The Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast

Clock Tower Initiative

The Rotary Club/Rotary International

Celebrating 100 Years of Service in 2005

The oldest service organization in the world

Chicago – The Birthplace of Rotary

International Convention in Chicago the week-end of June 17, 2005

Convention will host over 60,000 Rotarians from around the world

The Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast needs your assistance in putting Chicago’s

Southside “on the map” of Rotary

Who is the Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast (RCCS)?

Chartered March, 1997

First predominantly African-American Rotary Club in the U.S.

Current membership: 20 Active Members

Meets first 3 Thursdays of the month

Meet at the Northern Trust Bank 7801 S. State St.

6:15 PM – 8:00 PM

Some of what the RCCS does:

Assisted in the KaBOOM! Playground build at Lowden Homes

Helped sponsor the Little League team at the South Shore YMCA

Raised funds for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois

Sponsored a Holiday Basket Giveaway

Sponsored a Solar Oven Project in Africa for community economic and social development

What we propose…

A permanent 4-faced clock, with dials in the form of the Rotary logoProminent parts of the clock dedicated to highlighting sponsorsTo be located on the grassy median at 87th St. and Stony Island

Clock Technical specifications:Seth Thomas 19' (579cm) dial

4 dial post clock. Cast aluminum post, saddle and head. Aluminum bezels. Automatically controlled from the base with 99B-MI automatic tower clock control with GPS satellite synchronization. Translucent acrylic dials with fluorescent illumination controlled by a photoelectric cell. Aluminum dials painted off-white. Black dial markings and hands. Forest green finish with gold highlighting. Options–headers with lettering –different dial lettering and hands. Clock to be as manufactured by Electric Time Company

Why is this important?An association with the world's largest and oldest service organization, which is an internationally renown humanitarian institution dedicated to improving life for the world's citizensAround-the-clock branding visibility in a intersection traveled by thousands of vehicles each daySustained logo and brand visibility to significant pedestrian trafficLasting goodwill among current and prospective customers via sponsorship of a viable embellishment to the 8th Ward community

Why is this important (cont.)?A permanent structure in the community, adding beauty, functionality and a visible landmarkDemonstrates Rotary’s involvement in the communityClearly puts the African-American involvement in Rotary “on the map” via the Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast

Support for the Clock Tower

Enthusiastically endorsed by 8th Ward Alderman Todd Stroger

Supported by the 87th Street Chamber of Commerce

Article in the Citizen:

What will it take to do?

The Seth Thomas model clock will be purchased from a firm that has been approved by Rotary International. We estimate the clock to cost from $45,000 - $50,000, depending on final specifications that will be impacted by the sponsorships we secure.

What has already been done:

The RCCS has already raised $4,000 from separate fundraising events:

Fundraiser at the former home of the founder of Rotary, Paul Harris (located in Beverly) in August, 2004An Art Auction in February, 2005 at the Charles Hayes Center

In addition, Rotary members have pledged $22,500 as sponsors of the Clock Tower at various sponsorship levels

Sponsorship Levels

Corporate

• Partner - $10,000

• Patron - $5,000

• Supporter - $2,500

Small Business

• Partner - $1,000

• Patron - $500

• Supporter - $250

Corporate Partner - $10,000Corporate or business name etched onto one of four headers atop clockInclusion in all print and broadcast media relations activities designed to gain placements in local, national and international mediaSpeaking opportunity by Partner's designated representative at groundbreaking and unveiling ceremoniesInvitation to Chicago Southeast's private special event scheduled for June 18, 2005, to celebrate centennial anniversary and completion of clock projectUp to three non-competitive opportunities to promote sponsor's products and/or services to RCCS members and an estimated 350 Rotarians in Area 4 Rotary clubs Two honorary memberships in the Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast

Corporate Patron - $5,000Corporate or business name etched onto one of 12 plaques that anchor the clock's base (three plaques on each of four sides)

Inclusion in all print and broadcast media relations activities designed to gain placements in local, national and international media

Invitation to Chicago Southeast's private special event scheduled for June 18, 2005, to celebrate centennial anniversary and completion of clock projectOne honorary membership in the Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast

Corporate Supporter - $2,500Inclusion in all print and broadcast media relations activities designed to gain placements in local, national and international media

Invitation to Chicago Southeast's private special event scheduled for June 18, 2005, to celebrate centennial anniversary and completion of clock projectOne honorary membership in the Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast

Small Business Partner - $1,000Company name etched onto plaque of Partner level sponsors near clock Inclusion in all print and broadcast media relations activities designed to gain placements in local, national and international mediaSpeaking opportunity at groundbreaking ceremoniesInvitation to Chicago Southeast's private special event scheduled for June 18, 2005, to celebrate centennial anniversary and completion of clock projectOne non-competitive opportunity to promote sponsor's products and/or services to RCCS members and to an estimated 350 Rotarians in Area 4 Rotary clubs Two honorary memberships in the Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast

Small Business Patron - $500Company name etched onto plaque of Patron level sponsors near clock Inclusion in all print and broadcast media relations activities designed to gain placements in local, national and international mediaInvitation to Chicago Southeast's private special event scheduled for June 18, 2005, to celebrate centennial anniversary and completion of clock projectOne honorary membership in the Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast

Small Business Supporter - $250Inclusion in all print and broadcast media relations activities designed to gain placements in local, national and international media

Invitation to Chicago Southeast's private special event scheduled for June 18, 2005, to celebrate centennial anniversary and completion of clock projectOne honorary membership in the Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast

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Support the Rotary Club of Chicago

Southeast’sClock Tower Initiative

Before Time Runs Out!