca
www.gphospice.ca
CRA #N0 812288470RR001
GPHPCS Board of Directors
Kristen Yaceyko
Dave Gourlay
Stewart Wilson
Tamara Van Tassell
Teresa Evans
Steve Shirran
Staff
Heather Manarey
Brenda Finch
Sharon McLean
“You matter because you are,
you matter until the last moment of your life,
and we will do all we can,
not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die.”
Dr. Cicely Saunders
Tel (780) 897-0066
Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society
PO Box 21215, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6W7
admin@gphospice.ca
www.gphospice.ca
CRA #N0 812288470RR001
1ST Annual
Swinging With the Stars
Raises over $87,000!
Based on the popular television show “Dancing with the
Stars”, we paired professional dance instructors from
Grande Prairie with community celebrities. After and
elegant meal the fun began with a dance competition. Our
panel of judges critiqued the dance teams. This sold out
event not only raised funds for GPHPCS but awareness
about end-of-life care in our region.
Tel (780) 897-0066
Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society
PO Box 21215, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6W7
admin@gphospice.ca
www.gphospice.ca
CRA #N0 812288470RR001
Our 2014 “Stars”
Donna Koch & John Lehners
Doug & Eunice Friesen
Dance Instructors
Ryan Lewis and Maida
MacDonald
Margaret Bowes & Don
Nordstrom
Karen Schoepp, Tina Sieben,
Wendy Szakacs, Allison
Gustafson, Corrine Kerik,
Brenda Montgomery &
Melanie Bell Fournier
Dance Instructor
Dance Instructor
Celest Robinson
Ryan Blais & Jocelyn Innes
Dance Instructor
Robyn Rowlands
Elena Fuchilo-Gray
Dance Instructors
Don & Lorraine Nordstrom
Our Dancers with Owen Lewis, representing Premiere Sponsor KMSC Law.
Missing from photo is Premiere sponsor Kevin Hansen from Hansen Ford Lincoln.
Capistrano Holdings was also a Premiere Sponsor – represented by Margaret Bowes
(one of our amazing dancers!)
Tel (780) 897-0066
Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society
PO Box 21215, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6W7
admin@gphospice.ca
www.gphospice.ca
CRA #N0 812288470RR001
Rob Neil – our magnificent emcee!
Deb Haiworonski
The dancers weren’t the only
“Stars” of the evening. Our
amazing community showed
their support making tickets
hot commodity! We had to
add a few tables at the last
minute….215 people
attended. Your support for
our dancers and for our
Society certainly MADE the
evening.
Helen Rice
Julie Frykberg
The Judges
Tel (780) 897-0066
Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society
PO Box 21215, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6W7
admin@gphospice.ca
www.gphospice.ca
CRA #N0 812288470RR001
Donna & John
Margaret Bowes with Dance Coach
Don Nordstrom
Ryan & Jocelyn
Eunice & Doug
Karen, Melanie, Allison, Corrine, Tina, Wendy, Brenda
Tel (780) 897-0066
Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society
PO Box 21215, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6W7
admin@gphospice.ca
www.gphospice.ca
CRA #N0 812288470RR001