Why Sponsor?

Helping Others
When you sponsor the Last Fling, besides helping a wonderful community event to occur, you are helping the non-profit Naperville-area community organizations which the Naperville Jaycees are proud to support. Thanks to the generosity of our Sponsors, the Jaycees have contributed more than $1,000,000 in donations over the last two decades. The last three years have been among our best ever, with donations of over $300,000.

The Jaycees have been instrumental in several major projects in Naperville, including: the first Handicapped Accessible Playground in DuPage County; the Community Events Sign; the permanent Safety Town site; the Riverwalk and the Carillon Bell Tower. Recently the Naperville Jaycees pledged a donation to establish Fredenhagen park. Besides these major donations, we spread our donations among a large group of charitable organizations serving Naperville and its residents, such as Little Friends, The Century Walk, DuPage Children's Museum, Naper Settlement, ChildServ, Naperville Education Foundation and many more. Again, without the support of our Sponsors, these donations would not be possible.

Helping Yourself
Our corporate sponsors know that linking their names to the Last Fling is a benefit to their companies in a variety of ways. The Last Fling is a wholesome, family event, with the entire community participating. The more than 300,000 patrons of the Last Fling are made aware of our Sponsors, and they tend to show their appreciation.

There are more tangible benefits as well. If you sponsor the Last Fling, you will receive:

• Publicity for your company, through recognition in the Last Fling Flyer and in Thank-You ads placed in the Naperville Sun and/or Daily Herald.
• Admission to our exclusive Sponsors' Area adjacent to the Main Stage, with complimentary food and beverages, and the best seats in the house to view the Main Stage entertainers.
• Depending on your level of Sponsorship, you may be able to sponsor specific Main Stage, Entertainment Stage or Kiddieland performances, or a Special Event. If you sponsor an event or performance, you are permitted to place your company's signs in highly visible locations near the sponsored event, and your company is publicly announced prior to the event or performance. Additionally, your company's name will appear in all publicity related to the sponsored event or performance.

Sponsorship Packages

• Millennium ($10,000 partnership)

• Diamond ($5,000 partnership)

• Platinum ($2,800 partnership)

• Gold ($1,000 partnership)

• Silver ($600 partnership)

• Bronze ($300 partnership)

Millennium Sponsor
$10,000 Partnership

• 72 "All Day" Tickets for admission to the grounds and Sponsorship Tent
• 72 dinners in the Sponsor's Tent
• Corporate Logo used in Last Fling advertising as a Major Sponsor
• Receive official Last Fling Sponsor poster for display at your business
• Premier view of the Main Stage Entertainment
• FREE Beverages in the Sponsor's Tent
• Prominent display of 4 corporate banners at the Last Fling **
• Named as a major sponsor in the Last Fling Program
• Logo included in the Last Fling "Thank You" ad
• Logo included on http://www.lastfling.org Web site
• Link from http://www.lastfling.org Web site to your business Web site
• 6 Last Fling preferred parking passes
• Entry in the "Last Fling" Labor Day Parade *
• Named sponsor of a Last Fling major entertainment event
• 4 FREE Lobsters at the Naperville Jaycees' Lobster Day (Mother's Day weekend)
• Corporate Logo included on all official Naperville Jaycees Last Fling T-shirts
• Named as Sponsor of 1 table at the Distinguished Service Awards Banquet
• 40 tickets for 1 ride each at the Last Fling Carnival
• Premier entry to the Last Fling Business Expo on the grounds
• Major sponsor in the Last Fling cable television announcement
• 5" x 7" ad in the Last Fling Program

$5,000 Partnership

• 60 "All Day" tickets for admission to the grounds and Sponsorship Tent
• 60 dinners in the Sponsor's Tent.
• Corporate logo used in Last Fling advertising as a major sponsor
• Premier view of the Main Stage Entertainment
• FREE Beverages in the Sponsor's Tent
• Receive official Last Fling Sponsor poster for display at your business
• Prominent display of 4 corporate banners at the Last Fling **
• Named as a major sponsor in the Last Fling Program
• Listed in the Last Fling "Thank You" ad in the local paper
• Listed as major sponsor on the Naperville Jaycees Last Fling website
• 4 Last Fling preferred parking passes
• Entry in the "Last Fling" Labor Day Parade *
• Named as sponsor of a Last Fling major entertainment event
• 4 FREE lobsters at the Naperville Jaycees' Lobster Day (Mother's Day weekend)
• 30 tickets for 1 ride each at the Last Fling Carnival
• Entry into the Last Fling Business Expo on the grounds
• 5" x 3.5" Ad in the Last Fling Program

00 Partnership

• 44 "All Day" tickets for admission to the grounds and Sponsorship Tent
• 44 dinners in the Sponsor's Tent
• FREE beverages in the Sponsor's Tent
• Premier view of the Main Stage Entertainment
• Prominent display of 2 corporate banners at the Last Fling **
• Receive official Last Fling Sponsor poster for display at your business
• Listed as major sponsor on the Naperville Jaycees Last Fling website
• Named as a major sponsor in the Last Fling Program
• Listed in the Last Fling "Thank You" ad in the local paper
• 2 Last Fling preferred parking passes
• Entry in the "Last Fling" Labor Day Parade *
• Named Co-Sponsor of a Last Fling Main Stage or Entertainment Stage event
• 20 tickets for 1 ride each at the Last Fling Carnival
• 2 free lobsters at the Naperville Jaycees' Lobster Day (Mother's Day weekend)

$1,000 Partnership

• 18 "All Day" tickets for admission to the grounds and Sponsorship Tent
• 18 dinners in the Sponsor's Tent
• FREE beverages in the Sponsor's Tent
• Premier view of the Main Stage Entertainment
• Receive official Last Fling Sponsor poster for display at your business
• Prominent display of corporate banner at the Last Fling **
• Named as Sponsor in the Last Fling Program
• Listed in the Last Fling "Thank You" ad in the local paper
• Entry in the "Last Fling" Labor Day Parade *
• Named as Co-Sponsor of a Last Fling Entertainment Stage act or special event
• 15 tickets for 1 ride each at the Last Fling Carnival

$600 Partnership

• 10 "All Day" tickets for admission to the grounds and Sponsorship Tent
• 10 dinners in the Sponsor's Tent
• FREE beverages in the Sponsor's Tent
• Premier view of the Main Stage Entertainment
• Receive official Last Fling Sponsor poster for display at your business
• Display of corporate banner at the Last Fling **
• Named as sponsor in the Last Fling Program
• Listed in the Last Fling "Thank You" ad in the local paper
• Entry in the "Last Fling" Labor Day Parade *
• Named Co-Sponsor of a Last Fling special event

0 Partnership

• 4 "All Day" tickets for admission to the grounds and Sponsorship Tent
• 4 dinners in the Sponsor's Tent
• FREE beverages in the Sponsor's Tent
• Premier view of the Main Stage Entertainment
• Named as Sponsor in the "Thank You" ad in the local paper
• Named as Sponsor in the Last Fling Program

New this year!

Young at Heart TENT SPONSOR
$4,000 Premier "Young at Heart" Sponsor

• Named as sponsor of the Young At Heart Tent

• Display in Young at Heart Tent all 4 days
• 16 dinners in the Sponsor's Tent
• FREE beverages in the Sponsor's Tent
• 2 Parking Passes
• 1 Banner Displayed 
• Named as sponsor in Last Fling Advertising, Website and Program

Young at Heart sponsorship can be shared between 2, 3 or 4 different sponsors at varying levels. Benefits will be reduced according to sponsorship commitment. Contact sponsorship at 630-768-8024.

*Parade entry fee waived, subject to the Naperville Jaycees continued organization of the parade. Sponsor is still responsible for submitting Parade Application. Does not guarantee parade entry. Sponsorship must be paid by parade entry deadline of June 30, 2004

**Sponsor must provide 6-foot by 3-foot banner to the Naperville Jaycees. Naperville Jaycees are not responsible for lost, stolen or vandalized banners.

In an effort to provide a safe environment for our sponsors and their guests, the Naperville Jaycees reserve the right to limit the number of tickets allocated per day in the Sponsorship Tent.

Last Fling 2004 Advertising Opportunities

The Last Fling PROGRAM FLYER

Sponsors may purchase advertising in the Last Fling Program. The Program is distributed throughout the event and through the Naperville Sun to 26,000 subscribers. Below is the price for additional ads in the Last Fling Program:

• Inside Front Cover (5" x 7") ~ $1,500.00

• Inside Full-Page (5" x 7") ~ $700.00

• Inside Half-Page (5" x 3.5") ~ $375.00

• Inside Quarter-Page (2.5" x 3.5") ~ $225.00

The Last Fling BEVERAGE CUP

On a limited basis, Sponsors may have their logo or corporate name imprinted on the official Last Fling Beverage Cup, a sturdy, 16-ounce plastic cup given away free with beer sales. Below is the price for advertising on the Last Fling beverage cup:

• $3,500 (flat fee)  ACT NOW! As of 7/15/04 there are only 3 spots left! 

The Last Fling BUSINESS EXPOSITION

The Business Exposition will be a place where businesses can promote their products or services. The entry into the Business Exposition is secured through sponsorship at a Millennium or Diamond level. If additional slots are available, entry into the Business Exposition can be attained as follows:

• $2,500 (flat fee) - SOLD OUT!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get more Sponsors' Area tickets?
Due to tremendous demand we unfortunately cannot issue more tickets than are allotted per sponsorship bracket.

How Can I Sponsor a Main Stage Act?
The type of event you are sponsoring depends upon the level of your sponsorship, and how soon you make your pledge. Platinum and Diamond level sponsors may sponsor or co-sponsor a Main Stage Act, and the earliest donors have first choice on which bands to sponsor.

Can I change the day of a Sponsor ticket?
Possibly, but only if we receive your request three weeks before the event. Once we have placed our food order for the Sponsors' Area, it is difficult to change for large numbers of people.

Do I need a ticket for my children?
Not if they are under 12 years old. However, you must supervise your children in the Sponsor's Area. We love kids at the Last Fling, but the Sponsors' Area is designed for our Sponsors' and their families and guests. We estimate as best we can the total number of children who will be there with their parents when we order food, and unexpected guests could cause us to run short of food.

For more information regarding Last Fling sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Last Fling Sponsorship Hotline: 

• phone 630-768-8024

• fax 630-898-2140

• email sponsorship@lastfling.org