2010 Rotary 43 Annual “Duck Stampede”

“The Duck Stampede” When: 12:00pm Sunday May 16 th, 2010 Where: Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project What: Rotary 43 and our Sponsorship Partners will hold a “Duck Race.” Thousands of rubber ducks will be dumped into the Riverwalk via Crane and will race to the finish line about a mile down stream. Why: Fundraising Event

2009 Inaugural “Duck Stampede” How do we measure Success? –7500+ Ducks Sold –$32,000 was put back into the community –1000’s came to watch the event live

2010: Expectations Bigger and Better –12,000 Ducks Sold –Higher Attendance.... Raise More $$$$$$

Where Does the Money Go? Rotary “Dictionary Project” –Every year Rotary provides every 3 rd Grade Student in Pueblo County a Dictionary Rotary 43 Foundation –Any money that is raised above the cost of the dictionary project is put into the Rotary 43 Foundation to be donated at the Foundation’s Discretion... The money stays in our Community

Sponsorship Benefits Research has shown that 86% of consumers say that when price and quality are equal, they will reward companies that support a cause. Source: Cone Corporate Citizenship Study % Very Important 36% 6% 5% 1% Source: Survey USA April 2003 Not Very Important Not Important Not Sure Somewhat Important How important is it for local businesses to sponsor community oriented programs?

Sponsorship Opportunities “Lucky Duck”$10,000 “Lotto Duck”$7,500 “Derby Duck” $5,000 “Big Duck”$2,500 “Rubber Ducky”$1,000 “Quacker Backer”$500

Lucky Duck Level I Title Sponsorship (1 Available) Naming Rights –The Rotary 43 Duck Stampede presented by.... Premier Logo Placement on the cover of 50,000 Adoption Papers Event Participation –Ex. (Race Emcee) –Banners Inclusion in all Advertising Logo Inclusion on Derby T-Shirts Website Link Sponsorship Flyer included in Dictionaries Delivered December 2010 Your Investment will provide approximately 1,111 Students Dictionaries!

Lotto Duck Level II Million Dollar Duck Sponsorship (1 Available) Naming Rights –The “Sponsor” Million Dollar Duck... Logo Placement on the cover of 50,000 Adoption Papers Inclusion in Advertising Logo Inclusion on Derby T-Shirts Website Link Sponsorship Flyer included in Dictionaries delivered December 2010 Your Investment will provide approximately 833 Students Dictionaries!

Derby Duck Level III Sponsorship (2 Available) Inclusion in Media Advertising Logo on Cover of 50,000 Adoption Papers Banners at Event Logo on the Derby T-Shirts Website Link Sponsorship Flyer included in Dictionaries delivered December 2010 Your Investment will provide approximately 556 Students Dictionaries!

Big Duck Level IV Sponsorship Logo on Cover of 50,000 Adoption Papers Exclusivity –Ex. Only Convenience Store Banners at the Event Name Included on Derby T-Shirts Sponsorship Flyer included in Dictionaries delivered December 2010 Your Investment will provide approximately 278 Students Dictionaries!

Rubber Ducky Level V Sponsorship Logo on the inside of 50,000 Adoption Papers Banners at Event Your Investment will provide rd Grade Students Dictionaries! Quacker Backer Level VII Sponsorship Name on the inside of 50,000 Adoption Papers Your Investment will provide 56 3 rd Grade Students Dictionaries!

Ducks = Literacy We want to help the children of this community establish a strong foundation on their way to life long learning. We invite you to be a part of this endeavor & we just might have some fun while were doing it!