HBCU Tour Press Kit & Sponsorship Form

Presented by Waukegan Township & Partners

Patricia Jones, M. Ed Waukegan Township Supervisor

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WAUKEGAN TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE • 149 S. GENESEE ST. WAUKEGAN, IL - (847) 244-4900.

For details visit our website at: www.waukegantownship.com. Trustees: Percy Johnson, Nathaniel Hewitt, Opal Rice, and Sylvestre Castellanos. Clerk: Rose Staben Assessor: Mark Stricklin Highway Commissioner: Arthur Craigen

For over five years, Waukegan Township has undertaken its own community initiative “Investing in Our Future�. Whether its providing a boost to the booster club, providing funding for a local middle school trip to Springfield or just providing a day with a movie, mentors and positive activities, Waukegan Township has taken a stand that our children are the future of our country and we must start with them.

Each year the Artis Yancey Historically Black College and University tour, takes approx. 25 - 40 students on a 7-10 day trip to visit Historical Black Colleges & Universities. This HBCU Tour Experience consists of a bus trip taken during spring break.

Students range from the 9th through 12th grades.

Along with the college visits and tours, the students also visit local museums and historical sites to round out their experience. Statistics show that the Northshore area only has a 75% graduation rate compared to 87% state wide.

According to counselors and teachers, it is estimated that only 30% of those graduating in the district go on to a post secondary educational institution. Waukegan Township and its partners want to enhance the opportunities for those wanting to attend a college or university after high school.

The Artis Yancey HBCU Tour benefits students from all races and financial backgrounds. Students are exposed to schools that offer the same degrees they are looking for and smaller classrooms. They receive personalize training and the tuition is more cost effective.

While on the tour, students will be immersed in campus life, exposed to culture and history first hand. More importantly, students will have the educational advantage of moving forward from high school to institutions of higher learning. An additional benefit is the monthly informational sessions which provide college-prep workshops for those students who decide to become participants in the tour.

In 2015 the tour was renamed to honor an outstanding humanitarian, Mr. Artis Yancey, who served the City of Waukegan as a highly respected Police Detective and Chief of Police as well as the first African American elected to the office of Waukegan City Clerk. Mr. Yancey is also heralded as being the first African American Coroner in Lake County. The legacy of Artis Yancey represents dedication to the City of Waukegan and Community; especially the youth. He passionately believed in the power of higher education and providing high school students with the opportunity of the onsite experience of touring Historically Black Colleges and Universities within the United States. For several years, Chief Yancey unselfishly volunteered his time as a chaperone, providing parents the comfort of knowing their children were in good hands and to the students, he provided insight to the options that were available to them.

Current HBCU Tour $1000 Club Members: Supervisor Patricia Jones Dr. Al Baldwin Mary Carnes Woods Cornerstone Educational Foundation Phi Beta Sigma Nu Lambda Sigma

Torrie and Edith Newsome Katherine Rothwell Francis Tamara Yancey Opal Rice Tyler Hill Foundation #BELIEVE10 Superintendent Theresa Plascencia Dist #60

Tim Vinson - State Farm Insurance Mark Stricklin Sylvestre Castellanos Al & Ola Gardner Dierdre White

How are the students selected for the college tour?

Students are selected on a first come, first served basis. If, after reaching the maximum students, there needs to be a process of elimination (in order not to exceed our target) our committee has set basic criteria for each student to meet. Points will be awarded for each area, which include a face to face interview.

What are the qualifications of the chaperons for the trip?

All chaperons for the trip have been screened thoroughly and have had criminal background checks performed. Chaperons will also undergo CPR/First Aid certification training prior to the trip.

Is there a dress code for the trip?

A full dress code policy will be provided.

Do students have to live in the Lake County area?

Students are not required to live in the state of Illinois and they can reside outside of Lake County, IL. *There is an additional fee for students outside of the Lake County, IL area.

Student’s High School: Waukegan HS North Chicago, HS Zion Benton HS Vernon Hills HS Libertyville HS Grayslake Central HS Carmel Catholic HS Warren THS Highland Park, HS McHenry West HS

Student’s Residence: Lake County, IL Cook County, IL Miami, FL

Locations Visited: Mississippi North Carolina Louisiana Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky Maryland Alabama

Texas Washington D.C. Georgia Oklahoma Missouri Virginia Florida Louisiana

2018 HBCU Committee: Patricia Jones, Tom Abbott, Lillie Abbott, Torrie Newsome, Ronnell Ewing, Jennifer Witherspoon, Gwen Beckwith, Sylvia M. Johnson Jones, Mark Stricklin, Mary Carnes Woods, Warren Thomas, Pearl Lawson, Lorraine Harris, Bruce Brown, Beverly Phelps, Dr. Sharon Sanders-Funnye, Mary Swopes, Sylvia England, Wade Stevenson, Tracey Johnson, Demond D. Edwards, Dr. Reginald Spears, Eugene Roberson, Gary McElvy, Kahil Hogan, Dr. Verna Wilson, Dr. Alphonso Baldwin, Richard Wilson, Andrew Ruff, and Charles Jones.

Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits: 20K - KEY Sponsor: Benefits: Prominent Title Presence and Positioning on all promotional materials and collateral.

Unique Benefits: Logo placement: On Artis Yancey HBCU Tour Bus, T-shirt/Book Bag/, Artis Yancey HBCU Tour Send Off Event, Student Information Sessions, fundraiser materials, social media, flyers, email blasts, press releases and the Artis Yancey GO Fund Me Page. Your organizational materials will be distributed along with giveaways at (7) Informational Sessions and link to company website on www.waukegantownship.com. (over 120,000 visits yearly)

15K - VIP Sponsor: Logo placement: Tour Bus, T-shirt/Book Bag/, Artis Yancey HBCU Tour Send Off, Student Information Sessions, fundraiser materials, social media, website, flyers, email blasts, press releases and GO Fund Me Page.

10K - Presenting Sponsor: Logo placement: Tour Bus, T -shirt/Book Bag/, Artis Yancey HBCU Tour Send Off, Artis Yancey HBCU fundraiser materials, social media, website, flyers, email blasts, press releases and Artis Yancey HBCU GO Fund Me Page.

5K - Excellence Sponsor: Logo placement: Artis Yancey HBCU T-shirt/Book Bag/, Artis Yancey HBCU Tour Send Off, Artis Yancey HBCU fundraiser materials, social media, website, flyers, email blasts, press releases and GO Fund Me Page.

2K Club Sponsor: Recognition on the Artis Yancey HBCU T-Shirt and press materials. Sponsors will be acknowledged within e-blast and at the Artis Yancey HBCU Tour program. Recognition at the Artis Yancey HBCU Event Send Off. Will receive a tour t-shirt, book bag, and jacket.

1500K Club Student Sponsor: Recognition on the Artis Yancey HBCU T-Shirt and press materials. Sponsors will be acknowledged within e-blast and at the Artis Yancey HBCU Tour program. Recognition at the Artis Yancey HBCU Event Send Off. Will receive a tour t-shirt and book bag.

1K Club Sponsor: Recognition on the Artis Yancey HBCU T-Shirt and press materials. Sponsors will be acknowledged within e-blast and at the Artis Yancey HBCU Tour program. Recognition at the Artis Yancey HBCU Event Send Off. Will receive a tour t-shirt.

Supporting Sponsor: $500-$250 sponsors will be acknowledged within e-blast and at the Artis Yancey HBCU Tour program, Artis Yancey HBCU Event, and Send Off.

Please complete in the manner in which you would like the information listed on materials.

Name ___________________________________________ Company ___________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ City/State/Zip ___________________________________________ Phone Number (s) ___________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________ Please check your desired level of sponsorship: [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [

] Key Sponsor $20,000 ] VIP Sponsor $15,000 ] Presenting Sponsor $10,000 ] Excellence Sponsor $5,000 ] 2K Club/Sponsor a Student $2,000 ] 1500K Club/Sponsor a Student $1,500 ] 1K Club Sponsor $1,000 ] Supporting Sponsor $500-$250

Make checks payable to: Waukegan Township Checks should be mailed to: Waukegan Township ATTN: The Artis Yancey HBCU Tour 149 S. Genesee Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085 I would like to make a donation in the amount of $_______________ Thank you for your donation, support and completion of this form so that we may properly record and acknowledge your contribution.