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THE EVENT JUST FOR HER I S B A CK WITH A NEW...
2PART CELEBRATION BACKSTAGE DAYTIME conference was designed enlighten, inspire and empower women by exploring the brilliant facets of the life of a Fort McMurray Woman. Come ‘backstage’, where through a series of 3 forward-thinking presentations we’ll explore new techniques & ideas for the workplace and home. We’ll focus on issues pertinent to life in Fort McMurray - including balance, organization, support networks, goal-setting, planning and potential. To top it off, we’ll have some fun with our fashion-forward breakout ‘Style Showcase’!
SPOTLIGHT GALA The evening’s gala transports you into the exciting world behind the cameras of a LIVE, A-list affair. A transformed venue becomes the set of the filming of our unique evening talk show to enlighten, inspire and empower women. We speak to 3 honoured guests who represent the past, present and future of our region. Then, join us as we recognize nominated guests with awards of distinction for the 2nd Annual McMurray Girl Awards. This unique experience creates a special opportunity for women to step out, red-carpet-ready, right here in Fort McMurray! We shine a spotlight on the inspiring women of our region, facilitate new friendships, provide laughs and fill the entire room with palpable, positive energy!
SEPTEMBER 5
The first-ever McMurray Girl daytime women’s mini
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Charitable Organizations Benefitted Include: • Unity House of Fort McMurray, • Santas Anonymous of Fort McMurray, • The Wood Buffalo Food Bank, • Centre of Hope, and • The Boys and Girls Club of Fort McMurray.
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Through the foundation’s charitable channels, proceeds raised through our event’s fundraising efforts will benefit essential organizations, right here in our very own community!
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Being a McMurray Girl means living your best life in our region - it’s about embracing, shaping and caring for our community. The McMurray Girl SPOTLIGHT Gala creates an opportunity where the women of Fort McMurray are empowered as a force to give back! We are pleased to partner with The Fort McMurray Fire Department’s FRIENDS OF THE FORT MCMURRAY FIREFIGHTERS CHARITABLE FUND.
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Guests will enjoy a high calibre couture dining experience amidst Sawridge’s newly renovated surroundings!
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Fort McMurray’s premiere hotel gala venue is transformed into the television set of The Talk Show and McMurray Girl Awards! Hospitality provided by The Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre in Fort McMurray.
YOUR VIP PASS TO THIS UNIQUE
DAYTIME EXPERIENCE The first-ever McMurray Girl daytime women’s mini conference. Feauturing local female speakers and businesses in a series of 3 presentations which explore the many sides of a McMurray Girl.
BACKSTAGE ITINERARY Guests will be asked to arrive 15 minutes prior for check-in. 1:00 - 1:45 pm
Session #1 Interactive Session
1:45 -2:15pm
Session #2 Breakout Session
Demo: Style Showcase Breakout
in the foyer. Mix ‘n Mingle, beverage
station, silent-auction boutiques.
2:15 - 3:00pm
Session #3 Workshop Session
CHANDELIER RECEPTION The ‘Chandelier’ Welcome Reception is open – complete with a crystal and chandelier-adorned setting! This sponsorbranded reception features company tagged welcome drinks, soft instrumental music and appetizers. Powder girls circulate offering makeup touches, guests are free to mingle, pose for a pre-show photo-op and shop in our celeb-worthy Silent Auction Boutiques.
THE TALKSHOW It’s Showtime! The evening’s festivities begin as our stage crew announces “Places!” and our ‘Director’ calls “Action!” We begin the official welcome to: The Talk Show. Our evening talk show hosts are introduced to opening music, and the entire sponsorbranded show is accompanied by supporting video footage. We introduce each of our three guests who represent the past, present and future McMurray Girl, and share their unique perspective and enlightening insight for McMurray women.
MCMURRAY GIRL AWARDS Presentation begins for our 2nd annual presentation of the McMurray Girl Awards. We honor publicly nominated McMurray Girls of distinction with the following awards: ` The Enlighten Award ` The Inspire Award ` The Empower Award ` The 2013 McMurray Girl of The Year Award
The Top three women in each category will be invited to event (with guest), featured in the event program, and eligible to win. Winners selected by committee vote. Nomination forms to be available at: www.mcmurraygirl.com
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Naming rights for event: Suncor Energy Presents: SPOTLIGHT Full page advertisement in McMurray Girl Magazine 2-page editorial spread in McMurray Girl Magazine Full page advertisement in the event program Logo on powerpoint screen being displayed throughout the event Name and logo appears on all event advertising and signage Company website link featured on event website 10 tickets for a VIP table at gala Suncor Branding on our feature Chandeliers of Enlightenment
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TITLE SPONSOR $20,000
TA L K S H O W S TA G E $10,000 - - - - - - - -
Naming rights for talk show presentation Full page advertisement in McMurray Girl Magazine Full page advertisement in the event program Logo displayed on mainstage Logo on all event advertising Company website link featured on event website Logo on powerpoint screen being displayed throughout the event 10 tickets for a VIP table at gala
B A C K S TA G E - W O M E N ’ S C O N F E R E N C E $5,000 - - - - - - - - -
Naming rights for talk daytime women’s conference: __________ Presents: BACKSTAGE Company branded welcome sign at entrance to daytime event Logo on event handouts ½ page advertisement in McMurray Girl Magazine ½ page advertisement in the event program Logo on all event advertising Company website link featured on event website Logo on powerpoint screen being displayed throughout the event 10 tickets for a VIP table at gala
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CHANDELIER WELCOME RECEPTION $5,000 - - - - - -
Company branded welcome sign at entrance to event ½ page advertisement in McMurray Girl Magazine ½ page advertisement in the event program Logo on all event advertising Company website link featured on event website Logo on powerpoint screen being displayed throughout the event
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- 10 tickets for a VIP table at gala
WINE SPONSOR $5,000 - Company branded wine tags on each bottle (minimum two per table) - ½ page advertisement in McMurray Girl Magazine - ½ page advertisement in the event program - Logo on all event advertising - Company website link featured on event website - Logo on powerpoint screen being displayed throughout the event - 10 tickets for a VIP table at gala
C H A M PA G N E T O A S T S P O N S O R $5,000 - Company branded tags on each champagne glass
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- ½ page advertisement in McMurray Girl Magazine - ½ page advertisement in the event program - Logo on all event advertising - Company website link featured on event website - Logo on powerpoint screen being displayed throughout the event - 10 tickets for a VIP table at gala
H O S P I TA L I T Y S P O N S O R $5,000 - Name and logo to appear on all event advertising
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- Full page advertisement in McMurray Girl Magazine - 2-page editorial spread in McMurray Girl Magazine featuring SPOTLIGHT. - Logo on all event advertising - Company website link featured on event website - Logo on powerpoint screen being displayed throughout the event - 10 tickets for a VIP table at gala
TA B L E S P O N S O R S ( 1 0 ) $4,000 - ½ page advertisement in McMurray Girl Magazine - ½ page advertisement in the event program - Logo on all event advertising - Company website link featured on event website - Logo on powerpoint screen being displayed throughout the event - 10 tickets for a VIP table at gala
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AWA R D S P O N S O R S ( 4 ) $2,500 - Company branded award for recipient(s) of individual award
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- Company representative to present the award in conjunction with
McMurray Girl Publisher Kyla Getty
- ¼ page advertisement in McMurray Girl Magazine - ¼ page advertisement in the event program - Logo on all event advertising - Company website link featured on event website - Logo on powerpoint screen being displayed throughout the event - 4 tickets for a VIP table at gala
SILENT AUCTION BOUTIQUE (8) $1,200 - Unique, company branded auction display with
the following theme options:
a) Home Decor Boutique
b) Foodie Boutique
c) Bling Boutique
d) Fashionista Boutique
e) Health & Wellness Boutique
f) Beauty Boutique
g) Family Life Boutique
h) *Other:___________________________
- Company website link featured on event website - Logo on powerpoint screen being displayed throughout the event
S WA G B A G S P O N S O R ( 1 ) $1,000 - Company brand on each of the 450 guest swag bags
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- ¼ page advertisement in the event program - Company website link featured on event website - Logo on powerpoint screen being displayed throughout the event - 2 tickets for a VIP table at gala
DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS & G I F T- I N - K I N D C O N T R I B U T I O N S Gift-in-kind contributions will be gladly accepted for door prizes. We are also accepting donations for within our swag bags (qty 450). For more information, Contact: Lisa Durda 780-714-7100 lisa@mcmurraygirl.com Kyla Getty 780-370-4900 ads@mcmurraygirl.com
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