2012 NJ SIM Foundation CIO Technology Exchange & Charity Golf Outing

NJ SIM Foundation Selects NPower as Primary Beneficiary

May 21, 2012

Each year, the NJ SIM Foundation holds our annual CIO Technology Expo & Charity Golf Outing to support the NJ SIM Foundation and Scholarship programs. Last year we had over 180 participants. In addition to great golf, networking and excellent sponsor interaction, we raised over $100,000 for the NJ SIM Foundation which provides technology grants to charities throughout New Jersey. Last year the NJ SIM Foundation selected the Susan G. Komen – For the Cure organization as the primary beneficiary of our event. The NJ SIM Foundation also provided educational Scholarships to two students from Rutgers University.

Our event will be held on May 21st, 2012 at the Neshanic Valley Golf Course, which is located in Neshanic Station, New Jersey.

As you already know, SIM is a national association of senior IT executives, prominent academicians, selected consultants, and other IT thought leaders built on the foundation of local chapters, who come together to share and enhance their rich intellectual capital for the benefit of its members and their organizations.

Here is a brief overview of the SIM NJ Membership

SIM NJ Chapter has over 300 members, with less than 15% vendors.
Over 85 of our members are C-Level – CIO/CTO
Over 170 members are Director/VP level roles
Over half of the member companies are in Fortune 500 representing key industries such as Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Insurance, Financial Services and Retail.
Our event attracts SIM members from other chapters in the tri-state area including Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania

The NJ SIM Foundation is pleased to announce that NPower has been selected to be this year’s primary beneficiary of the 2012 NJ SIM Foundation CIO Technology Exchange and Charity Golf Outing.

NPower is a national nonprofit that brings information technology services to nonprofits and training to young adults. NPower's strategy is to reach more nonprofits by engaging more corporate IT leaders.

Some of NPower’s corporate supporters include: Bank of America, Cisco, Dell, Citigroup, EMC, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, NetApp, PepsiCo, UBS, Bloomberg, CA Technologies, Gartner, SalesForce, SAP and many other major corporations. NPower is making powerful connections between socially responsible companies and the nonprofits that they serve.

This year the NJ SIM Foundation will work together with NPower to support the establishment of a New Jersey based Technology Service Corps (TSC) center. NPower’s first TSC center was launched in 2002 to prepare underserved New York City young adults (age 18-25) to become IT professionals in the nonprofit, public and business sectors. The program has grown to serve about 100 students a year.

TSC's intensive, 22-week training curriculum is adapted from Cisco Networking Academy and covers topics ranging from PC configuration to networking, troubleshooting, customer service and communications. In addition, through numerous professional development workshops, internships and one-on-one guidance and support, TSC students learn and practice everything else it takes to succeed in a professional work environment. Many of these activities are powered by corporate partner volunteers.

TSC also helps its alumni get jobs and pursue further opportunities for education, training and professional development. We are proud of our legacy of hundreds of TSC graduates, living and working across New York City. As a testimony to its success, the program has an 80% graduation rate and many alumni have ascended to management-level IT roles. The NJS SIM Foundation looks forward to working whit NPower to support the establishment of New Jersey’s first Technology Service Corps (TSC) center.

REGISTRATION:

Player registration information will be announced soon--save the date and register as soon as we open registration Player spots are limited; reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis - please reserve your spot today! In order to reserve a spot, a deposit of will be required by all participants to reserve a spot.

FEES:

All SIM NJ Members:

A $100 deposit is required to reserve a position in the Golf Outing. Upon a 9:30a or earlier check-in at the registration desk, the $100 deposit will be refunded in the same manner in which the deposit was paid (PayPal or check). Those who check-in after 9:30A will not receive their deposit refund.

Invited Guests:

Only Practitioners can be invited as guests. All guests must be pre-approved by the NJ SIM Foundation Golf Committee. Fee will be the same as an NJ SIM Member.

Other SIM Chapter Members:

Practitioners - From other SIM Chapters will be permitted to register to play under the same guidelines as SIM NJ Members.

Non-Practitioners - Can only participate if they are Sponsors of this event.

All attendees must have a paid registration to enter. In order to receive a refund of their deposit, Practitioners must be at the golf course and registered before 10:00am on the day of the outing.

SIM members and Practitioners should register on the NJ SIM website and can pay for their participation on the site using PayPal.

Members may also submit a form indicating the other SIMNJ Members or Guests in their Golf Party. Guests must be a Senior IT Practitioner. Non-Practitioners may not attend as guests. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 7 business days prior to an event to qualify for a refund. "No-shows" will not receive refund of deposit.

Corporate Sponsorships

While membership within SIM is based on strict guidelines, we do offer Corporate Sponsors access to our membership through select events during the year. Our annual CIO Technology Exchange & Charity Golf Outing is one of these events. As a matter of fact, it is our largest and most successful event each year.

This event is completely funded through the participation of our Corporate Sponsors. Your representatives will have the ability to meet senior IT executives who are interested in how your solutions can help address business and IT challenges. This is a casual, fun-filled day where you can meet with leading technology executives from the tri-state area to build relationships and market your brand.

For our Corporate Sponsors, this all-day event this is an excellent opportunity to introduce your company and capabilities to our SIM members.

Schedule for the day:

8:00am Registration & Breakfast

8:30am Technology Exchange

Each sponsor displays their corporate information at a table to exchange information and network with our members.

10:00am Opening Remarks & Agenda Review

10:30am Platinum Sponsor Presentation

11:00am Beneficiary Recognition & Presentation

11:30am BBQ Lunch

12:00pm Golf Warm Up – Range balls will be provided.

12:30pm Players to Carts – Our Corporate Sponsors will be paired with SIM members. Pairings will be made based on your sponsorship commitment.

1:00pm Shotgun Start

6:00pm Cocktail Hour

7:00pm Awards Reception & Dinner

Corporate Sponsors will be provided the opportunity to present their drawing winners during this time.

Sponsorships are eligible for tax deductions.

SIM-NJ Foundation is a 501c3 (26-2442529)

The following information details on the various levels of Corporate Sponsorships available within our event. Each level provides your company with various levels of exposure and participation in our event. Most importantly, your company will have a unique opportunity to interact with our members during a full day of activities.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

PLATINUM SPONSOR

$18,000 contribution

Our Platinum Sponsor will enjoy the most access to our technology leaders, Hole Sponsorship, Driving Range Signage, Clinic & Executive Course Sponsorship, and these unique benefits:

Premier visibility as the Platinum Sponsor during our morning session.
30-minute presentation to all attendees.
Main Expo Booth at the Technology Expo Pavilion. Bring your Corporate Banners, materials and giveaways!
Prominent signage and exposure on two (2) holes (Main Course and Academy Course). You can have up to two fairway reps stationed at each tee-box and hole to interact with golfers and hand out giveaways.
Prominent recognition of your Platinum sponsorship on the NJ SIM web page and printed event materials/programs.
4 Golfers
4 Corporate Representatives (non-golfers)
Invite four (4) Practitioner guests at no additional cost.

The Platinum Sponsor will be entitled to invite four of their clients to participate in all of the day’s events. Each guest will be required to be registered by the Sponsor and will play with the Sponsor.

The invitations are for Practitioner guests only.

Practitioner – Inpiduals who are Corporate/pision heads of an I.S. organization responsible for information systems and technology. This group also includes Academics who are full-time university or college faculty members making a significant contribution to the field.

Additional benefits:

Prominent recognition of your sponsorship at Awards Dinner
Display booth at the Technology Expo Pavilion
Prominent corporate signage and exposure on sponsored hole
Your company will be listed on the SIM NJ website and user groups
Notification of your sponsorship commitment will also be sent to all participating SIM NJ members.

GOLD SPONSOR

$5,500 contribution

(Early Bird cost of $5,200 if received by March 15th)

Only Five (5) Holes Remaining

Our Gold Sponsors will receive premium placement on select golf holes during this event. These holes are our prize holes and offer our Gold Sponsors direct interaction with our members during the event as well as during our awards ceremony. The awards for these holes are provided by the NJ SIM Foundation.

Available Holes:

Closest to Pin 1 (SOLD)
Closest to Pin 2
Longest Drive (SOLD)
Most Accurate Drive
Hole-in-One (additional fee $250 applicable)
Beat the Pro (additional fee $250 applicable)

Each Gold Sponsors will have solid coverage with:

Two (2) golfers
Two (2) representatives (non-golfers) at your sponsored hole.
Includes award for the winning golfer
Invite two (2) Practitioner guests at no additional cost.

The Gold Sponsors will be entitled to invite two of their clients to participate in all of the day’s events. Each guest will be required to be registered by the Sponsor and will play with the Sponsor.

The invitations are for Practitioner guests only.

Additional benefits:

Prominent recognition of your sponsorship at Awards Dinner
Display booth at the Technology Expo Pavilion
Prominent corporate signage and exposure on sponsored hole
Your company will be listed on the SIM NJ website and user groups
Notification of your sponsorship commitment will also be sent to all participating SIM NJ members.

SILVER SPONSOR

$4,500 contribution

(Early Bird cost of $4,200 if received by March 15th)

Only Seven (7) Holes Remaining

Each Silver Sponsor will be provided solid coverage with:

Two (2) Golfers
One (1) Representative (non-golfer) at your sponsored hole.
Invite two (2) Practitioner guests at no additional cost.

The Silver sponsors will be entitled to invite two of their clients to participate in all of the day’s events. Each guest will be required to be registered by the Sponsor and will play with the Sponsor.

The invitations are for Practitioner guests only.

Additional benefits:

Prominent corporate signage and exposure on sponsored hole
Display booth within the Technology Expo Pavilion
Your company will be listed on the SIM NJ website and user groups.
Notification of your sponsorship commitment will also be sent to all participating SIM NJ members

BRONZE SPONSOR

Our Bronze Sponsorships offer you the opportunity to get your company recognized at various venues throughout our event.

One member from your organization will be permitted have one (1) Representative (golfer or non-golfer) attend the event.

Refreshment Cart Sponsor $1,500 (SOLD)
Putting Contest Sponsor $3,000 (award included)
Cigar Bar Sponsor $3,000 (SOLD)
Photo Sponsor $1,500
Cocktail Hour Sponsor $1,500
Breakfast Sponsor $1,500
Lunch Sponsor $1,500
Dinner Sponsor $2,500

Benefits:

Notification of your sponsorship commitment will also be sent to all participating SIM NJ members.
Representation on our SIM NJ website
Signage at the event.