Get Ready to PARTY! 2018 Bowler Handbook. Presented By:

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1 2018 Bowler Handbook Get Ready to PARTY! Bowl for Kids Sake Contact: Lauren Mohatt, Events Manager Phone: Presented By:

2 This is the most fun you will ever have in rented shoes. THE BASICS GOALS: Individual Goal: $100+ VIP Team Goal: $1,200+ Event Goal: $390,000 SCHEDULE: Friday, April 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm Friday, April 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm Saturday, April 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm Team Captains Contact Lauren Mohatt at lmohatt@bbbsomaha.org or to schedule your 90-minute bowling session. LOCATION: Maplewood Lanes 3030 N. 101st Street Omaha, NE 68134

3 Bowl for Kids Sake is a fun and easy way for you to support the life-changing work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands. Fundraising is easy, fun and impactful! To hit your fundraising goal, you can request donations directly to your online fundraising webpage or by collecting cash or checks. Many bowlers share their personal fundraising page on social media to spread the word. Some teams plan creative fundraisers: carwash, bake sale, happy hour, jeans day at the office, etc. Register! Goal! Recruit! Sign-up at bbbsomaha.org/bfks2018 and tell us a little about yourself. Each bowler must raise a minimum of $100 to participate. We suggest a team fundraising goal of $1,200 to reach VIP Team status. Find 4-5 friends, family or co-workers who will help you exceed your team goal. Raise Money! Fundraise via , social media or host an event to help support our life-changing work. Party Time! No special skills needed! Join us at the bowling lanes to celebrate your fundraising success. BFKS April 20 & Spirit Award: Team prizes will be awarded at each bowling session to the best dressed team. Maybe your team wants to be the cast of a TV show or wear their favorite football team s gear? Sky is the limit, so get creative! We cannot wait to see what your team comes up with to win the Spirit Award! FUN ALERT

4 INDIVIDUAL PRIZES AND INCENTIVES Raise... $100 Receive our NEW Bowl for Kids Sake T-Shirt. $200 Receive our NEW Bowl for Kids Sake Sweatshirt. $500 You are entered into a drawing to win a $100 airline gift card at your bowling session (one entry per $500 raised). $1,000 $$$ If you raise over $500 and are on a VIP team you are entered into a drawing for $1000! Bonus Alert - You will receive extra entries for each additional $100 raised! Prizes and special recognition for the Top Fundraising Team at each session! THE VIP EXPERIENCE WHY BE A VIP TEAM? Teams who raise $1,200+ will receive VIP treatment at their session. PRIZES RAISE $1,200 - GET THE VIP EXPERIENCE WHY $1,200? $1,200 is an important number. It costs around $1,200 to support one life-changing friendship for a year. When your team raises $1,200, you are helping... to recruit, screen and train volunteers. our matches receive professional support to guide their friendships along and ensure safety. kids explore our community and create memories with their Bigs at our agency match activities. In addition to a server who will keep your plates and cups full... Your TEAM will get: Team Concierge Express Check-in Prizes Brought to Your Lane Team Swag High-fives, oh the high-fives THE ULTIMATE PRIZE: Changing the life of a child in our community for the better, forever. $$$ ALERT $$$ If you are on a VIP Team and raise over $500 you are automatically entered into a drawing to win $1,000!

5 2017 By The Numbers 1,089 Littles helped through our program 268 Volunteers interviewed to become a Big Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. 83% of matches are together for over a year 323 Littles interviewed 11,783 Match Support contacts made Our Match Support Specialists communicate with the Big, Little and Parent/Guardian to ensure every match is safe and successful. Our Littles report positive outcomes in: Social Acceptance 98% Confidence in School 94% Avoiding Risky Behaviors 94% Parental Trust 92% 60 Information sessions to train volunteers 25 Free activities provided for our Matches to experience bbbsomaha.org