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Drive Cleveland is a golf outing fundraiser to support The 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists (GCLEABJ).
With The 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists seeking to host individual golf outings in 2024 and a few members serving both organizations, the chapters’ presidents decided it’s best to join forces and demonstrate the power of collaboration - thus birthing the inaugural Drive Cleveland Golf Outing.
The event is titled Drive Cleveland as a nod to both groups’ mission to make our city a better place for all people.
Supporters of Drive Cleveland will experience a great day on the green, at the beautiful Manakiki Golf Course, while supporting these two worthy organizations. All proceeds from Drive Cleveland will be equally divided between
GCLEABJ and The Cleveland 100.
About Drive Cleveland
The Collaborators
100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, Inc.
Established in 1997, as part of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., the mission of The 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, Inc. is to improve the quality of
life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans. The 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland Chapter achieves this mission by providing a variety of educational, informative, and uplifting programs
for the whole family.
With mentoring being the essence of the Greater Cleveland 100, members serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing their diverse talents to create an environment in which Cleveland’s youth are motivated to achieve and are empowered to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of their communities. And, through their signature programs of economic development, education, health & wellness, leadership development, and mentoring, the 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland aims to be
the city’s premier mentoring organization.
Greater Cleveland Association
of Black Journalists
Association of Black Journalists (GCLEABJ) chapter
is to serve and strengthen the community by honestly reflecting the past, accurately reporting the present
with perspective and providing support, inspiration, fellowship and opportunities for journalists of color.
An affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), this chapter re-established itself after years of hiatus in 2013. GCLEABJ is composed
of print, radio, TV and digital journalists as well as public relations and communications professionals
from across Northeast Ohio. Since inception, GCLEABJ has hosted a regional conference which led to being named co-chapter of the year by NABJ in 2016, and won the bid to host the 2025 NABJ Convention and Career Fair. Core programming of GCLEABJ consists of inspiring, training and supporting future journalists of color as well as advocating for inclusion within the media industry.
Funds raised from Drive Cleveland will be used to support The 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland’s mentoring programs
help Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists provide scholarships to the next generation of journalists of color as
well prepare to host NABJ 50th Anniversary Convention and Career Fair in Cleveland in 2025.
Sponsorships
Presenting "Ace" Sponsor
(1 available)
$10,000
12 Golfers
• Logo on Drive Cleveland promotional materials
and prominent event signage
• Logo on all hole signage
• Acknowledged on both organizations websites
and in E-newsletter
• Full page ad in both organizations “major event”
program book
• Guest during any TV broadcast media opportunities
• Mentions in print media articles
• Full page ad in 100 Black Men of Greater
Cleveland Magazine
• Guest speaker at Greater Cleveland Association
of Black Journalist July General Meeting
• Opportunity to host on-course contest
• Speaking opportunity at Drive Cleveland dinner
Eagle Sponsor
(2 available)
$7,500
8 Golfers
• Listed as Drive Cleveland sponsor on
promotional materials and prominent Drive
Cleveland event signage
• Acknowledged on both organizations websites
and in newsletter
• Half page ad in both organizations “major event”
program book
• Half page ad in 100 Black Men of Greater
Cleveland Magazine
• Opportunity to host on-course contest
Par Sponsor
(4 available)
$5,000
4 Golfers
• Listed as Drive Cleveland sponsor on
promotional materials and prominent Drive
Cleveland event signage
• Acknowledged on both organizations websites
and in newsletter
Caddy Sponsor
(8 available)
$2,500
2 Golfers
• Listed as Drive Cleveland sponsor on promotional
materials and prominent Drive Cleveland
event signage
Hole Sponsor
(Unlimited)
$300
• Logo on hole signage at 1 of 18 holes
Longest Drive Sponsor
In-Kind Donation
• Sponsor will provide two items of choice
• Verbal acknowledgement of sponsorship
• Logo on signage at prize claim table
Closet to the Pin Sponsor
In-Kind Donation
• Sponsor will provide two items of choice
• Verbal acknowledgement of sponsorship
• Logo on signage at prize claim table
Raffle Sponsor
In-Kind Donation
• Sponsor will provide two items of choice
• Verbal acknowledgement of sponsorship
• Logo on signage at prize claim table
Gift Bag Sponsor
In-Kind Donation
• Sponsor will provide item to be included in
the Drive Cleveland gift bag
Payments
Please make checks payable to
The 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, Inc.
Tax deduction statement provided
Contacts:
Greg Lockhart
President, The 100 Black Men of
Greater Cleveland, Inc.
PHONE
216.299.7389
EMAIL:
chairman@100blackmencle.org
Rhonda Crowder
President, Greater Cleveland
Association of Black Journalists
PHONE
216.701.8068
EMAIL:
rhonda@rhondacrowderllc.com
