Transcript February 22-24, 2013 About the Ocean Institute

Presenting the
February 22-24, 2013
About the Ocean Institute
•Founded in 1977 as the Orange County Marine Institute
•Current campus was built in 2001
•Educates over 100,000 students annually through 61
award-winning, immersion style programs
•Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization
Ocean Institute Mission:
To inspire all generations through education to
become responsible stewards of our oceans.
The Ocean Institute's popular
jazz fundraising weekend
combines renowned jazz
artists with an elegant
evening of epicurean dining,
cocktails, and live and silent
auctions.
All proceeds benefit the
Ocean Institute.
Past artists have included:
•2003 – Peter White
•2004 – David Benoit
•2005 – Eric Marienthal
•2006 – Rick Braun
•2007 – Rick Braun and Richard Elliot
•2008 – Rick Braun and Gerald Albright
•2009 – Rick Braun, Jeff Golub, and Jeff Lorber
•2010 – Jonathan Butler
•2011 – Rick Braun, Euge Groove, Philippe Saisse
and surprise guest Dave Koz
•2012 – Rick Braun, Mindi Abair and David Benoit
Friday Concert – February 22, 2013
Opening night features a concert performance for 300
guests who enjoy a variety of complimentary wines and
appetizers.
Saturday Gala – February 23, 2013
Saturday evening features an intimate
performance for 216 guests, live and
silent auction and a spectacular fourcourse dinner prepared by chefs from
local premier resort hotels.
2013 hotel participants include:
• St. Regis Resort Monarch Beach
• Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa
• Montage Resort, Laguna Beach
• The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
• The Balboa Bay Club
• Park Hyatt Aviara
Sunday Encore – February 24, 2013
Due to popular demand, we are
proud to add a new Encore event.
Peter White will return with an
unplugged performance. This
unique experience will include
time for an up-close-and-personal
question and answer session.
Select Press Coverage
“Support for the annual jazz event is nothing less than
passionate” – Daily Pilot
“World-acclaimed jazz artists amazed guests at the
Ocean Institute’s Jazz in January gala.” – Riviera
“Famed trumpeter Rick Braun has some very nice
friends, talented too. …gourmet feast… scrumptious
hors d’oeuvres… a marvelous job.” – Orange County
Register
Sponsorship Opportunities
Patron Table $5,100 - $6,000
•Seating for 12 at dinner performance on Saturday, February 23rd
•Company name recognition in event program
•Two tickets to the Culinary Preview at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa
Benefactor Table $6,300 - $7,200
(above benefits plus)
•Gift certificate for one room at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa with champagne
brunch for two (based on availability)
•Ocean Institute Adventure Package (includes weekend passes for four to the Ocean
Institute and four passes for a public cruise on the R/V Sea Explorer)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate Sponsor $10,000 - $15,000
(above benefits plus)
•Placement of full-page black and white advertisement in event program
•Name recognition on Ocean Institute annual donor wall and in one issue of the Ocean
Institute calendar of events (distribution: 8,000+)
•Company logo on the invitation and event program
•Company name recognition on signage at the event and in all press releases and event
media coverage
•Publicity by emcee during the event
•Prominent logo recognition with business website link featured on the official Ocean
Institute web page (10,000-15,000 visitors per month) and Jazz Festival microsite
•Exposure on all major social media outlets including: Twitter, LinkedIn, FaceBook, and
YouTube
Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Sponsor $15,000 - $20,000
(above benefits plus)
•One room at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa for Saturday, February 23
Title Sponsor $20,000+
(above benefits plus)
•6 rooms at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa (instead of one) for Saturday, February 23
•Sail aboard the Ocean Institute’s Spirit of Dana Point (up to 55 guests) for a company
function (not including food and beverage; instead of passes for 4 for weekend and passes for
4 for R/V Sea Explorer)
•Front page placement of company logo on event invitation and program
•Prominent placement of full-page advertisement in event program
•Prominent logo recognition on Partner Sponsor Wall in the Ocean Institute lobby
•Recognition by emcee at Saturday event
•Major local PR push, including OC Register, OC Weekly, LA Times OC and OC Business
Journal
For more information, please contact
Eileen Hayden at 949-496-2274 ext. 337 or
[email protected]