KILLEBREW-THOMPSON MEMORIAL Every August for the past 40 years, the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament in Sun Valley, Idaho has gathered celebrities, members of Congress, corporate sponsors, participants and supporters with one common goal: to find a cure for leukemia and other cancers. Founded in 1976 by Harmon Killebrew and Ralph Harding in memory of the Minnesota Twins’ shortstop, Danny Thompson, KTM is considered one of the leading fundraisers of its kind for cancer research. The event proceeds benefit two recipients: the St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute in Boise Idaho, and the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center in Minneapolis Minnesota. We are proud to announce that the 2016 contribution to our beneficiaries totaled $860,000. Due to the dedicated commitment of our supporters over the years, the Tournament has raised in excess of $15.6 million which has gone directly to cancer research. Our beneficiaries leverage these funds through various matching grant programs, increasing the impact of our donation to the million dollar level annually. Participating in this worthy cause not only makes important strides in cancer research possible but also provides four days of enjoyment for you and your guests in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho. We encourage you to participate in next year’s tournament scheduled for August 16-19, 2017. For further details, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 208-726-1049. Sincerely, Hannah Stauts Executive Director $15.6+ MILLION A LEUKEMIA AND CANCER RESEARCH BENEFIT Our Story Our Cause Our Beneficiaries
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KILLEBREW-THOMPSON MEMORIAL
Every August for the past 40 years, the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament in Sun Valley, Idaho has gathered celebrities, members of Congress, corporate sponsors, participants and supporters with one common goal: to �nd a cure for leukemia and other cancers. Founded in 1976 by Harmon Killebrew and Ralph Harding in memory of the Minnesota Twins’ shortstop, Danny Thompson, KTM is considered one of the leading fundraisers of its kind for cancer research.
The event proceeds bene�t two recipients: the St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute in Boise Idaho, and the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center in Minneapolis Minnesota. We are proud to announce that the 2016 contribution to our bene�ciaries totaled $860,000. Due to the dedicated commitment of our supporters over the years, the Tournament has raised in excess of $15.6 million which has gone directly to cancer research. Our bene�ciaries leverage these funds through various matching grant programs, increasing the impact of our donation to the million dollar level annually.
Participating in this worthy cause not only makes important strides in cancer research possible but also provides four days of enjoyment for you and your guests in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho. We encourage you to participate in next year’s tournament scheduled for August 16-19, 2017.
For further details, please do not hesitate to contact our o�ce at 208-726-1049.
Sincerely,
Hannah Stauts Executive Director
$15.6+MILLION
A LEUKEMIA AND CANCER RESEARCH BENEFIT
Our Story
Our Cause
Our Beneficiaries
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS2017 KILLEBREW-THOMPSON MEMORIAL
WEDAUGUST 16th
THURAUGUST 17th
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
6:00 PM
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
12:00 PM
9:00 AM
3:30 PM - 5:00PM
ALL DAY
ALL DAY
Tournament registration
Practice rounds on the Sun Valley & Elkhorn Golf Courses
Tournament registration
Practice rounds on the Sun Valley & Elkhorn Golf Courses
First Tournament Round - Shotgun start on both courses
Second Tournament Round - Shotgun start on both courses
Welcome BBQ at Trail Creek Cabin
VIP Reception, Sun Valley Pavilion
Benefit Concert, Sun Valley Pavilion
Reception and Auction Gala at the Sun Valley Inn
Awards Reception - Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
FRI
SATAUGUST 19th
8:00 PM
Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show AUGUST 18th
3rd Annual Cancer Research ForumTBD
2017FORMAT FOR PLAY
PURCHASED MULLIGANS
TEES TO BE PLAYED AS FOLLOWS:
HANDICAP INDEXThe handicap index of GHIN for both courses will be based on Sun Valley’s course rating. Last year’s posted tournament scores may be considered for this year’s handicap adjustments by the Handicap Committee. The Committee reserves the right to adjust handicaps at any time during the tournament. The adjusted participant’s handicap may be used for individual low net and team scores.
PRACTICE ROUNDSPractice rounds for tournament players are available on both courses Wednesday, August 16 and Thursday, August 17 (one on each course per player, two rounds total). Please make tee times in advance.To better accommodate all players please cancel any tee times 48 hours in advance.
The golf courses will have a list of KTM tournament players for practice tee times when you check in with them at the clubhouse. Please contact our office for practice round special requests 208.726.1049.
AWARDSAwards will be presented to the three lowest scoring teams over the two-day tournament, and to the low individual net and gross scores for both men and women. Longest drive and closest to the pin will also be awarded for both courses.
CLUB RENTALSTo make arrangements for club rentals, please contact the Sun Valley Clubhouse at 208.622.2251.Participants are responsible for the rental charges.
KILLEBREW-THOMPSON MEMORIALTOURNAMENT FORMAT
The format will be a four-person, two best-ball over a twoday tournament on the Sun Valley and Elkhorn courses.
Men - Max handicap of 24 per player.
Women - Max handicap of 36 per player.
Each player whose score is counting for the team must putt out.
Scores and handicaps are subject to review after each round by Handicap Chairman Jeff Petersen, PGA.
Sun Valley ElkhornWomen................... Forward/Red CopperMen........................ White GoldMen 65+ andhandicap > 24........ Resort SilverMen 75+................. Forward CopperGolf Pros................ Black Black
Two (2) per day, available for purchase at registration.
Can be used for any stroke on a hole, excluding contest holes (closest to pin and longest drive).
Sun Valley: 208.622.2251, Elkhorn: 208.622.2271
Each Golfer Receives: Two practice rounds
Two tournament rounds
Tee gifts
Breakfast & Lunch Fri. & Sat.
Social Functions Include: Welcome Barbeque
Auction Gala
Awards Reception
Identi�cationSpouse Activity Social FunctionNumber of GolfersPriceSponsorship Level Full-page Ad
Major
Super
Premier
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Diamond
Hole
$10,000
$20,000
$28,000
$38,000
$50,000
$55,000
$70,000
$1,000
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8
10
12
16
4
8
12
16
20
24
32
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4
6
8
10
12
16
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Sponsor identification on one of the golf courses and recognition in the tournament program.
Invitations Invitations on KTM website in KTM Program
Friday- Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show
Spouse Activities Include:
Saturday- Past Examples: Guided Fly-Fishing Golf Scramble Interpretive Tour
Major...........* A 3-year sponsorship guarantees your costs will not increase for the term of your commitment and secures your spot thru 2020.1-year commitment 3-year commitment*
Major...........
Super...........
Premier........
$10,000
$20,000
$28,000
Silver.............
Gold..............
Platinum........
Diamond...............$38,000
$50,000
$55,000
$70,000
Hole Sponsor....... $1,000
Check enclosed
Check to follow at a later date: _____________________________________ (Date expected) Please invoice for payment
General Atomics Aeronautical SystemsJackson Jet Center Jim & Kelly Young
Northrop Grumman
Oppenheimer Companies Pique Travel
Prudential FinancialRuss Huffer Family Steve Hanks Family
University of MinnesotaUtility Trailer
Uwe & Karen Ruttke Family WhiteCloud Analytics
Patron SponsorsCardinal Glass Industries
CobhamCSB Sun Valley
DRS Technologies Harmon Travel
HertzOshkosh DefenseStein Distributing
Yum! Brands
KILLEBREW-THOMPSON MEMORIALPROGRAM SPONSOR AD SPECS
As a sponsor of the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial, you are entitled to an ad in the Tournament program. If you wish to use the same ad as last year, please let us know as soon as possible.
ARTWORK DUE DATEJune 2, 2017
ADVERTISMENT SIZES• Full-page Ad (Major to Diamond Sponsors): - Trim size: 8.5" x 11" - Bleed size: 8.75" x 11.25" - Note: bleed sizes were created with 0.25" on all four sides.• Half-page Ad (Patron Sponsors): - Trim size: 8.5" x 5.5” - Bleed size: 8.75" x 5.75" - Note: bleed sizes were created with 0.25" on all four sides.
TOURNAMENT PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS• Page Size: 8.5" x 11"• Printing Process: Offset• Color: Four-color process• Line Screen: 150–175 dpi
ADVERTISEMENT REQUIREMENT• Platform Format: PC• File Format: High-resolution (At least 300 dpi.) PDF, EPS or TIFF; all fonts need to be embedded or outlined• Program Format: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES• All ads are required to be submitted electronically by email or via Dropbox. - Dropbox address: [email protected] - Email address: [email protected]
Please contact our office should you have any questions regarding your ad.Phone: 208.726.1049Email: [email protected]
