(July 20, 2017) Dates and details for four events celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ocean Pines became clearer on Monday, as a committee organizing the observances also worked toward firming ideas for soliciting sponsorships.
A sign ceremony using designs from recent contest winner Lisa Perez will be held on Jan. 6. The plan, for now, is to unveil the new 50th anniversary logo at the north and south gate, followed by a cocktail reception at the Ocean Pines Country Club.
Perez was announced as the contest winner in June and attended the meeting on Monday.
She said she thought the contemporary design of the logo was “a bit of a risk” and revealed her submission was sent in at literally the next to the last minute before the official deadline.
“It was fresh, it was different, and we appreciated it,” committee member Sharyn O’Hare said. “We had a lot of good entries.”
“I’m very, very excited, so thank you very much,” Perez said.
The committee briefly discussed a parade, scheduled for June 6.
A 50th anniversary golf tournament is scheduled for June 30 at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. Plans are to have a reception, following the tournament, at the yacht club, although members of the committee admitted they had difficulty making contact with those in charge of food and beverage operations.
The tournament itself would likely be limited to 120 golfers. Awards were discussed for longest drive, closest to the pin and a putting contest, and an entry fee of about $100 was mentioned.
A black-tie winter ball is planned for Nov. 10 at the yacht club.
Committee members also discussed ideas for a raffle that would waive annual dues and provide amenity memberships for one winner, similar to a raffle held by the 35th Anniversary Committee.
Sponsorships are being sought for the entirety of the yearlong celebration, potentially starting at $10,000 (platinum) and including $5,000 (gold), $3,000 (silver) and $1,000 (bronze) levels.
The committee received $20,000 in startup funds from the Ocean Pines Board.
Another matter of discussion was whether the goal of fundraising was to break even after paying for events and returning the initial board investment, or to finish with a surplus. Additional funds brought in by sponsors of the 35 anniversary helped to establish the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial in Ocean Pines.
O’Hare was a member of that group.
“Our goal at the time was to break even, but as we started having people come to us for sponsor[ships], we were shocked,” she said. “They’re going to get press throughout the year. It’ a hell of a deal.”
“Personally, I think the goal would be to make some money and do something cool at the end,” Chairwoman Jennifer Cropper Rines said. “I think that would be great.”
For more information on the 50th Anniversary Committee, visit www.oceanpines.org/administration/advisory-committees/50th-anniversary.
A sign ceremony using designs from recent contest winner Lisa Perez will be held on Jan. 6. The plan, for now, is to unveil the new 50th anniversary logo at the north and south gate, followed by a cocktail reception at the Ocean Pines Country Club.
Perez was announced as the contest winner in June and attended the meeting on Monday.
She said she thought the contemporary design of the logo was “a bit of a risk” and revealed her submission was sent in at literally the next to the last minute before the official deadline.
“It was fresh, it was different, and we appreciated it,” committee member Sharyn O’Hare said. “We had a lot of good entries.”
“I’m very, very excited, so thank you very much,” Perez said.
The committee briefly discussed a parade, scheduled for June 6.
A 50th anniversary golf tournament is scheduled for June 30 at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. Plans are to have a reception, following the tournament, at the yacht club, although members of the committee admitted they had difficulty making contact with those in charge of food and beverage operations.
The tournament itself would likely be limited to 120 golfers. Awards were discussed for longest drive, closest to the pin and a putting contest, and an entry fee of about $100 was mentioned.
A black-tie winter ball is planned for Nov. 10 at the yacht club.
Committee members also discussed ideas for a raffle that would waive annual dues and provide amenity memberships for one winner, similar to a raffle held by the 35th Anniversary Committee.
Sponsorships are being sought for the entirety of the yearlong celebration, potentially starting at $10,000 (platinum) and including $5,000 (gold), $3,000 (silver) and $1,000 (bronze) levels.
The committee received $20,000 in startup funds from the Ocean Pines Board.
Another matter of discussion was whether the goal of fundraising was to break even after paying for events and returning the initial board investment, or to finish with a surplus. Additional funds brought in by sponsors of the 35 anniversary helped to establish the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial in Ocean Pines.
O’Hare was a member of that group.
“Our goal at the time was to break even, but as we started having people come to us for sponsor[ships], we were shocked,” she said. “They’re going to get press throughout the year. It’ a hell of a deal.”
“Personally, I think the goal would be to make some money and do something cool at the end,” Chairwoman Jennifer Cropper Rines said. “I think that would be great.”
For more information on the 50th Anniversary Committee, visit www.oceanpines.org/administration/advisory-committees/50th-anniversary.