Sleepers VBBC Sponsors
The Gaylord Building depends on the generous support of individual and corporate sponsors to fulfill its objectives of educating and entertaining the general public through the Lockport Sleepers.  Financial contributions to the Canal Corridor Association, a 501( c)3 not-for-profit corporation, are tax deductible in accordance with Internal Revenue Service regulations.  The Sleepers have a variety of sponsorship opportunities, depending of the contributor’s desired level of support.  The following at the levels and the benefits the benefits sponsors will receive.

The Grand Stands: $25 to $49
“Thank you” and the good feeling of supporting a community activity.

The Bench: $50 to $99 
Grand Stand benefit plus: Recognition on team web page AND recognition in special one-time media release.

The Striker’s Line: $100 to $249
Bench benefits plus: Recognition in each home game brochure; AND a team photograph.

First Base: $250 to $499
Line benefits plus: Web link to sponsor’s site; AND a framed team photograph;

Second Base: $500 to $999
First Base benefits plus:  Corporate logo inclusion (business card size) in each home game program brochure and on team web site; AND a deluxe framed team photo AND joint membership in the CCA and NTHP.

Third Base: $1,000 to $2,499
Second Base benefits plus:  Presentation plaque with team photograph; AND two (2) tickets to a Dinner & A Lecture presentation.

Home Plate: $2,500 to $4,999
Third base benefits plus: Deluxe presentation plaque with team photo; AND two (2) tickets to the annual Canal Boat Captain’s Luncheon.

The Diamond: $5,000+
Home Plate benefits plus: Recognition in all publications, including all media releases and publicity posters; AND a personal guided tour of the Gaylord Building Historic Site and the canalside in Lockport; AND the opportunity to “throw out the first pitch” at a Sleepers’ home game.    

We rely on the generosity of our corporate sponsors and are appreciative of their support. Individuals can help, too. To discover some of the items needed for the Sleepers acitivites, please review our Wish List.

For additional information about becoming an individual or corporate sponsor, please call Mark S. Harmon at (815) 838-9400. Click here to download the 2010 Sponsorship Form or Click Here to become a sponsor now by credit card.