INVITATION TO SPONSOR EAST OF THE RIVER JAZZ CRUISE FESTIVAL East of the River Travel is hosting its 1st Annual Jazz Cruise Festival September 7-13, 2009, departing from Baltimore MD, to Port Canaveral, Orland FL, and Freeport Bahamas aboard Carnival "Fun Ship" PRIDE. Featuring Jazz Greats "Sweet Papa" Lou Donaldson, Dick Morgan, Aziza "Jazzsoetry", George V Johnson Jr, Denise King, Sharon Clark, Dinner Theater featuring 'Monk' the play by Laurence Holder, starring award winning actor Rome Neal, along with Jannelle Gill performing the music of Thelonious Monk and lots more. We are seeking sponsors and will be making presentations at the office of East of the River Travel, located at 11214 B Livingston RD, Ft Washington MD on August 29, 2008 at 12:00 pm. The presentation will include description of artist, audio-visuals, sample recordings and brief discussion of your interest. Corporate Sponsors are being recruited between now and September 15, 2008. Sponsorship contributions will provide significant visibility through full page ads in our brochures, websites and email blast, public service announcement, and numerous displays, product placement, radio announcements, and magazine ads for the East of the River Jazz Cruise 2009. Sponsorship also helps defray the cost of talent and other expenses associated with the cruise. Partial proceeds will benefit scholarship funds for Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts, former radio host the late "Big" Al Swales and Nap 'Don't Forget the Blues' Turner. A host of prominent DC Metropolitan musicians will also be featured: Arnold Sterling 'Silver', Mike Thomas, Fred Foss, Marshall Keys, Organist Jackie, Hairston, Chris Grasso, Bob Butta, James King, Steve Novosel, Herm Burney, Paul Carr, guitarist Mark Mosely, Reginal Cyntje, Nasar Abadey, Lenny Robinson, Radio personality 'Captain Fly' Hand Dance competition and more. If your corporation organization is interested in supporting our first annual jazz cruise, please notify East of the River Travel at your earliest convenience. Additional details will be provided to committed sponsors in the near future. We will also host a pre-conference meeting with sponsors to discuss details. To confirm your sponsorship, please email or fax your commitment, point of contact, and contact information to East of the River Travel Agency. ***************************** PRESENTING SPONSOR Company recognized as Presenting Sponsor on prominently displayed event signage. Corporate name positioned in all advertising and press releases as Presenting Sponsor. Logo on cover of event programs. Full page ad in event program. All day access to all concerts. Company representative receives complimentary suites aboard Carnival Funship "PRIDE" during the East of the River Jazz Cruise Festival. Corporate logo and link to business website included on East of the River Travel website. Photo opportunity with headlining act. Company representative recognized during event. Company name mentioned during announcements throughout event. Taped message from presenting sponsor shown prior to headlining act. Corporate logo on t-shirts (Annual Contribution) ************************************** PRINCIPLE SPONSOR Corporate name on event signage as Principal Sponsor. Corporate name positioned in all advertising and press releases as Principle Sponsor. One page ad in event program. All day access to all concerts and events. Company representative receives complimentary suites aboard the Carnival Funship "PRIDE" during the East of the River Jazz Cruise Festival. Corporate logo and link to business website included on East of the River Travel website. Photo opportunity with headlining act. Company representative recognized during event. Company name mentioned during announcements throughout event. Corporate logo on t-shirts. *************************** PARTNER SPONSOR Corporate name on event signage as Partner. Corporate name positioned in all advertising and press releases as Partner. One page ad in event program. All day access to all concerts and events. Company representative receives complimentary suites aboard Carnival Funship "PRIDE" during East of the River Jazz Cruise Festival. Corporate logo and link to business website included on East of the River Travel website. Photo opportunity with headlining act. Company name mentioned during announcements throughout even. ************************ PATRON SPONSOR Corporate name on event signage. One half page ad in event program. All day access to all concerts and events. Company representative receives complimentary suites aboard Carnival Funship "PRIDE" during the East of the River Jazz Cruise Festival. Corporate logo and link to business website included on East of the River Travel website. Company name mentioned during announcements throughout event **************************** MEDIA SPONSOR Your television station, commercial radio station, jazz radio station! national magazine, or weekly or daily newspaper can be the 'Official' publication or media outlet of the Jazz Cruise in your respective category" Your name and logo will be cross-promoted by every other festival media sponsor in all promotional and collateral material associated with the Jazz Cruise. As the top Jazz Cruise, you'll make an impression on the thousands of visitors aboard the Carnival Funship "PRIDE". It’s an excellent way to join forces with a number one signature cultural event, and most popular, top-ranked summer outing. Company representative receives complimentary suites aboard Carnival Funship "PRIDE" during the East of the River Jazz Cruise Festival. Contribution: Negotiable. ************************ To confirm your sponsorship, please email or fax your commitment, point of contact, and contact information to: Jackie Proctor, Project Coordinator Phone: 202-583-4228 or 301-203-7702 Fax: 301-203-7723 Email: jazzcruise2009@gmail.com ************************* EAST OF THE RIVER TRAVEL 11214 B Livingston Rd Ft. Washington, MD 20744 *************************** THE MUSIC OF SHARON CLARK On Sharon Clark's tribute to singer-pianist Shirley Horn: "a combo led by pianist Chris Grasso conjures the intimate sound of Horn's trio." ~~~ The Washington Post Ms. Clark has performed at the Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, the Lincoln Theater, the Smithsonian Jazz Café, the One Step Down and Twins Jazz. In July 2001, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra featured Ms. Clark in its tribute to Quincy Jones. In August 2003, Ms. Clark was a featured vocalist for the Keter Betts 75th Birthday Celebration hosted by the Smithsonian Institution at the personal request of Mr. Betts. In 1998, Ms. Clark performed by invitation for President William Jefferson Clinton and other dignitaries at a retreat sponsored by the Democratic National Committee. In addition, Ms. Clark appears regularly at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. Festival credits include sold-out performances at the East Coast Jazz Festival and the Cape May Jazz Festival, as well as the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival. Her stage credits include a rousing performance as Nell in "Ain't Misbehavin" produced by the Firehouse Theatre in Newburyport, Massachusetts; and regular performances of "Sistas Can Sang," a tribute to female jazz legends Chris Grasso James King Lenny Robinson . Become a East of the River Jazz Cruise Festival Sponsor. We're waiting to assist you. Give us a call today! 301-203-7702 Ask for Jackie Proctor, Project Coordinator We all accept major credit cards.