Wings Over The Prairie Festival Stuttgart November 25-26, 2016
Supporter, You are invited to help make a difference in the lives of Special Olympics Arkansas athletes and increase their level of social responsibility and community involvement while positively impacting your company s bottom line. By partnering with Special Olympics, you will be associated with one of the most established, recognized, respected and trusted brands in the world. The true value of a donation goes far beyond a one-time gift. Special Olympics Arkansas provides a lifetime role for athletes and for the families raising a child with special needs. Your financial support will be seen on the softball fields, basketball courts and soccer fields and it will be felt in the hearts and homes of those we serve forever. Each of our relationships is individually structured to best meet the wishes and ideals of the individual donor and fulfill the true mission of Special Olympics Arkansas. It is important to note that the aforementioned sponsorship levels are based on cash sponsorship. Special Olympics Arkansas is also open to discussing how a cash sponsorship can be paired with in-kind donations, as well as cause-related campaigns held within your business. We look forward to working with you on your perfect sponsorship. Thank you for your support! Alexis Teal Director of Development, Law Enforcement Torch Run Special Olympics Arkansas Office: (501) 771-0222 Mobile: (501) 650-5775 Email: alexis@specialolympicsarkansas.org Website: www.specialolympicsarkansas.org
About Duck Pluck: Beginning September 15 th, duck adoptions will be available online, as well as in person at the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce. Adopters will be matched with numbered rubber ducks that will float in a drop tank situated in the most coveted exhibit space (Stuttgart PD parking lot) and will be up for plucking on Saturday, November 26 th at 1:30pm during the Wings Over the Prairie Festival. The first five ducks plucked will be considered the winners and their adopter will win one of five valuable prizes. All proceeds from the Duck Pluck will benefit Special Olympics Arkansas, an organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, everyday around the state. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics Arkansas is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, solving the global injustice, isolation, intolerance and inactivity they face. Special Olympics Arkansas is providing opportunities for more than 15,000 athletes across the State of Arkansas. Why Duck Pluck? The Wings Over the Prairie Festival in Stuttgart attracts nearly 40,000 attendees each year. It is known as one of the best Outdoor Shows in the nation. Gain access to 40,000 of your target consumers all in one place. Obtaining a return on your investment has never been easier. Take the opportunity to test the waters with us to gauge the success of your involvement at the festival with a lesser financial obligation and benefiting a great cause. Partnering with us offers you the unique opportunity to reach festival attendees with product placement/sampling at an otherwise exclusive festival. Our exhibit space is in a coveted location directly across from the main stage providing maximum exposure. Who is not going to stop and see what the drop tank with 5,000 ducks is all about? This is a unique opportunity to not only show your support for Special Olympics Arkansas athletes, but to show your support for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas movement. We are a grassroots organization that commits deeply to our sponsors. Partnering with us ensures you have a team on the other end working just as hard as you to ensure your success.
2016 Sponsorship Opportunities Feathered Friend - $250 Recognized as a Feathered Friend Sponsor on event website and social media Lucky Duck - $500 Recognized as a Lucky Duck Sponsor with company logo listed on the event website and social media Mighty Duck - $1000 Recognized as a Mighty Duck Sponsor on event collateral, website and social media Company name included on back of 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run T-shirt Golden Duck - $2000 Recognized as a Golden Duck Sponsor on all event collateral, website and social media Opportunity for company banner placement throughout event Opportunity for product placement/sampling at event Receive company visit from a Special Olympics Arkansas Athlete Ambassador Permission to use the Special Olympics Arkansas logo to announce partnership Opportunity to host a cause related campaign surrounding event Company logo included on back of 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run T-shirt Opportunity to participate in Duck Plucking (Possible Media Coverage) Super Splash Sponsor - $3,000 Recognized as the Super Splash Sponsor on all event collateral, website and social media Co-branded banner provided and displayed throughout event Opportunity for product placement/sampling at event Receive company visit from a Special Olympics Arkansas Athlete Ambassador Permission to use the Special Olympics Arkansas logo to announce partnership Opportunity to host a cause related campaign surrounding event Company logo included on back of 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run T-shirt Product promotion email blast sent to Duck Pluck participants Opportunity for one month product sales promotion through Special Olympics channels Opportunity to participate in Duck Plucking (Possible Media Coverage) For all Sponsorship levels above $500 In-kind donation can be paired with cash sponsorship
ATHLETES We offer free training, competition and equipment for individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 2 and up in over 20 different sports all across the state. SOAR currently serves 15,000 athletes and offers health screenings and wellness education to our athletes state-wide. www.specialolympicsarkansas.org HEALTH Special Olympics Arkansas offers clinic screening & education to our athletes in an effort to focus on the importance of sport & health. If you are a health care provider we have several ways for you to be a part of our program. VOLUNTEERING Special Olympics Arkansas can always use volunteers. We welcome individuals and company groups to attend any of our 240 competitions and over 80 fundraising events each year. Here are just some of the opportunities available for you. Day of competition Become a coach Unified Sports competitor Special events committees Health Care professionals FAMILIES Family members are not only the biggest fans of the athletes but also serve in many key roles with the organization as coaches, fundraisers and committee members UNIFIED STRATEGIES Promotes school communities where all young people are agents of change fostering acceptance, respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities. Young Athletes A unique sport and play program for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. K-12 Focuses on Unified Sports, youth leadership and whole school engagement. SO College Clubs - Engaging college students with the Special Olympics movement. EDUCATORS Special Olympics programs support inclusion, team building and character development goals. They also blend easily with your current academic units and lesson plans, and your participants will get plenty of convenient, school-based training to engage your classroom. LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARKANSAS LETR for Special Olympics Arkansas raises both dollars and awareness for Special Olympics. Nearly 100 agencies and 1500 officers work year-round to accomplish this goal; they are some of our greatest volunteers. All funds raised go towards supporting Special Olympics Arkansas year round sports training and athletic competition.