BIRDIES & BOOKS

Bernie’s Book Bank Charity Golf Classic

Birdies & Books is the longest-running fundraising event for Bernie’s Book Bank. Since its inception, Birdies & Books has provided its participants with a unique and meaningful golf experience that brings them much closer to the mission and work of Bernie’s Book Bank. The event will be held at the prestigious Shoreacres. Please join us to help Bernie’s Book Bank further it’s ability to provide books for a better life for hundreds of thousands of under-served Chicagoland children.

SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)

7:00am | Breakfast & Check-In AM Wave

7:45am | Welcome & Birdies & Books Tribute

8:00am | AM Wave Play

11:30am | AM Wave Lunch & Score Reporting * PM Wave Lunch & Check-In

1:15pm | Birdies & Books Tribute PM Wave

1:30pm | PM Wave Play

6:00pm – 8:00pm | Appetizers, Drinks & Awards Ceremony AM & PM Waves

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Interested in becoming a sponsor or purchasing a foursome? Contact Nikki, Director of Development, at [email protected]

Presenting Sponsor – $50,000 (SOLD- Reed Construction)

• Three foursomes
• Sponsors 4,166 under-served children with 12 books for one year
• Distribution opportunity with children we serve
• Two team-building event opportunities including use of Bernie’s Book Bank meeting space
• On-site volunteer opportunity at your workplace
• Option for branded giveaway item at Birdies & Books
• Branded signature cocktail at Birdies & Books reception
• Recognition in Program for 250 guests
• Halfway House & tee box signage
• Ongoing Presenting Sponsor recognition in the Processing Center viewed by 45,000+ volunteers
• Visibility in newsletter to 50,000+ supporters

Nobel Prize – $25,000

• Two foursomes
• Sponsors 3,125 under-served children with 12 books for one year
• Opportunity for a small group to attend book distribution
• One team-building event opportunity including use of our meeting space
• Recognition in the program for 250 guests
• Halfway House & tee box signage
• Ongoing recognition in the Processing Center viewed by 45,000+ volunteers

Pulitzer Prize – $12,000

• Two foursomes
• Sponsors 1,000 under-served children with 12 books per child for one year
• Opportunity for a small group to attend book distribution
• Recognition in the program for 250 guests
• Tee box signage
• Ongoing recognition in the Processing Center viewed 45,000+ volunteers

Newbery Medal – $7,500

• One foursome
• Sponsors 625 under-served children with 12 books per child for one year
• Recognition in the program for 250 guests
• Tee box signage

Foursome – $4,000

• One foursome
• Sponsors 333 under-served children with 12 books per child for one year