On Saturday, March 4, 2017, please join our Hosts and Gala Committee for the

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1 3rd Annual Flip Flops & Bow Ties Gala 2017 Underwriting Opportunities On Saturday, March 4, 2017, please join our Hosts and Gala Committee for the 3rd annual Flip Flops & Bow Ties Gala. The renowned event will be whimsical culmination of our Gala Weekend at PGA National Resort & Spa. Celebrate with us as we honor two Veteran Spine Ability Heroes, inspirational US Veterans who have overcome devastating spinal disorder. Sponsors and Underwriters will receive unparalleled acknowledgment before, during, and after the event through prominent publicity, robust social media, and national/local outreach. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to meet prestigious specialists and influential thought-leaders in a festive and inspiring environment. Highlights: All proceeds will be allocated to research that supports Veterans of our United States Armed Forces Over 425 guests at the Gala, and full capacity attendance for the Biologics Course and Golf Tournament Featuring the Spine 10 X 25 Initiative, a national campaign that has garnered congressional support and will lead to a 10% reduction in spine-related disability by the year Guests of the 2017 Annual Flip Flops & Bow Ties Party will include: Local and national spine specialists and medical professionals Spine Foundation Board of Directors Members and staff of NASS and the Spine Foundation National and area hospital executives and staff Local and national political leaders Local and national business leaders Other global stakeholders in spine and health care A festive beach theme with interactive games, music, dancing, unparalleled dining and cocktails, a relaxed celebratory vibe, and more. Underwriting and Sponsorship opportunities can be arranged by contacting Chelsea Smith Reed, Business Development Manager, at or creed@spine.foundation. Tickets: $200 per person, $350 per couple, Reserved Table for 10 guests $1,750.

2 Unique Underwriting Opportunities Cocktail Party & Limbo Special Signage at ALL Bar Areas and Limbo Opportunity to decorate bar area Opportunity to decorate Limbo Activity Live Entertainment Name and/or logo recognition on Dunk A Doc Tank Interactive Game Champagne Toast Sponsor Representative toasts our Spine Ability Heroes from stage/podium Decor Underwriter Name/Logo recognition on interactive centerpieces

3 Unique Underwriting Opportunities (cont.) Guest Take Home Gift $7,500 Limited to one organizations/family/individual Special Signage at each table Name & Logo placed on each Take Home Gift Veteran Hero Unlimited organizations/families/individuals Underwriter representative receives photo opportunity with our Spine Ability Heroes for publication Photography Name/Logo on take home Photo Wall photos Table Side Wine Service Special Signage at each table Name & Logo placed on each Wine Bottle Label

4 Unique Underwriting Opportunities (cont.) Sweet Ending Special Signage at each interactive dessert table Name & Logo placed on gourmet food and dessert Spine Research $3,000 Unlimited organizations/families/individuals Valet Parking $2,500 Limited to one organization/ family/individual Opportunity to have business cards, flyers or water bottles in attendee's vehicles as parting gift Media Outreach $2,500 Limited to three organizations/ families/individuals Name/Logo prominently featured in Media Outreach

5 Unique Underwriting Opportunities (cont.) Best Dressed $1,500 Limited to two organizations/families/individuals Representation during Award Ceremony for Best Dressed Man or Woman Underwriter representative receives photo opportunity with winners for publication Complimentary tickets for 2 guests Print $1,500 Limited to five organizations/families/individuals Representation on print collateral as Underwriter Complimentary tickets for 2 guests Interactive Game $1,500 (per game) Representation on one Game Complimentary tickets for 2 guests Please Choose Your Game(s) Arm-Wrestle a Doc Corn Hole Giant Jenga Ring Toss Photo Cut-out PGA Pro Mini Golf High Striker (Use a Mallet to Ring the Bell to Win) Other games available

6 Registration Form Please print and complete the information below and then send this form with your check to: North American Spine Society, with Spine Foundation Gala Sponsor in the Memo Section. Mail to: North American Spine Society, PO Box 95013, Chicago, IL Please scan and a copy of the completed form to: creed@spine.foundation Deadlines to receive time-sensitive sponsor benefits: Save-the-Date: October 15, 2016 Invitation: December 1, 2016 Please send logo at earliest convenience for immediate inclusion in outreach. Underwriting/Sponsorships available on first come basis. Today's Date: Company Name: Contact Name: Phone Number: Contact Address: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Name as you would like it listed on our printed recognition: Other information: SPONSORSHIPS LEVELS Spine Foundation Visionary Sponsor Spine Foundation Partner Sponsor Spine Foundatin General Gala Sponsor Spine Foundation Sponsor UNDERWRITING LEVELS Cocktail Party & Limbo Underwriter Live Entertainment Underwriter Champagne Toast Underwriter Décor Underwriter Guest Take Home Gift Underwriter Veteran Hero Underwriter Photography Underwriter Tableside Wine Service Underwriter Spine Research Underwriter Sweet Ending Underwriter Valet Parking Underwriter Media Outreach Underwriter Best Dressed Underwriter Print Underwriter Interactive Game Underwriter The Spine Foundation is a division of the North American Spine Society (NASS), located at 7075 Veterans Boulevard, Burr Ridge, Illinois. NASS is a public charity recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations directed to the Spine Foundation will be held by NASS in a restricted fund to be used in furtherance of the Spine Foundation's purposes and work, and are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. A COPY OF NASS'S OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (REGISTRATION # CH42749) WITH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE TO HELP-FLA ( ) OR VISITING REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA.