9 th Annual Dragon Boat Festival Saturday April

9 th Annual Dragon Boat Festival Saturday, April 28, 2007 – 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Festival Beach at Town Lake, Austin Contact: Amy Wong Mok 11713 Jollyville Road E-mail: amy@asianamericancc. com Austin, TX 78759 Phone: (512) 336 -5069 Fax: (512) 336 -5075 www. asianamericancc. com

9 th Annual Dragon Boat Festival, 2007 The History of the Dragon Boat Festival: The Dragon Boat Festival dates back to 277 B. C. China during the Warring States period. A descendent from the royal family and a poet scholar , Qu Yuan became prime minister only to be purged from his position due to his objection to the use of force and violence. Banished to the countryside, Qu Yuan was grieved by the fact that he could no longer save his country from the turbulence into which it had fallen and threw himself into the Milo River of Hunan Province. Upon hearing of Qu’s actions, villagers gathered into their boats and rushed to the river in a united attempt to save Qu. Alas, they were too late but the solidarity and cooperation of the villagers in a united cause is the tradition that is carried down to the present with the annual Dragon Boat Festivals around the world.

9 th Annual Dragon Boat Festival, 2007 Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007 (10 a. m. -3 p. m. ) Location: Festival Beach on Austin Town Lake Organized by: Asian American Community Partnership Supported by: Austin Cultural Arts Commission

About the Organizer: • Asian American Community Partnership (AACP) is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization. • AACP provides services and organizes events in the central Texas area. • Our Mission: To promote partnership in education, culture and social needs among many groups in our community.

About the Dragon Boat Race • Originates from China over 2000 years ago; rich in tradition, pageantry, and lore. • Has long been popular in the east; one of the fastest growing water sports in the west with associations and federations in Asia, Europe, and now, America! • Today’s sport promotes teamwork, competitive spirit, and camaraderie-20 paddlers, 1 drummer, &1 steersperson.

Austin Dragon Boat Festival, 2007 • Eighth year running with growing participation and attendance; held centrally on Town Lake. • Free admission to the public. • In addition to the friendly, competitive races, the festival will include many other cultural exhibitions, vendors, and kids activities. • Media coverage by KEYE, KVUE, News 8, Statesman, XLENT, Austin Chronicle, and KLBJ last year. • This event principally depends on the financial support and participation from sponsors

4 Levels of Sponsorship packages Sponsorship Packages: 1. 2. 3. 4. Green Package Ruby Package Sapphire Package Gold Package (US $2, 500) (US $1, 000) (US $500)

Green Package Benefits • Sponsor mentioned during press releases. • Sponsor will be recognized and thanked during inaugural announcement. • Sponsor will be presented with a gift of appreciation during the event. • Sponsor will receive 2 complimentary tables at the event for the product or service display. • Sponsor will receive a complimentary banner and will be recognized as a patron in the AACP newsletter • Sponsor will receive complimentary training and complimentary entrance fees for a team of 30. • Sponsor will receive complimentary flyers with sponsor’s name included. • Sponsor name will be included on complimentary event T-shirts.

Ruby Package Benefits • Sponsor mentioned during press releases. • Sponsor will be recognized and thanked during inaugural announcement. • Sponsor will be presented with a gift of appreciation during the event. • Sponsor will receive 2 complimentary tables at the event for the product or service display. • Sponsor will receive complimentary training and complimentary entrance fees for a team of 22.

Sapphire Package Benefits • Sponsor mentioned during press releases. • Sponsor will be recognized and thanked during inaugural announcement. • Sponsor will be presented with a gift of appreciation during the event. • Sponsor will receive a complimentary table at the event for the product or service display. • Sponsor will receive complimentary training and complimentary entrance fees for a team of 22.

Gold Package • Sponsor mentioned during press releases. • Sponsor will be recognized and thanked during inaugural announcement. • Sponsor will be presented with a gift of appreciation during the event. • Sponsor will receive a complimentary table at the event for the product or service display.

Event Publicity • Sponsor has an opportunity to reach a diverse audience. • Sponsor will be recognized as a supporter and promoter of cultural diversity in the Austin community. • Sponsor Logo will be printed on: -Posters and flyers distributed at schools, churches, supermarket, cultural centers, specialty stores and restaurants. -Banners displayed during the event. -T-shirts worn by the participants of the event.

Dragon Boat Festival Sponsorship Registration Form Organized by Asian American Community Partnership Entries must be received by Friday, March 16 th, 2007 Company Name: _______________________ Contact Name: ________________________ Address: __________________________ Tel: ____________ Fax: _____________ Email: ___________________________ Office Name on event literature: ________________ Type of Sponsorship Package: Green (circle one) Ruby Sapphire Gold

Training Schedules Indoor Training: starting at 6 pm • TBA Outdoor Training: • TBA • TBA