HOLIDAY REUNION

HOLIDAY REUNION PARTY-

Hosted by the MCA-I for anyone in the media and broadcast community.

On December 9^th, 2010 the Detroit Chapter of the MCA-I will be hosting a Holiday party at the Magic Bag Theater on Woodward in Ferndale.

The annual event is for its members and others that make up the local media/broadcast community. We wanted to do something more this year; not only for our members, but for those who have been part of the community for years. We’re taking our party one step further by offering a venue for people from other organizations and media production companies and advertising agencies to be reunited with former co-workers and friends. We’re inviting groups to gather at the Magic Bag Theater to get together again for a night of music, food, drinks, and fun.

The MCA-I will contact “ambassadors” within our community to join us in spreading the word through word of mouth, social networking, emails, etc… to their contacts to attend their party.

Could you please be an ambassador for us and pass this party information forward to anyone you know or have worked with. All you have to do is forward this to two people and ask them to forward this to two people each and help spread the word.

The MCA-I is providing a venue, entertainment, food and cash bar for drinks. All you need to do is provide the invitations to all your contacts and enjoy the evening as an opportunity to be reacquainted with old friends, and just get together.

There are many in the Metro area who share common ground working for or with the clients in the industry and this will give them more of a reason to join us on December 9^th.

We will provide a few live bands, made up from members of the media community, to perform sets throughout the evening, as well as a D.J. and plenty of time to mingle and talk and enjoy the night.

Please visit the MCA-I facebook page for more information and to purchase tickets. We encourage pre-ticket purchases because (1). It’s cheaper that way and (2) There will only be a limited number of seating based on the capacity of the Magic Bag.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/detroitMCA-I

You can also download the attached flyer and spread the word.

MCA-I DETROIT CHAPTER GOLF OUTING

Welcome to the
MCA-I Annual Golf Outing

Rain or shine, we’ll be having Fun in the Sun at this year’s MCA-I Annual Golf Outing!

Wear your favorite beachwear and summer attire to kick off the sunny season.
Don’t be shy!

Dear Friends of MCA-I,

Proceeds from the MCA-I Golf Outing go towards the Detroit Chapter’s seminars and events and the Bill Rigstad Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are open to any student who is planning a career in communications.

-Mark your calendar!
-Door Prizes
-Hole Prizes
-Lots of Swag!
-Foursomes fill up quickly
-Reserve your spots today
-Sponsorship opportunities for Hole and
Door Prizes.

Call MCA-I Golf Chairman:
Gary Shifflet 248-302-3904

See you on the Links!


Sincerely,

Karen Matelic
President, MCA-I Detroit Chapter
www.DetroitMCAI.org


Directions to
Rush Lake Golf Course
Pinckney, Michigan

Get set for a fun-filled day that will include exciting games of skill and chance, topped off with dinner and coveted door prizes.

From I-96
 West on I-96
 South on US-23
 Exit 54 (Pinckney)
 West on M-36
 North (turn right) on Pettysville Rd. by Captain Frosty’s
 West on Rush Lake Rd.
 Follow the Signs

From I-94
 West on I-94
 North on US-23
 Exit 54 (Pinckney)
 West on M-36
 North (turn right) on Pettysville Rd. by Captain Frosty’s
 West on Rush Lake Rd.
 Follow the Signs

Questions: Event Coordinators

Gary Shifflet (248) 302-3904
Karen Matelic (734) 818-7362

Rush Lake Golf Course Emergency Number
(734) 878-9790

Annual
Golf Outing
Friday, June 18, 2010

Enjoy a day of fun and networking
with proceeds to support the
MCA-I Scholarship Fund.

2010 MCA-I Golf Outing
4 Person Scramble

A networking and social event
for members of the
media production community
and their guests.

Send sponsorship/participation to:
Gary Shifflet, Golf Chairman
MCA-I Detroit
P.O. Box 935
Royal Oak, MI 48067
detroitmcai@gmail.com

Schedule of Events

9:00 – 10:15 AM Registration
9:00 – 10:15 AM Continental Breakfast
10:15 AM Champagne Toast
10:30 AM Shotgun Start (Promptly)

Sponsorship Opportunities:

MCA-I PRESENTING SPONSOR $5,000
Golf Benefits
 Presenting Sponsor reference in all promotional material
 Eight (8) golfers
 Name/Logo on golf shirts
 (2) Hole sponsorships with Name/Logo signage at holes
 (2) Hole-in-One contest sponsorships (includes hole signage and winner’s plaque)
 Recognition during Prize Presentations
 Logo on event banner and signage
 Grand door prize sponsorship
 Reserved seating at dinner
 Sponsorship recognition gift

Additional benefits
 One table sponsor (Signage & 10 tickets at the Golden Cassette Awards
 Full-page advertisement in the Golden Cassette Awards program


MCA-I GOLD SPONSOR $2,500
Golf Benefits
 Gold Sponsor reference in all promotional materials
 Eight (8) golfers
 Name/Logo on one type of promotional item (list will be provided to choose from on a first come, first served basis).
 (1) Hole sponsorships with Name/Logo signage at holes
 (1) Longest Drive or Closest to the Pin contest (Includes hole signage and winner’s plaque)
 Recognition during Prize Presentations
 Logo on event banner and signage
 Prize sponsorship
 Reserved seating at dinner
 Sponsorship recognition

Additional Benefits
 Five (5) tickets to the Golden Cassette Awards Event
 Half-page advertisement in the Golden Cassette Awards program

MCA-I SILVER SPONSOR $1,500
Golf Benefits
 Silver Sponsor reference in all promotional materials
 Four (4) golfers
 Choice of one (1) $1,000 ala carte sponsorship:
o Hole-In-One Contest
o Radar – Guess Your Distance
o Lunch at the Turn
 Pin contest sponsorships (closest to the pin and longest drive)
 Recognition during Prize Presentations
 Logo on event banner and signage
 Prize sponsorship
 Reserved seating at dinner


LUNCH SPONSOR $1,000
Golf Benefits
 Four (4) golfers
 Name/Logo on all lunch tickets
 Name on Sponsor Board
 Recognition during Prize Presentations

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR $1,000
Golf Benefits
 Four (4) golfers
 Name/Logo signage at the hole
 Name on Sponsor Board
 Recognition during Prize Presentations




HOLE SPONSOR $750
Golf Benefits
 Four (4) golfers
 Name/Logo signage at the hole
 Name on Sponsor Board
 Recognition during Prize Presentations

BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR (2 available) $550
 Name on Sponsor Board & Signage
 Recognition during Prize Presentations

BREAKFAST SPONSOR $350
Golf Benefits
 Name on Sponsor Board & Signage
 Recognition during Prize Presentations

STANDARD GOLF RESERVATIONS
Foursomes: $400
Current MCA-I member: $80
Non-member: $100

Not sure if your membership is current?
Contact Karen Matelic, President
Phone (734) 818-7362
Email detroitmcai@gmail.com

MCA-I MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE
National annual membership: $160
National organizational membership: $465
(3 people, additional memberships $155 per person)
National student annual membership $50


Cash and Checks Accepted
(Payable to Detroit MCA-I)
Thru June 17th
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS (Due June 17th)

Type of Card: (AM-EX, MasterCard,Visa)___________

Name ______________________________________

Card # _______________________CVC #:_______

Billing Address: _______________________________

Signature____________________________________

I'll be there. Just let me know when and where on the MCA-I website.

MCA-I Detroit March Meeting On The Michigan Film Incentive

The MCA-I is in the planning stages of our March meeting, which is proposed to be a town hall meeting type discussion of the good, the bad and the ugly of the Michigan Film Incentive bill.

Below is a document which helps to explain everything related to this meeting.

We are shooting for either March 24 or 25 for this meeting.

And we are looking for your input into planning this meeting.

Ideas?
Suggestions?
Want to be a panelist? Suggest a panelist?
Want to be the moderator? Suggest a panelist?
Have a venue available for the MCA-I to use for this event?
Want to be on the planning committee?
Want to be a sponsor of this meeting?

Please pass this information to those you feel would benefit from this information................................

Post your comments here! Please use our blog or facebook page for comments!!!
I will notify you of the planning committee meeting and needs.
Meanwhile mark your calendar for that last week of March for this important meeting.


Did you benefit from the Film Incentive bill? Come to the meeting and tell us

Do you want to benefit from the Film Incentive Bill? Come to the meeting and tell us.

Do you think this bill is a waste of taxpayer money? Come to the meeting and tell us.

PREPRODUCTION LETTER SENT VIA EMAIL:

MCA-I DETROIT CHAPTER
(MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL)

ANNOUNCES
PLANS FOR A MARCH MEETING FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THE INDUSTRY OF FILM, VIDEO, TELEVISION PRODUCTION AS WELL AS MEDIA COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS, GRAPHIC AND WEB PRODUCERS, AD AGENCIES, PR FIRMS AND FILM/VIDEO SCHOOLS.
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AND CITY CHAMBER MEMBERS ARE ALSO INVITED

TOPIC:
REVIEW OF THE MICHIGAN’S FILM INCENTIVE BILL: PRESENT STATUS.
SING YOUR PRAISES FOR THE BENEFITS OF THIS BILL OR DISCUSS THE SHORTFALL.
( KILL IT, DEFEND ITS STATUS, FIGHT TO CHANGE IT OR SUGGEST ALTERNATIVES)

GOAL:
PROVIDE A TOWN HALL DISCUSSION WITH PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNCATION INDUSTRY THAT HAVE BEEN OR CAN BE AFFECTED BY THE MICHIGAN FILM INCENTIVE BILL.
RESULTS OF THIS DISCUSSION WILL PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR SUGGESTIONS TO LEGISLATURES FOR CHANGES, IMPROVEMENTS OR SIMPLY LEAVE IT ALONE.
THIS MEETING WILL ALSO HELP TO DISPERSE INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THE BENEFITS OF THIS PLAN OR EXPOSURE OF ITS SHORTCOMINGS.

The MCA-I invites you to participate in the planning or participate in the discussion in March, as industry professional gather to discuss an important part of our present industry in Michigan.

And if you do not think that this plan benefits you, you should attend, to help shape this plan so it will benefit yourself, your job, your company, your craft and your industry.
If the Film Incentive has helped you, please come to share this personally with others gathering to get the scoop.

The two year anniversary of the Michigan film Incentive bill will be approaching.
There have been many success stories and just as many critics crying for the abolishment of this as a waste of taxpayer money and unfair treatment of other industries more deserving of “incentives”.

We, as a group of professionals representing this industry need to gather and share our discussions in reviewing the past and help to shape the future of this incentive plan.

This will become the focus of the MCA-I’s March meeting.

To other organizations such as the MPA/ ADCraft / NATAS/ etc:

This is an open invitation for your organization to join with the MCA-I to share this meeting with your membership. You can make this your March membership meeting and provide a valuable contribution for your members. The MCA-I invites you to help with the organization or execution of this event, and share this evening with your members.

To the unions:
This is an open invitation for your union to represent yourself at this meeting either as a panelist or available to address the concerns that affect your union and its members. It may be an opportunity for you to present opportunities to increase your memebership.

To the Michigan Film Office / Michigan Film Advisory Board
This is an open invitation for the Michigan Film Office to present pertinent information to the professionals in this industry. This is your opportunity to defend the Michigan film Incentive Bill and offer proof that this plan works…………………………………………..
Offer insight into how this works………….
Offer the chance to gain support………………
Use this as an opportunity to explain the services the Michigan Film Office offers to people in the media communications industry of the State of Michigan.

To Legislatures or Chamber of Commerce members or others:
This is an open invitation for yourself or your organization to become a part of this evenings event, either on the committee planning this event or as a participant or speaker at this event.

SUMMARY:
This meeting is in the pre- production stage at the MCA-I and we are actively inviting your input to shape this evening. We are looking for the following:
Designing the format or style of the event:
Town Hall meeting with a moderator or formal presentations from industry experts
Setting the agenda: Listing the topics to discuss and the flow for the evening
Speakers: Compiling a list of speakers or panelists
Moderator: Looking for someone to moderate
Venue: seeking a place to host this event and accommodate the audience
Sponsors: Looking for sponsor to help defray any costs to produce this event.

Pass the word to anyone you feel would benefit or should be a part of this event. Be sure to monitor the MCA-I website for information on this meeting.

Action:
Contact US!
I welcome your ideas, comments, suggestions for agenda, suggestions for a venue or to throw your name in the hat as a panelist or moderator for this event………
I look forward to working with you as we plan this event or just your help to spread the word.

Thanks
Wally S. Szczubialka
Wally@OrangeDragin.tv

Karen Matelic
detroitmcai@gmail.com