DHYS Fall 2010 Families:
Subject: DRUID HILLS YOUTH SPORTS FALL 2010 SPONSORSHIP

I am sure your child is very excited about the upcoming baseball season. I am writing you as the External Booster of Druid Hills Youth Sports and am asking you to consider becoming a DHYS sponsor.

By sponsoring the DHYS baseball program, you get exposure to area families, and a tax deductible way to support local youth baseball.

DHYS is undertaking a capital campaign in 2010 to improve the conditions of our playing fields and the general DHYS facilities. We need your support!

We have an exciting new sponsorship available for 2010. New scoreboards have been installed and a Sponsor can place their logo on the scoreboard for $1,250.00 per year. Sponsor costs include production of the Scoreboard Sponsorship banner. These are the highest exposure spots in Medlock Park and Scoreboard Sponsors will have first priority when renewing annually.

Field sponsorships are $750.00 and include an 8 foot banner with the sponsor’s information on the field of choice. General sponsorships are $350.00 and include a 5 foot banner in the league of choice. All Sponsors will be listed on the DHYS website (www.DHYS.org).

Even if you are not able to directly sponsor Druid Youth Hills Sports at this time, I would appreciate it if you would think of a few folks (local businesses, business partners, colleagues, etc.) that you could check with to see if they are interested in sponsoring DYHS baseball at Medlock park We are also encouraging every DHYS team to seek a general sponsorship of their team. Their donations are tax deductible. I have found that many local businesses and friends are happy to contribute something to this worthy program (even in this tough economy).

Download a 2010 DHYS sponsorship form. Please consider sponsoring DHYS this fall, or assisting me in obtaining sponsors for our program.

Mike Rafter, (404) 443-6702, mrafter@bakerdonelson.com
I will answer any questions that you might have.

Make your checks payable to: Druid Hills Youth Sports

You can mail your completed form and check to:
DHYS Baseball
Attn: Sponsorship Chairman
PO Box 33026
Decatur, GA 30033-0026.

Over a thousand kids played last year during the various seasons. That means several thousand parents were there and an estimated 18,000 fans watched as well. The exposure is great.

The kids had a blast with their teammates honing their baseball skills, making new friends and enjoying the friendly competition. There is nothing more fun than the years these kids will spend playing youth baseball.

Youth Baseball is booming and it looks like we will exceed those numbers again this year. Not only did everyone have a good time, there is some serious talent at the park. This past summer, we brought home several State Championship banners!

Thanks again for all of your help and consideration! Let's play ball!

Mike Rafter
External Booster Chair