Lions, Literacy, and Lunch: A Fundraiser for the Ohio AAP

Ohio AAP Foundation • 450 W. Wilson Bridge Road • Suite 215 • Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 846-6258 • (614) 846-4025 FAX • www.ohioaap.org
Lions, Literacy, and Lunch:
A Fundraiser for the Ohio AAP Foundation
May 18, 2013
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Water’s Edge Boardwalk Shelter 2
Dear Friend,
As you may know, the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP) is the
professional association for more than 2,900 Ohio pediatricians, pediatric specialists, and
residents. However, what you may not know is that the charitable arm of the Ohio AAP, the Ohio
AAP Foundation, provides programming throughout the state on various health topics such as
injury prevention, childhood nutrition and obesity prevention, foster care and early literacy. More
information about each of these initiatives is available on our website and is enclosed so you can
see all of the amazing programs that are supported by the Foundation.
Today, I’m writing to invite you to be part of an exciting event where Ohio AAP Foundation
programs will be highlighted as part of a day of family fun.
On May 18, 2013 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, we will be hosting our 7th
annual fundraising program, Lions, Literacy, and Lunch, that will introduce
community leaders and business professionals, in addition to physicians, medical
care providers and families, to our programs in a fun, yet informative, way.
Guest readers, including Dave Kaelin from the WNCI Morning Zoo, will be reading one of our
favorite children’s books to highlight the importance of our early literacy initiative, followed by
presentations highlighting the importance of our other programs. This will be held over lunch,
followed by a Live Animal Presentation and many other fun activities for children. New for
this year’s event are activity booths where children’s activities, such as carnival games, face
painting, and individual reading sessions, will be offered for the kids in attendance. All sponsors
and exhibitors will be given the opportunity to host a booth!
You have a unique opportunity to help us continue the successes of our programs.
We invite you to be part of this exciting event by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor.
Below you will find the various levels of sponsorship and their benefits. You may also choose to
exhibit for recognition by medical care providers, corporations, and parents and families that
support the Ohio AAP; community partners that support families and children in early literacy
development and foster care; and the local media.
Mission
The purpose of the Ohio AAP Foundation is to support the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics to advocate for the physical health, mental health, safety
and education, and prevention of cruelty of Ohio’s infants, children, adolescents and their families; and advance the education and research to benefit infants, children,
adolescents and their families.
Sponsorship Levels
Sponsor Benefits
“Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do you Hear?”
$5,000 Presenting Sponsorship
Event Admission, including all day Zoo admission, for 24
Banner on Stage
Mention in Media Releases
Event Recognition in Slideshow
Full Page Ad in Program
Half-page ad Ohio AAP Newsletter
Recognition on the Website
Opportunity to host an Activity Booth
“Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too?”
$2,500 Sponsorship
Event Admission, including all day Zoo admission, for 16
Banner on Stage
Invitation Recognition
Event Recognition in Slideshow
Three-quarter Page Ad in Program
Quarter page ad Ohio AAP Newsletter
Recognition on the Website
Opportunity to host an Activity Booth
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
$1,000 Sponsorship
Event Admission, including all day Zoo admission, for 8
Invitation Recognition
Half- Page Ad in Program,
Business card ad in the Ohio AAP Newsletter
Recognition on the Website
Opportunity to host an Activity Booth
“Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”
$500 Sponsorship
Event Admission, including all day Zoo admission, for 8
Event Recognition
Quarter Page Ad in Program
Recognition in Ohio AAP Newsletter
Opportunity to host an Activity Booth
The Columbus Zoo is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and event admission includes all day access
to the Zoo. Lions, Literacy, and Lunch will take place from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Water’s Edge
Boardwalk Shelter 2, with lunch served along the Scioto River.
Please complete the enclosed form to indicate your intention to sponsor and/or exhibit at this very
important community event. Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have
in regard to this event or the organization.
As always, many thanks for your support of the health and safety of Ohio’s children.
Regards
Melissa Wervey Arnold
Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics & Ohio AAP Foundation Executive Director
Mission
The purpose of the Ohio AAP Foundation is to support the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics to advocate for the physical health, mental health, safety
and education, and prevention of cruelty of Ohio’s infants, children, adolescents and their families; and advance the education and research to benefit infants, children,
adolescents and their families.