Corporate Sponsorship 2016 Protecting the water we need and the rivers we love (706) 549-4508 info@garivers.org www.garivers.org
We Invite You to Join Us We invite you to join us as a corporate partner in presen ng our 2016 2017 educa onal programs and events. We offer several events throughout the year that highlight ways that we can protect the water that we need and the rivers that we love. These programs not only help people learn about and enjoy Georgia s waterways, but also fund our work to protect rivers throughout the year. Please consider becoming an event sponsor, a supporter of our river guidebook series or making a dona on to toward our work to provide daily assistance and resources to individuals and groups who love rivers. We couldn t do this important work without the support of Georgia s concerned and dedicated corporate partners. Thank you! Dana Skelton, Execu ve Director Chris Manganiello, Policy Director Gwyneth Moody, Community Programs Coordinator Debra Long, Director of Administra on & Opera ons Hikes Paddles Rivers Resources Outdoors Weekend for Rivers Educa on (706) 549-4508 info@garivers.org www.garivers.org
2016 Sponsorship Packet Our Work connects people with the waters we need and the rivers we love. As the voice of Georgia's rivers, we help everyone enjoy, connect with and advocate for economically vital and clean flowing rivers. (706) 549-4508 info@garivers.org www.garivers.org
OUR EVENTS Brews, Boats & BBQ for Better Rivers February, 2017 This kickoff paddle party and GRN fundraiser is a pre season gathering of paddlers and river lovers from all over Georgia at SweetWater Brewing Company. We invite paddlers of all skill levels and disciplines, as well as those who have never paddled but are interested in this wonderful sport to come meet GRN staff and learn about our mission and upcoming events. Weekend for Rivers Spring, 2017 Weekend For Rivers gives river lovers from across the state a chance to celebrate Georgia s unique, beau ful rivers through storytelling, networking and paddling. The weekend includes inspiring presenta ons, interac ve forums, and a paddling trip that will paint a broad picture of the state of Georgia s rivers and the people who protect, enjoy, and honor them. Spring Float on the Satilla April 2-3 The ul mate south Georgia river adventure. For two nights, paddlers will set up tent and camp atop Long Bluff at the rus c Sa lla Lodge overlooking the river and, over the course of two days of paddling, experience 17 miles of this blackwater gem. Educa onal programs, catered meals, campfires and camaraderie round out a weekend of leisurely paddling and first rate camping. Paddle Georgia 2016 June 18-24 400 people, 103 miles, 7 days & 1 great me! This will mark our 12th Paddle Georgia the largest paddling event of its kind in the na on! Paddle Georgia returns to north Georgia on the Oostanaula, Coosa & Conasauga rivers for a journey from Dalton to Rome. Paddlers will spend the week paddling and camping with meals, games, entertainment & educa onal programs! Coosawattee Hidden Gem Paddle to Farm to Table July 31 Paddlers will experience a 9 mile sec on of this north Georgia gem and up and coming Water Trail with, Coosa River Basin Ini a ve, and Georgia Organics. We will also visit Riverview Farms, an organic farm on the banks of the river where we will enjoy a gourmet lunch from the farm's fields. The trip ends at a privately owned Na ve American archaeological site. Lower Oconee Hidden Gem Paddle & Campout September 17-18 is partnering with Altamaha Riverkeeper and Lower Oconee Water Trail, for this exci ng two day paddle, dinner party, & campout on the up and coming Oconee River Water Trail in Milledgeville, GA. Along the way par cipants will enjoy visual and performing arts and educa onal programs about river health and how they can get involved in their community s river restora on efforts! Fall Float on the Flint October 8-10 Paddlers will travel 70 miles from Albany to Bainbridge taking in the best of the Flint river s mesmerizing blue hole springs, lively rapids, rich history, abundant wildlife and more! We will tent camp and enjoy catered meals, educa onal programs and great camaraderie as we make our way down one of Georgia's most beau ful rivers during a beau ful me of year.
2016 Sponsorship Packet Georgia River User s Guidebook Series s River User s Guides provide many li le known facts about Georgia s rivers, bring to life these rivers cultural and natural history, and present river issues in an immersive and engaging manner that will inspire users to help protect their local waterways. By providing funding for the Guide Book Series, your business name and/or logo can appear on the inside cover of the book based on sponsorship level. Sponsors at the $500 level will be listed in text format in the acknowledgements. In 2016, there are opportuni es to contribute toward the Flint River User s Guide which will be released in 2017 or toward the Oconee Guide slated for produc on in 2017 and prin ng in spring of 2018. If you would like your river basin to be the next in the series, please contact us. Costs to produce each guidebook are approximately $25,000. River Protection Program Support works to protect rivers year round through our work to connect people with rivers, provide resources to individuals and groups, and advocate for river protec on at the statewide level. General funding is needed to support this assistance. We invite you to partner with us by making a dona on toward our work to support water trails and watershed groups, advocate for strong protec ons for rivers, and offer opportuni es to get out and enjoy rivers.
Execu ve Summary and Reply Form 2016 Company/Organiza on Name: Contact Name: Title: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Paddle Georgia Fall Float on the Flint Spring on the Sa lla Weekend for Rivers Brews, Boats & BBQ $20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $5,000 for Be er Rivers $10,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $100 $100 Lower Oconee Coosawa ee River Protec on River User s Guide Books Hidden Gem Hidden Gem Programs $25,000 $20,000 $20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $5,000 $5,000 $100 $100 We will provide food/beverage/merchandise dona ons: We will provide give away items: Payment Type: Check (payable to GRN) Credit Card Payment Amount: $ If paying by credit card: Card Number: Security Code (3 4 Digit Code) Expira on date / Printed Name as on card: Please complete this form and return to by mail or fax to 706 549 7791. Please email your logo to Dana Skelton at dana@garivers.org in.jpg or. f format, 300dpi.
Brew, Boats & BBQ for Be er Rivers This kickoff paddle party and GRN fundraiser is a preseason gathering of paddlers and river lovers from all over Georgia at SweetWater Brewing Company. We invite paddlers of all skill levels and disciplines, as well as those who have never paddled but are interested in this wonderful sport to come meet GRN staff members and learn about our mission and upcoming events. $2,500 Presen ng Sponsor $500 Sponsor Logo appears first and you receive top billing as presen ng sponsor in all promo onal materials, website and banners at the event Opportunity to make a presenta on during the program 3 complimentary registra ons to the event item at registra on table 10 complimentary registra ons $250 Sponsor Recogni on on GRN s website $1,000 Sponsor Placement of promo onal item at registra on desk Logo appears in all promo onal materials and banners 2 complimentary registra ons Verbal recogni on at the event item at registra on table $100 Sponsor 5 complimentary registra ons Recogni on on GRN s website 1 complimentary registra on
Weekend for Rivers 2017 Weekend For Rivers gives river lovers from across the state a chance to celebrate Georgia s unique, beau ful rivers through storytelling, networking and paddling. The weekend includes inspiring presenta ons, interac ve forums, and a paddling trip that paints a broad picture of the state of Georgia s rivers and the people who protect, enjoy, and honor them. We rely on partners like you to help support Weekend For Rivers so we can feature speakers who can inspire, organize discussions that will lead to ac on, provide meals and mee ng space that allow our community to interact and network and provide entertainment, food and beverages for the Saturday night River Celebra on Awards Party. Presen ng Sponsor: $5,000 Top billing as the presen ng sponsor in all conference promo onal materials, on website, conference emails etc. Signage in the Saturday sessions Recogni on at opening kickoff session and during River Celebra on Awards Party Ability to present or do a demonstra on during conference Logo appears first on all conference promo on materials, GRN s website, conference emails, signs at conference and in the conference program Opportunity to place promo onal items in registra on packets Free exhibit space 2 complimentary conference registra ons 4 ckets to the River Celebra on Awards Party River Celebra on Awards Sponsor: $2,500 Provide food, entertainment and other support for the Saturday night River Celebra on Awards Party Signage at the party Recogni on at opening kickoff session and during the River Celebra on Awards Party Logo appears on all conference promo on materials and in conference program Invita on to place promo onal item in registra on packets Free exhibit space 1 complimentary conference registra on 2 ckets to the River Celebra on Awards Party Lunch Sponsor: $1,000 Signage at the lunch Recogni on at opening kickoff session and during River Celebra on Awards Party Logo appears on all conference promo on materials, in the conference program and on lunch serving table Free exhibit space 1 Complimentary conference registra on 1 cket to the River Celebra on Awards Party Breakfast Sponsor $500 Signage at breakfast Recogni on at opening kickoff session Logo appears on all conference promo on materials, in the conference program and on breakfast serving table Free exhibit space Class I Sponsor $250 Recogni on at opening kickoff session Name appears on all conference promo on materials and on the conference program Free exhibit space River Friend Sponsor $100 Name appears on all conference promo on materials and on conference program Free exhibit space
Spring on the Sa lla The ul mate south Georgia river adventure. For two nights, paddlers will set up tents and camp atop Long Bluff at rus c Sa lla Lodge overlooking the river and, over the course of two days of paddling, experience 17 miles of this blackwater gem. Educa onal programs, catered meals, campfires and camaraderie round out a weekend of leisurely paddling and firstrate camping. $10,000 Class V Sponsor Logo appears first and you receive top billing as presen ng sponsor in all promo onal materials, website and banners at the event and in news releases Opportunity to make a presenta on at a nightly program Exhibit space at campsite and placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 6 complimentary registra ons $5,000 Class IV Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, and news releases Opportunity to make a presenta on at a nightly program Exhibit space at campsite and placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 4 complimentary registra ons $2,500 Class III Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, and news releases Placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 2 complimentary registra ons $1,000 Class II Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, and news releases Placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 1 complimentary registra on $500 Class I Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, and news releases Recogni on on GRN s website $250 Suppor ng Sponsor/In Kind Donors Logo appears on website, banners, and news releases
Paddle Georgia 2016 400 people, 103 miles, 7 days and 1 great me! This will mark s 12th Paddle Georgia the largest paddling event of its kind in the na on! Paddle Georgia returns to north Georgia on the Oostanaula, Coosa and Conasauga rivers for a journey from Dalton to Rome. Paddlers will spend the week paddling and camping with meals, games, entertainment and educa onal programs! $20,000 Presen ng Sponsor Logo appears first and you receive top billing as presen ng sponsor in all promo onal materials, website and banners at the event, in news releases and the event t shirt Opportunity to make a presenta on during a nightly program Exhibit space at campsites and placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 6 complimentary registra ons $10,000 Class V Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, news releases and t shirt Opportunity to make a presenta on during a nightly program Exhibit space at campsites and placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 5 complimentary registra ons $5,000 Class IV Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, news releases and t shirt Exhibit space at campsites and placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 4 complimentary registra ons $2,500 Class III Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, news releases and t shirt Placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 2 complimentary registra ons $1,000 Class II Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, news releases and t shirt Placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 1 complimentary registra on $500 Class I Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, news releases and t shirt Recogni on on GRN s website Recogni on in GRN s Confluence Newsle er $250 Suppor ng Sponsor/In Kind Donors Logo appears on website, banners, news releases and t shirt
Coosawa ee River Hidden Gem Paddle to Farm to Table Paddlers will experience a 9 mile sec on of this north Georgia gem and up and coming Water Trail with, Coosa River Basin Ini a ve, and Georgia Organics. We will also visit Riverview Farms, an organic farm on the banks of the river where we will enjoy a gourmet lunch from the farm's fields. The trip ends at a privately owned Na ve American archaeological site. $2,500 Presen ng Sponsor $500 Sponsor Logo appears first and you receive top billing as presen ng sponsor in all promo onal materials, website and banners at the event Opportunity to make a presenta on during the program 1 complimentary registra on to the event 5 complimentary registra ons $250 Sponsor $1,000 Sponsor Logo appears in all promo onal materials and banners Recogni on on GRN s website Placement of promo onal item at registra on desk Verbal recogni on at the event 4 complimentary registra ons $100 Sponsor Recogni on on GRN s website
Lower Oconee Hidden Gem Paddle & Campout is partnering with Altamaha Riverkeeper and Lower Oconee Water Trail, for this exci ng two day paddle, dinner party and campout on the up an coming Oconee River Water Trail in Milledgeville, GA. Along the way par cipants will enjoy visual and performing arts and educa onal programs about river health and how they can get involved in their community s river restora on efforts. $2,500 Presen ng Sponsor Logo appears first and you receive top billing as presen ng sponsor in all promo onal materials, website and banners at the event Opportunity to make a presenta on during the program 5 complimentary registra ons $1,000 Sponsor Logo appears in all promo onal materials and banners Verbal recogni on at the event 4 complimentary registra ons $500 Sponsor 1 complimentary registra on to the event $250 Sponsor Recogni on on GRN s website Placement of promo onal item at registra on desk $100 Sponsor Recogni on on GRN s website
Fall Float on the Flint Paddlers will travel 70 miles from Albany to Bainbridge taking in the best of the Flint River s mesmerizing blue hole springs, lively rapids, rich history, abundant wildlife and more! We will tent camp and enjoy catered meals, educa onal programs and great camaraderie as we make our way down one of Georgia's most beau ful rivers during a beau ful me of year. $10,000 Class V Sponsor Logo appears first and you receive top billing as presen ng sponsor in all promo onal materials, website and banners at the event and in news releases Opportunity to make a presenta on at a nightly program Exhibit space at campsite and placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 6 complimentary registra ons $5,000 Class IV Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, and news releases Opportunity to make a presenta on at a nightly program Exhibit space at campsite and placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 4 complimentary registra ons $2,500 Class III Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, and news releases Placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 2 complimentary registra ons $1,000 Class II Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, and news releases Placement of promo onal item in registra on packets 1 complimentary registra on $500 Class I Sponsor Logo appears on website, banners, and news releases Recogni on on GRN s website $250 Suppor ng Sponsor/In Kind Donors Logo appears on website, banners, and news releases