Memphis Grizzlies Initiatives

2. Premise: Design a Contest and Fundraiser to create an environment where the community and local businesses come together to support a great cause

3. This project will be designed to encourage and enhance outreach initiatives in conjunction with current outstanding efforts of the Memphis Grizzlies organization and work to fulfill the vision of the NBA Cares program by giving back to those in need, specifically the kids!

4. Memphis Grizzlies Initiatives • Seasonal Programs • Donation Requests • Tickets for Kids • Grizzlies House • Lady Bears • Youth Hoops • Team Up Mentoring

5. Working Together to Drive the Message

6. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital would be the recipients of the fundraiser proceeds

9. Independent Review Board • An independent review board will continuously ensure the integrity and ethical nature throughout the fundraiser Six board members will include: • Retired Naval Commanding Officer • Active Duty Naval Officer • Local Church Pastor • Legal Advisers/ Lawyers • Community Business Leaders

10. How do we do this?By engaging our corporate community to seed the project

11. We Will Help You Capitalize On Corporate Sales Opportunities By… • The fundraising event will build networking opportunities through the Greater Memphis Area Chambers of Commerce • Encourage corporate networking with the opportunity to purchase season tickets, which would increase net ticket sales revenue for the Grizzlies.

12. Corporate Networking Event • Networking the contacts from the various Memphis area Chambers of Commerce membersto encourage involvement with the fundraising event • Contact information will be made available for future Grizzlies games, events and initiatives

13. Miss Tennessee 2011, Erin Hatley, will be participating and contributing her celebrity to the fundraiser

14. Engaging the community through the school systems DeSoto County Schools

15. The Contest • All high school and college students will be encouraged to participate • The contest categories will be in Web Design and Art Design • Participants will create concept art for MemphisGrizzlies“Time to Grind”and Memphis iconic images • Incorporate design onto Harley Davidson Street Glide FLHX bike image • Two winners will be chosen for each category

16. Harley Davidson Street Glide FLHX

17. The Creation Southern Thunder (Southaven) and Bumpus (Memphis) Harley dealers will create the physical customized bikes using the winning concept art Finished customized Harley-Davidsons will be raffled

18. Contest Custom Motorcycle Example:

19. The platform to launch the fundraiser will be through the NBAMemphisGrizzlies organization

20. The Memphis Grizzlies will host the awards presentation for contest winnersWinners will be rewarded with VIP treatment and a presentation at NBA home game in the FedEx Forum

21. Multiple media platforms will spread the word about the raffle • Associated Press, Memphis • Memphis Commercial Appeal • Memphis Daily News • WKNO FM 91.1 • WREC AM 900 • Memphis Business Journal • Memphis Flyer •   WHBQ TV 13 (Fox)  •   WKNO TV 10 (PBS) •   WLMT TV 30 (CW)  •   WMC TV 5 (NBC)  •   WPTY TV 24 (ABC)  •   WREG TV 3 (CBS)  • KQPN AM 730 (Fox) •   WHBQ AM 560 •  WMFS FM 92.9 (ESPN)

22. The Reach of Social Media Harley-Davidson has: • 3.5 Million “Likes” on Facebook • 61 Thousand followers on Twitter The NBA has: • 12 Million “Likes” on Facebook • 4.5 Million followers on Twitter Social media can be used to not only promote the event, but also as a tool to spread the word about the design contest. A special Facebook page can also be created and used for the custom Harley-Davidson design voting process

23. Over 4 billion videos are viewed per day on YouTube • A dedicated YouTube channel will be created to spread the word about the event and document the contest • This will encourage viewer engagement and sharing on other social media websites to drive the message

24. The Raffle • Tickets will be available for purchase throughout the community and at the Grizzliesgames and special events • Bikes will also be displayed at Greater Memphis events for maximized publicity • Ticket purchases per person are unlimited • Tickets can be purchased in bulk by businesses to encourage team building for a cause

25. Target Market Theme Nights Bike Night • Members of the motorcycle community ride their bikes to the Forum • Special parking at front of forum for photo opportunity • Reoccurring event • Portion of proceeds go to Le Bonheur and St. Jude

26. Target Market Theme Nights Youth Sports Night • Memphis area youth sports participants attend game in jerseys/shirts • Children involved in Grizzlies Youth Hoops also encouraged to attend • Community sports multi-generation presence • Portion of proceeds go to Le Bonheur and St. Jude

27. Target Market Theme Nights Scout Night • Scouts and their families are encouraged to attend game in full uniform • One scout pack will get the opportunity to present the flags at the Grizzlies Game • Builds community scouting presence • Portion of proceeds go to Le Bonheur and St. Jude

28. Target Market Theme Night College Night • College students are encouraged to attend game in College Name branded clothing • Ideally, University of Memphis Students will be wearing blue to contribute to the image of a large U of M & Grizzlies joint fan base • Portion of proceeds go to Le Bonheur and St. Jude

29. Raffle Ticket Example:

30. The Forum will go from this:

31. To this… with theme nights!

32. Charity Conclusion • Towards the end of the2013 season, two winning tickets will be selected and winners will be revealed • Motorcycles will be presented to winners • At the end of the 2013 season, fundraiser checks will be presented to the respective hospital representatives from St. Jude and Le Bonheur at FedEx Forum during half time • All winners from schools, motorcycle raffle, and hospital representatives will be present at the check awards ceremony • Make a Difference For the Kids, Connect with the Community, and Put Fans In The Stands!