1. Youth Sports Club Bryan Hollingsworth AEE 440 bdh5059@psu.edu

2. Youth Sports Club Independent Organization Working alongside Child Services Helping foster children across the country

3. Child Services As of September 30 th, 2010 423,773 foster children in the United States 13,876 in the state of Pennsylvania 254 in Centre County

4. Idea Co-Ed Recreational Multi-Sporting Event For Foster Children in the Area Includes games of Basketball, Baseball, Football, and Soccer

5. Objectives Assist children in need of guidance Audience will be able to contact resources to participate in upcoming events 75% of Centre County residents (12% of all Pennsylvania residents) can identify youth outlet 55% of all Pennsylvania foster children use a communal sports league

6. Target Audience Foster Children and their Parents Ages 4-17 Within the State of Pennsylvania Anyone who enjoys playing sports

7. Event Location Community Fields (on the corner of W Prospect Ave and Atherton St) When: Saturday, October 23 rd 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

8. Types of Media This will be heavily promoted through: TelevisionBillboards RadioSigns InternetFlyers NewspaperDirect Mail

9. Budget

10. Timeline MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober Begin Broadcasting (TV, Radio, Internet) Campaign Begin Paper (Newspaper, Flyers, Signs, Billboards) Campaign Contact Individual Foster Homes Final Preparations (Volunteers and Equipment) Field Day for Kids! Formulate Idea and Map out Details (Financials, Target Audience, Etc.) Secure Financials and Location

11. What is the Purpose Provide Leadership to Youth Build comradely and teamwork skills Practice honesty and responsibility Encourage self-confidence, sportsmanship and respect