ARF Document Template

ARF Document Template

The 5th Annual Monster Mutt Dash and Howl-O-Ween After-Party is coming October 20, 2012!
Coe Lake in beautiful downtown Berea is the backdrop for this family and pet-friendly day of games, superb raffle baskets, delicious food, great music and celebrities.

The Monster Mutt Dash has quickly become one of ARF's most popular events of the years attracting over 1,000 runners and spectators. And our 2012 event promises to be bigger and better than ever!

The 5K race attracts runners of all ages and abilities, while the 1 Mile Fun Walk is a sight to see with over 200 people and their dogs trekking the course together. The pet costume contest is the highlight of the HOWL-O-WEEN AFTER-PARTY and is attended by hundreds of animal lovers.

Limited Vendor Space Available! Sign-Up Early!

ARF relies exclusively on donations and fundraising events such as the Monster Mutt Dash to provide food, shelter and much needed medical attention to our homeless animals. With an operating budget of $350,000 per year, your generous contributions to events like the Monster Mutt Dash are critical to supporting our No-Time-Limit shelter and helping to place our animals into loving, forever homes.

Help the animals of ARF and mash the dash by becoming a Vendor and Sponsor today! We look forward to having your company be a part of this most popular event.

EVENT DAY SCHEDULE – SATURDAY, OCT 20, 2012

8:30amVendor Set-up

8:30am-9:45amOpen to the Public
5K and 1Mile Fun Walk Registration & Check-In

10am Monster Mutt Dash 5K and 1Mile Fun Walk
11amAwards Ceremony

11am-1pmHowl-O-Ween After-Party & Pet Costume Contest

1pmVendor Break-Down

VENDOR AGREEMENT 2012 Monster Mutt Dash

Table Vendor Cost (Please check the appropriate line below)
____ $40.00 - Business Registration

____ FREE - Non-Profit Registration

* All vendors are responsible for bringing their own set up including table & any tents.
Space provided is 10’x10’ and may be on concrete or grass.

Raffle Item(All raffle item donors will be recognized on website and at the event.)
____ I would like to donate a product for a raffle basket!
____ I will deliver Raffle Item OR Please call to arrange pick-up _____

(If delivering, deliver to: 390 Barrett Road, Berea, OH 44017)
____ I am interested in becoming a Sponsor. Please send me Sponsorship Information.
Business/Organization Information:

Business Name:______

Address:______

Web site address:______

Contact Person: ______
Contact phone number: ______

Contact e-mail address: ______

Brief description of Business/Organization:

______
______

Please send Vendor Agreement, Vendor Waiver and check to:

Mail Check Payable to Berea ARF to: Berea ARF – C/O Juleen Russell, P. O. Box 544, 390 Barrett Road

Berea, OH 44017

Questions:Juleen Russell, 2012 MMD Chairman, Tel 216.513.4542 or

Email:

AGREEMENT & WAIVER -PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN BELOW

I, ______, on this ______day of ______, 20______, hereby fully and forever waive, release, hold harmless, indemnify and defend, the Berea Animal Control Officer, the City of Berea, Ohio, and Berea’s Animal Rescue Fund, Inc., and their respective employees, volunteers, agents, officers, board members, trustees, successors and assigns, together with their insurance carriers (collectively “ARF”), from and against any and all actions, claims, demands, causes of actions, lawsuits, expenses or damages of every nature whatsoever, which I may have now or in the future against ARF, for any and all personal injuries, property damage, injuries to other pets and other damages, known and unknown, arising out of or attributable to my participation or attendance at an ARF event or activity or my viewing, handling or otherwise having contact with any animals, including without limitation, dogs and cats, of ARF or otherwise, whether on ARF’s premises, my own premises or some other location.

I understand that as a result of my involvement in viewing, handling or otherwise having contact with animals of ARF or other animals, I may be exposed to certain risks, including but not limited to bites, scratches, infections or other injuries related to the viewing, handling, contacting and proximity to animals. By my signature below, I voluntarily agree to assume and/or incur all risks of loss, impairment, damage or injury of whatever kind, including death that may be sustained or suffered in connection with my involvement with ARF whether or not due to, in whole or in part, the acts, omissions, negligence or other fault of ARF.

I am aware that the behavior of animals, especially shelter animals, may be unpredictable. I am aware that, although ARF makes every effort to ensure the safety of persons coming into contact with our animals, ARF cannot guarantee my safety in viewing, handling or otherwise having contact with ARF animals or other animals. In addition, ARF cannot guarantee the safety of my other pets in the presence of ARF animals or other animals.

I, the undersigned, have read this waiver and release and understand all of its terms, and I execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance.

In addition by signing this form on the line below, I indicate that my company/organization has entered into a good faith agreement to participate in the Berea Animal Rescue’s 5th Annual Monster Mutt Dash and Howl-O-Ween Afterparty on October20th, 2012. My company/organization will be set up no later than 10am and will stay throughout the event which ends at 1pm. If for some reason we are unable to participate, we will give 2 weeks notice, except in emergency circumstances.

Date: ______Participant Signature:______

Printed Participant’s Name: ______

Berea ARF is a 501(c)(3) organization and all donationsare tax deductible. Berea Animal Rescue Fund - for the betterment of the lives of stray and abandoned animals. P.O. Box 544, 390 Barrett Road, Berea, Ohio 44017.