Taking Flight May 16, 2015

AEEP, Aviation Education and Enhancement Program under Community Foundation of East Alabama - A 501(c)(3) Organization

About the Auburn-Opelika Air Show (AUO)

Since 2013, the Auburn-Opelika Air Show has been established as the premier aviation event in East

Alabama. Past aviation events have drawn approximately 7-10,000 attendees to the Auburn University Re-

gional Airport. The Auburn-Opelika Air Show (AUO) brings thrilling, world-class aviation entertainment and

education to the Auburn-Opelika area, making it a prime marketing opportunity for local and national busi-

nesses.

The Auburn-Opelika Airshow (AUO) takes flight May 16, 2015 for a family-filled day of in-air entertainment

and on-ground interaction that will wow your senses. Attractions include war bird demonstrations, active

military aircraft and vehicles, helicopter rides, static displays, and great food.

The Auburn-Opelika Airshow (AUO) is hosted by the Auburn University Regional Airport and the Aviation

Education and Enhancement Program (AEEP), a fund within The Community Foundation of East Alabama,

Inc.

Bridging Generations

This year’s event celebrates “Bridging Generations” by honoring

the past and educating the future. The Aviation Education and

Enhancement Program, a fund under The Community Founda-

tion of East Alabama evolved from the inaugural Air Show in

2013. The Community Foundation of East Alabama is a 501 (c)

(3) tax exempt organization.

As a local center for philanthropy, the Communi-

ty Foundation works with individuals, families,

corporations, private foundations and non-profit

organizations to help them carry out their chari-

table objectives and address emerging communi-

ty issues. Their five county region includes Lee

County, and parts of Chambers, Macon, Russell

and Tallapoosa.

AEEP, Aviation Education and Enhancement Program’s Initial Impact:

October 2013: Hosted the Wings of Freedom Tour, a flying museum of WWII planes including a P-51 Mus-

tang, B-24 and B-17 bomber. The group flew over a dozen local WWII veterans for free. Many of the WWII

veterans flew these birds during their WWII missions. Over 500 local residents including several local high

school and elementary classes took the tour.

October 2013: Facilitated a group of foster children from the Department of Human Resources (DHR) to

visit the Auburn University Regional Airport.

April 2014: Funded an Auburn High School project: Auburn Veterans Project. Auburn High School stu-

dents in AP US History under the direction of Dr. Busbin began the process of reaching out to veterans in

the area (Auburn, Opelika, Lee County) in an effort to help them have their contribution to our nation's

history documented and recorded for submission to the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. The

project received widespread support including the assistance of the Auburn Veterans Committee, the Au-

burn High School JROTC Program, and the Opelika-Auburn News, which ran an impressive article about the

project. In the initial year of the project, 48 local veterans participated in the interview sessions. The pro-

ject was greatly aided by the assistance of AEEP under the Community Foundation, which graciously provid-

ed the funds to purchase eight digital audio recorders for the purpose of capturing the interviews for keep-

ing.

August 2014: National Aviation Day . AEEP worked with area K-12 classrooms to provide oral histories col-

lected through the Auburn Veterans Project, provide aviation speakers and classroom projects. Several

elementary art teachers hosted “Make a Paper Airplane” with materials and resources donated by AEEP.

Over 1,200 students were involved in National Aviation Day.

AEEP’s Future Projects:

Fall 2014: Flying ACES Class of 2015 and Military Appreciation Day at Auburn University Football Game

Winter 2014: Fantasy Flight partnered with Auburn University Softball

May 2015: Auburn Opelika Air Show

AEEP Funding: The Auburn Opelika Air Show is the primary fundraiser to generate funds for future AEEP

projects. Other sources of funding include private donations and grants.

Air Show Facts: Broad Demographics

Source: 2013 Air Show

Gender: Male 56% Female 44%

Families: 47%

Age: Under 26 23%

27-32 37%

33-42 19%

42 + 21%

Driving Distance: 11% drove more than 60 miles to attend the Air Show

Primary Reason for Attending Air Show:

Love of planes, fun family outing, kids enjoy the action, thrill of flight.

Auburn-Opelika Air Show is proud to have the following key partners:

Community Foundation of East Alabama, Auburn University Regional Airport, Auburn-Opelika Tourism

Bureau, City of Auburn, City of Opelika, City of Smiths Station, Lee County Commission, Lee County

Sheriff’s Department. Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Auburn Merchants Association, Opelika

Chamber of Commerce, Opelika Main Street.

Auburn-Opelika Air Show provides funds that support the mission of AEEP

AEEP has supported the following groups: Department of Human Resources, Big House, Auburn City

Schools, Opelika City Schools, Home School groups, Lee County Schools, Veteran’s programs and other

area organizations.

How to Get Involved:

Sponsorship Opportunities

We offer different sponsorship levels designed to fit any marketing or community project

budget. Whether your company goals focus on marketing, community visibility, customer

entertainment, or company morale, the Auburn-Opelika Air Show (AUO) can help you reach

them. More importantly, your sponsorship will support the needs of our youth through ex-

perience and project based learning in the areas such as history, math, science, and tech-

nology.

Individual Sponsorships and Flying ACES

We have many Friends of AEEP, Aviation Education and Enhancement Program. As a friend of AEEP, you may choose to

support one of the many war birds we will be bringing in for the Air Show. The war birds are flying history. Part of the

mission of the Air Show is to bridge generations. There is no better way to support this mission than to support the ap-

pearance of the war birds.

War Birds Presented by Friends of AEEP Program:

Level I: $2500 - may include Yaks, T-28, other vintage aircraft

Your name will be displayed in front of the war bird during the air show as “Presented by:”

Two tickets to the Air Show

Flight Line Seating access for two

VIP Access to the plane and pilot for two

Commemorative Air Show T-shirt for two

Once we have commitment from the war birds, you will have the opportunity to choose which war bird you would like to

support. This will be done on a first come basis.

Level II: $5000—may include P-47, P-51, Corsair and other vintage aircraft

Your name will be displayed in front of the war bird during the air show as “Presented by:”

Four tickets to the Air Show

Flight Line Seating access for four

VIP Access to the plane and pilot for four

Commemorative Air Show T-shirt for four

Once we have commitment from the war birds, you will have the opportunity to choose which war bird you would like to

support. This will be done on a first come basis.

Flying ACES of 2015

We have identified a set of potential Flying ACES from our community. The ACES

program will raise funds to support AEEP, Aviation Education and Enhancement Pro-

gram. The mission of AEEP is to provide educational and developmental programs in

support of expanding aviation experiences and programs in our community. Aviation

connects us all.

The ACES have been selected from a core group of outstanding community leaders in our area. Each ACE will strive to

complete a minimum of five aerial victories. An aerial victory is reached when they raise $1000. You become an ACE when

you reach $5000. The ACE that completes the most aerial victories will be named Top Gun at our ACES Victory party on

May 15, 2015.

Please help support our inaugural class of Flying ACES who will be vying for honors of Top Gun from November 2014—

May 2015. They will be hosting mini-events throughout the year leading up to the air show.

Sponsorships at a Glance

Presenting

$50,000

Platinum

$25,000

Gold

$10,000

Silver

$5000

Bronze

$2500

General

$1000

Level

Category

Exclusivity Exclusivity in your

business category

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Premium location

of logo on print,

digital and web

with link

Logo on print,

digital and web

with link

Company name on

print, digital and

web with link

Company name on

print, digital and

web with link

Listed on web with

link

Listed on web

with link

Marketing Materials

Company featured

on radio ads

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Radio Ads

10 8 6 4 2 N/A Pilots Practice Tickets

10 8 6 4 2 N/A VIP Pilot’s Reception Tick-

ets

50 24 10 6 4 2 General Admission

25 12 8 N/A N/A N/A Reserved Flight Line Seating

Access Wristbands

8 6 2 1 N/A N/A VIP Parking at Airport

4 4 2 2 1 Name listed on

Sponsor banner at

Air Show

Banners Placed at Air Show

plus name listed on

Sponsor Banners

8 6 4 3 2 1 PA Announcements during

Air Show

Option for a

20x20 footprint at

Air Show for

business booth

(no additional fee)

Option for a 10x10

footprint at Air

Show for

business booth

(additional fee for

tent)

Option for a 10x10

footprint at Air

Show for

business booth

(additional fee for

tent)

N/A N/A N/A Booth

Viewing Deck Access Included Included N/A N/A N/A N/A

Golf Cart for company use

during show

2 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A

$75,000 $40,000 $18,000 $7500 $3200 $1200 Value of Package

Additional individual sponsorships are available. All sponsorships are cash sponsorships. Payment due– half at time of commitment and final portion

March 15, 2015. Checks or Credit Card accepted. Sponsorships made payable to: Community Foundation of East Alabama, AEEP fund a 501(c)(3).

Mail checks to P.O. Box 2708 Auburn, AL 36831. Information contact: Air Show Event Chairman, Johnny Lawrence at jmlawrence@mindspring.com.

Sponsor/Friends of AEEP

Donor Application

Presenting $50,000 Bronze $2500

Platinum $25,000 General $1000

Gold $10,000 War Bird Level I $2500

Silver $5000 War Bird Level II $5000

YES, I/My Company would like to support the Auburn-Opelika Air Show at the following level:

Your donation is tax deductible allowable under the IRS guidelines. Tax ID: 20-8660184

Contact Information

Name/Company Information : ____________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________

Please make checks payable to: Community Foundation of East Alabama, LLC memo: AEEP/Air Show

Return Form with payment via Mail to:

AEEP c/o John McNutt

120 S.Ross St.

Auburn, AL 36830

Contact: Advertising and Sponsorships Director, John McNutt

Phone: 334-501-4807

Email: ads@leadershipbycreativity.com

www.auburnopelikaairshow.com