Fifteen Hundred in Twenty Fourteen Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, North Carolina July 00,

Rational The Masters T&F Committee expenses related to the outdoor meet has risen to about $25,000 per meet. Additional spending unlikely to increase entries over historical levels. Travel and lodging is the major barrier when an overnight stay and air travel is necessary to compete. 2

Proposal for 1500 Entries Why select Wake Forest: Drivable from NY Metro, DC Metro, Philly, Atlanta, Cleveland, Pittsburg and Central Fl. LOC is led by Visitors and Vacation Bureau with the expertise and funding to partner with MTF. 3

Nuts & Bolts Need 300 additional entries Six per Association Identify people who have not attended previously: – Association Masters Chairs – Clubs – National Senior Games – Bring a Friend 4

Carrot Comp entries from LOC Association Grants Club Grants MTF Committee grant program Fund Run using race walk course Welcome Package Free Saturday night dinner tickets Special recognition during meet 5

$ Funding $ $100 per Association$5,000 MTF Committee$2,000 LOC$3,000 Fund Run$1,000 Total$11,000 6

First Steps MTF Special Committee – Marketing – Media – NSG Liaison – Region Chair – Two at large Special Committee meeting Monday after Indoor In person meeting with LOC Surveys at indoor and outdoor Nationals 7

Questions? How much financial assistance per person? MTF Committee financial contribution? Request donation from USA Championships? NSG Funds? How many grants may already be available? Cost for a Marketing Mailer? Schedule evening events? Prize money for LDR events? 8