Community Day Returns to Make Residents "Ready, Set, Safe!" by Rebekka Wiedenmeyer - City News Group, Inc.
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Community Day Returns to Make Residents "Ready, Set, Safe!"

By Rebekka Wiedenmeyer, Community Writer
May 18, 2016 at 04:36pm. Views: 56

GRAND TERRACE >> Healthy GT is collaborating with the city of Grand Terrace at this year’s Grand Terrace Community Day to promote the idea of safety and disaster preparedness within the community. Healthy GT is a initiative sponsored by the Foundation of Grand Terrace to encourage a healthy and sustainable lifestyle for residents through programs, policies, infrastructure, and events like Community Day. More than 1,500 people throughout the community gather every year at this event prepared by the Community Events Committee of the Foundation of Grand Terrace. This year, it will be held Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its regular location, Richard Rollins Community Park. Local service organizations, Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD), safe communities and businesses will work together with the city to promote the theme of “Safety & Disaster Preparedness: Ready, Set, Safe!” in support of Healthier GT. Sponsors are encouraged to take part, as contributions not only help bring this premier community event to life through supporting the KidZone activities, the stage and entertainment, but also help bring exposure to local businesses and organizations around Grand Terrace. The Foundation of Grand Terrace is operated through the Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and volunteers and local contributions both help to bring the event to the community every year. If interested in becoming a sponsor, contact the Grand Terrace Chamber office at 909-783-3581 or visit gtchamber.com. Based on the sponsorship level, businesses can receive different marketing opportunities, including a visible logo on all official event posters, which are posted at the four Grand Terrace public schools, different parks and businesses), and will additionally be acknowledged in the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce Blue Mountain Outlook newsletter and the Grand Terrace City News. Sponsorship due date is Friday, May 20. Questions about the Foundation, the event or sponsorship opportunities can be directed to Sally McGuire, chairperson for the Community Events Committee, at 909-238-9944. Sponsorship opportunities: GOLD SPONSOR - $3,000 • Opportunity to address the community on Stage • Sponsor name and logo prominently featured on all event banners, flyers, schedule of events and on-site banners (Sponsor to submit to Grand Terrace Chamber) • 1 10x10 vendor booth donated by the Chamber of Commerce for the Business/Resource Expo at GT Community Day • 1 Month – 1/2 page Advertisement in the Chamber of Commerce Blue Mountain Outlook Newsletter (value $275.00) (Sponsor to submit ad to Grand Terrace Chamber) • 4 VIP tent passes for food and beverages & 4 VIP parking spaces for your company/organization • Recognition at a designated Grand Terrace City Council meeting • Acknowledgement of sponsorship in the Chamber of Commerce Blue Mountain Outlook Newsletter & Grand Terrace City News Group newspaper during June and July 2016 • Sponsor logo and link on Foundation of Grand Terrace, Healthy GT & Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce web site for one year (Sponsor to submit logo & link to the Grand Terrace Chamber) • All sponsors recognized by MC throughout the event SILVER SPONSOR - $1,500 • Sponsor name and logo prominently featured on all event banners, flyers, schedule of events and on-site banners (Sponsor to submit to Grand Terrace Chamber) • 1 Month – 1/4 page Advertisement in the Chamber of Commerce Blue Mountain Outlook Newsletter (value $150.00) (Sponsor to submit ad to Grand Terrace Chamber) • 2 VIP tent passes for food and beverages & 2 VIP parking spaces for your company/organization • Recognition at a designated Grand Terrace City Council meeting • Acknowledgement of sponsorship in the Chamber of Commerce Blue Mountain Outlook Newsletter & Grand Terrace City News Group newspaper during June and July 2016 • Sponsor logo and link on Foundation of Grand Terrace, Healthy GT & Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce web site for one year (Sponsor to submit logo & link to the Grand Terrace Chamber) • All sponsors recognized by MC throughout the event BRONZE SPONSOR- $500 • Sponsor name and logo prominently featured on all event banners, flyers, schedule of events and on-site banners (Sponsor to submit to Grand Terrace Chamber) • 1 Month – 1/8 page Advertisement in the Chamber of Commerce Blue Mountain Outlook Newsletter (value $95.00) (Sponsor to submit ad to Grand Terrace Chamber) • 2 VIP tent passes for food and beverages • Acknowledgement of sponsorship in the Chamber of Commerce Blue Mountain Outlook Newsletter & Grand Terrace City News Group newspaper during June and July 2016 • Sponsor logo and link on Foundation of Grand Terrace, Healthy GT & Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce web site for one year (Sponsor to submit logo & link to the Grand Terrace Chamber) • All sponsors recognized by MC throughout the event BUSINESS SPONSOR - $250 • Acknowledgement of sponsorship in the Chamber of Commerce Blue Mountain Outlook Newsletter & Grand Terrace City News Group newspaper during June and July 2016 • Sponsor logo and link on Foundation of Grand Terrace, Healthy GT & Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce web site for one year (Sponsor to submit logo & link to the Grand Terrace Chamber) • All sponsors recognized throughout the event COMMUNITY SPONSOR - • $100 • $75 • $50 • $25

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