Hello and welcome. If you are new to Fashions on Parade this is the place to start! Read on to find out how this event has grown to become a landmark event on the western suburbs’ social calendar and how it can deliver targeted commercial benefits to your organisation.

Now in its 11th consecutive year, the event has grown to be more than a primary school fundraiser. This year the parade will be held at the Champagnat Centre, Marist Brothers Ashgrove on Sunday, 31st of August 2014 (2:00 - 5:00).

Your participation as a Sponsor provides the opportunity to market your business to more than 470 guests (the majority of whom live and shop locally) - all while supporting our local school. We will also feature your company’s logo in the event’s program and associated promotional material.

If you are a returning sponsor (and many of you are!), feel free to browse this proposal and contact us to further tailor your sponsorship agreement for this year.

Regards,

Alana Graham, Nancy O’Brien and Amy Teall

Contact Details:Alana - 0410 600 231 or alana.graham@eagleeye.com.auNancy - 0459 926 006 or obrien.nancy@gmail.comAmy - 0468 320 921 or amyanddave@hotmail.com

Midas Fashions on ParadeSponsorship Proposal

The ParadeFashions on Parade feature a unique combination of multi-award winning Brisbane designers and stunning “wearable fashion” from local top end boutiques. Last year’s parade featured fashions by Maiocchi; Living Silk; Petrol; Bella Lido; Mama’s Home; Cocoon Petite; Olive Women; and Lorna Jane.

Selected designs highlight the very best of the upcoming Spring/Summer fashion.

The FoodGuests, this year will enjoy a selection of bite sized savoury gourmet finger food and the champagne is complimentary and free-flowing throughout the event.

The ShoppingGuests have the opportunity to browse and shop at approximately 15 unique market stalls featuring jewellery, ladies and children’s fashions, homewares and gourmet food from local artists and craftspeople.

The IndulgencesFlowing champagne, attentive waiters, all of whom are fathers, delicious food, a complimentary gift and the chance to mix and mingle with other women from the local area all add up to the most indulgent afternoon in Ashgrove.

Platinum SponsorInvestment: $2,500• Exclusive naming rights to the 2014 Fashions on Parade event. • Permanent advertisement (including your logo & contact details) in the St Finbarr’s P&F monthly newsletter

throughout 2014.• Recognition of your business as the platinum sponsor on all marketing material, including:

gthe opportunity to advertise your business services on the St Finbarr’s social media page;ginvitations delivered electronically to families of Catholic and State schools in Ashgrove, The Gap and

Bardon;gevent collateral - programmes and table toppers; andgmedia releases and other publicity material - including parade newsletters.

• Access to names and email addresses of event attendees. (NB. Access is subject to obtaining consent from guests.)

• Inclusion of your promotional banner or freestanding signage on the parade’s runway/stage. Additionally, you also have first right of refusal on the provision of other branding materials to increase your exposure and reinforce your naming rights. Examples include:gcorporate wear (t-shirts, caps, etc) to be worn by workers at the event;gbranded bottled water (450 required); andgevent collateral - programmes and table toppers; andgcorporate/branded folders (450 required) – used to collate all discount vouchers and other promotional

materials.• Your logo featured on the rolling audio-visual reel, increasing exposure and reinforcing branding.• Four complimentary tickets for your staff or other guests.• Numerous sponsor mentions during the event.

OPTIONAL EXTRA• As the Platinum Sponsor we also offer the opportunity to increase your exposure by hosting

the launch event for Fashions on Parade. We bring the party to you – ladies come along to your business premises for an after-hours launch and to buy tickets to the event.

Gold SponsorInvestment: $1,500• Advertisement (including your logo & contact details) in three editions of the St Finbarr’s P&F monthly newsletter.

• Recognition of your business as a gold sponsor on all marketing material, including:gthe opportunity to advertise your business services on the St Finbarr’s social media page;g invitations delivered electronically to families of Catholic and State schools in Ashgrove,

The Gap and Bardon;gevent collateral - programmes and table toppers; andgmedia releases and other publicity material - including parade newsletters.

• Access to names and email addresses of event attendees. (NB. Access is subject to obtaining consent from guests.)

• Inclusion of your promotional banner or freestanding signage at the event.

• Your logo featured on the rolling audio-visual reel, increasing exposure and reinforcing branding.

• Two complimentary tickets for your staff or other guests.

Silver SponsorInvestment:$750• Advertisement (including your logo & contact details) in one edition of the St Finbarr’s P&F monthly newsletter.

• Recognition of your business as a silver sponsor on all marketing material, including:

gthe opportunity to advertise your business services on the St Finbarr’s social media page;

ginvitations delivered electronically to families of Catholic and State schools in Ashgrove, The Gap and Bardon;

gevent collateral - programmes and table toppers; and

gmedia releases and other publicity material - including parade newsletters.

• Your logo featured on the rolling audio-visual reel, increasing exposure and reinforcing branding.

• One complimentary ticket for your staff or other guest.

Major Prize SponsorInvestment:$500There is a major raffle that is sold prior to and during the event with prizes to the value of $500.

• Past prizes have included a year of facials with Time out For You, a gift voucher with Maiocchi, a gift voucher with Sasha Drake, a Weber BBQ donated by Campbell Newman, a $500 gift basket including Ultraderm products from Skin Spa, an instant cellar and jewellery from Michael Hill.

• Access to names and email addresses of event attendees. (NB. Access is subject to obtaining consent from guests.

Bronze SponsorInvestment:$300• Editorial in one edition of the St Finbarr’s P&F monthly newsletter.

• Inclusion of your logo in the Fashions on Parade newsletter.

• Recognition of your business as a bronze sponsor in the event programme.

• Table naming rights (subject to the purchase of a full table).

• As a Bronze Sponsor you can also showcase your business by donating a prize for the Silent Auction. Please speak with us to discuss ways to enhance your exposure and to generate demand for your prize!

Gift SponsorFashions on Parade seeks a gift sponsor to provide 450 small, individually presented gifts that will be placed at the seat of each guest. This is an ideal opportunity for either a new business to showcase itself, or for an existing business to profile a new product or service. The gift may be something tangible (food, cosmetics, fashion - the list is endless) or a beautifully presented voucher.

Feel free to contact us to further tailor your sponsorship agreement for this year.

Regards,

Alana Graham, Nancy O’Brien and Amy Teall

Contact Details:Alana - 0410 600 231 or alana.graham@eagleeye.com.auNancy - 0459 926 006 or obrien.nancy@gmail.comAmy - 0468 320 921 or amyanddave@hotmail.com