1 Hard to believe it has been 10 years! Lanier ’96 Olympic Venue Flatwater Canoe / Kayak and Rowing Finest natural venue in the world!

2 United States Corps of Engineers Georgia Department of Natural Resources - LLIDA Hall County and Hall County Parks and Leisure Gainesville and Gainesville Parks and Recreation Gainesville Hall ’96 Foundation – Community Liaison Lake Lanier Rowing Club Community Olympic Development Program – USOC – Centennial Legacy Foundation – USACK – ICF – ACA – USCA Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce – Georgia Chamber Gainesville Hall CVB – Atlanta Sports Council Jim Walters, Richardson Associates, Wachovia, Regions, Gainesville Rotary, Gainesville Kiwanis, TSI Sports, WDUN, Access North GA, The Times, The Cleveland Foundation, Carolina Skiff, Honda, North Georgia Community Foundation Lanier ’96 Olympic Venue Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club Success through Partnerships

3 Economic Development – EVENTS and TOURISM Community Distinction – “International Point of Destination” Olympic Marketing potential through local athlete achievement Venue developed in conjunction with a convention center for corporate retreat activities, conventions and location for meetings Venue use for corporate picnics and parties Venue use for showcasing the arts, as part of a community program for summer theatre, location to attract theatre, chorale, band competitions and conferences. Youth Development – Teaching leadership, fitness, mentoring, team building, work ethic, sportsmanship through paddlesport. Model for other communities. Youth Development – Tool to reach at risk and underprivileged youth. Fighting Obesity – Community Fitness programs for youth and adults Lanier ’96 Olympic Venue Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club Value at many levels

4 International Events – 36 permitted events since the Olympics. From local to international - World Cup, Team Trials, National Championships, 2003 World Championships 5 time USACK Club National Champions Placed 23 athletes on Junior and Senior World Championship teams for the Olympic Discipline In 2005, legacy athlete, Morgan House, had the best men’s kayak finish at the Junior World Championships for the United States in the history of the sport. Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club One of the biggest Olympic Legacy Success stories of all time!

5 10 th Anniversary of the 1996 Olympic Games Celebration Saturday - July 22, 2006 Remember the Magic! Renew Friendships! Celebrate excellence! Enjoy the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue with a variety of activities! Reunion: Torch Bearers, Olympic Athletes, Volunteers, Staff, Sponsors. Entertainment – activities for kids – try out the Olympic boats! Silent auction of Olympic memorabilia, pin trading Featuring the Lanier Cup - World Class Racing with a thrilling 200M knock out format! Everyone can race on the Olympic Course in novice friendly Dragon Boats! The Olympic Course will be installed for the USACK Sprint National Championships. Dragon Boat racing during the 2004 Georgia Chamber Red Carpet Tour Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club Celebrate the 10 th Anniversary of the “96 Games

6 Sponsorship opportunities 10 th Anniversary of the 1996 Olympic Games Celebration Title / Presenting $75,000 –Gold $25,000 –Silver $10,000 –Bronze$5,000 Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club Celebrate the 10 th Anniversary of the “96 Games

7 Title / Presenting Sponsor $75,000 You will have presenting status for all activities on July 22 – 29! This includes the Anniversary Celebration of the 1996 Olympic Games, Lanier Cup International Competition and a Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club program sponsor for the 2006 USACK Sprint National Championships! All press releases concerning our 2006 Events and Activities as well as all letters to reach 1996 Olympic Volunteers, Athletes, Sponsors etc. will include your name and desired message! Your representative will have the opportunity to present all medals and awards on July 22 for the 10th Anniversary Celebration and Lanier Cup International Competition. Your logo will be incorporated into the event logo. The logo will be used on all event advertising including the program and program cover, posters, web site, competition forms, VIP passes, credentials and official event T-shirts. Your product and information will be announced regularly over the PA system. You will have free use of the venue for an activity of your choice. You will also have the opportunity to field as many as 15 teams (22 people each) in all of our Dragon Boat events or you may choose to have a team building activity with Montara Farm. Your banner can be placed on the Finish Tower, through out the venue on event tents, concession, VIP lounge, Boathouse and Officials Boats on the field of play. You will be recognized during the opening ceremony and awards banquet. We will provide retail or exhibit tent space for you with power. You will have 500 credentials providing unlimited access to the VIP area on the first floor of the finish tower, the Saturday Concert and Lanier Cup event and a floating VIP lounge. The deadline for this sponsorship is May 1. The earlier you commit the more exposure you will have! Olympic Headlines will get a boost during the Winter Olympics in February. Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club Celebrate the 10 th Anniversary of the “96 Games

8 We have had coverage from these sources Print Gainesville TimesLake Side on Lanier Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAssociated Press Forsyth HeraldGwinnett Daily Post Athens Banner-Herald Marquee Web sites Access North GANorthFulton.com Lanier Canoe & Kayak ClubLake Lanier Rowing Club USA Canoe KayakCanadian Canoe Association Radio WDUN 550, Majic1029, 1240 The Ticket Television Channel 32, TV 18, WAGA TV, WSB TV Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the “96 Games 5,000,000 Media Impressions

9 Outdoor Amphitheatre seating for 2,000 Lower plaza performance area on the water 40 x60 ft with access to power Upper Plaza staging and tent area 350 x 80ft Service building on the upper plaza with concession, office space, restrooms and technical room. Olympic Finish Tower – 4 floors overlooking the course. First floor VIP area – Centennial Legacy Room - with ceiling to floor glass walls and Olympic Memorabilia. Venue sound system on the finish tower. Olympic Course will be installed on the tower side for canoe / kayak and dragon boat. Olympic Practice course will be installed on the boathouse side for rowing. Beach area, picnic area, boat ramp, public restrooms, docks and parking at Clarks Bridge Park. Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the “96 Games Venue Facilities