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Gorgeous Color. Great Causes.
B E N E F I T I N G
AT THE WAXAHACHIE CIVIC CENTER • SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
postongardens.com
FROM THE DESK OF JOHN POSTON
Father of three • Commercial real estate professional
Leading advocate of improving the lives of individuals with IDD
The guy who brought tulips to Waxahachie
Thank you for your interest in Tulipalooza, a fundraiser unlike any other!
Even though I say the words “thank you” a lot, I do not think that I’ll ever be able to say them enough— there are so
many people to thank.
My son, Michael, was born 25 years ago with Down syndrome. Today, he is thriving in a safe, independent living
community called Daymark Living in Waxahachie, Texas. He has a job he loves, enjoys taking classes and has more
friends than me.
In what continues to be a remarkably rewarding journey for me, my family and our incredible network of friends and
associates, the effort to make the best life possible for Michael began early on.
As a group we have never accepted the status quo. Quality early education options for Michael and other children
like him did not exist, so we launched the Rise School of Dallas. Expanding the renowned early childhood education
program for children with and without developmental disabilities has been more successful and gratifying than
we ever dreamed. I am extremely proud to be part of the creation of sustainable fundraising entities for the Rise
programs, including the Touchdown Club of Dallas, the Stallings Award and Tulipalooza.
As Michael and his peers reached adulthood, we came to know that individuals with Down syndrome and other
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) want nothing more than to live life like you and me and be
productive community members. Again, we learned that quality residential options were limited. So, with significant
assistance from experienced experts, we opened Daymark Living. It’s a supported living community where adults
with IDD can enjoy the feeling of independence in a secure environment while building friendships, pursuing further
education and learning marketable job skills.
The idea to plant a tulip garden in Waxahachie as a way to create jobs for Daymark residents and promote the
community seemed kind of crazy at first. But a fact-finding trip to Holland convinced me that a large-scale tulip
attraction like Poston Gardens could work.
Believe it or not, the first local farming family I met, the Tammingas, happen to be natives of Holland. The
Tammingas work with bulb experts Bill Van Houten and Thijs van Zaal. The thanks I owe these hardworking
individuals is beyond measure.
This upcoming spring, we are hosting Poston Gardens’ Tulipalooza at the Waxahachie Civic Center. In addition
to other attractions, including live entertainment and plenty of sponsor tents, there will be a quarter of a million
gorgeous tulips blooming from bulbs imported from Holland and planted by Dutch farmers.
The 10-day festival is supporting 12 worthy charitable causes, creating a collaborative fundraiser not to be missed.
I hope to see you there.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
A Quarter-Million Tulips and
Significant Donations Will Be Blooming.
FRIDAY,
MARCH 19 LIVE MUSIC
10-DAY thru WAXAHACHIE
FOOD TRUCKS
CHARITY SUNDAY CIVIC CENTER
EVENT MARCH 28 2000 Civic Center Lane U-PICK-EM
TULIP FIELD
Open Daily 10am–7pm
Rain or shine
Tulipalooza is a 10-day event to raise funds for 12 all-star North Texas charities. Dallas
We take a collaborative approach, working together to improve the lives of many in
our communities.
Underwritten by Poston Gardens,* this event is a family-friendly spring festival featuring
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*Poston Gardens focuses on raising money for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) including the
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residents of nearby Daymark Living, an inclusive community dedicated to meeting a wide spectrum of needs. At Daymark, Civic
individuals with IDD can strengthen their independence, build meaningful, long-lasting relationships and grow. An
experienced staff is always there to give them the care and individual attention they deserve.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
postongardens.com
About the Tulips and Tulip Farmers
Inspired by several trips to Holland and extensive research,
Tulipalooza founder John Poston was ready to host a large-
scale tulip garden in Waxahachie. All he needed was a local
farming group to handle the soil preparation and planting.
Not only did he find great people, he found skilled Dutch tulip
experts right in his backyard.
Holland-born Bill Van Houten oversees the care and
growth of all plantings at Tulipalooza. Hand-selected bulbs are shipped direct
from Holland and chilled to 46 degrees to ensure blooming by February or
March. Bill has specialized in importing and exporting bulbs exclusively from
Holland for more than 45 years. He co-owned the company that supplies
bulbs to tulip festivals worldwide, including the Dallas Arboretum.
Thijs van Zaal, an expert bulb farmer from Holland who has been
in the business for more than 25 years, adds his invaluable insight. Fellow
Netherlander and Waxahachie resident Kars
Tamminga and his son Luke supply equipment for
the planting process and direct the hardworking crew
that makes the vibrant color come to life.
Naming Opportunities Platinum Sponsor: $50,000 (Only 1 Sponsorship Still Available) • 50 event tickets daily • 10 reserved parking spaces • Prominent signage at Tulipalooza • Recognition* • Opportunity to provide promotional materials in giveaway bag • Prime recognition by linked logo on Poston Gardens website • Opportunity for brief sponsor remarks/video during event • XL promotional tent (20x20) • VIP breakfast, lunch or happy hour among tulips in a roped-off area exclusive to your guests (limit 50 people) • Full Choctaw Club 1945 access to The Byron Nelson package** (OPTIONAL) Tulip Sponsor: $50,000 • Naming rights to an unnamed tulip species • Champagne christening ceremony for up to 50 people • Once approved by the International Cultivar Registration Authority of Holland, your tulip will be trademarked internationally • Poston Gardens will plant your tulip every year at Tulipalooza • Great gift for a loved one or to honor a special person or occasion Live Entertainment/Band Sponsor: $25,000 • 25 event tickets daily • 5 reserved parking spaces • Recognition* • Logo/signage on stage and sponsorship announced between sets • One VIP breakfast, lunch or happy hour among tulips in a roped-off area exclusive to your guests (limit 25 people) • XL promotional tent (20x20) • Half Choctaw Club 1945 access to The Byron Nelson package** (OPTIONAL)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Photography/Photo Booth Sponsor: $20,000 Grab Bag: $10,000
• 15 event tickets daily, 4 reserved parking passes • 6 event tickets daily, 2 reserved parking passes
• Recognition* • Name and logo on all grab bags
• Logo on photo strip/all printed photos • Promotional Tent
• Promotional Tent • Recognition*
Sponsorship Tent: $10,000
Beer & Wine: $20,000
• 6 event tickets daily, 2 reserved parking passes
• 15 event tickets daily, 2 reserved parking passes
• Promotional tent
• Recognition*
• Recognition*
• Logo on bar, cups and koozies
• Promotional Tent
Senior Day Sponsor: $10,000
• 6 Event Tickets Daily
Parking Sponsor: $10,000 • Promotional Tent
• 6 event tickets daily, 2 reserved parking passes • Recognition*
• Recognition*
• Logo/signage displayed next to and in parking area VIP Entrance: $1,000
• Promotional tent
• 10 event tickets (ONE DAY)
• Early entrance one hour prior to general public
Food Truck/Beverages Sponsor: $10,000 • 10 tulips per guest
• 6 event tickets daily, 2 reserved parking passes
• Recognition* Special Entrance: $100
• Signage next to all food trucks and beverage trucks • 1 event ticket
• Promotional tent • 50 tulips
*Recognition includes: ** Full Choctaw Club 1945 ** H
alf Choctaw Club 1945
• Signage at Tulipalooza at the Byron Nelson at the Byron Nelson
• Mentions in print, digital and • 4 venue tickets per day • 2 venue tickets per day
press materials • 6 weekly grounds tickets • 4 weekly grounds tickets
• Mentions on Poston Gardens • 2 preferred parking passes per day • 1 preferred parking pass per day
website and event page • Shared, climate-controlled interior • Shared, climate-controlled interior
• Mentions in social media posts • Premium buffet and full bar provided • Premium buffet and full bar provided
by III Forks by III Forks
Sponsorship Commitment Form
CONTACT INFORMATION
SPONSOR NAME
(FOR RECOGNITION):
CONTACT NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
PHONE:
PAYMENT INFORMATION
_____ ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK PAYABLE TO POSTON GARDENS FOUNDATION
_____ PLEASE CHARGE MY ___ VISA ___ MASTERCARD ___ DISCOVER ___ AMEX
CARD #: EXP. DATE: CRR CODE:
NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD:
BILLING ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
SIGNATURE: DATE:
TULIPALOOZA COMMITMENT LEVEL
____ PLATINUM SPONSOR ____ BEER AND WINE SPONSOR ____ GRAB BAG SPONSOR
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IVE ENTERTAINMENT/ ____ BEER AND WINE SPONSOR ____ FRIEND OF POSTON
BAND SPONSOR GARDENS FOUNDATION
____ PARKING SPONSOR SPONSOR
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HOTO BOOTH/
PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR ____ F
OOD TRUCKS/BEVERAGE
TRUCKS SPONSOR
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM VIA EMAIL TO:
Kari Lane Zerbe • kari@stallingsaward.org
3909 Port Royal Drive • Dallas, Texas 75244
IN YOUR EMAIL, PLEASE INCLUDE A FILE WITH YOUR COMPANY LOGO IN PDF VECTOR OR EPS FORMAT.
**ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
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