The 7th Annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run on Lake Charlevoix & Lake Michigan

Hear the Thunder…Help the Kids

July 9 & 10, 2010
Port stops of Charlevoix, Little Traverse Bay, Beaver Island, Bay Harbor and Boyne City

An investment in Boyne Thunder is an investment in the special children of Camp Quality

At the heart of Boyne Thunder is our commitment to the children of Camp Quality, a place of love and caring for children with cancer. Boyne Thunder and all the events surrounding it, help us make a difference in the lives of these children. Come join us in 2010 for another outstanding year of giving to Camp Quality. Your kindness makes a huge difference for many.
Camp Quality’s goal is to allow children with cancer to be children again. Its programs create stress-free environments that offer exciting activities, foster new friendships and help give children courage, motivation and emotional strength. Through the generous contributions of donors, the programs offered are absolutely free to children and their families.

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There’s nothing like it...Boyne Thunder is unique!

There is no other event like it in Northern Michigan. For the past six years we have created a successful event with great media coverage and great local support. When you come to Boyne City we make you feel special.
Here are other important items we want you to know about our event:

• We are centered in one of the most affluent boating regions of the Midwest
• We are a boater’s gateway to Door County, Mackinac Island and the legendary North Channel
• Easy access by water is available from Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and Ontario, Canada
• We have nearby IFR and jet-rated airports for visitors
• Our unique small-town charm offers a wonderful place to visit
• Marina and dockage facilities adjacent to downtown provide excellent exposure for events and displays

There’s nothing like it…Boyne Thunder Poker Run

This event is an enormous attraction to boating enthusiasts in Northern Michigan, and an extravaganza for the public as the high performance poker run boats thunder across Lake Charlevoix into Lake Michigan. As a sponsor of Boyne Thunder, not only will you make a huge difference for the kids of Camp Quality, your business or product will reach many qualified consumers in Northern Michigan. Enthusiasts of this unique sport return each year to observe or participate in the event.

Marketing Statistics

• Link on Boyne Thunder’s website to your
• company’s website will increase your viewers
• Over 6000 event viewers and participants in 6 major marina tourist locations
• Television, Radio and Print coverage committed to reach the following:

• • Over 10 Counties
  • Over 114,967 Households
  • Over 250,000 Viewers / Listeners Statewide
  • 160 Inland lakes within 40 minutes
  • 14 Harbors within 45 minutes by waterways

• Over 112,753 Boat owners in Northern Michigan of which 15,266 own boats over 21’
• 1/3 of the boat owners in Michigan own seasonal homes in Northern Michigan
• Boat owners at Great Lakes waterfront sites tend to own boats over 25’
• Michigan Boaters spent over $418 million in 2006 to operate and maintain their boats. This does not include the purchase of new boats or boat trip expenses

Tentative Schedule of Events

Friday, July 9, 2010
Noon - Offshore Thunder Boats Arrive
1:30 pm - Camp Quality kids enjoy Boyne Thunder
5:00 pm - Cocktail party followed by dinner
Auction for Camp Quality
Evening - Stroll the Streets of Downtown Boyne City

Saturday, July 10, 2010
All Day - Fun and Excitement by the water
Downtown Shopping
7:30 am - Captains’ Breakfast
8:30 am - Drivers’ Meeting
9:30 am - “Flag Ship” and Official Start – Boyne City
1st Pick-up
2nd Pick-up
3rd Pick-up
4th Pick-up
5th Pick-up
Finish – Boyne City
11:30 am - Lake Charlevoix Cruise
4:00 pm - Boyne Thunder boats return to Boyne City Marina
Meet the drivers and see the boats up close
6:00 pm - Thunder Feast by the Lake
The Poker Game
Evening - Fun in Boyne City

Sunday, July 11, 2010
Morning - Offshore Thunder Boats Depart

Sponsorships

Platinum Sponsor – $10,000
Included with your sponsorship:

• A prominent spot to display your product (15,000 sq. ft.)
• Corporate logo on printed material
• Participation for two people in all events, including poker run registration, if desired
• Direct exposure to hundreds of high-performance enthusiasts
• 1 day visit and tour of Camp Quality
• 1 week of free Boyne City Marina dock usage
• Website link from Boyne Thunder website
• Live entertainment
• One block away from downtown restaurants, pubs and shops
• Sponsorship gift

Included in the two event tickets are:

• Friday evening Bash and Auction – Table for 8
• Saturday morning Captains’ Breakfast
• Saturday afternoon Cruise
• Saturday Thunder Feast dinner and poker awards – Table for 8

Gold Sponsor – $6,000
Included with your sponsorship:

• A prominent spot to display your product (10,000 sq. ft.)
• Corporate logo on selected printed material
• Participation for two people in all events, including poker run registration, if desired
• Direct exposure to hundreds of high-performance enthusiasts
• Website link from Boyne Thunder website
• Live entertainment
• One block away from downtown restaurants, pubs and shops
• Sponsorship gift

Included in the two event tickets are:

• Friday evening Bash and Auction – Table for 8
• Saturday morning Captains’ Breakfast
• Saturday afternoon Cruise
• Saturday Thunder Feast dinner and poker awards – Table for 8

Silver Sponsor – $4,000
Included with your sponsorship:

• A prominent spot to display your product (5,000 sq. ft.)
• Your company logo on selected printed material
• Participation for two people in all land-based events
• Direct exposure to hundreds of high-performance enthusiasts
• Website link from Boyne Thunder website
• Live entertainment
• One block away from downtown restaurants, pubs and shops
• Sponsorship gift

Included in the two event tickets are:

• Friday evening Bash and Auction – Table for 8
• Saturday morning Captains’ Breakfast
• Saturday Thunder Feast dinner and poker awards

Bronze Sponsor – $2,500
Included with your sponsorship:

• A prominent spot to display your product (500 sq. ft.)
• Corporate listing on selected printed material
• Participation for one person in all land-based events
• Direct exposure to hundreds of high performance enthusiasts
• Website link from Boyne Thunder website
• Live entertainment
• One block away from downtown restaurants, pubs and shops
• Sponsorship gift

Included in the two event tickets are:

• Friday evening Bash and Auction – Table for 8
• Saturday morning Captains’ Breakfast
• Saturday Thunder Feast dinner and poker awards

Sustaining Sponsor – $1,000
Included with your sponsorship:

• Recognition on selected printed material
• Friday evening Bash and Auction – Table for 8

Sustaining Sponsor – $250
Included with your sponsorship:

• Recognition on selected printed material

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