Dear Sponsor The Nutley–Belleville Columbus Day Committee is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that coordinates an annual Columbus Day Parade in Essex County, New Jersey. We are a group of unpaid volunteers who give up our time to organize and fundraise for the parade. The entire costs of the parade (bands, floats and entertainers) are raised through our fundraising efforts and through professional sponsorship. We are asking for your support in becoming one of our 2017 sponsors. As a sponsor, we will promote your organization at all our events including the 2017 Columbus Day Parade. We have developed various levels of sponsorship opportunities that offer increasing level of promotional opportunity. As a Parade Sponsor you will also be included in our advertising and included in our press releases, local periodicals and web-site advertisements. During parade and other functions there will also be many opportunities for exposure to current and future customers. The opportunities for returning value are significant due to the following:

· We are a densely populated area made up of diverse communities

· Supporting local communities resonates with current and future customers and will help with buying decisions

· Establishing “good will” with local communities is an excellent promotional strategy Attached is a sponsorship fact sheet and detailed sponsorship proposals for your review. If you are interested in becoming a 2017 Sponsor, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank You Bill Freda 2017 Committee Chair The Nutley – Belleville Columbus Day Parade & Italian Heritage Committee

Our History

The Nutley-Belleville Christopher Columbus Day Parade was born out of a community spirit that encompassed the local Italian Americans living in Nutley and Belleville. At first, the parade was a local event, but today, this popular parade has grown to include about 1,000 participants, and over 2,500 spectators. What is particularly impressive is that the entire production is run by the all-volunteer Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade Committee. Belleville resident Vincent "Jimmy" Donadia and Nutley resident John V. Kelly co-founded the Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day parade in the early 1980s; both men invested $1,500 towards the event. Donadia was born in Nutley on King Street and was owner of Donadia Disposal in Rutherford. Donadia died in 2007 at 95. Kelly, who was born to an Irish father and Italian mother in Jersey City, was a former Nutley mayor and served nine terms in the New Jersey General Assembly. He was also president of Nutley Savings Bank. Kelly died in 2009 at 83. Every year marching bands from local schools proudly march in the parade and display their skills. The Nutley High School and Belleville High School Marching Bands, are featured in the parade every year. Various Italian-American groups, marching bands and the Belleville and Nutley police and fire departments always participate in the parade. Each year Italian-American organizations such as The Federation of Italian American Societies of N.J., and Nutley UNICO proudly sponsor the Arma dei Carabinieri,( Italian Police) to participate in our Parade. This parade is much more than a day filled with balloons, marchers, floats and candy. It has become a day for our communities to honor local residents and businessmen who have exemplified the values of our organization. Our honorees have demonstrated they can preserve their Italian culture and embrace their heritage while giving back to the community. These honorees truly show us all what it is to be an American of Italian decent. As the years pass, the parade, the marchers and the organizers all agree on one thing: It’s great to be part of the giant melting pot we call America, and it’s magical to celebrate and honor the mark Columbus made not only for all people of Italian descent, but also for all immigrants and Americans everywhere. We welcome you to join us and become part of this wonderful adventure.

2017 Honorees

2017 Parade Grand Marshal Al Lembo

2017 Lifetime Achievement Award 2017 Italian Heritage Award Anthony Iannone Dr. Louis Crupi DVM

2017 Nutley Man of the Year 2017 Belleville Man of the Year Chief Thomas Strumolo Chief Mark Minichini

2017 Nutley Woman of the year 2017 Bellville Woman of the Year

Marie Vicchiariello Cindy Sica

2017 Renaissance Man 2017 Italian Business Leader 2017 Community Excellence Henry Meola John Apicella Ruth Bedford

Past Parade Grand Marshalls 2016 Barry Maurillo, Joe Maurillo, and Cav. Vito Cucci 2015 Vincent Micco 2014 Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Granato 2013 Pasquale A. Megaro, Jr 2012 Paul Alongi 2011 Joseph Cervasio 2010 Connie Francis 2009 Msgr. Paul Bochicchio 2008 Dr. Sandra Lee 2007 Paul Di Gaetano 2006 Joseph Maselli 2005 Cavaliere Joseph Coccia, Jr 2004 Ralph Caputo and John V. Kelly 2003 Vincent “Jimmy” Donadia 2002 Peter Scarpelli Joanne Cocchiola Carmen Orechio Garry Furnari Mauro Tucci Gerry DiGori Louis Pallante Nicholas Auriemma Thomas Fuscaldo Michael Melham William Escott 2001 Dr. Manny Alfano 2000 Joseph Pepe 1999 Rick Cerrone 1998 Garry Furnari 1997 Robert Gaccione 1996 Antoinette Marone 1995 Anthony Biondi 1994 Mario Pavone 1993 Anthony Amonscata 1992 Vincent LoCurcio 1991 Ron Carey 1990 Frank Vincent 1989 Elena Scambio 1988 Dr. Nicholas L. DePace 1987 Richard Ruffalo 1986 James Piro 1985 James Orsini 1984 Angelo Bianchi 1983 Carmen Orechio and Michael Marotti

Nutley Belleville Parade Committee Fact Sheet

Address

P.O. Box 110286 Nutley, NJ 07110

Web-site / email NBCParade.org / Info@NBCParade.org

EIN# 22-3756527

Date Formed October 1982 - Organization First Formed October 2000 - Re-organized as a 501(c)(3)

Location of Parade Joralemon and Franklin Avenues Nutley / Belleville, New Jersey

Event Dates Taste of Italy Fundraiser - Apr 30, 2017 44 Park Ave Nutley Honoree Award Dinner – Sep 28, 2017 Nanina’s in the Park- Belleville Honoree Mass -Oct 7, 2017 Holy Family Church Nutley Wreath Laying – Oct 8, 2017 Belleville Town Hall Parade - Oct 8, 2017 Belleville to Nutley

Mission Statement The members and Board of Trustees of the Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Committee pledge ourselves to preserving, protecting and promoting the unique treasure and gift of our Italian heritage. We strive to honor our parents and grandparents who have handed down to each generation the Italian tradition, and culture. We pledge to continue to celebrate the ideals of Christopher Columbus and other great Italian Americans by sponsoring the Columbus Day Parade, where we can honor those Italian Americans who have given so much to make our local communities and America great. By doing this we not only honor the memory of our ancestors, but keep alive our living traditions and promote what it means to be an American of Italian decent.

Sponsorship Levels Santa Maria $3000

• Sponsor a Float in the Parade. As a float sponsor, your name and

logo will be displayed on the sides and back of the parade float.

During the Parade the Sponsor will be able to invite up to 20

people to ride on the float.

• Special Acknowledgement at Honoree Dinner and during the

parade as the float passes viewing stand.

• Sponsor signage at Taste of Italy, Honoree Dinner and Parade

viewing stand.

• Sponsor name in all press release and parade advertisements and

on parade website.

• Full page color ad in honoree dinner ad journal

Pinta $1500

• Partial float sponsorship. As a partial float sponsor your name

and logo will appear on the sides of a parade float During the

parade you can invite up to 10 people to ride on the float.

• Special Acknowledgement at Honoree Dinner and during the

parade as the float passes viewing stand.

• Sponsor name and logo included on sponsor posters at Taste of

Italy, Honoree Dinner and Parade viewing stand.

• Sponsor name and logo on parade website.

Santa Maria $1000

• Band Sponsorship. As a Band sponsor, you will get a 3x8

sponsor banner that with your name and logo to be carried in

front of the marching band. During the parade, you can invite as

many guests as you like to walk with you carrying the banner

(Minimum 3).

• Sponsor name and logo included on sponsor posters at Taste of

Italy, Honoree Dinner and Parade viewing stand.

• Special Acknowledgement at Honoree Dinner and during the

parade as the band passes viewing stand.

• Sponsor name and logo on parade website.

Columbus Day Parade Sponsorship Order Form

$3000 Santa Maria Sponsorship (Full Parade Float)

$1500 Pinta Sponsorship (Partial Parade Float)

$1000 Nina (Parade Band)

Sponsor Name: _______________________________________________________________

Sponsor Address: ______________________________________________________________

Sponsor Contact: ______________________________________________________________

Sponsor Email: ________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your support.

Make checks payable to “Nutley Bellville Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Committee”

Please mail this form and payments to:

Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Committee Inc. P. O. Box 000 Nutley, N.J. 07110

Questions or comments please contact:

Ben Costa – Sponsorship Chair (973) 798-2493 ben.costa@cruiseplanners.com

Bill Freda – Parade Committee Chair (973) 632-4367 wjfreda@gmail.com