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Dear Scouting Friend, On behalf of the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America, volunteers, staff, Scouts, and the MERIT Gala committee, I would like to invite you to participate in our Council’s 100th anniversary and The MERIT Gala celebration. The MERIT Gala commemorates 100 years of providing Orange County’s youth adventure, exploration, innovation, and the skills needed to prepare, implement, lead, mentor, and be part of a team. OCBSA programs and properties serve over 50,000 of our community’s youth each year. For a nominal cost to a family, valuable life skills can be developed while achieving fun goals in a positive environment. Studies show a child’s involvement in Boy Scouts opens up new opportunities and interests that expand their horizons. Our vastly diverse and talented group of volunteer Scout Masters mentor, encourage, and teach. Our Orange County youth feel empowered and confident while simultaneously creating lifelong memories. Boy Scouts of America’s extensive research, cutting edge infrastructure, five-star facilities and properties, and groundbreaking programs pave the way for our next 100 years! The MERIT Gala’s goal is to support new innovative youth programs designed for the future here in our own community. We want to continue to expand our program, keep costs to families down, and provide more scholarship opportunities. With your generous support, the funds raised from our 100th Anniversary Gala will kick off the next century on behalf of Orange County’s youth. Thank you in advance from all of us at the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America for your contribution to The MERIT Gala’s success. I look forward to meeting you at the Gala!
Dana Myerson GALA Chair
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MERIT GALA MISSION The Orange County Council is pleased to host the 100th Anniversary MERIT Gala on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Hotel Irvine. This will be the biggest OCBSA event of the year, attracting over 600 Orange County residents, business leaders, and Scouting supporters for an evening of Scouting tradition and gala festivities. Just here in Orange County, Scouting and its four high-adventure properties enrich families in our community by serving more than 50,000 youth each year. For almost 100 years, Scouting has created future leaders and innovators by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun and adventure in the outdoors. As OCBSA embarks into its next 100 years, we look to fundraising to help us meet our growing demands. Securing underwriting, sponsorships and auction items is critical to the MERIT Gala’s revenue goal. As the MERIT Gala’s sponsors and donors are investing in Orange County’s future leaders, we thank you for your consideration to join these efforts.
OCBSA - 100 YEARS - A SNAPSHOT
1910
1928
First local troop founded in Anaheim
Local Cub Scout program launched (two years before national program)
Orange County Council formed
1920
1953
Newport Sea Base established. Youth served to date: 500,000
1937
1964
Third National Jamboree held on the Irvine Ranch
Lost Valley Scout Reservation opens for summer camp. Youth served to date: 150,000
Nation’s first law enforcement explorer post formed by Orange County Sheriff’s Department
1959
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Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center opens. Youth served to date: 350,000
Men of Character Dinner was created. Honoring leaders such as Carl Karcher, Rod Carew and Gen. William Lyon
2000
Former Secretary of State & Exxon Mobil CEO, Rex Tillerson, spoke at the Inaugural Leadership Breakfast
2016
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SPONSORSHIP Merit Sponsor ($100,000)
Leader Sponsor ($25,000)
• Three tables of 10 at Gala • Invitation to VIP Reception • Full page color ad in event program and recognition in the audio-visual program • Fine wine during dinner • Complimentary gifts • Complimentary vodka bar • Valet parking for you and your guests • Link on OCBSA website
• Two tables of 10 at Gala • Invitation to VIP Reception • Full page color ad in event program and recognition in the audio-visual program • Complimentary gifts • Complimentary vodka bar • Valet parking for you and your guests
Eagle Sponsor ($10,000) • Table of 10 at Gala • Invitation to VIP Reception • Full page color ad in event program and recognition in the audio-visual program • Complimentary gifts • Complimentary vodka bar • Valet parking for you and your guests
Honor Sponsor ($50,000) • Two tables of 10 at Gala • Invitation to VIP Reception • Full page color ad in event program and recognition in the audio-visual program • Fine wine during dinner • Complimentary gifts • Complimentary vodka bar • Valet parking for you and your guests • Link on OCBSA website
Summit Sponsor ($5,000) • Table of 10 at Gala • Invitation to VIP Reception • Half page color ad in event program and recognition in the audio-visual program • Complimentary vodka bar
*If sponsorship is committed by December 31, 2019 will have opportunity to be promoted in 100th Anniversary commemorative coffee table book
Loyal Sponsor ($1,000) • Two preferred seats at Gala • Complimentary vodka bar • Recognizition in event program
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Dinner $105,000 Valet Parking $10,000 Decor $15,000 Table Arrangements $7,500 Entertainment (MC/Band) $50,000 Wine 350 bottles Vodka Bar: Blue Ice Vodka (sponsored)
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VIP Reception – 5 cases of champagne Party Favors $10,000 Printing & Graphic Design $50,000 (sponsored) Tech Support/Website/Social Media Advertising $10,000 Auction Technology $40,000 Audio Visual $25,000
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MERIT ASSEMBLY ($3,000) Sponsor benefits include 2 tickets to the 100th Anniversary MERIT Gala, night of promotion, a commemorative shadow box and participation in exclusive ad campaign. o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
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Plumbing Pottery Programming Public Health Public Speaking Pulp and Paper Radio Railroading Reading Reptile and Amphibian Study Rifle Shooting Robotics Rowing Safety Salesmanship Scholarship Scouting Heritage Scuba Diving Sculpture Search and Rescue Shotgun Shooting Signs, Signals, and Codes Skating Small Boat Sailing Snow Sports Soil and Water Conservation Space Exploration Sports Stamp Collecting Surveying Sustainability Swimming Textile Theater Traffic Safety Truck Transportation Veterinary Medicine Water Sports Weather Welding Whitewater Wilderness survival Wood carving Woodwork
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Dinner $105,000 Valet Parking $10,000 Decorations $15,000 Table Arrangements $7,500 Entertainment (MC/Band) $50,000 Wine 350 bottles Vodka Bar: Blue Ice Vodka (sponsored)
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VIP Reception – 5 cases of champagne Party Favors $10,000 Printing & Graphic Design $50,000 Tech Support/Website/Social Media Advertising $10,000 Auction Technology $40,000 Audio Visual $25,000
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Eagle Sponsor $10,000 Summit Sponsor $5,000 Loyal Sponsor $1,000
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Merit Sponsor $100,000 Honor Sponsor $50,000 Leader Sponsor $25,000
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Full Page Ad $2,500
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All ads must be received no later than August 28th to be included in the Gala program.
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Name: Company: Preferrred name for recognition: Your Information: Name: Company or unit: Address: Phone: City: State: Zip: Email: PAYMENT INFORMATION
Name on Card: Credit Card #:
CVC #:
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Signature: The Boy Scouts of America, Orange County Council is a 501(c)3 organization. Federal Tax ID: 95-1727660. Items donated are tax deductible to the amount extended by law. Please send completed form to Sally Lawrence at sallyl@ocbsa.org
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AUCTION Please consider donating a product, an experience, or gift certificate to our Silent Auction. The MERIT Gala will be the marquee fundraising event for The Boy Scouts of America, Orange County Council for the entire 100th Campaign. The silent auction is an important and fun portion of the Gala, with items often garnering bids more than 150% of retail value. Your tax-deductible donation is extremely valuable to our organization and fundraising campaign. Please fill out and return the enclosed Auction Donation Form. Items must be received by September 9th, 2020 for inclusion and promotion in the event. Thank you for your generous support and helping us Prepare. Lead. Explore future Scouts. Please fill out this form as completely as possible. This information will be used in printed materials to give exposure to your donation and bring in the highest possible bid.
DONATION DETAILS Donated Items(s) Complete Description of Donation (include any information to promote your donation)
Restrictions (Number of persons, time of year, excluded dates, expiration dates, etc.)
Estimated Fair-Market Value of item(s) (Value established by the donor)
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Merchandise Delivered to the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America office Will be mailed to OCBSA office by this date:
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Gift Certificates Prepared by donor (please enclose certificate with this form) Will be prepared by the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America
To find out more, visit: obsca.org/meritgala100 For more information, please contact OCBSA Development: Sally Lawrence • sallyl@ocbsa.org 714-546-8558
The Boy Scouts of America, Orange County Council is a 501(c)3 organization. Federal Tax ID: 95-1727660. Please arrange delivery of auction items.
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