The Mission of Communities in Schools of the South Plains

The Mission of Communities In Schools of the South Plains

is to surround students with a community of support

empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Communities In Schools of the South Plains 1655 Main St., Ste. 201, Lubbock · 79401 (806) 368-8090

November 17, 2018

Communities In Schools (CIS) of the South Plains would like to invite you to support one of the most prolific one-day tournaments of its kind in this area! The8th Annual Peace.Love.Mud Volleyball Tournamentwill be held on Saturday, June 11th, 2016 at Buffalo Springs Lake! This down and dirty tidal wave of fun-in-the-sun featured 120 eight to twelve player co-ed teams and more than 1000 spectators in 2016! The tournament’s purpose is to serve as a platform to raise awareness about the issue of student dropout and the efforts of CIS to remove academic and non-academic barriers to education that often influence a student’s decision to leave school. The goal for 2016 is 180 teams and to raise $105,000 which will go towardssustaining current CIS programs and expanding to new districts across the South Plains region. The target goal of $105,000 will provide services to students across Regions 16 and 17. It costs $606 per student per year or roughly a $1.66 per student per day to provide the types of services to students that place them on paths of achievement and self-sufficiency. With your support of Mud Volleyball, you will make an immediate difference in the lives of more students in your region for less than the price of a cup of coffee.

Founded in 1999, CIS of the South Plains is the regional affiliate of CIS national. It is this agency’s objective to “empower students to achieve in life.” For fifteen years CIS of the South Plains has fulfilled this objective resulting in more than 28,000 students receiving life-altering services. The efforts of CIS making a difference in the lives of students and families is well-documented and plays out in 16 school districts and on 54campuses where CIS operates in the Lubbock, the greater Lubbock, and the rural communities. With the generous support of individuals and businesses, CIS will be able to broaden its reach to help even more students realize their potential and families gain their self-reliance.

Full event details are included. Registration opens on Monday, March 7th. Return your completed registrationforms to:r register online at: on or before the registration deadline of Friday, May 27th. For additional information, please contact at: (806) 368-8090.

The dropout issue is a community issue, and your sponsorship will go far in supporting CIS in its efforts to “support and empower students to stay in school.” We hope you will partner with CIS and trust that your support will be recognized and applied towards furthering the mission and model of Communities In Schools of the South Plains. Learn more about Communities In Schools at: All tournament proceeds will support CIS’ student dropout prevention service initiatives.

Sincerely,

Donna Montes

Donna Montes, Chief Executive Officer

8th ANNUAL PEACE LOVE MUD

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Saturday, June 11th, 2016

BUFFALO SPRINGS LAKE

9999 High Meadow Road

PEACE SPONSOR $2,500

Marketing Benefits

1 Team Registration

Logo on promotional materials (if sponsorship secured prior to print)

Inclusion on CIS website

Inclusion of logo on MVB T-SHIRTS

10 MVB T-Shirts

Placement of one banner/sign on SPONSOR ROW (signage supplied by sponsor)

Name Recognition at event

Access to VIP tent

LOVE SPONSOR $1,500

1 Team Registration

Logo on promotional materials (if sponsorship secured prior to print)

Inclusion on website

Inclusion of logo on MVB T-SHIRTS

10 MVB T-Shirts

Placement of one banner/sign on SPONSOR ROW (signage supplied by sponsor)

Name Recognition at event

10X10 Tent Provided and Chairs Setup Courtside

There is no setup or take down, the team just shows up! Secure your tent now, they will go fast!

MUD SPONSOR $1,000

1 Team Registration

Logo on promotional materials(if sponsorship secured prior to print)

Inclusion on website

Placement of one banner/sign on SPONSOR ROW (signage supplied by sponsor)

10 MVB T-Shirts

Name Recognition at event

BEACHFRONT SPONSOR $500

1 Team Registration

10X10 Tent Provided and Chairs Setup Courtside

There is no setup or take down, the team just shows up! Secure your tent now, they will go fast! (50 Available)

TEAM REGISTRATION$350

1 Team Registration

Communities In Schools of the South Plains

8th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Buffalo Springs Lake

2016 Registration Form

I commit to sponsorshipof the Peace.Love.Mud Volleyball Tournament. Check the level of sponsorship:

___PRESENTING - $5,000 Team Name: ______

___PEACE - $2,500Team Captain's Name: ______

___LOVE- $1,500Team Captain's Address: ______

___MUD- $1,000City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

___BEACHFRONT - $500Telephone: ______

___TEAM- $350 Email(Required, primary method of communication):

___Player - $40 ______

___DONATION (Unable to Sponsor's Name: ______

participate, please acceptmy donation)

REGISTRATION DEADLINEFRIDAY, MAY27, 2016

FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT PROCESSING VISIT:

OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS

___Cash ___Money Order ___Corporate Checks

Mail Money Order or Corporate Check Payment: Process Forms Manually:

Communities In Schools of the South PlainsFax form to: (806) 368-8093

Att: Team RegistrationEmail form to:

1655 Main Street, Ste

Lubbock, TX 79401

PRESENTING, PEACE, LOVE, and MUD level sponsors, please submit logos to: Logos must be a minimum of 300 dpi deluxe in JPEG and/or, GIF, plus one hi-resolution.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at the Tournament!

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE SOUTH PLAINS, INC.

LIABILITY RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE SOUTH PLAINS, INC.

LIABILITY RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE

THIS IS A RELEASE OF YOUR RIGHTS. READ BACK OF THIS FORM CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. THIS IS A THREE-PART FORM.

Part One - Liability Form, Page 1 of 3 Pages to Liability Form

PART ONE

This is a legally binding release, waiver, discharge and covenant not to sue Communities In Schools of the South Plains (AGENCY), Inc. made by me, the undersigning, to the AGENCY, its employees, volunteers, sponsors, or other event participants. I fully recognize there are dangers and risks to which you may be exposed by participating in the AGENCY'S PEACE LOVE MUD Volleyball Tournament, which involves physical activity and/or including, but not limited to, other similar activity.

Release of Liability & Acknowledgement of Risk

With full understanding of the risks involved and despite this Release, I am voluntarily and willingly participating in the AGENCY'S PEACE LOVE MUD Volleyball Tournament.

I therefore agree to assume and take upon myself all of the risks and responsibilities in any way associated with this event. In consideration of and in return for services, facilities, and other assistance provided to me by the AGENCY and other assistance proved by its employees, volunteers, sponsors, or other event participants from any and all liability, claims and actions that may arise from injury or harm from me, from death or from damage to my property in connection with this event.

I understand that this Release covers liability, claims and actions caused entirely or in part by any acts or failure to act by the AGENCY, its employees, volunteers, sponsors, or other event participants, including but not limited to negligence, mistake or failure to supervise.

I recognize that this Release means I am giving up, among other things, my right to sue the AGENCY, its employees, volunteers, sponsors, or other event participants for injuries, damages or losses I may incur while participating in this event. I also understand that this Release bind my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, as well as myself.

I AGREE NOT TO SUE nor bring any type of lawsuit against any persons or entities mentioned above for any of the claims or liabilities that I have waived, released or discharged herein; and

I INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the persons or entities mentioned above from any claims made or liabilities assessed against them as a result of my actions. I hereby affirm that I am eighteen (18) years of age or older and I have read this document and I understand its contents. I understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing this document and sign it voluntarily.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE SOUTH PLAINS, INC.

LIABILITY RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE

THIS IS A RELEASE OF YOUR RIGHTS. READ BACK OF THIS FORM CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

Part Two - Liability Form, Page 2 of 3 Pages to Liability Form

PART TWO

MINORS: ONLY COMPLETE THIS PAEGE IF UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OLD.

MY PARENTS/GUARDIAN HAS READ AND COMPLETED THE SECTION BELOW.

(If the applicant is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must execute, in addition to the foregoing Waiver and Release, the following, for and on behalf of the minor.)

The undersigned, (parent/guardian) the parent and natural guardian or legal guardian of (minor’s name) hereby the forgoing Waiver and Release for and on behalf of the named herein. I hereby bind myself, the minor and all other assigns to the terms of the Waiver and Release. I represent that I have legal capacity and authority to act for and on behalf of the minor in the execution of the Waiver and Release.

I hereby authorize any licensed physician, emergency medical technician, hospital or other medical or health care facility to treat the minor named herein for the purpose of attempting to treat or relieve any injuries received by said minor arising or relating to the sporting event. I authorize any such Medical Provider to perform all procedures deemed medical advisable. I realize and appreciate that there is a possibility of complications and unforeseen consequences in any medical treatment, and I assume any such risk for and on behalf of myself and said minor.

Player's Name (PRINT): ______

Player's Signature: ______Date: ______

Player's Parent/Guardian Name (Print): ______

Player's Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE SOUTH PLAINS, INC.

LIABILITY RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE

PART THREE

By signing this release, I (the Player/Releaser) acknowledge that I have read and agreed to

the terms of this release stated in Part 1, Page 1, and if applicable Part 2, Page 2.

Part Three - Liability Form, Page 3 of 3 Pages to Liability Form

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNITL ALL PLAYERS HAVE COMPLETED AND SIGNED THIS FORM.

I,______acknowledge that all players must sign this form. I verify that the signatures of all (Team Captain's Name)

players, and if applicable, the alternate(s) are valid having been signed by the players and alternate(s) themselves.

Team Captain's Signature: ______Date: ______

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PEACE.LOVE.MUD VOLLEYBALL SIGNATURE T-SHIRT

*SHIRTS WILL BE COTTON, COLOR WILL BE TURQUOISE

Size / XS / Small / Medium / Large / XL / 2x / 3X / 4X
Quantity

PAYMENT OPTIONS

____Square ___Money Order ___Corporate Checks

Online Payment Processing:

Contact Person & Title: ______

Team Name: ______

___ XS– XL $15 (each)Address: ______

___ 2X $20 (each)City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

___ 3X – 4X $25 (each)Telephone: ______

Email: ______

Mail form to: Communities In Schools of the South PlainsFax form to: (806) 368-8093

Attn: Jaclyn HowardEmail form to:

1655 Main Street, Ste

Lubbock, TX 79401

PACKET CONTENTS & CHECKLIST

MUD VOLLEYBALL RULES

SAMPLE COURT SCHEDULE

THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO BRING

ADMISSION TO EVENT

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES

EVENT PARKING

CONCESSIONS

2016 REGISTRATION & LIABILITY FORMS

T-SHIRT ORDER FORM

CIS-SP AGENCY OVERVIEW

MUD VOLLEYBALL RULES

What time does the event start?

First game starts at 9:00

We suggest you arrive earlier to set up space

How does the scoring work?

First team to 25 wins, no “win by two “

Every serve counts as a point

How do the teams need to be comprised of during a match?

There must be 8 players at all times (4 male / 4 female)

Must rotate players male – female information during game

After serve players can change positions

Can only use substitute for server

Do teams change sides of court once game starts?

Yes, once the two scores equal 25 the teams change sides

How do we know if a ball is “in“ or “ out? “

If there is a splash of any amount of water the ball is “in “

Any rules on serving?

Must rotate male / female in serving

Same person continue serving until team loses point

Underhand serve only

If the serve hits net and goes over it is “in play “

Can we spike?

Good luck, best advice to just get the ball back over the net

If you can spike the ball then go for it

What if someone hits the net with hand or body?

As long as the hit is unintentional there is no penalty for hitting the net

How does the tournament work – who advances to the finals?

The top 32 teams with the best overall record will advance

Winner of court will play #2team from another court (round one)

If tie on best record then team that scored most points will advance

SAMPLE COURT SCHEDULE

COURT SCHEDULE / COURT # / #7
TIME / TEAM / TEAM
RD 1 / 9:00 AM / 1 / PLAYS / 2
SCORE
RD 2 / 9:25 AM / 3 / PLAYS / 4
SCORE
RD 3 / 9:50 AM / 5 / PLAYS / 6
SCORE
RD 4 / 10:15 AM / 1 / PLAYS / 4
SCORE
RD 5 / 10:40 AM / 3 / PLAYS / 6
SCORE
RD 6 / 11:05 AM / 2 / PLAYS / 5
SCORE
RD 7 / 11:30 AM / 1 / PLAYS / 6
SCORE
RD 8 / 11:55 AM / 3 / PLAYS / 5
SCORE
RD 9 / 12:20 PM / 4 / PLAYS / 2
SCORE
RD 10 / 12:45 PM / 1 / PLAYS / 5
SCORE
RD 11 / 1:10 PM / 3 / PLAYS / 2
SCORE
RD 12 / 1:35 PM / 6 / PLAYS / 4
SCORE
RD 13 / 2:00 PM / 1 / PLAYS / 3
SCORE
RD 14 / 2:25 PM / 2 / PLAYS / 6
SCORE
RD 15 / 2:50 PM / 4 / PLAYS / 5
SCORE
TEAM / CAPTAIN / COMPANY / TEAM NAME
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6 / Top two teams will advance to the tournament

THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO BRING

Money (No ATM at location)

Tent (10 by 10)

Chairs / small table

Cooler with ice / water – no alcohol

Towels

Sunscreen

Change of clothes

Change of shoes after event

Tape for shoes (duct tape recommended)

Contact solution

Visine

Q-Tips

Water to wash hands and face

Sunglasses

Something to put on car seats when leaving (trash bags)

ADMISSION TO EVENT

The event location is at Buffalo Springs Lake, 9999 High Meadow Road. Each player must wear the event issued wristbands in order to enter the lake. Each team will be issued ten (10) event wristbands - one for each player on the team. Any individual not associated with the event (spectators, etc...) must pay the gate fee at Buffalo Springs Lake (See below for park admission fees).

*Arrive early, as there is the potential for lines to form at the entrance to the lake and event site.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES

Schedules will be available:

Friday, June 10th at noon

Schedules will also be emailed to Team Captains

For questions about the Tournament Schedule or event day logistics, please email Jaclyn Howard at: mailto:

EVENT PARKING

TEAMS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CARPOOL TO THE EVENT. PARKING WILL RUN MORE SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY IF TRAFFIC IS MINIMIZED.

PLAYERS ARE WELCOME TO BRING THEIR BOATS. IN AN EFFORT TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT AND COORDINATED PARKING, ALL BOATS MUST BE PARKED AT AN ALTERNATE SITE. NO VEHICLES TOWING BOATS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARK IN THE MAIN EVENT PARKING AREA.

CONCESSIONS

More Vendor Info To Come……………

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Communities In Schools’ Formula for Success: The ‘Five Basics’

Communities In Schools believes that every child needs and deserves these “Five

Basics”:

• A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
• A safe place to learn and grow
• A healthy start and a healthy future
• A marketable skill to use upon graduation
• A chance to give back to peers and community

The Five Basics grew out of the organization’s collective experience during the first twodecades of its existence. Each Basic is critical to keeping students in school and helpingthem prepare for life. The Basics are, quite simply, what every parent wants for his orher own children.

The First Basic: A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult.

In previous generations, a mother and father, living together, were expected to meettheir children’s need for caring relationships with adults. In many cases there was alsoan extended family and a religious community, both of which served as mediatingstructures and provided a safety net for children. But today, millions of young peopledon't have traditional families, and the mediating structures have weakened orcollapsed. It's up to the entire community to make sure these children have someonewho cares about them. CIS affiliates provide the first Basic by connecting students with

mentors (including family mentoring) and a wealth of community volunteers frombusinesses and faith-based institutions, among others. In addition, CIS staff oftenprovides key relationships for students. In the words of CIS founder Bill Milliken: “Programs don’t change kids – relationships do.”

The Second Basic: A safe place to learn and grow.

In today’s world, a child’s neighborhood is not necessarily a safe or nurturing place.Schools, too, are not always safe and secure. The extended family is much lesscommon, and youth do not feel that they're living in a community where they are knownand cared about. For many young people, it's much worse than that. They know they'reliving in a bad, unhealthy place: where violence, drugs, gangs, unemployment andmulti-generational poverty are commonplace. The school can and should be a safe placefor children, both physically and emotionally, and both during and outside of normalschool hours. CIS affiliates provide the second Basic by facilitating before- and afterschool programs, summer programs, gang intervention and prevention, violenceprevention and school safety programs, “safe streets” initiatives, and communityprograms during the evenings and on weekends. Moreover, research demonstrates thatCIS’ presence within a school will positively affect the entire school climate.

The Third Basic: A healthy start and a healthy future.

How can children concentrate on schoolwork if they’re hungry, cold or having troubleseeing the blackboard? Basic health and human services are essential for every child. When families are themselves in need (and often baffled about how to get assistancefrom the labyrinth of public agencies), it’s up to the community to step in. CIS affiliatesprovide the third Basic by connecting students and families with health care, vision anddental exams, child care, teen parenting resources, mental health services, substanceabuse prevention and intervention, sports and recreation programs, and much more.