EARTH DAY 2015Sponsorship Packet

One environment. One simple way to care for it.

EarthShare of Georgia’s Vision:EarthShare of Georgia is working for the day when our air, land and water are clean, abundant and healthy.

EarthShare of Georgia’s Mission:EarthShare of Georgia connects people to trusted non-profit organizations dedicated to conserving and protecting our air,land and water.

Connect. Contribute. Volunteer.

Air and Our Lives

Air pollution can cause serious health problems and affect our daily lives.

EPA developed the Air Quality Index, or AQI, to make information available

about the health effects of the five most common air pollutants, and

how to avoid those effects.

Air and Our Lives

Air pollution can cause serious health problems and affect our daily lives.

EPA developed the Air Quality Index, or AQI, to make information available

about the health effects of the five most common air pollutants, and

how to avoid those effects. Tip: Find local air

quality conditions for your zip code

at airnow.gov and the AirNow mobile app

(http://m.epa.gov/apps/airnow.html).

Celebrate Earth Day this April with 3 key events, which help connect business and environmental leaders while raising awareness about EarthShare of Georgia’s vision and mission. The environmental theme of this year’s Earth Day events is AIR.

Saturday, 4/11/15: Corporate Green Day ChallengeFriday, 4/17/15: The 13th Annual Earth Day Leadership BreakfastWednesday, 4/22/15: The 20th Annual Earth Day Party

Earth Month2015

What can your business do to improve air quality? Become an Earth Day Event Sponsor and learn more.

• Demonstrate your commitment to the environment.• Connect with the business and environmental communities.• Increase employee pride and morale.• Gain valuable information on sustainability for your workplace and, most importantly,• Help support EarthShare of Georgia, Georgia’s only dedicated environmental fund.

Green DayCORPORATE

CHALLENGE

Saturday, April 11, 20159:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Various locations throughout Atlanta and beyond

The Corporate Green Day Challenge offers an opportunity for your employees to work with EarthShare of Georgia’s environmental member organizations and area parks that “do green” every day in caring for our air, land and water.

Turner BroadcastingSystem, Inc

Accenture Coca-Cola Company

The 2014 Corporate Green Day Challenge award went to The Coca-Cola Company.

The health of the environment is important to our business and to the communities we serve. We applaud EarthShare of Georgia for bringing businesses and employees together for a collective volunteer effort. Coca-Cola believes it’s important to help the environment, and winning the 2014 Corporate Green Day Challenge acknowledges the commitment and efforts of our own associates. – Bruce Karas,VP of Environment and Sustainability Coca-Cola North America

Kaiser PermanenteTurner BroadcastingSystem, Inc

Cox Enterprises

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Leadership BreakfastEARTH DAY

Friday, April 17, 20158:00-10:00 a.m.Grand Atrium at 200 Peachtree200 Peachtree Street, NWAtlanta, Ga 30303Access from Peachtree Center MARTA station.

Business and non-profit leaders of Georgia and beyond will gather to celebrate Georgia’s environment and sustainable business practices at the Earth Day Leadership Breakfast. Now in its 13th year, the Breakfast will feature a keynote speaker, environmental updates from several environmental leaders, displays from area environmental groups supported by EarthShare of Georgia, and business networking.

Each year EarthShare of Georgia honors and recognizes its 2014 outstanding community partner, campaign champion, member organization and the winning Corporate Green Day Challenge company green team.

About 200 Peachtree: breathing new lifeOriginally the Davison-Paxon department store and then Macy’s, 200 Peachtree breathes new life into a historic space. Step off Peachtree Street into the Grand Atrium with marble floors, Greek columns and stained glass windows. This example of building reuse not only saves resources, it preserves the character of the neighborhood and lends a lovely setting to learn about protecting our environment.

Healthy communities start with a healthy environment - clean air, clean water and abundant green space. In our quest to help people THRIVE, Kaiser Permanente strongly supports EarthShare of Georgia in the mission of making these conditions a reality for communities throughout our state. – Kerry W. Kohnen, President, Kaiser Permanente of Georgia Earth Day Presenting Sponsor

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Wednesday, April 22, 20157:00-10:00 p.m.The Garden at Community Smith at Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel866 West Peachtree Street, NWAtlanta, GA 30308

EarthShare of Georgia’s 20th annual Earth Day Party will be held at The Garden at Community Smith.

Join a diverse group of environmentalists, devoted philanthropists, business professionals and the community-at-large to help promote sustainable practices and policies where we work, live and play.

MusicLocally Sourced and Organic Food

Eco-silent Auction

Proceeds for the evening benefit EarthShare of Georgia, Georgia’s only dedicated environmental fund.

Party20th Annual EARTH DAY

About the Renaissance: a green leaderMidtown is home to this eco-friendly boutique hotel named a Green Leader by TripAdvisor’s Green Leader Program for its recycling efforts and energy efficiency. The hotel welcomes Earth Day Party guests with a trendy setting for music, the eco-silent auction and a locally sourced menu created by Chef Scott Keefer. Party-goers can enjoy city views from the rooftop terrace featuring an herb garden and lemon trees. We’re bringing Earth Day to this urban retreat under the stars.

The silent auction features unique eco-getaways, outdoor gear, and environmentally friendly products.

At NewFields, we work hard every day to protect theenvironment that we all share. As part of our commitment to the environment, we are a strong supporter of EarthShare of Georgia, and the great work they do across the state and the country.

– Nick Diluzio, NewFields

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SponsorshipLevels & Benefits

EARTH DAY 2015

Air Sponsor $15,000• Sponsor table at the Earth Day Leadership Breakfast• Logo on the Earth Day program, event signage, website and Earth Day Party invitation• Special recognition at Earth Day events• Ten tickets to the Earth Day Party• Earth Day Party VIP reception for eight of your ten Party guests•Company participation and project placement in the Corporate Green Day Challenge

Land Sponsor $10,000• Sponsor table at the Earth Day Leadership Breakfast• Logo on the Earth Day program, event signage, website and the Earth Day Party invitation• Eight tickets to the Earth Day Party• Earth Day Party VIP reception for six of your eight Party guests• Company participation and project placement in the Corporate Green Day Challenge

Water Sponsor $5,000• Sponsor table at the Earth Day Leadership Breakfast• Logo on the Earth Day program, event signage, website and the Earth Day Party invitation• Six tickets to the Earth Day Party• Earth Day Party VIP reception for four of your six Party guests• Company participation and project placement in the Corporate Green Day Challenge

Leadership Breakfast Sponsor $3,000• Sponsor table at the Earth Day Leadership Breakfast• Acknowledgement on the Earth Day program and website• Four tickets to the Earth Day Party• Earth Day Party VIP reception for two of your four Party guests•Company participation and project placement in the Corporate Green Day Challenge

Corporate Green Day Challenge Sponsor $1,500• Acknowledgement on the Earth Day Program and website• Four tickets to the Earth Day Leadership Breakfast• Two tickets to the Earth Day Party• Company participation and project placement in the Corporate Green Day Challenge

Sponsors2013-2014

EARTH DAY 2015

Accenture

Anderson Dailey LLP

Atlanta Event Photography

Atlanta INtown

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

AutoTrader.com

Avalon Catering

Bank of America

CBS Cluster

CH2M Hill

The Coca Cola Company

Conex Recycling Corporation

Cox Enterprises

Creative Loafing

The CW 69

DataScan Technologies

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Federal Home Loan Bank

of Atlanta

Frazier & Deeter

Gas South

Georgia Power

Green Chamber of the South

Hayslett Group

IKEA

Interface

Kaiser Permanente

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

King & Spalding

LAB 601

Leap Communications

LexisNexis

Living Green Pages

Lubo Fund

Mohawk Group

NewFields

The Norman Foundation

Novelis

Partnership for a

Sustainable Georgia

PBA 30

QuikTrip

Radial Cafe

SCANA Energy

Southeast Green

Sprint

Sun in My Belly

SweetWater Brewing Company

Tomorrow Pictures

truGround

Turner Broadcasting System

The Turner Foundation

UPS

Uva Imports

Virginia and Charles Brewer

Family Foundation

Waste Management

WABE 90.1

Wells Fargo

Whole Foods Market

WSB-TV

YEAH! Burger

Zipcar

EARTH DAY 2015CORPORATE GREEN DAY CHALLENGETEAM REGISTRATION FORM

Saturday, April 11, 20159:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Various locations throughout Atlanta and beyond

Company Name:_____________________Contact Name:_______________________Address:____________________________City:_____________ State:____ Zip:______Email:_______________________________Phone:______________________________Number of employees volunteering:_____Project Location(s) requested:______________________________________________

Project Activities requested (i.e. planting, mulching, weeding, building, clean-up, etc.):____________________________________

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Other needs or requirements:

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All companies must be a 2015 Earth Day event sponsor to participate. Forms must be completed and submitted to EarthShare of Georgia by March 1, 2015.

EarthShare of Georgia, 100 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1960, Atlanta, GA 30303FAX (404) 873-3135, Phone (404) 873-3173

EARTH DAY 2015SPONSORSHIP RESERVATION FORM

Please submit your sponsorship reservation early to guarantee your company’s participation in all three Earth Day events!

Yes! I wish to participate in Earth Day 2015 as a/an:___ Air Sponsor................................................$15,000___ Land Sponsor............................................$10,000___ Water Sponsor.............................................$5,000___ Leadership Breakfast Sponsor......................$3,000___ Corporate Green Day Challenge Sponsor.....$1,500___ In-Kind sponsor (sponsorship level to be determined by total value of in-kind donation)

In-Kind Donation:________________________________

Value:__________________________________________

___ Combination cash and in-kind sponsor (sponsorship level to be determined by total value of gifts). Amount of monetary donation:________________________________________________

In-Kind Donation:_________________________________

Value:___________________________________________

Company Name:_________________________Contact Name:__________________________Title:___________________________________Address:________________________________City:_____________ State:______ Zip:_______Email:__________________________________Phone:___________________________________ My check is enclosed __ Invoice me__ Please charge my credit card Visa__ MasterCard__ AMEX__Name as it appears on the card:_______________________________________Card Number:___________________________Billing Address for credit card:______________________________________________________________________________Exp:_____________ Security Code:_______Mail or fax your completed registration form to:EarthShare of Georgia, 100 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1960, Atlanta, GA 30303FAX (404) 873-3135, Phone (404) 873-3173

Board of DirectorsEARTHSHARE OF GEORGIA

Officers

Harriette Hoyt, Board Chair; Chattahoochee

Nature Center

Michael Halicki, Vice Chair; Park Pride

Bonnie Jackson, Treasurer; Chattahoochee

Riverkeeper

Matt Wise, Secretary; Habif, Arogeti & Wynne

Jami Buck-Vance, Immediate Past Board Chair;

Cox Enterprises Inc.

Member Group Representatives

Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, GreenLaw

Alice Rolls, Georgia Organics

Jayme Smith, Flint Riverkeeper

Robert Ramsay, Georgia Conservancy

At-Large Members

Rudi Kiefer, Brenau University

Amy Lukken, Interface

Randy Muller, Bank of America

Denise Quarles, City of Atlanta - Mayor’s Office

of Sustainability

Leslie Litton, Kaiser Permanente

Shannon Lee, The Conservation Fund

Advisory Council

Doug Abramson, Co-Chair

Dr. Bob Beard

Greg Blount, Troutman Sounders LLP

Ginny Brewer

Steve Edwards, Accenture

Melissa Bunnen Jernigan, Piece of Cake

Steve Nygren, Serenbe Bed & Breakfast

Marci Reed, Co-Chair; Southface

Laura Turner Seydel, Captain Planet Foundation

Staff

Madeline L. ReamyExecutive Director

Melanie BairdAdministrative & Communications Coordinator

Trecinia WigginsDevelopment Coordinator

Wendy BinnsCommunications Consultant

African Wildlife FoundationAmerican Farmland TrustAmerican ForestsAmerican RiversArbor Day FoundationAtlanta Audubon SocietyAtlanta Bicycle CoalitionBeyond PesticidesCallaway GardensCaptain Planet FoundationCenter for Health Environment and JusticeChattahoochee Nature CenterChattahoochee RiverkeeperClean Water FundThe Conservation FundConservation InternationalDefenders of WildlifeEarth Day NetworkEarthjusticeElachee Nature Science CenterEnvironment America Research and Policy CenterEnvironmental and Energy Study InstituteEnvironmental Defense FundEnvironmental Law InstituteFlint RiverkeeperFriends of the Earth

Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic SitesFRIENDS of the State Botanical Garden of GeorgiaThe Georgia ConservancyGeorgia ForestWatchGeorgia Organics Georgia Ornithological SocietyGeorgia River NetworkGeorgia Wildlife FederationGreenLawIzaak Walton League of AmericaThe Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education, and ConservationKeep Georgia BeautifulLand Trust AllianceMacon Museum of Arts and Sciences National Audubon SocietyNational Fish and Wildlife FoundationNational Parks Conservation AssociationNational Wildlife FederationNatural Resources Defense CouncilThe Nature Conservancy, Georgia Chapter

The Ocean ConservancyOceana Inc. Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning CenterPark PrideThe Peregrine FundPesticide Action NetworkRails-to-Trails ConservancyRainforest AllianceReynolds Nature PreserveRocky Mountain Institute Savannah RiverkeeperScenic AmericaThe Sierra Club FoundationSouthern Alliance for Clean Energy Southface Energy InstituteStudent Conservation AssociationSurfrider FoundationTrees AtlantaTrout UnlimitedThe Trust for Public LandUnion of Concerned ScientistsWest Atlanta Watershed AllianceThe Wilderness SocietyWilderness SoutheastWildlife Conservation SocietyWorld Wildlife Fund

OrganizationsMEMBER

Please join us this Earth Day.

For further information on ways to get involved, contact info@earthsharega.org.

EarthShare of Georgia100 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1960Atlanta, GA 30303FAX (404) 873-3135Phone (404) 873-3173

THANK YOU