NAPE Fest
Benefiting NAPE Expo Charities Fund
Sept. 24, 2025
East River 9 | Houston
NAPE Charities Pickleball & Golf is now NAPE FEST!
NAPE Charities is proud to present an exciting day of sport and networking, featuring a golf tournament, pickleball tournament and a vibrant networking event complete with live music. This tax-deductible occasion will directly benefit the NAPE Charities Fund, which is dedicated to supporting our veterans. Come enjoy a day of camaraderie and friendly competition while making a lasting impact on the lives of those who have served our country.
Registration will kick off at 4 p.m., followed by the start of the Pickleball Tournament and the first round of the Golf Tournament at 4:30 p.m. The second round of the Golf Tournament will tee off at 6:30 p.m. Meanwhile, our lively networking event will begin at 5:30 p.m., featuring live music, engaging conversations and fun games. As the evening unfolds, we’ll celebrate the winners during the awards ceremony at 8:30 p.m. with the event wrapping at 9:00 p.m. Don't miss this chance to compete, connect and contribute to a great cause!
Learn more about NAPE Charities and how you and your company and participate in the NAPE Charities Celebration at NAPE Summit.
The NAPE Expo Charities Fund is a 501c3
organization.
Location
Course Information
East River 9
65 Hirsch Rd
Houston, TX 77020
https://eastriver9.com
9-Hole Golf Schedule
2025 NAPE Charities 9-Hole Golf Schedule
4 Person Scramble with Shotgun Start; best score wins (prizes for first, second and third place)
Sept. 24, 2025
3-4:30 p.m.
Sponsor Setup
4-4:30 p.m.
Registration and Material Pick Up
4:30-8:30 p.m.
Pickleball Tournament
4:30-6:30 p.m.
First Round of Golf Tournament
5-9 p.m.
Networking with Live Music & Games
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Second Round of Golf Tournament
8:30-9 p.m.
Awards Ceremony & Networking
Pickleball Schedule
2025 NAPE Charities Pickleball Schedule
2 person doubles; round robin to bracket tournament play (open play courts after elimination); 3 divisions (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Sept. 24, 2025
3-4:30 p.m.
Sponsor Setup
4-4:30 p.m.
Registration and Material Pick Up
4:30-8:30 p.m.
Pickleball Tournament
4:30-6:30 p.m.
First Round of Golf Tournament
5-9 p.m.
Networking with Live Music & Games
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Second Round of Golf Tournament
8:30-9 p.m.
Awards Ceremony & Networking
Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorship packages are tax deductible benefiting NAPE Expo Charities, a 501c3 organization.
ALL AMERICAN SPONSORSHIP (exclusive package) — $100,000
- Includes golf and pickleball
- Two foursomes & two pickleball teams
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage
- Company logo on tournament wide branding for both events
- 16 registrations to 2026 NAPE Summit
- 40 complimentary tickets to 2026 NAPE Charities event
- Company VIP lounge at 2026 NAPE Charities event
- Eight VIP invites to Meet & Greet for Charities event entertainment
- Social media shout-out to NAPE 18,000+ total followers
AMERICAN SPONSORSHIP (exclusive package) — $50,000
- Includes golf and pickleball
- One foursome & one pickleball team
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage
- Company logo on tournament wide branding for both events
- Eight registrations to NAPE Summit
- 30 complimentary tickets to 2026 NAPE Charities event
- Company VIP lounge at 2026 NAPE Charities event
- Four VIP invites to Meet & Greet for Charities event entertainment
- Social media shout-out to NAPE 18,000+ total followers
PATRIOT SPONSORSHIP (exclusive package) — $25,000
- Includes golf and pickleball
- One foursome & one pickleball team
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage
- Company logo on tournament wide branding for both events
- Six registrations to 2026 NAPE Summit
- 20 complimentary tickets to 2026 NAPE Charities event
- Two VIP invites to Meet & Greet for Charities event entertainment
- Social media shout-out to NAPE 18,000+ total followers
LIBERTY SPONSORSHIP (multiple available) — $10,000
- Includes golf and pickleball
- One foursome & one pickleball team
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage
- Company logo on tournament wide branding for both events
- Two registrations to 2026 NAPE Summit
- 10 complimentary tickets to 2026 NAPE Charities event
- Two VIP invites to Meet & Greet for Charities event entertainment
- Social media shout-out to NAPE 18,000+ total followers
GOLF ONLY SPONSORSHIPS
HALFWAY HOUSE SPONSORSHIP — $2,500
- One foursome
- Shaded hole with large area for table display
- Sponsor can work with the venue to offer food and drinks as well as the beverage cart (self-outdoor cooking is not allowed)
- Company logo on tournament banner
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage & promotional messaging
- Social media shout-out to NAPE’s 18,000+ total followers
GOLF BALL SPONSORSHIP (exclusive package) — SOLD OUT
- One foursome
- Company logo on golf balls distributed to all players
- Company logo on tournament banner
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage & promotional messaging
- Social media shout-out to NAPE’s 18,000+ total followers
HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSHIP (exclusive package) — SOLD OUT
- One foursome
- Sponsorship recognition at hole
- Chance to win $10,000 (prize signage included)
- Company logo on tournament banner
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage & promotional messaging
- Social media shout-out to NAPE’s 18,000+ total followers
CLOSEST TO THE PIN (exclusive package) — SOLD OUT
- One foursome
- Sponsorship recognition at hole
- Winner receives complimentary10x10 booth at NAPE (prize signage included)
- Company logo on tournament banner
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage & promotional messaging
- Social media shout-out to NAPE’s 18,000+ total followers
MULLIGAN SPONSORSHIP — $1,000
- One foursome
- Company logo on mulligan tickets
- Company logo on tournament banner
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage & promotional messaging
- Social media shout-out to NAPE’s 18,000+ total followers
DRIVING RANGE SPONSORSHIP — $1,000
- One foursome
- Sponsorship recognition at driving range
- Company logo on tournament banner
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage & promotional messaging
- Social media shout-out to NAPE’s 18,000+ total followers
PUTTING GREEN SPONSORSHIP (exclusive package) — $1,000
- One foursome
- Sponsorship recognition at putting green Company logo on tournament banner
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage & promotional messaging
- Social media shout-out to NAPE’s 18,000+ total followers
HOLE SPONSORSHIP (multiple available) — $1,000
- One foursome
- Sponsorship recognition at hole
- Company logo on tournament banner
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage & promotional messaging
- Social media shout-out to NAPE’s 18,000+ total followers
NETWORKING SPONSORSHIPS
BAR SPONSORSHIP (2 available) — $5,000
- One choice of golf team or pickleball team
- Company logo promotion at bar
- Company logo on event signage & promotional messaging
- Company Logo on NAPE Fest webpage
- Social media shout-out to NAPE 18,000+ total followers
FOOD SPONSORSHIP (2 available) — $5,000
- One choice of golf team or pickleball team
- Company logo promotion in all food areas
- Company logo on event signage & promotional messaging
- Company Logo on NAPE Fest webpage
- Social media shout-out to NAPE 18,000+ total followers
LIVE MUSIC SPONSORSHIP (exclusive) — $2,500
- One choice of golf team or pickleball team
- Company logo promotion on/around stage area
- Company logo on event signage & promotional messaging
- Company Logo on NAPE Fest webpage
- Social media shout-out to NAPE 18,000+ total followers
BAR GAMES SPONSORSHIP (exclusive) — $1,000
- One choice of golf team or pickleball team
- Company logo promotion in bar games area
- Company logo on event signage
- Company Logo on NAPE Fest webpage
- Social media shout-out to NAPE 18,000+ total followers
PICKLEBALL ONLY SPONSORSHIPS
TOWEL SPONSORSHIP (exclusive) — $2,000
- One pickleball team
- Company logo promotion on tournament towel
- Company logo on event signage and promotional messaging
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage
- Social media shout-out to NAPE’s 18,000+ total followers
HALF COURT SPONSORSHIP (12 available/2 sponsors per court) — $1,000
- One pickleball team
- Company logo shared signage on single court
- Company logo on event signage
- Company logo on NAPE Fest webpage
- Social media shout-out to NAPE’s 18,000+ total followers
Please Contact Dondria Roozee or Brandon Hart for additional sponsorship opportunities.
Networking Pass
INDIVIDUAL NETWORKING — $150
- Food and Beverages
- Live Music
- Access to Putting Green and Driving Range
- Bar Games
- Golf and Pickleball Tournament play not included
Improve Your ESG Score
Improve your ESG score — give to the NAPE Expo Charities Fund
Giving to NAPE Expo’s 501(c)(3) charitable organization benefiting veterans and active military personnel can have a positive impact on your organization’s environmental, social and governance score in several ways:
1. Social impact: Supporting veterans and active military personnel through charitable giving demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility, particularly for an organization with a focus on human rights and employee welfare. Many ESG rating agencies and investors consider philanthropy and community engagement as key factors in assessing a company’s social impact.
2. Governance: A strong commitment to corporate philanthropy and community engagement can reflect positively on an organization’s governance score, as it demonstrates a commitment to ethical behavior and long-term sustainability.
3. Reputation: Supporting veterans and active military personnel through charitable giving can enhance an organization’s reputation as a responsible corporate citizen. This can help to attract and retain talent and customers who value social responsibility and corporate citizenship.
4. Employee engagement: Many employees value working for an organization that is committed to social responsibility, and supporting veterans and active military personnel can be an effective way to engage employees and foster a positive workplace culture.
5. National security: Supporting veterans and active military personnel can contribute to national security by strengthening support systems for those who serve, increasing access to health care and job opportunities, and improving the overall well-being of military families.
Contact
Jennifer Taylor
Business Development Manager
jtaylor@NAPEexpo.com
(817) 484-3615
Brandon Hart
Business Development Rep.
bhart@NAPEexpo.com
(817) 847-7700
Dondria Roozee
Business Development Rep.
droozee@NAPEexpo.com
(817) 847-7700 x122
