Racing to the Bluegrass - 2019 AJSA Classic Sponsorship Guide

SPONSORSHIP GUIDE

J U LY 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 9 KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER LO U I S V I L L E , K E N T U C KY

CREATING TOMORROW’S LEADERS FOR THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Holli Hatmaker

Drew Hatmaker

AJSA National Classic Coordinator Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes Secretary holli@dpsalesllc.com / 859-707-5248

AJSA National Classic Coordinator drew@dpsalesllc.com / 423-506-8844

Nancy Adkins / AJSA National Classic Committee / 217-652-9837 Teresa Roth / AJSA National Classic Committee / 217-741-6587 Cliff Orley / Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes Chairman / 717-269-0128 Jame Krieger / Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes Coordinator / 812-208-0956 Rachel Endecott / Director of Youth Activities, American Simmental Association

PLEASE REMIT PAYMENT TO / 2019 AJSA NATIONAL CLASSIC, 555 TARR RD, PARIS, KY 40361

WELCOME TO LOUISVILLE 3 Shows. 2 Showmanships. Prizes. Scholarships. Family Fun. Lifetime of Memories .

The Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes was started in 1985 by a group of 32 breeders from across the United States. They each donated $5,000 to build the foundation for an event so many people treasure today.

The Founders’ objective was to create a relaxed and family-oriented atmosphere for Simmental breeders to exhibit their cattle prior to the fall show season. The Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes is governed by an Executive Committee made up of Simmental breeders who are Life Members of the Sweepstakes.

we anticipate hosting over 700 Simmental youth and 900 head of cattle at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The AJSA National Classic is not just about showing. Participants in three divisions; junior, intermediate, and senior are required to compete in contests such as Sales Talk, Public Speaking, Cattlemen’s Quiz, Genetic Evaluation Quiz, and Livestock Judging. Awards are given to the Top 20 in each contest and each division.

We look forward to congratulating a lot of young people on their success, but we can only do that with partners like you.

The Sweepstakes focuses on supporting youth and the AJSA. They hosted the National Classic in 2007, and in 2014, the National Classic was held in conjunction with the Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes. We are excited to be hosting the AJSA National Classic back in Louisville, Kentucky in 2019 for what is anticipated to be a recordbreaking event.

Your financial support is vital to make the 2019 AJSA National Classic a success, and a highlight of the summer for our Simmental families. With your support, the AJSA National Classic will be an unforgettable learning experience for our junior members and their families.

As the AJSA National Classic brings in Simmental families from across the U.S.,

Drew & Holli Hatmaker 2019 AJSA National Classic Coordinators

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

INVEST IN YOUTH AND CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF EXCELLENCE.

Photo by Pearl’s Pics

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS $5,000 and Above Reserved seating in the show ring, full page ad in show program, show ring advertisement, name on sponsors banner $2,500-$5,000 Half page ad in show program, show ring advertisement, name on sponsors banner $1,000 - $2,500 Quarter page ad in show program, name on sponsors banner $500-$1,000 Business card ad in show program, name on sponsors banner Up to $499 Name listed on sponsor banner All donor names will be listed in the Trifecta magazine given to all participants in their welcome bags.

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SHOW DAY / $10,000 Two sponsorships available. This sponsorship provides all of the awards for one show day: the Bred and Owned Show or Owned Show. The show program will be labeled with their farm/ranch/ business as the title day sponsor. Seating will be reserved for the sponsor inside the show ring, and they will have the opportunity to stand in the photo with the winners and signage in each winners photo.

HOSPITALITY / $500 Ten sponsorships available. Sponsors of the hospitality area will receive signage in the hospitality area, and a business card ad in the show program.

The sponsorships shown below will receive recognition during the show and at the awards banquet. Their farm/ranch/business will be printed in the awards program and announced with each contest.

Seating will be reserved for the sponsor at the banquet, and they will have an opportunity to stand in the photo with the winners.

EDUCATIONAL CONTESTS / $2,000 Five sponsorships available.

- Sales Talk

- Livestock Judging

- Public Speaking

- Cattlemen’s Quiz

- Genetic Evaluation

SHOWMANSHIP / $3,500 Three sponsorships available.

PHOTOGRAPHY / $750 One sponsorship available.

HERDSMAN OF THE YEAR / $425 One sponsorship available.

OVERALL AWARDS / $7,500 Three sponsorships available.

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OFFICIAL SHOW MAGAZINE ADVERTISING Advertise in the official magazine of the 2019 AJSA National Classic, the Trifecta, featuring full color ads, show information, contest tips and more! This magazine will be given to each exhibitor and available to Classic attendees, reaching an estimated 1,500+ agriculture industry enthusiasts from across the U.S. and Canada.

FULL PAGE 8.5” x 11”

HALF PAGE, VERTICAL HALF PAGE, HORIZONTAL 7.5” X 4.75” 3.5” x 10”

QUARTER PAGE 3.5” x 4.75”

BUSINESS CARD 3.5” x 2”

PRICING

AD FORMAT

FULL COLOR ADVERTISING

PAGE TRIM SIZE Trim size: 8.5” x 11” / Live area: 7.5” x 10”

Some sponsorship opportunities feature complimentary advertising space; view available options on pages two and three.

Center Spread (one center spread available) . . . . . . . . $1,500 Full Page, 4-Color Ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 1/2 Page, 4-Color Ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 1/4 Page, 4-Color Ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 Business Card Ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100

*Please allow an 1/8” bleed (.125”) all the way around full page ads.

PRINT READY FILE REQUIREMENTS - Adobe PDF (PDF/X-4:2008 or Press Quality) - High Resolution JPG or TIF, 300 dpi or greater - Files should contain only 4/color process images (CMYK).

Reserve your advertising by May 15, 2019. / Print ready ads are due June 20, 2019.

Advertising reservations can be made with Holli Hatmaker, 859-707-5248 or Emily Brinkman, 419-967-0141.

Submit camera ready ads to Emily Brinkman, emily@generation6.co.

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WE MAKE A LIVING

BY WHAT WE GET, BUT WE MAKE A LIFE

BY WHAT WE GIVE. - WINSTON CHURCHILL

2019 AJSA Classic marketing compliments of:

Printing donated by

Emily Brinkman, owner/creative director 419.967.0141 | www.generation6.co

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AJSA CLASSIC SPONSORSHIP FORM Please select the box next to the event you would like to sponsor. Sponsorships will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

EDUCATIONAL CONTESTS Sales Talk ($2,000) Livestock Judging ($2,000) Public Speaking ($2,000) Cattlemen’s Quiz ($2,000) Genetic Evaluation ($2,000)

ADDITIONAL AWARDS Photography Contest ($750) Herdsman of the Year ($425)

SHOWMANSHIP Junior Division ($3,500) Intermediate Division ($3,500) Senior Division ($3,500)

SPONSORSHIP FORM Please select your donation from the list on the left panel, then fill out the form below.

Name

Phone

Email

Please write how you would like your sponsorship listed.

Total Donation

BILLING ADDRESS Attn:

OVERALL AWARDS Junior Division ($7,500) Intermediate Division ($7,500) Senior Division ($7,500)

Address

SHOW DAY Bred & Owned Show ($10,000) Owned Show ($10,000)

HOSPITALITY AREA Hospitality area, one day ($500)

DONATION

Email

PAYMENT METHOD Please invoice to billing address.

Check Enclosed, Remit payment to: 2019 AJSA National Classic

$

View sponsorship levels and benefits on page two.

Please submit completed form by May 1, 2019 to ensure sponsorship benefits are fulfilled.

The form may be sent via email to, hollihatmaker@aol.com or by mail to: 2019 AJSA National Classic 555 Tarr Road Paris, KY 40361 For more information on the 2019 AJSA National Classic hosted by the Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes visit www.racingtothebluegrass.com