Promotions Sponsorship Request Program

Promotions Sponsorship Request Program is a sponsorship grant from the Town of Pittsboro that funds organizations organizing and hosting events, programs, and activities in Downtown Pittsboro, North Carolina. The program was created to generate an incentive for groups to use the downtown as a venue, attracting visitors and supporting local economic development.

Eligible projects include ticketed or free public events with a demonstrated positive impact on downtown growth. Eligible applicants are organizations interested in producing events or programs in Downtown Pittsboro. Award amounts are determined case by case.

Applications include a description of the event, ticketing structure, proposed dates and times, and expected community impact. Contact the Town of Pittsboro for current application information and submission requirements.

The Town of Pittsboro pursues an ever-growing economic development initiative which emphasizes the need for new and exciting events and programs Downtown. If you have an event, program, or activity you feel could have a positive impact on the growth of Downtown, we want to help make that dream become a reality. PROGRAM / EVENT INFORMATION Program / Event Description Is this a ticketed event, or is it free and open to the public?

Please explain ticket prices, if What month(s), day(s), and time of the week do you see NC American Legion POST 283, Pittsboro, NC 27312 1239 Mitchell's Chapel Road Pittsboro, NC 27312 Michael Maddox / Michael Akridge / Dan Augustine Dansdogsnc@gmail. com & ncpost283@gmail.

com (919) 200-8344 & (919) 414-9074 The American Legion's mission is to enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities through mutual helpfulness. Memorial Day Celebration Event will run from 12:00pm (noon) until 5:00pm on Saturday May 24, 2025. Food, Live music, adult beverages, kid events, corn hole tournament, arts and crafts and other family activties.

Free and open to the public however and beverages purchased separatly. Saturday May 24, 2025 12:00pn (noon) until 5:00pm 5 the program /event taking attendance for the event? What is the past attendance for this event (if a repeat event) and what method was used to measure attendance?

Does the event highlight the unique and special character of Pittsboro’s history and Is there a direct way to tie this Pittsboro businesses?

Explain: Does the event rise to new levels of service, create new opportunities, meet an urgent audiences, or take advantage of a unique opportunity in the What is the organization doing equity, diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility in relation to Please describe the steps involved in the actual pre- activities involved, groups planning of the program / Who is the target market for Pittsboro Pop-up park and lot 300 N/A Yes Yes.

This will be a Saturday event and open to all town businesses and are welcome to participate. Yes. Veterans are often overlooked in their community and we strive to bring awareness understanding to their needs.

The US Military will accept any and everyone willing and able to join their ranks and the local American legions are there to promote Americanism and equality through service. The American Legion Post 283 fund raising committee meets every two (2) weeks to discuss all events in the short and long term schedule. We meet are our post home and have met at City Tap Bar & Resturant.

Families, adults and veterans. 6 event / program / activity is Total Marketing Sponsorship Please describe each method Channel Length of Time Start Date of Please provide a line -item budget for expenses related Attach with application submittal. Please provide quotes re- ceived for items for which funding is being requested.

Attached with application submittal. What is the overall cost of the proposed program / event? Please list specific items re- quested to be sponsored by What is your funding timeline sources of financial or in-kind Waiver or fees for the popup park, bathrooms, trash cans, and to utilize the town stage (if availible), and two (2) mobile police signs to be put on 15-501 and 64.

7 Is this a fundraising event / If the event generates profits, sponsorships as one of your PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATION What other organizations or directly involved with or will be directly involved in the de- livery of this program / event? Thank you for taking the time to share your event details with us. This information will be shared with the Town of Pittsboro Downtown Advisory Board.

You may be asked to attend the scheduled meeting of the Downtown Advisory Board to further discuss your idea. We appreciate your interest in bringing people to Downtown Pittsboro! ________________________________________________________ Executive Director / Board Chair Name ________________________________________________________ _______________________ Executive Director / Board Chair Signature Date Yes.

For the American Legion Post 283 Pittsboro, NC All proceeds will be used to improve the Post Home to better serve the community.

The Rotory Club has offered volunteers to help with logistics Yes, sponsors have donated food and some beverages along with plates, utilizes, cups, etc., Adjutant 29-APR-2025 Memorial Day Checklist and Budget Planner Emerson Memorial Day Event Saturday May 24, 2025 Chicken or Impossible Hot Dogs 80 each cost $35. 98 that is $0. 48 each so 120 Hot dogs cost $57.

60 #10 Can (109oz) . 11 per ounce at 2 ounces per HD (160 x . 11 = 17.

60) 2 gallons = 256 oz at $0.

09 per ounce x 160 (2 ouces per HD) need to purchase and put in refrigerator at POST Make sure 10x10 tent is in good order Order any food enlist volunteers to man booths Shop for supplies Finalize Menu Ensure supplies and all items are at the POST Advertise on Facebook Emsure vendors have paid submitted funds Send out email invitations to spread the word enlist volunteers to man booths 3 WEEKS PRIOR 1 WEEK PRIOR DAY OF EVENT have vendors reserved spots Bring folding / foldout chairs NOTE: Drinks that are not sold will be put back at post for canteen sales and pricing will vary per event depending on what we have in stock.

$10. 00 32 pack bottled water, there are some at the POST so the cost will not be exactly this much Canned Diet Coke (24 each) $16. 00 There are some at the POST so the cost will not be exactly this much Bottled Water (32-48 pack x 2) Canned Coke (24 each0 $16.

00 There are some at the POST so the cost will not be exactly this much Canned 7up (24 each) $16. 00 There are some at the POST so the cost will not be exactly this much Canned Dr. Pepper (24 each) $16. 00 There are some at the POST so the cost will not be exactly this much Hot & Mild Italian Sausages Total Venue / Location Costs: $350.

00 Lidl HD Buns 8 count for 1. 19 per package at $0. 15 each bun x 80 buns = $12.

00 Set up Raffle ticket Sales # Memorial Day PLANNING CHECKLIST Venue / Location Fee Food Drinks Supplies 1st Sunday Projected Expenses Hot dog paper holder latex serving gloves Dan has these disposable plates There are some at the POST disposable cups There are some at the POST Trash can liners (to fit 50 gal trash cans) There are some at the POST Booth Rental (Reclamation proposed donation) -$50.

00 No cost but will need to be printed There are some at the POST No need to purchase Michael has plenty of Brute Trash cans 500 per box (23. 59 / 500 = $0. 05 each x 80 = $4.

00 Dan has these American Legion POST 283 Coozies (Advertisement) Other Related Costs Total: Meal and Drink Tickets $40.

00 Envelopes / Address Service Jordan Pickett (country), Jason Demeco (Blues singer), Free Eagle and the Thorns of Fire (southern rock) Sound engineer (Jay Evans), DJ (Dan Augustine) Giveaways (Wrist braclets) Attendee / Guest Services LP Gas for HD Cart and Stoves Bar (mobile beer keg cart rental) 1 - 20lb LP gas tank at 5lbs per event No cost but will need to be printed