Third-annual, community event to benefit the non-profit work of: SPONSORSHIP/PARTNER PACKAGE May 14 & 15, 2016 Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Winston-Salem, NC 11/2015
Dear Potential Sponsor/Partner, 2015 Event Photos We hope you will join us for our third annual Triad Dog Games event. For 2016 we are expanding, yet again, to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, NC. Triad Dog Games is a fundraising and outreach opportunity for The Sergei Foundation, Inc., a non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization whose mission is to save companion pets lives by providing veterinary financial assistance to families unable to afford emergency, life-saving care... Because They re Family. WHAT IS TRIAD DOG GAMES? A high-energy, two-day event bringing people and their pets together in a family-friendly atmosphere. It showcases dogs running, jumping, diving, and retrieving in dog sport competitions such as agility, disc (Frisbee), dock jumping and flyball. Triad Dog Games was the first, and continues to be the exclusive competition for dock diving/jumping in the NC Piedmont Triad area. 2015 featured its first national-qualifying DiscDogathon competition, and 2016 will expand to host an Ultimate Air Dogs regional-level dock jumping competition drawing competitors from PA to Florida. Competitions have been featured on ESPN and The Outdoor Channel. Events are not only a draw for competitors, but also for spectators alike. In addition to competitive events, activities such as live bands, Flyball demos, mini-training sessions, kids crafts and more will be offered. Visit our event website at www.triaddoggames.com and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/triaddoggames, for video and photos from our very successful past events! Vendors, food, bands! DiscDogathon - National Qualifier Dock Jumping Flyball Demos Agility
WHY GET INVOLVED? In addition to supporting The Sergei Foundation s mission and being aligned with the goodwill of the petlover community, there are many benefits for becoming a sponsor/partner, including: Projected weekend attendance: 5,000-7,000. Demographics: Event draws equal male/female adults between 25-54. Many are families with children under 16 with household income $75k and above. Promoted regionally. Most bring their family dog to the event (over 50%). Greater impressions/frequency over a 2-day event Primary reach from Forsyth, Guilford and Davie counties, with secondary draws from surrounding triad communities As a fundraising event for The Sergei Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, your contributions may be fully or partially tax-decuctible. Triad Dog Games attracts community attendees most likely to support our cause those who have philanthropic values and a great love for their family pet(s). YOUR SUPPORT EXTENDS BEYOND THE SERGEI FOUNDATION The Sergei Foundation was established in 2009 and, as a small organization, has realized the importance of working collaboratively with other animal welfare non-profit groups. We all help our communities and the animals better when we work efficiently and effectively together versus separtely. The Sergei Foundation offers complimentary adoption fair space for triad-area rescue groups or shelters for Triad Dog Games. Organizations such Forsyth County Animal Control/Shelter, Forsyth County Humane Society, Humane Society of Davie County, Ruff Love Rescue, SPCA of the Triad... and more have joined us in the past. Your sponsorship/partnership allows us not only to raise funds for our cause, but also creates an opportunity for pet adoptions. We think it is important for you to know about this collaboration and that you are helping more than just our organization from your support.
Front page story reprint from the Winston Salem Journal, June 9, 2014
ABOUT THE SERGEI FOUNDATION The Sergei Foundation, Inc. serves people and their sick and injured pets in North Carolina. It was founded in September 2009 and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Sergei Foundation was named after the founder s Siberian Husky and was formed with the mission of saving companion pets lives by providing veterinary financial assistance to families unable to afford emergency, life-saving care. Applicants must meet income criteria and show a history of past vet care for the pet. Sassy: A service animal that was hit by a car knocking her 9-year old autistic boy to safety. Her leg was broken in several places, requiring pinning and an extrenal brace. Satch: An auto immune eye disease severly affected his eye and removal was needed. Captain Marvel: Bit by a brown recluse, the wound took hold of the bone marrow and she needed a front leg amputation. Peach: Hit by a car and was dragged under the wheels. Both back legs were badly injured, one needed amputation. Baby: A severe upper respiratory infection and heart murmur almost took her life. ICU care was needed. These are a few of the hundreds of pets we have helped over the years. A more complete listing is available on our website, along with our annual report, at www.sergeifoundation.org.
TRIAD DOG GAMES 2016 - SPONSOR LEVELS All event proceeds benefit The Sergei Foundation Remember, this is a TWO-DAY event. Vendor spaces, mentions and foot traffic exposure will be over the weekend of Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15. Traditional media will be promoted a few weeks prior to the event. All web and social media will start to be promoted at least 5-6 months prior to the event! When evaluating the value for your sponsorship, please consider the gross impressions and goodwill over this extended period. Contact: Karen Fullerton: Karen@SergeiFoundation.org or (336) 306-6861 www.sergeifoundation.org facebook.com/triaddoggames
SAMPLES OF 2015 PRINT ADVERTISING: 2015 Event Poster: 2015 Free-Standing Magazine Insert (Front) (Back) A charity event to benefit: AUTOMOTIVE May 16 & 17 Compete or Spectate! www.blueridgecompanies.com Food... Bands... Prizes! 2015 Event Brochure (one side) The second annual Triad Dog Games is May 16 & 17 at Tanglewood Park (Clemmons, NC). This charity event benefits The Sergei Foundation to assist in its mission to save companion pets lives by providing veterinary financial assistance to families unable to afford emergency, life-saving care. Come see dogs run, jump, dive, and retrieve in a variety of competitions. Enter your dogs to compete or just come to spectate, spend the day at the park, eat, and have some family fun (and don t forget to bring your canine family... leashed, friendly, and rabiesvaccinated dogs welcome!). Required on-site donation of $5 per person; kids 12 and under free. Leashed, friendly, and vaccinated dogs welcome. More info at: www.triaddoggames.com. Featured events include the Triad s only dock jumping competition run by Ultimate Air Dogs! There will be a national qualifying Skyhoundz DiscDogathon competition, local frisbee and agility competitions, and Dachshund races. Preregistration on some events due by May 11. Not competitive? Enjoy a walk/run on Tanglewood s trails, see Flyball demos, listen to great bands, and have family fun with kids activities (tie dye our event t-shirt on site!)... all for a good cause. Visit Our Vendors! Animal Ark - Clemmons Animal Ark - Rural Hall Animal Hospital West Aristopits Pet Store Barks, Bones and Biscuit Bakery Blue Ridge Companies Cafegency Coffee Truck Compassionate WS - Animals Crappy Days Greeting Cards Dog Gone Fun doterra Essential Oils Foothills Brewing Co. Forsyth Family Magazines Garnet Rose Soap Co.., The Gourmutt s Bakery Jersey s Best Hot Dogs (food) Merial (Animal Pharmaceutical Co.) Modern Automotive Mosquito Authority of the Triad Mt. Tabor Boarding & Grooming Oldtown Veterinary Hospital PDQ (food) Pooch Tags Ruff Housing Taco Truck (food) Tar Heel Basement Systems Tony s Italian Ice (food) Triad Happy Tails Magazine Trupanion Pet Insurance Winston Chiropractic Winston Veterinary Hospital Limited vendor spots. Sign up by April 15. More info at: TriadDogGames.com
Triad Dog Games 2016 - Sponsorship & Vendor Application Form May 14 & 15 @ Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Winston-Salem, NC Please return this form by email to karen@sergeifoundation.org or via fax to 336-306-8783 with your desired interest level for 2016 Triad Dog Games before April 1, 2016. This is an application only until accepted/signed by The Sergei Foundation. NO PAYMENT IS DUE WITH THIS FORM. Company Name: Industry (for exclusivity levels): Address (Street, City, State, Zip): Contact Name: Contact Phone: Contact Fax: Contact Email: EVENT SPONSORSHIP: Our organization is interested in the following.* Gold ($10,000) Silver ($5,000) Bronze ($2,500) Top Contender ($1,000) Animal Lover ($500) Tail Wag ($200) *Any modifications requested that vary from the Sponsorship Level Benefits (in the 2016 sponsorship packet) should be listed below. All requested changes will be considered by The Sergei Foundation. VENDORS : Our organization is interested in the following. All 501c3 non-profits receive 50% off. Call 336-306-6861 for details. Fees include a 10 x 10 space, one table, two chairs and admission for four into the event/grounds. (Vendors supply their own tent if they want cover, or may choose to be put indoors/in a covered area) Two-Day Vendor ($500) Sat. Only Vendor ($400) Sun. Only Vendor ($200) Two-Day Craft* Vendor ($100) Sat. Only Craft* Vendor ($75) Sun. Only Craft* Vendor ($50) * Craft vendor is defined as hand-made products made for sale on location, and/or the business does not have a brick and mortar location. Please note, this is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be given. Should the event be cancelled in total (both days), vendor spaces will be given equal value in promotion or the ability to carry over to the next Triad Dog Games event; all event sponsorships will have already received media and promotional benefits equal to the paid value. PLEASE NOTE THAT FEES PAID MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AS THE SERGEI FOUNDATION IS A 501C3 EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. The Sergei Foundation reserves the right to decline any sponsorship interest based on existing event sponsorship/industry exclusiveness agreements. However, when signed by both parties, this application will constitute an agreement between The Sergei Foundation and the listed event sponsor. This form becomes the property of The Sergei Foundation and will be held in strict confidence. Note: A separate vendor contract will be sent separately. Signature will indicate the formal agreement for vendor-only applicants. Sponsor/vendor signature Date: Printed: The Sergei Foundation, Inc. Signature: Date: Printed: 10/25/15