Kentucky Derby 2022

Kentucky Derby - May 7, 2022

Dear Friend of the YMCA,

Whenever our community is faced with a crisis, whenever we see a neighbor who needs support, the Y stands ready to help with open arms and caring hearts. Thanks to generous donors like you, our local YMCA is able to provide a safe, nurturing space for our community to learn, grow, and thrive.

Because we know that you share a passion for this community, we are excited to invite you to our Annual Kentucky Derby event. The 2021 event successfully raised over $100,000 that supported children’s programming and an endowment to help keep our Y growing and thriving.

We’ve also added 2 new child care sites bringing our Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA to a total of 5 branches. By expanding our capacity, (now serving up to 500 children in the Wyoming Valley Area) we are helping to meet a critical need for child care services.

Now as we prepare for the 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby event, we are looking forward to coming together again to celebrate youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

During this event we will also honor Clayton J Karambelas with a presentation to his family of the newly created memorial scholarship in his name.

Kindly review the attached event, online auction and sponsorship opportunities with RSVP due by April 28th.

Contact: Janelle Drach, COO, Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA, 570.931.3700

Cocktails, Dinner & Derby Fun at the Westmoreland Club, 5:30-10P

Enjoy an evening of fabulous food and derby festivities at the Westmoreland Club.

5:30-7:00PM: Passed Hors D’oeuvres and Themed Cocktails.

7:00-10:00PM: Dinner & Festivities under the Tent

Dinner Tickets $175 each
Race Wager Book $30 each. Bet on 6 races, 1 horse each. Purchase as many books as you’d like to bet on more than one horse per race. Each race winner gets entered to win a prize.
Kindly RSVP by April 28th

Dinner Menu:

Warm French Rolls
Kentucky Bibb Wedge Salad
3 Entrée Choices:

Cabernet-Braised Beef Short Ribs
Pan-Fried Turbot Finished with a Rich Bourbon Butter Sauce
Roasted Baby Vegetable Tart, Fennel Cashew Cream, Micro Greens

Custom Deserts: Miniature Hat Cakes, Derby related Sugar Cookies, Peach Melba, Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Popcorn. Large Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Enter to Win Grand Prize, Sponsored by Community Bank

1 Ticket for $20 or 6 Pack of Tickets for $100. Drawing will be held on May 7, 2022

Prize Includes:

Trip for 2 to the 2023 Kentucky Derby
Choice of hotel and round-trip airfare
Details to be arranged at time of booking with Val at Tucker’s Travel Shoppe

Trip may be redeemed for another vacation package, not to exceed $5000 in travel and must be completed no later than May 15, 2023. Some restrictions apply. Winner may choose to receive $5000 in lieu of the trip.

Sponsor Our Kentucky Derby Event

Choose among these sponsorship levels that fit your giving goals. At Sponsorship checkout, select the FEE TYPE in the top drop down menu box. Please also email Janelle Drach with the company name as it should be shown on promotional materials and include a company logo (jpeg or png). If sending a check, please make payable to: Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA and mail to: Jamie Dudick, 40 W. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

PRESENTING SPONSOR – $20,000 *EXCLUSIVE*
• Identified as the Presenting Sponsor
• Logo/Name on Invitations & Save the Date Cards
• Name/Logo on all media coverage, Times Leader
• Logo/Name on YMCA website and social networks
• Logo/Name prominently displayed on all event signage
• Sixteen Tickets (16) to the Derby Event (Value: $2,800)

CHURCHILL DOWNS SPONSORS – $15,000
• Identified as a Major Sponsor
• Name/Logo on all media coverage, Times Leader
• Logo/Name on YMCA website and social networks
• Logo/Name prominently displayed on all event signage
• Twelve Tickets (12) to the Derby Event (Value: $2,100)

TRIPLE CROWN SPONSORS – $10,000
• Identified as a Major Sponsor
• Name/Logo on all media coverage, Times Leader
• Logo/Name on YMCA website and social networks
• Logo/Name prominently displayed on all event signage
• Ten Tickets (10) to the Derby Event (Value: $1,750)

PREAKNESS SPONSORS – $7,500
• Identified as a Major Sponsor
• Name/Logo on all media coverage, Times Leader
• Logo/Name on YMCA website and social networks
• Logo/Name prominently displayed on all event signage
• Eight Tickets (8) to the Derby Event (Value: $1,400)
• Pack of Six (6) Raffle Tickets ($100)

GRAND PRIZE SPONSOR $6,500 *EXCLUSIVE* SOLD
• Identified as the Trip Sponsor
• Logo/Name printed on all raffle tickets
• Name/Logo in all media coverage, Times Leader
• Logo/Name on YMCA website and social networks
• Logo/Name on event signage
• Six Tickets (6) to the Derby Event (Value: $1,050)

BELMONT SPONSORS – $5,000
• Name/Logo on all media coverage, Times Leader
• Logo/Name on YMCA website and social networks
• Logo/Name on event signage
• Four Tickets (4) to the Derby Event (Value: $700)
• Pack of Six (6) Raffle Tickets ($100)

BREEDERS CUP SPONSORS – $2,500
• Logo/Name on YMCA website and social networks
• Logo/Name on event signage
• Two Tickets (2) to the Derby Event (Value: $350)
• Pack of Six (6) Raffle Tickets (Value: $100)

WIN/PLACE/SHOW SPONSORS – $1,500
• Logo/Name on YMCA website and social networks
• Logo/Name on event signage
• Two Tickets (2) to the Derby Event (Value: $350)

TRIFECTA SPONSORS – $500
• Logo/Name on YMCA website and social networks

Participate in Our Silent Auction, May 4th-8th

We are currently accepting donations for our online silent auction. Please complete the following by April 28th to ensure inclusion.

To make a silent auction donation:

Complete and submit form below
Email an image of your item to: Janelle Drach
Schedule drop off time with Janelle Drach @: 570-931-3700

2022 Derby Committee

Barbara Maculloch, Co-Chair
Lissa Bryan-Smith, Co-Chair
Alison Zurawski, Silent Auction Chair
Cheryl Connolly, Raffle Chair
John Barancho & Paul Kabacinski, Decor Chairs

Amanda Carmody