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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I noticed that New Belgium brewery over in Ft Collins (makers of
the very tasty Fat Tire beer), has an event sponsorship program. Typically they
are looking for environmentally friendly events and for the most part they have
been sponsoring bicycle races. So I was thinking sailing makes a lot of sense.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I think this is a win/win scenario since both sides would receive
publicity for the event. Perhaps we could even convince them to make a “sailing”
beer </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#1F497D'>J</span><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Attached below is a snippet from their sponsorship program
description found at <a href="http://www.newbelgium.com/uar.php">http://www.newbelgium.com/uar.php</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Thoughts?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>-Mac<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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So, you’re doing something good and you want us to join you? Excellent!
Tell us about it. <br>
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We at New Belgium love to get involved. We sponsor a whole bevy of cool events
and goings on throughout the western United States. And while we would like to align
with all that is good and worthy, we sometimes have to gracefully decline. <br>
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A few things we look for when selecting events and sponsorship opportunities. <br>
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<b>TIMING:</b> Yep, it takes time to get the beer there. So, start talking to
us at least two months to a year prior to your event. For large events, we
generally need even more time. <br>
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<b>BRANDING:</b> It’s important that your event allows us to showcase
what New Belgium is all about. We look for PLAYFUL, UNIQUE, and DELIGHTFUL
events. We’re a folly following bunch, and we like to support fellow
folly followers. <br>
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<b>SUSTAINABILITY:</b> From brewing beer to building events, we want to do all
we can to reduce our footprint. That’s why we partner with likeminded
organizations. In addition, we’re very interested in events that support
environmental non-profits.<br>
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We are members of 1% For the Planet and hope to drive positive environmental
change through our sponsorships. You’ll score brownie points by involving
non-profits that are doing the same. Check out their website for more
information! <a href="http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org" target="_blank"><b>www.onepercentfortheplanet.org</b></a>
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<b>PARTICIPATION:</b> We prefer to be hands-on and on-premise with events. So,
if you’re pitching a logo placement, we’ll generally pass unless it
comes with a chance to meet and greet. <br>
<br>
<b>LOCATION:</b> As much as we’d love to go to New York or Florida, for
now, we have to wait. We’ll gladly consider events in the states
we’re located. (CO, WY, TX, AZ, NM, AR, MO, KS, CA, NV, ID, WA, OR, MN,
IA, MT, IL, NE) <br>
<br>
<b>DONATIONS:</b> Our sponsorship dollars have to reflect our brand. So, if
you’re wanting a good will donation or philanthropic grant please check
back around March 15, 2008 when our guidelines and Online System are updated. <br>
<br>
<b>TEAMS/INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES:</b> Due to the overwhelming amount of requests we
get to sponsor athletic teams and individuals, we decided it’s just too
hard to pick. So, aside from a few family and friend’s teams, we pass on
these types of sponsorships. <br>
<br>
BANDS: Ditto on the above. <br>
<br>
If your event fits these guidelines, then <a
href="javascript:popUp('sponsorship-popup.php')"><b>click here and fill out the
following form</b></a>. We’ll take a look at your request, and get back
to you within a week.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>
sonar-bounces@lists.wyc.org [mailto:sonar-bounces@lists.wyc.org] <b>On Behalf
Of </b>tbrown9163@comcast.net<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 09, 2008 11:34 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> becca lundberg; davidfolson@earthlink.net; Bert Foster;
chris_fittipaldi@yahoo.com; Sonar List WYC<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Sonar] An idea for the fall Sonar regatta name<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The Winnipeg Canadians have already been invited and are
sounding positive to attending.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Ernie is tasked with getting with Rick Doerr of the Sonar
Class Association to make sure our proposed regatta names don't run afoul with
any class interests (since this will more than likely not be a class
sanctioned event). It may be that we cannot include the name Sonar
in it.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Once we get a name however and we've cleared up the schedule
error, the dates and regatta name will also go into
Sonar.org. The Galveston, KC and other fleets will be
notified also.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Those of you who are considering chartering/lending your
boat out: now is a good time to see if there are any insurance issues.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>A lot of the infrastructure with the dinner,
raffle, silent auction, sponsors is already done for us courtesy of the
Capri organization. I'm communicating with Dutch Bull to make sure
that schedules/costs are known and manageable for us.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>However, I would like to see if someone in the
fleet would like to propose and order, organize the trophies. Any
takers?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>--<br>
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"Maximizing Business by Minimizing Surprises" <br>
~~~~~~~_/) ~ _/)~~~~~~<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>-------------- Original message
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From: becca lundberg <beccalundberg@hotmail.com> <br>
I thought of including something with the North star too. ANother
thought: If the Canadians are to be invitied The maybe something
like the Midwest International Sonar Cup.....<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>From: davidfolson@earthlink.net<br>
To: tbrown9163@comcast.net; Bert@apexq.com; chris_fittipaldi@yahoo.com;
Sonar@lists.wyc.org<br>
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 09:13:20 -0500<br>
Subject: Re: [Sonar] An idea for the fall Sonar regatta name<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>I like Star of the North! For a logo, imagine a big
blue star on top of the Sonar class red and white stripes - like a
modified WYC burge.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>DAvid <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='background:#E4E4E4'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To:
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="mailto:Bert@apexq.com" title="Bert@apexq.com">Bert Foster</a>;<a
href="mailto:chris_fittipaldi@yahoo.com" title="chris_fittipaldi@yahoo.com">chris_fittipaldi@yahoo.com</a>;<a
href="mailto:Sonar@lists.wyc.org" title="Sonar@lists.wyc.org">Sonar List WYC</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sent:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 6/6/2008 8:54:49 AM <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Subject:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Re: [Sonar] An idea
for the fall Sonar regatta name<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The "Frostbite Falls
International Sonar Regatta"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>We can claim International status
because the Canadians are already expressing interest in coming down for it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The logo would obviously
include some depiction of Rocky and Bullwinkle silhouetted against a Sonar sail
plan etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Any other ideas?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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