The Franklin Lions Club 
In conjunction with the City of Franklin   

Presents
2012 Franklin On The Fourth
Harlinsdale Farm
2 miles from historic downtown Franklin, TN

Dear Potential Sponsor,

     Welcome to the “Franklin On The Fourth Festival”. This outstanding sponsorship opportunity puts your brand, product or service in front of over 20,000 sophisticated consumers, Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 at historic Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin Tennessee.  This family-friendly event is organized and produced by The Franklin Lions Club in conjunction with TN Events & the City of Franklin.  This years theme, "Franklin's Backyard Celebration", will be held at Harlinsdale Farm and will focus on family fun.  The park, not only being an excellent viewing area for the fireworks, will open early and be filled with music, homemade crafts, food vendors, large kids zone, petting zoo (with pony rides), and new this year, even a hot dog eating contest.  The park is also home to 200 acres of rolling farm land, 1/2 acre dog park, 3 acre catch and release fishing pond, restroom facilities, 5k soft track for running or walking, and plenty of parking. 
     The purposes of this event are to celebrate the 4th of July by showcasing high quality musical entertainment, acquaint the public with the restored Harlinsdale Farm park, and to raise awareness and money for the Franklin Lions Club.  The Franklin Lions Club, a non-profit organization, raises funds to support the community.  
 
         Please look below to see how your sponsorship donation goes to benefit the many programs they support.   

     Sponsorship is a growing tactic utilized by companies who value the direct interaction only available at events such as this.  Create the level of interaction and develop an emotional engagement with your customers.  Expose your brand and products to thousands of people in the ultimate “social media” interaction.  At “Franklin On The Fourth”, you will reach and engage upscale buyers who value quality products.  The longevity and consistent high attendance attests to the value and benefits of sponsorship.  Partnering with Franklin On The Fourth is a win – win sponsorship opportunity available to your company that can deliver a strong positive return on your investment.  We look forward to discussing your needs and welcome this opportunity to explore how you can drive your brand’s engagement at the 2012 Franklin On The Fourth!

    

 Tax deduction letter stating the amount donated to The Franklin Lions Club, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Sponsorship $100 - $249
 Tax deduction letter stating the amount donated to The Franklin Lions Club, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

 Website listing www.TNeventInfo.com
• One year listing
• Mutual active links between sites

Sponsorship $250 - $499
 Tax deduction letter stating the amount donated to The Franklin Lions Club, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

 Website listing www.TNeventInfo.com
• One year listing
• Mutual active links between sites

 Small logo on Banner and Poster

Sponsorship $500 - $1,000
 Tax deduction letter stating the amount donated to The Franklin Lions Club, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

 Booth space at festival
• Available for on-site promotion & marketing activities – products can be sampled, experienced & enjoyed

 Website listing www.TNeventInfo.com
• One year listing
• Mutual active links between sites
• Logo as sponsor

 Logo on Banner, Poster & Advertising

Your Current Information

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We accept checks, money orders, or Paypal.  (see below)
Please make all payments payable to "The Franklin Lions Club"

Thank you !  We appreciate your contribution.
Please cut and paste the information above and send to:
TNbugle@aol.com
        or
Phone: 615-472-9320 or 615-300-6016
        or
Mail:  Franklin Lions Club
Attention:  Francie Whittemore
P.O. Box 521
Franklin, TN  37065
 

The Franklin Lions Club is a group of volunteers that is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Any profits from the event go to support the many programs they support, including;


•Provide exams & eye glasses to those who cannot afford.
•Collect and recycle used eyeglasses and hearing aids
•Supports Vanderbilt TN Lions Eye Center
•Sponsor Stephenson–Garrett Scholarship to a local high school senior ($2000)
•Ed Lindsey Industries for the Blind (ELIB) (This organization runs a manufacturing facility in Nashville that provides employment and employment training for blind and severely vision impaired people in the area).
•Support two Fellowships annually ($2000) to LCIF
•Support Middle TN Lions Sight Services (medical services)
•Support Ed Lindsey Industries for the Blind (ELIB) Nashville
•Support Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic
•Support Leader Dogs for the Blind
•Support Lions World Services for the Blind (training and education)
•Sell ELIB produced brooms and mops (10 dozen/yr)
•Support local schools
•Support Vanderbilt TN Lions Eye Center’s “KidSight Outreach Program” screening of children through age 5 for correctable eye disorders
•TN Lions have screened over 285,000 children and found 14 ,000 youngsters who needed referral to a doctor for potential eye disorders.
•Sponsor My Friends House boys
•Supported founding of the Vanderbilt TN Lions Eye Center
•Co-sponsored a Habitat for Humanity home
•Placed Video Magnifier at Williamson County Public Library, Franklin to enable visually impaired to read.
•Support Graceworks Ministries, Franklin, by providing volunteers for Furniture Sales
•Other community charitable needs as they come up

Additionally, Franklin Lions Club:
• is the oldest community service club in Franklin
(chartered in 1945)
•was the first Lions Club to admit women (1984)
•Was instrumental in founding original Williamson Medical
Center in 1957