2018 AIRSHOW INFO AND SPONSOR PACKET

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1 2018 AIRSHOW INFO AND SPONSOR PACKET

2 A LETTER OF REQUEST

3 CELEBRATING OUR 9 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CLOSER to the action than you have ever been before! You will hear the engines roar. You well smell the Jet fuel. You will feel the ground shake beneath your feet. No other airshow has ever come CLOSE! Wings Over Northern Michigan Airshow, Gaylord 2018

4 THE MICHIGAN COMPETITION IS FEW Why an Airshow? Michigan Has: 1,240 Townships 276 Cities 257 Villages 235 Airports 83 Counties Countless Fairs and Festivals. Only 4 Airshow locations! Airshow Out Over Water Only Air and Ground Airshows

5 LOCATION CAN BE EVERYTHING Interstate I-75 often called Michigan s Main Street 2015 Statistics from the Road Commission recorded that 12,300 cars travel this section of highway each day day Alpena, Boyne, Charlevoix, Petoskey all take Exit 282

6 WHY SO FEW AIRSHOWS? Wings Over Alpena Won t Fly In 2014 It is with great disappointment that we announce the cancellation of the 2014 Wings Over Alpena air show that was scheduled for August 23, Due to lack of funding, support, and staffing, the air show will not be held this year and no future shows are planned as of this time. Muskegon; Fate of local air show uncertain The future of Summer Celebration, which includes the air show, has been a question since December, when the festival s executive director, Joe Austin revealed it ended 2010 with a $250,000 deficit. Revenues from the air show did not reach levels Austin had expected, but he has not released any information about its future. Waterloo Ontario Airshow Volunteers were informed last night there just hasn t been enough support for the event in the region. Financially we could not make the event self-sustaining and after investing heavily in it for 4 years we could not justify continuing accepting the losses. Just not enough people paying to see the show, not enough sponsors. Wings Over Waukesha Cancels 2015 Show The Wings Over Waukesha airshow in Waukesha, WI has canceled plans for a 2015 show, but hopes to return in In a post on the airshow s Facebook page, the organization said that the cancellation is due to both runway construction work and lacking financial support. The show has always been a small but intimate affair, primarily featuring well known aerobatic acts and local warbirds. It is the closest on-airport show to Milwaukee, which hosts its own show on the shore of Lake Michigan each year. Indianapolis Air Show flies away for good A summertime tradition in central Indiana is going away for good. The Executive Committee of the Indianapolis Air Show posted a message on the air show website, saying it has decided not to produce an event in 2014 and thereafter. The looming threat of budget cuts - known as sequestration - prompted organizers to cancel this year's air show. Punta Gorda air show canceled due to lack of funds The 2015 Florida International Air Show in Punta Gorda has been canceled. The show, which is supposed to take place in March, was canceled during a board meeting on Thursday due to a sponsor pulling out of the event, Lindsey Barfield said. "It was a combination of financial issues that came up that made it questionable whether or not we could put on a show this year," said Barfield, communications and marketing director for the event. Why Are We Different? Our airshow is a living breathing 365 days a year, people in a brick and mortar building. Its answering the phone with no recordings and responding to s the same day. It s the continuity of meeting with the same people you did the year before who know your needs and remember and appreciate your support. We don t role up our store front the minute the show is over and disintegrate into the wind unable to be found days later. Its built by government and business leaders who love their community. Its built on relationships with Kiwanis Breakfast and Rotary Lunch on Chamber Dinner and Veterans Coffee. Its built with other peoples ideas and accepting our successes and mistakes with equal humility. Its trying new things and risking being called a fool or an innovator. Its not waiting for economic recovery, its creating it! Matt Barresi, Gaylord Regional Airport Director

7 PERFORMERS WE HAVE HOSTED Canadian Snowbirds Jet Demonstration Team Michael Vaknin Extra 300 Aerostars Shockwave Jet Truck U.S. F-18 Demonstration Team U.S. F-16 Demonstration Team Susan Dacy B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber Canadian Skyhawk's Extreme Exotics Racing P-51 Mustang C-47 Skytrain Mitchell B-25 Bomber Kid Zone T-6 Texan

8 LET US PROMOTE YOU SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS PROMOTE YOUR BRAND - We anticipate 20,000 spectators this year ENGAGE YOUR CLIENTS - Cultivate both old and new with VIP Passes THANK YOUR TEAM - Reward productivity and employee hard work ENJOY YOUR FAMILY- Foster appreciation of your workers support network NOTHING LIKE THIS IN MICHIGAN FORMATION AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE- Both Jet and Propeller aircraft JET TRUCK PERFORMANCE- With speed in excess of 360 mph racing a plane STATIC AIRCRAFT - Get up close and personal to many display aircraft HELICOPTER AND AIRPLANE RIDES- Foster dreams of aviation firsthand HANGAR PARTIES LIVE MUSIC 1940 s BIG BAND NIGHT - Friday Night get in the mood with the music of Glen Miller and an 18 piece orchestra playing all the music of the 1940 s. BATTLE OF THE BANDS - Saturday Night, join the party of the year with some of the best bands Michigan has to offer. LITTLE PILOTS ZONE FAMILIES LOVE TO ATTEND AIR SHOWS - Aviation enthusiasts in the making will have lots of activities to burn off their surplus fuel!! AIR DEMOS ENJOY THREE JAM-PACKED HOURS OF POWER AND THUNDER EACH DAY As acrobatic teams, military jets dazzle you with their precision and skill Media & Marketing Plan AIRSHOWS are the most effective way to spend your marketing dollars and reach huge crowds. This opportunity becomes even more appealing when considering our advertising campaign. This year alone we will advertise on several TV Stations, Radio Stations, Billboards, Banners, Print & Social Media

9 2018 WINGS OVER NORTHERN MICHIGAN AIRSHOW SPONSORSHIP Checks made payable to: Gaylord Regional Airport Send to: PO BOX 1396, Gaylord MI Attn: Airshow Business Sponsor VIP tent seating is a first come first serve basis Alcoholic beverages are not included in VIP or Chalet costs and can only be purchased and consumed in the airshows licensed pub tent $2,600+ Wing Commander Level and Private Chalet 12 Airshow Tickets, redeem 1 ticket per day (You can give to your customers, employees or families) 12 Friday back to the 1040 s Big Band Night Dance Tickets 12 VIP ALL ACCESS Badges with Lanyard + VIP TENT ACCESS Private Chalet, Includes a 10 X10 tent, table and chairs to seat 20 on front show line With this you receive a $100 per day catering allowance ($200 total) Dedicated concierge service, tent visits by performers and easy VIP parking. Invite guests, business associates and family to your private Airshow Chalet Half Page Program Ad in Event Sponsor Magazine Name mentioned from announcers stand throughout the airshow Business Recognition on website 8 Event Sponsor T-Shirts Banner of Your Business on Airport fence 3 weeks before and during the Airshow (You supply Banner) $1,000+ Commander Level 8 Airshow Tickets, redeem 1 ticket per day (You can give to your customers, employees or families) 8 Friday back to the 1040 s Big Band Night Dance Tickets 8 VIP ALL ACCESS Badges with Lanyard + VIP TENT ACCESS ¼ Page Program Ad in Event Sponsor Magazine Name mentioned from announcers stand throughout the airshow Business Recognition on website 4 Event Sponsor T-Shirts Banner of Your Business on Airport fence 2 week before and during the Airshow (you supply Banner) $500+ Squadron Level 4 Airshow Tickets, redeem 1 ticket per day (You can give to your customers, employees or families) 4 Friday back to the 1040 s Big Band Night Dance Tickets 4 VIP ALL ACCESS Badges with Lanyard + VIP TENT ACCESS Business Card size Ad in Event Magazine Name mentioned from announcers stand throughout the airshow Business Recognition on website 2 Event Sponsor T-Shirts Banner of Your Business on Airport fence 2 week before and during Airshow (you supply Banner) $200 Pilot Level 6 Airshow Tickets, redeem 1 ticket per day Name mentioned from announcers stand throughout the airshow Name mentioned in Event Sponsor Booklet $100 Co-Pilot Level 4 Airshow Tickets, redeem 1 ticket per day Name mentioned in Event Sponsor Booklet Band Nights are subject to cancelation with no notice

10 SPONSOR STUFF

11 FAMILY FUN WITH A GREAT HISTORY PAY IT FORWARD We hope you will come to the airshow but even if you don t, please consider buying Tickets for a Veteran or a needy family to attend. Put a smile on a Veterans face to thank them for their service or help offset the cost of a family that might need to choose rent or food over a family outing. $15.00 each Big Band Night The skies over Gaylord were full of Canadian parachutes on Friday but... Wings Over Gaylord is back Amazing Air Show Ready to Wow Crowds in Gaylord Wings Over Gaylord takes to the skies this weekend What a great experience, an inexpensive experience right here in Northern Michigan

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