United Way of Elkhart County’s
2016 Campaign Kick-Off
Friday, August 26, 2016
LaSalle Bristol, Corporate Pond, Elkhart
Ahoy!
We hope you’ll set sail with us by joining our fleet!
LIVE UNITED. United Way
of Elkhart County
The Great Cardboard Boat Race is the official kick-off event for United Way of Elkhart County’s fundraising efforts. This event is meant to raise awareness, get people excited, celebrate the spirit of working together and help increase workplace campaigns so that we can better advance the common good.
Constructing a cardboard boat is also a great Team Building activity for your business. Planning, naming, building and sailing your boat as well as attending the race has many workplace benefits:
· Facilitates better communication
· Promotes creativity
· Deepens relationships
· Increases moral
· Improves problem-solving skills
· Celebrates giving
Boats made entirely of cardboard and powered by two paddlers, will race around the LaSalle Bristol Corporate Pond (we knew there had to be a purpose for that pond). Boats will compete in individual heats and compete for trophies.
Capt’n and Crews who wish to participate in the United Way of Elkhart County’s Great Cardboard Boat Race event make a commitment to the following:
· Construct a boat out of cardboard and duct tape (see below for more information).
· Participate in the entire event which includes:
o Bringing completed boat to the wharf on Thursday, August 25 by 5 PM.
o Attending the Pre-Event Boat Crew Orientation on Thursday evening (5:00 - 6:00 pm).
o Securing your boat for over night on the wharf (we will provide one roll of visqueen but recommend additional tarps/cover)
o Attend the race on Friday by checking in at least by 1:30p.m.
o Stay for brief awards ceremony after the race
o Dispose of or remove boat from property after the race
As a part of our fleet you will::
· Have a boat load of fun
· Compete in an amazing event
· Receive 10 tickets to the Food Truck Smorgasbord pre-event ($100 value) and 2 free t-shirts for your team (with the opportunity to purchase additional ones at cost.)
· Get 5 pieces of 4x8 foot cardboard (with the opportunity to purchase more at cost).
· Be given boat building instructions including water displacement formula.
· .Have a safe racing environment on race day.
We hope you join our 2016 Cardboard Boat Fleet!
IMPORTANT DATES:
· August 5, 2016: Last day for boat’s to register. All boats must have submitted their final Name of Boat (or boat will be only known as the business name)
· August 25-Boat drop-off: boats must be brought to the United Way “pier” by 5:00 PM. From 5:00-6:00 there will be a Boat Crew Orientation. Boat crews must come to the Boat Crew Orientation. During this time, we will collect team members signed wavers, and give out t-shirts. At the end of the meeting, boat crews will cover/protect their boat for overnight.
· August 26- RACE DAY!:. Each boat entry will receive 10 complementary food vouchers for the Food Truck Smorgasbord pre-event ($100 value). From 11 AM through the race, guests will have the opportunity to eat a variety of foods from the best Food Trucks in our area, check out the boat displays in the wharf and “vote” for their favorite boat with dollars. This is a great opportunity for boat builders to solicit “votes” for the People’s Choice Award.
Boat crews should arrive by 1:30 p.m. At this time they will be introduced to their race liaison The Guest Judges will also pick their favorite boat at during this time. Teams are encouraged to come earlier if they have a staging area they wish to set up in the wharf. The first boats hit the water at 3p.m. Awards ceremony directly after the final race.
Registration Information:
Registration Forms and payment must be received no later Friday,
August 5, 2016. Everyone participating in the race will need a Personal Flotation Device and a Participant Waiver/Hold Harmless Agreement signed before being allowed to race. Anyone not on the Participant Waiver/Hold Harmless Agreement for a boat will not be allowed in a boat for any race. No exceptions.
Registration Includes:
o 5 sheets of 4x8ft cardboard (please bring a vehicle large enough to transport)
o 2 T-Shirts
o 10 Food Voucher Tickets
Mail payment and registration forms to:
United Way of Elkhart County, Float Your Boat, P.O. Box 3048, Elkhart IN 46515
REGISTRATION FORM
United Way of Elkhart County 2016 Campaign Kick-Off
7th Annual “What Floats Your Cardboard Boat Race”
Friday, August 26, 2016 (Rain date: Saturday, August 27, 2016)
LaSalle Bristol Corporate Pond, Elkhart, Indiana
(601 CR 17, Elkhart)
USE A SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH BOAT ENTRY (Please Print)
(This form may be reproduced or copied as needed.)
Capt’n Name______
Business Name______
Address______
City______State ______Zip ______
Phone#______
Email Address: ______
Name of Boat______
# of Crewmembers Anticipated ______T-shirt sizes (2 shirts included) ______
Crew Member Names______
Boat Registration / X / Team RegistrationRACE DAY SPECIAL
Join the 2016 fleet by filling out this form and paying for your registration by May 2, 2016 / $200
One Boat / $250
Additional T Shirts ($5 ea) ______(number of shirts) x $5= $______
Total Amount Enclosed: $
Make checks payable to United Way of Elkhart County
Office Use:
Date turned in: / Registration number: / Check Number: