Guests will have the opportunity to meet, eat and celebrate with military heroes, former college professional football players and coaches, with the purpose of raising proceeds to benefit and serve veterans and former players in need.
Lettermen of the USA will be hosting the 3rd Annual “One Yard at a Time Gala” at The Club on Friday, March 11th, 2022. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and celebrate with military heroes, former college professional football players and coaches, with the purpose of raising money for a great cause. Proceeds from the Gala and live auction will benefit and serve discharged veterans, wounded veterans, and former college players in need, including the Goode Foundation in their fight against ALS and research for a cure.
Mr. Eli Gold, the Voice of the Crimson Tide, will be the Athletic Honoree. The Military Honoree will be retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. General Willie Williams. Both will speak about the parallels of sports and military service. The One Yard at a Time Gala will include a silent and live auction by Jack Granger, of Granger, Thagard and Associates.
The goal for 2022 community-raised funds is to purchase the appropriate land to build the first Fisher House in Alabama. The Fisher Foundation has dedicated more than 20 million dollars to the construction of comfort homes, Fisher Houses, which are for families of hospitalized military personnel. They can have a place to stay, free of charge, to be near and support their loved ones when they need it most.
The Gala proceeds will also help LotUSA continue their essential programs:
“Autographs for Heroes”
“Interiors for Heroes”
“Wheels for Heroes”
“Laptops for Heroes”
“Utilities for Heroes”
Additionally, LotUSA will continue helping former college athletes and coaches in need to get back on track after facing hard times.
Darryl Fuhrman a former Alabama football player, is the founder and president of Lettermen of the USA. Proving that rival teams and rival fan bases can work together to achieve a common goal is what Lettermen of the USA (LotUSA) is all about. It all began after the 2011 tornado devastated Tuscaloosa. Fuhrman helped organize a flag football Iron Bowl game between former Alabama and Auburn players that raised $130,000 for the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund. Fuhrman says “We have taken the many diverse skills of athletes and coaches and built a national platform. No organization is worth its salt that doesn’t help its own.”
The Lettermen of the USA (LotUSA) is a national 501(c)(3) charitable organization made up of former college athletes, as well as active and former coaches, who have teamed up to help serve honorably discharged veterans, wounded veterans, and former college players in need. The mission of LotUSA is to impact those we serve by offering the motivation, guidance, and support to rise and pursue success, One Yard at A Time. LotUSA is a 100% volunteer organization that relies solely on donations to continue our mission. Since there is minimal overhead, all monies go directly to “serve those who have served.
Event Information:
3rd Annual Lettermen of the USA-“One Yard at a Time” Gala
Dinner, Music & Live Auction
Friday, March 11, 2022 at 6pm
Located at THE CLUB/ 1 Robert Smith Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
Tickets or Sponsorship Packages can be purchased at https://www.lotusa.org
For more information contact: lettermenoftheusa@gmail.com or call 205-394-7521
Individual Event Tickets are $150
Best available seating for the night of the event.
Ticket price includes dinner and dessert at The CLUB. Meet and Greet with former Military heroes, former college professional football players and coaches, with the purpose of raising money for a great cause.
Mr. Eli Gold, the Voice of the Crimson Tide, will be the Athletic Honoree. The Military Honoree will be retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. General Willie Williams. Both will speak about the parallels of sports and military service. The One Yard at a Time Gala will include a silent and live auction by Jack Granger, of Granger, Thagard and Associates.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting Sponsorship……………………..$10,000
Pre-Event Marketing:
Promotion and marketing as a Presenting Sponsor of the event. (limited to 2 sponsors)
Company name included in press release
Company name included in media coverage including television and radio interviews
Company name included in print advertisements and promotional items
Full page ad in Gala Program
Social Media/Website/Online Marketing:
Included in event social media posts with over 25,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. (6 minimum mentions)
Link to corporate website from logo to LotUSA.org for minimum of 1 year
On-Site Recognition:
Corporate signage at the entrance event check-in
Private VIP reception with Gala honorees and distinguished former professional athletes.
Mention in stage announcements throughout the entire evening.
Prime seating for two tables of 6 guests (Total of 12 guests) seated with Gala honorees or distinguished former professional athletes.
Featured in Gala PowerPoint presentation to over 250 guests attending event
Platinum Sponsorship………………………….$5,000
Pre-Event Marketing:
Promotion and marketing as a Platinum Sponsor of the event.
Logo on promotional flyers
Half page ad in Gala Program
Social Media/Website/Online Marketing:
Included in event social media posts with over 25,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (5 minimum mentions)
Link to corporate website from logo to LotUSA.org for minimum of 1 year.
On-Site Recognition:
Mention in stage announcements during the event (minimum of 4 mentions)
Prime seating for one table of 6 guests seated with Gala honorees or distinguished former professional athletes.
Featured in Gala PowerPoint presentation to over 250 guests attending event
Premiere Sponsorship……………………………$3,500
Pre-Event Marketing:
Promotion and marketing as a Premiere Sponsor of the event.
Logo on promotional flyers
One third page ad in Gala Program
Social Media/Website/Online Marketing:
Included in event social media posts with over 25,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (4 minimum mentions)
Link to corporate website from logo to LotUSA.org for minimum of 1 year.
On-Site Recognition:
Mention in stage announcements during the event (minimum of 3 mentions)
Reserved table seating for 4 guests at event.
Featured in Gala PowerPoint presentation to over 250 guests attending event
Gold Sponsorship…………………………………$2,500
Pre-Event Marketing:
Promotion and marketing as a Gold Sponsor of the event.
Logo on promotional flyers
One fourth page ad in Gala Program
Social Media/Website/Online Marketing:
Included in event social media posts with over 25,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (3 minimum mentions)
Link to corporate website from logo to LotUSA.org for minimum of 1 year.
On-Site Recognition:
Mention in stage announcements during the event (minimum of 3 mentions)
Reserved table seating for 4 guests at event.
Featured in Gala PowerPoint presentation to over 250 guests attending event
Silver Sponsorship…………………………………$1,500
Pre-Event Marketing:
Promotion and marketing as a Silver Sponsor of the event
Recognition in Gala Program
Social Media/Website/Online Marketing:
Included in event social media posts with over 25,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (2 minimum)
Link to corporate website from logo on LotUSA.org
On-Site Recognition:
Mention in stage announcements during the event (minimum of 2 mentions)
Reserved table seating for 4 guests at event.
Featured in Gala PowerPoint presentation to 250 guests attending event
Bronze Sponsorship…………………………………..$1,000
Pre-Event Marketing:
Promotion and marketing as a Bronze Sponsor of the event
Recognition in Gala Program
Pre-Event Marketing: FB, Twitter, and Instagram
Included in event social media posts with over 25,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (1 minimum)
Link to corporate website from logo on LotUSA.org
On-Site Recognition:
Reserved table seating for 2 guests at event.
Featured in Gala PowerPoint presentation to 250 guests attending event205
Phone: 2053947521
Email: lettermenoftheusa@gmail.com
2022/03/11 - 2022/03/11
The Club of Birmingham
The Club, Birmingham, AL 35209