March of DimesMARCH OF DIMES

Golf Classic

Tuesday, August 22, 2017  |  8:15 a.m.
Indianwood Golf and Country Club
1081 Indianwood Road, Lake Orion, MI 48361
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About the ITC Golf Classic

In 2017, a great tradition celebrates its 37th anniversary as WJR and Frank Beckmann present the ITC Golf Classic to benefit the March of Dimes. 

HISTORY

The year was 1981 and the March of Dimes Celebrity Golf Classic was in its beginning stages. Stan Aldridge from Indianwood Golf and Country Club welcomed us to his renowned golf course and Arnold Palmer helped kick-off the first annual event.

Over the years, we have honored such greats as Gordie Howe, Ken Holland, Tom Izzo, Bo Schembechler, Al Kaline, Bill Laimbeer and Ted Lindsay for their support and dedication to the March of Dimes mission: To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Our guests have enjoyed playing with celebrities like Eddie Murray, Eli Zaret, Denny McLain, Jason Thompson, Dave Rozema, Monte Clark, Chuck Schmidt, Rhonda Walker, Milt Wilcox, Marty Pavelich, Gary Danielson and Frank Beckmann – our host for the past 35 years. We thank all of the support we have had over the past years which helped us raise over $5 million for the March of Dimes.

EVENT LEADERSHIP

Honorary Celebrity Chairman
Frank Beckmann
The Frank Beckmann Show
News/Talk 760 WJR

Tournament Chairman
Edward Coosaia
Ed Coosaia Enterprises

Tournament Co-Chairmen
Dan Jankowski, ITC Holdings Corp.
Dan McCarty, PNC Bank

Committee Members
Rich Artymovich, E.A. Graphics
Keven DuComb, Comerica Bank
Patrick Lannen, Plunkett & Cooney
Jeff Marcero, News/Talk 760 WJR
Jake Raska, Northwestern Mutual
Ann Scheuer, Comerica Bank
Ronald Silberstein, Alron Group LLC
Prenella Semma, ADP

Schedule of Events

8:15 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Tournament Instructions
9:45 a.m. Shotgun Start
3:30 p.m. Cocktails and Chipping Contest
4:30 p.m. Dinner and Program

Your Day Includes
- A round of golf on one of the two renowned Indianwood courses
- Use of a golf cart
- Locker room privileges Breakfast, lunch and refreshments during play
- Cocktails and buffet dinner
- Commemorative program book
- Live and silent auctions

Sponsorship Levels

We can make a difference, we can save babies' lives but we need your help!

Being born too soon, too small or too sick can be fatal. Here in Michigan, premature births alone affects more than 11,154 babies every year. As a sponsor of the ITC Golf Classic you can help save the lives of the tiniest residents in Michigan! It's at a local level that the March of Dimes does some of our most important work.

Major Sponsorship packages are still available and include live mentions on News/Talk 760 WJR, commemorative program book advertisements, tee and green signs, banner placements, and corporate teams.

To inquire about sponsorships, please call Matt Babecki at 248-359-1558 or send an email to [email protected].

CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSOR
Sponsor Provides:
- $15,000 cash contribution
- Coporate Banners
- Coporate ad for program book
- Top Corporate Executive for interview on WJR Radio

Sponsor Receives:
- Four (4) corporate teams (20 playing spots total)
- One corporate interview and three promotional media mentions on Frank Beckmann’s WJR radio program (prior to event).
- One full page, four-color advertisement in program book (sponsor provides ad)
- Recognition as Championship Sponsor in program book
- One tee sign on each course with sponsor’s logo (two total)
- Logo and link on event website
- Sponsor recognition in social media outreach (Facebook)
- Prominent display of two (2) corporate banners at event site Logo on banquet table signs and mention in banquet remarks
- Logo recognition on either team photo holders or golf carts (based on availability)
- Opportunity to distribute materials/gift in player goody bags

EAGLE SPONSOR
Sponsor Provides:
- $10,000 cash contribution
- Coporate Banners
- Coporate ad for program book
- Top Corporate Executive for interview on WJR Radio

Sponsor Receives:
- Three (3) corporate teams (15 playing spots total)
- One corporate interview and two promotional media mentions on Frank Beckmann’s WJR radio program (prior to event).
- One full page, four-color advertisement in program book (sponsor provides ad)
- Recognition as Eagle Sponsor in program book
- One tee sign on each course with sponsor’s logo (two total)
- Logo and link on event website  
- Sponsor recognition in social media outreach (Facebook)
-Prominent display of two (2) corporate banners at event site 
- Logo on banquet table signs and mention in banquet remarks
- Sponsorship of one additional activity with signage recognition (i.e.: breakfast, cocktail hour, auction table, putting green etc.)
- Opportunity to distribute materials/gift in player goody bags

BIRDIE SPONSOR
Sponsor Provides:
- $5,000 cash contribution
- Coporate Banner
- Coporate ad for program book

Sponsor Receives:
- Two (2) corporate teams (10 playing spots total)
- Two promotional media mentions on Frank Beckmann’s WJR radio program
- One full page, four-color advertisement in program book (sponsor provides ad)
- Recognition as Birdie Sponsor in program book
- One tee and green sign on each course with sponsor’s logo (four total)
- Logo and link on event website
- Prominent display of one (1) corporate banner at event site
- Logo on banquet table signs and mention in banquet remarks
- Sponsorship of one additional activity with signage recognition (i.e.: breakfast, cocktail hour, auction   table, putting green etc.)
- Opportunity to distribute materials/gift in player goody bags


PREMIER CART SPONSOR - SOLD OUT
Sponsor Provides:
- $5,000 cash contribution

Sponsor Receives:
- Two (2) corporate teams (10 playing spots total)
- Two additional seats at Breakfast and Dinner Programs
- Exclusive signage on all Carts on Either Course
- Listing in Program as Premier Cart Sponsor


PAR SPONSOR
Sponsor Provides:
- $3,000 cash contribution
- Coporate ad for program book

Sponsor Receives:
- One (1) corporate team (5 playing spots total)
- One promotional media mentions on Frank Beckmann’s WJR radio program
- One half-page, four-color advertisement in program book
- Recognition as Par Sponsor in program book
- One tee and green sign on each course with sponsor’s name (two total)
- Logo on event website
- Opportunity to distribute materials/gift in player goody bags

FIVESOME GROUP
Sponsor Provides:
- $2,500 cash contribution

Sponsor Receives:
- One (1) corporate team (5 playing spots total)
- Recognition as Fivesome Group in program book
- Opportunity to distribute materials/gift in player goody bags

CART SPONSOR - SOLD OUT
Sponsor Provides:
- $2,000 cash contribution

Sponsor Receives:
- Two Golfers in attendance (2 playing spots)
- Two additional seats at Breakfast and Dinner Programs
- Listing in Program as Cart Sponsor
- Signage on all Carts on either course, pending Premier Cart Sponsor


DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR
Sponsor Provides:
- $1,500 cash contribution

Sponsor Receives:
- One Golfer in attendance (1 playing spot)
- Two additional seats at Breakfast and Dinner Programs
- Large Signage around Driving Range
- Listing in Program as Driving Range Sponsor


HOLE SPONSOR
Sponsor Provides:
- $1,000 cash contribution

Sponsor Receives:
- Two seats at Breakfast and Dinner Programs
- Large Signage at Tee Box
- Listing in Program as Hole Sponsor


To inquire about sponsorships, please call Matt Babecki at 248-359-1558 or send an email to [email protected].

FUND THE MISSION

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.  Premature birth is a leading cause of newborn deaths and contributes to many life-long health consequences.  One of every ten babies in the United States is born prematurely. 

Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

If you are unable to attend this year's ITC Golf Classic please consider making a contribution to help fund our mission! All gifts are 100% tax deductible.

UAW-Ford Truck Raffle

The UAW and Ford Motor Company have partnered with the March of Dimes again this year to help give every baby a fighting chance.

Winner to receive a brand new 2017 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 4X4

Ticket Information: 1 for $10 
                             3 for $20

15,000 tickets printed

Winning ticket will be pulled at 3:30pm at the ITC Golf Classic!

Winner is responsible for 25% Federal Withholding Tax 
License # - R41210

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:

View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.