EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated and re-posted:
It’s one of the highlights of summer in the Burien area – a professionally-produced 4th of July fireworks show at Three Tree Point – and it’s supported entirely by donations from area businesses and citizens from our local communities.
We think it’s not too early to start considering donating to this worthy homegrown tradition, and organizers are currently seeking Corporate Sponsors for this year’s festivities. [DISCLOSURE: BTB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer is a Co-Chair of this year's Fireworks Fund.]
The Fireworks Fund needs around $25,000 for this year’s event, which includes the fees of the professional pyrotechnics firm that puts on the show, as well as barge, tug, security, insurance, permit fees and dumpsters for the all-important 5th of July clean up.
It is a non-profit, all-volunteer based organization, and its sole mission is to help continue a great community tradition.
The first-ever Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund Donor Kickoff Party will be at the Tin Theater at 3pm on Saturday, April 9th, and all local business leaders who understand the value of helping their community are invited.
If you’re a local business person interested in learning how Sponsoring Burien’s best barge-based high-altitude fireworks show can help spread your brand throughout this affluent community, click below (all are PDF files):
Donation Levels available for local business include:
- $5,000 Platinum Sponsor
- $2,500 Gold Sponsor
- $1,000 Silver Sponsor
- $500 Community Sponsor
To see the specific benefits your business will receive from each level, download this PDF: Corporate Sponsorship Levels.
To RSVP to the Donor Kickoff Party you must fill out a Commitment Form (PDF file) and email to info@3treepoint.org. Letters have also been sent out to local businesses, so be sure to check your mailbox later this week. If your business would like to consider donating, email info@3treepoint.org for a Sponsorship Letter.
Here’s more info from the information letter going out this week to area businesses, which includes a special B-Town Blog-related Advertising bonus:
In the famous words of Uncle Sam…
…to attend our first-ever Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund Donor Kickoff Party at the Tin Theater at 3pm on Saturday, April 9th!
Although mostly funded by private donations, support from business leaders like you helps keep this great homegrown tradition alive.
Our fireworks tradition reaches more than the affluent residents of Three Tree Point – neighbors from Normandy Park, Seahurst & surrounding areas participate – making it a perfect place to market your services.
It’s also a great way to thank your customers for their patronage of your business throughout the year.
Sponsorship of the Three Tree Point Fireworks Display offers many unique benefits:
- Exposure to the eyeballs of this area’s most affluent residents.
- Grassroots marketing to your local customer base.
- Exclusive networking opportunities at our annual Donor event on Saturday, June 25th.
Sponsoring the Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund is an excellent business decision that will enhance your relationship with the desirable consumers of Three Tree Point, Normandy Park, Seahurst and other areas.
This year we’re also throwing in an amazing Donor premium – Sponsor at the Silver Level and above and you’ll receive FREE Advertising on The B-Town Blog (the area’s #1 Local News website with over 50,000 Readers per month), as well as its affiliated Facebook Page and Twitter Feed.
Please review the Sponsorship Levels, and RSVP today for our Donor Kickoff Party at 3pm on Saturday, April 9th! Enjoy complimentary appetizers, champagne, and classic American movie screening at the Tin Theater and Tin Room, named by KING-TV as the “Best Neighborhood Bar” in the Northwest!
Send in your commitment form today (funds aren’t due until May 15, 2011) or RSVP to attend our Donor Kickoff Party and learn more! Please RSVP to info@3treepoint.org or send in the enclosed postcard!
We look forward to meeting you and welcoming your generous support!
- Scott Schaefer, Co-Chair
- Laura Beth Peterson, Co-Chair
Photo by Michael Brunk.
Here’s some info from the Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund website:
The Three Tree Point Fireworks celebration is supported entirely by donations from the communities of Three Tree Point, Seahurst, Normandy Park, Seola Beach, Arroyo Beach, Arbor Heights and others.
Our barge based, high-altitude fireworks show has gotten better every year thanks to countless people who have donated time and money.
In 2011, our goal is to keep the fireworks and community celebrations at the same great level that they have been at. This will be the fourth year we are seeking corporate sponsors for our event.
We raise funds in May to ensure we have time to get all the permits, insurance and the best vendors.
Originally started by the Miller family as a gift to The Three Tree Point Community, the firewoks tradition was continued by neighbors when the Millers moved away.
In addition to the fireworks, the neighborhood traditions of pancake breakfast, kids games, flag raising with awards, bike parade and more have been ushering in summer at our great community. What a great place to live!
For more information, e-mail info@3treepoint.org.
Here are other links:
- Be sure to “Like” the 3 Tree Point Fireworks Fund Facebook Page here.
- Follow 3TPFireworks on Twitter here.
VIDEO: Of course, what B-Town Blog post would be complete without a video? Not this one, that’s for sure – here’s one of the grand finale for last year’s 3TP Fireworks, as shot on Scott Schaefer’s iPhone:
NOTE: Online donations for residents wishing to help out will be active very soon – look for a separate post shortly!
