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Dear Community Partner,

An exciting national event is coming to Albuquerque, and we would like your support to make it a success. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has selected the New Mexico VA Health Care System to host the 32nd National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) August 3 - 8, 2018.

The National Veterans Golden Age Games are the premier senior adaptive rehabilitative program in the United States and the only national seniors program designed to improve the quality of life for all senior Veterans, including those with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. The Games provide a multi-event sports and therapeutic recreation program for military Veterans 55 years of age and older who receive care through any VA medical facility. Throughout the week more than 800 men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States of America and defended our country with honor and dignity will compete, right here in Albuquerque!

We invite you to be a part of this exciting national event by becoming an individual or corporate/organizational sponsor. Committed volunteers through our local and national sponsorships are essential in providing a memorable experience for those Veterans participating in the Games. If you are unable to be in attendance, but would still like to contribute, you may make a financial or in-kind donation that will be acknowledged at the commensurate sponsorship level as identified in the enclosed package.

Our Nation’s heroes have placed our security and freedom before their own lives. Their sacrifices create a debt that America can never fully repay. Your generous gift helps demonstrate our appreciation and will make the 2018 National Veterans Golden Age Games a memorable and significant experience for all involved. Your support of the NVGAG will ensure a very successful event for Veterans from around the country as well as our local community.

For more information regarding individual and/or corporate/organizational sponsorship opportunities, please contact me at Michael.Daugherty2@va.gov or by phone at 505-222-7650.

Sincerely,

Michael DaughertyMichael Daugherty, Sponsorships Chair2018 NVGAG Local Organizing Committee

Be part of history!

¶800 Participants

¶17 Medal Events

¶Multiple Venues

¶Exhibition Events• Air Pistol

• Archery

• Floorball

August 3 - 8, 2018

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Hosted by: National Sponsor:

The National Veterans Golden Age Games are supported in part by the Department of Veterans Affairs and through donations by various corporations/organizations both locally and nationally. Funds can be earmarked by the sponsor to support the program in a variety of areas, some of which include printing, hospitality, equipment, etc.

Should any organization or corporation wish to contribute annually to the NVGAG, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will be developed with the Department of Veterans Affairs, outlining responsibilities of all parties and sponsor level benefits.

All sponsors are afforded the right to approve the manner in which its name, trademark and logo are used in connection with the National Veterans Golden Age Games.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELSNational Sponsor $200,000 and above

Host Sponsor $100,000

Platinum Sponsor $50,000

Gold Sponsor $25,000

Silver Sponsor $10,000

Bronze Sponsor $1,000

Contribution Sponsor $999 and less

2018 NVGAG SPONSORSHIP

Hosted by: National Sponsor:

• Sporting Event Sponsorship Opportunities: The NVGAG greatly appreciates in-kind support, such assecuring venues, covering the cost of competition for Veteran athletes and covering volunteer meals,to help offset NVGAG operational expenses for the following sports: Air Rifle, Bowling, Cycling, Field,Golf, Swimming and Track. Dedicated sporting event sponsor signage and sole access for corporation/organization volunteers are included with these unique sponsorship opportunities.

• Volunteer: We also encourage your employees or organization members to join us to experience theGames firsthand as volunteers and/or as “fans in the stands.” Spectators will be inspired as they witness theVeteran athletes strive to achieve their personal best.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - ALBUQUERQUE 2018

SPONSOR LEVELSNATIONAL$200,000

HOST$100,000

PLATINUM$50,000

GOLD$25,000

SILVER$10,000

BRONZE$1,000

Presentation of medals to athletes x x x x x xListing in official Games video x x x x x xUse of official Games logo x x x xComplimentary Health & Wellness Expo booth/table/power 20'x20' 20'x10' 20'x10' 10'x10' 10'x10' 10'x10'"Presented by…" spots on PSAs x xArticle in official Games program and newsletters x

Company logo/description in EXPO guide x x x xSignage appropriate to sponsor level x x x xNational and/or local press releases x x xLogo placement on Games website x x x Listing Listing ListingAd in official Games program Two Full-pages Color Full-page Color Full-page B/W Half-page B/W Qtr-page B/WLogo on official Games memorabilia x x x x x xPresented by…" recognitions during the Games x x

VIPs and sponsor recognition event 12 tickets 10 tickets 8 tickets 6 tickets 4 tickets 2 ticketsAccess to exclusive event volunteer opportunities Up to 2 Up to 1 Up to 1 Up to 1 Up to 1 Up to 1Chance to interact with Department of Veterans Affairs' leadership in attendance x x

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TO: Interested Donors

Dear Sir or Madam:

Department of Veterans Affairs New Mexico VA Healthcare System

1501 San Pedro Drive SE

Albuquerque NM 87108-5154

Thank you for your inquiry regarding the tax deductibility of donations to the NM VA Health Care System. Although our VA Medical Center is not a 50lc3 non-profit organization, as an agency of the U.S. Government, we have the same "tax status'' as a 501c3. All donations that a corporation or individual donate to any agency of the federal government are tax deductible.

According to the IRS Tax Code that outlines the tax deductibili ty of gifts to the VA Medical Center (Title 26, United States Code, Section 2522 - Charitable and Similar Gift):

(a) Citizens ofresidents- In computing taxable gifts for the calendar year, there shall beallowed as a deduction in _the case of a citizen or res_ident the amount of all gifts madeduring such year to or for the use of -

(b) The Uriited States, any State, or any political subdivision thereof, or the District ofColumbia, for exclusively public purposes.

If you need additional information or clarification on the tax deductibility of donations, please contact me at Michael.Daugherty2@va.gov or by phone at 505-222-7650.

Sincerely,

Michael DaughertyMichael Daugherty2018 LOC Sponsorships Chair

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