Dear Supporter of Conservation,
The Little Turtle Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc (AAZK) is proud to announce our second annual Bowling for Rhinos event. It will take place on June 21, 2013 from 6:30 to 10 pm at Pro Bowl West in Fort Wayne, IN. Bowling for Rhinos is one of the only nationwide fund raisers that give 100% of all donations directly to animal conservation. Zoo Keepers from all over the country donate their time and skills to run this event so that every penny that we raise can go to help endangered rhinos, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, tigers, etc.
Rhino horn is very valuable in the black market for use as dagger handles and as medicine in some cultures. Because of intense poaching pressure, the only way for wild rhinos and many other species of animals to survive is to be protected by armed security forces. This is very costly. In addition to salaries, hospitals and schools need to be built for those living among and protecting the animals. Educational programs are also essential to teaching people, both local and abroad, that conserving habitat means conserving ecosystems and therefore conserving all the animals that live there. Africa's rhinos and elephants have been poached in near record numbers in 2012, with surging demand for horn and ivory driving the slaughter.
Humans have brought many animals including rhinos to the brink of extinction, but now it’s time for us to bring them back, and you can help! Bowling for Rhinos is a very fun event that helps a very serious cause. Participants enjoy two full hours of bowling, food, fun and entertainment in exchange for registering. This is not a tax deductible donation because you are receiving goods. Any donation above and beyond the registration fee is tax deductible.
Let everyone know that you and your company are behind this cause! There are many ways that you can help out. We are looking for event sponsors, lane sponsors, silent auction items, donations, and bowlers. Please see the enclosed sheets and let us know what level is right for you and your company.
Thank you for your time and thank you for supporting animal conservation at the most critical level. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Brooke Stowell
President
Little Turtle AAZK
3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT SPONSOR- $2500
Your company can sponsor the entire event!! For the event sponsor donation, your company’s name/logo will be prominently displayed at the event, in all press releases and in all promotional materials.
SHIRT SPONSOR- $750
Sponsor the fashion item that everyone will be wearing this bowling season. For the shirt sponsor donation, your company’s name/logo will be prominently displayed on our event t-shirt.
LANE SPONSOR- $100
Show that your company supports animal conservation to everyone at the event. For the lane sponsor donation, a large banner with your company’s name/logo will be placed in the bowling alley for the day of the event!
BONUS: If you sponsor a lane, you can send a team of up to 6 bowlers from your company to bowl at the event for FREE!
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
Our silent auction in 2012 was a big hit, raising over $1000! Donate an item or gift certificate to our auction and our participants will see that your company supports animal conservation. Every cent that your auction item brings in goes directly to animal sanctuaries.
MONETARY DONATIONS
Of course, monetary donations of all sizes are always appreciated!! Remember, all of the money we raise goes to help wild animals and is 100% tax deductible.
Please specify LITTLE TURTLE chapter when asked if donating online.
FOR MORE SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT BROOKE STOWELL
(260) 427-6811 OR
SPONSORSHIP FORM
Contributor
Company Name: ______
Contact: ______Email: ______
Address: ______
City: ______State: ______ZIP: ______
Telephone: ______
Sponsorship Level
_____ Event Sponsor - $2500
_____ Shirt Sponsor - $750
_____ Lane Sponsor - $100 per lane
_____ We have a Lane Sponsor Team!
Names of Bowlers (up to six people, names required for registration):
______
______
______
*Please indicate here if you would like someone from Little Turtle AAZK to contact you regarding how you would like your banner to look: _____
Silent Auction Item Contribution
Gift Certificate ____ Item ____
Estimated value of gift: ______
Description of donation: ______
Expiration date or restrictions: ______
Donation or Gift Certificate Included: ____ Needs to be picked up: ____
Monetary Donation
Amount of Donation: ______
MAIL TO:
Little Turtle AAZK
c/o Brooke Stowell
3411 Sherman Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Please submit this form, company logo, and payment by June 14, 2013
Make checks payable to: Little Turtle AAZK