The history of the Indianapolis Fire Department dates back to 1821. But it was not until 18491850 th

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History Trandition

• The history of the Indianapolis Fire Department
  dates back to 1821. But it was not until
  1849-1850 that the Volunteer Fire Department
  became one of the institutions, in fact the
  institution, of the town. No young man could
  expect political place, business success or
  social recognition unless he was a member of a
  fire company. No public demonstration could hope
  for success unless it found favor with the fire
  boys, who were the autocrats of everything in
  sight. Lads of from sixteen to twenty years old
  belonged to the " O. K. Bucket Company," from
  which they developed into full-fledged firemen.
  The leather buckets were trundled to a fire in a
  crate wagon, while the boys ran and yelled like
  Indians at a massacre. As the buildings were
  nearly all small and rarely exceeding two stories
  in height, these bucket monkeys did fairly good
  service, and saved property after the fashion of
  the chemicals of today by putting out what the
  newspapers call " incipient conflagrations "
  little fires which when they are suffered to get
  a start soon become big ones. The fealty of a
  volunteer fireman to his particular company was
  of an intensity that can scarcely be comprehended
  today. It was like the loyalty of a Highlander to
  his chief and clan.
• Much like their ancestors, today's Indianapolis
  firefighters share a like passion and loyalty to
  the citizens of Indianapolis.  They don't know
  you, they don't know your family, they don't know
  where you went to school - they know nothing
  about you.  But, they selflessly lay their life
  on the line to serve the strangers they know as
  the citizens of Indianapolis.   

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The Celebration

• The IFD Firefighters Ball
• When November 13, 2009
• Where Marriott Hotel

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Celebrate IFD Firefighters

• How can you celebrate IFD Firefighters?
• Participate as a corporate sponsor to fund the
  Firefighters Ball
• Donate a silent auction item
• Donate printing services
• Donate commemorative gifts
• Donate room decor

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The Budget

• Income
• Corporate Sponsors Committed 5,000.00
• Silent Auction 5,000.00
• 10,000.00
• Budget/Expense
• Marriott Hotel Venue No charge
• Program Ticket Printing No charge
• Marriott Hotel Food Cost
• (600 _at_ 28.00/person) 16,800.00
• 22 Service Charge 3,696.00
• Memorial Gifts (600 _at_7.50) 4,500.00
• AV Equipment 2,500.00
• Centerpieces (60 _at_ 15.00) 900.00
• Entertainment 2,500.00
• 30,896.00

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Corporate Sponsorship

• 2,500 Gold Sponsor
• Name and logo recognition at the following 150th
  Celebration Events
• Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade
• Fire Department Night Victory Field
• Firefighters Motorcycle Poker Run through
  downtown
• 9-11 Celebration America Remembers
  Rathskeller Restaurant
• 150th All-Firefighters Parade
• Firefighters Ball
• Name and logo recognition in The Helmet
  Firefighter Union Magazine
• Name and logo recognition on the Indianapolis
  Fire Department web site
• Name and logo recognition in all social marketing
  venues
• Table for 10 at the Firefighters Ball
• 1,000 Silver Sponsor
• Name and logo recognition at the following 150th
  Celebration Events
• 9-11 Celebration America Remembers
  Rathskeller Restaurant
• 150th All-Firefighters Parade
• Firefighters Ball
• Name and logo recognition in The Helmet
  Firefighter Union Magazine

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Individual Sponsor

• 250.000
• Name and logo recognition or business card ad
  in the Firefighters Ball event program

In-Kind Sponsor

• Donate one of the following
• - Printing Services
• - Commemorative gift
• - Room décor for the Firefighters Ball

Silent Auction Donor
Donate a gift certificate or merchandise for the
silent auction.
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Thank You

• On behalf of the 150th Anniversary Committee,
  thank you for considering this wonderful
  opportunity. Your consideration and gift is
  greatly appreciated.
• Should you have any questions regarding
  involvement, please contact Shawn Longerich,
  317.690.2542, slongerich_at_gmail.com.