Sponsorship opportunities
Iowa Picnic Members, Businesses and other organizations may contribute In-Kind donations by contacting us at iowabythesea@gmail.com or by mail to Iowa Association of Long Beach, PO Box 92801, Long Beach, CA 90809.
Last year, the Iowa Association of Long Beach initiated actions to invigorate the Iowa By The Sea Picnic, an event that has been held for over 115 years and once drew over 100,000 guests. We focused on one of our primary mission objectives to preserve the rich history, culture and traditions of Iowans and the State of Iowa. Further, we reached out to Iowa Colleges and Universities and their alumni clubs in California and Nevada to broaden the participation of younger Iowa families and children. Other measures were taken to ensure progress by establishing our website (www.IowaByTheSeaPicnic.com) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/IowaByTheSeaPicnic) and enhanced the event with a catered barbeque and live entertainment. We expanded our Iowa Memorabilia Table and Free Things Iowa and California, incorporated door prizes to the picnic, and conducted a Silent Auction. Results were considered very successful as attendance tripled and the age range of our guests were from two years old to ninety-seven.
To continue these initiatives, we are soliciting In-Kind donations from our Iowa picnic members, Iowa colleges and universities, and Iowa/ Southern California businesses, associations, historical societies, museums, and other organizations.
I. To have a successful event and for the enjoyment of our guests, we are seeking In-Kind Donations from our Iowa Picnic Members and Iowa and California individuals and organizations. Donated items can include anything that falls into the following general categories:
Major In-Kind sponsors/ donors of Iowa Memorabilia, Door Prizes or Silent Auction Items will receive business exposure to visitors to our website as we will include your company logo and web address so individuals can go directly to your website from ours.
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Last year, the Iowa Association of Long Beach initiated actions to invigorate the Iowa By The Sea Picnic, an event that has been held for over 115 years and once drew over 100,000 guests. We focused on one of our primary mission objectives to preserve the rich history, culture and traditions of Iowans and the State of Iowa. Further, we reached out to Iowa Colleges and Universities and their alumni clubs in California and Nevada to broaden the participation of younger Iowa families and children. Other measures were taken to ensure progress by establishing our website (www.IowaByTheSeaPicnic.com) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/IowaByTheSeaPicnic) and enhanced the event with a catered barbeque and live entertainment. We expanded our Iowa Memorabilia Table and Free Things Iowa and California, incorporated door prizes to the picnic, and conducted a Silent Auction. Results were considered very successful as attendance tripled and the age range of our guests were from two years old to ninety-seven.
To continue these initiatives, we are soliciting In-Kind donations from our Iowa picnic members, Iowa colleges and universities, and Iowa/ Southern California businesses, associations, historical societies, museums, and other organizations.
I. To have a successful event and for the enjoyment of our guests, we are seeking In-Kind Donations from our Iowa Picnic Members and Iowa and California individuals and organizations. Donated items can include anything that falls into the following general categories:
- Iowa Memorabilia – In this category, we are particularly seeking items from or about the State of Iowa, reflecting the State’s rich history, cultural background, uniqueness and significant Iowa events. We are also interested in other memorabilia that reflect the character, background, and values of the people of Iowa. These items will be displayed on our Memorabilia table or separate display for the enjoyment of our guests and remain the property of the Iowa Association of Long Beach for future picnics. Our intention is to identify the contributor for each of the items received.
- Door Prizes – During our Iowa By The Sea Picnic, we award door prizes to our guests to create a lively and entertaining atmosphere. Items can include a wide range of items that are tasteful and fun, ranging from tickets to sporting or cultural events, restaurant or retail gift cards, magazine subscriptions, museum items, company products or services, and business merchandise.
- Silent Auction – In the past, Silent Auctions have been a very popular and fun activity for our guests. Silent Auction items can be a wide range of items including company merchandise or services, gift certificates, college clothing or merchandise, meals and tickets to sporting and cultural events. Most Silent Auction items are related to a specific company, business or organization that advertises their products or services to attendees of the event.
- Free Things Iowa and California - Items contributed from Iowa or California businesses, universities or colleges, visitor centers, museums, cultural centers and associations are items that guests may take home with them in reasonable quantities as a token of the event. Typically, these items have some type of advertisement from the donor organization as a means to reach out to individuals and potential customers.
Major In-Kind sponsors/ donors of Iowa Memorabilia, Door Prizes or Silent Auction Items will receive business exposure to visitors to our website as we will include your company logo and web address so individuals can go directly to your website from ours.
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Note: We are very pleased that many individuals, businesses and organizations demonstrate support of the Iowa By The Sea Picnic through generous contributions and we encourage our Iowa Picnic members to show their appreciation by supporting and patronizing such companies and organizations.