2008

Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon

Road Runners Club of America

RRCA Convention Sponsorship Opportunities

October 18th, 2007

DearConvention Sponsor,

The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), the national association of running clubs, running events and runners dedicated to promoting long distance running, has chosen the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon as the host of its 50th Anniversary Convention! Each year the RRCA chooses a running club or event to host their annual convention. The Flying Pig Marathon is very excited about this opportunity to further showcase Cincinnati and its’ amenities as well as draw in a larger crowd of runners.

The Road Runners Club of America was founded in 1958. It is a nonprofit organization of more than 775 running clubs and events and 180,000 members across the United States. The RRCA members organize races, have training runs, provide safety guidelines, promote children's, elite and masters fitness running programs, and have social programs. Each year the RRCA chooses a running club or event to host their annual convention. The RRCA’s convention will coincide with the Flying Pig Marathon’s 10th Anniversary weekend!

Because of your long and valued commitment to the sport of running, we would like to take this opportunity to extend to you first right of refusal to be a sponsor of the RRCA 50th Anniversary Convention. The following sponsorship opportunities for the 50th Anniversary RRCA Convention are outlined below. The sponsorship of the RRCA may be in addition to your current sponsorship with the RRCA or the Flying Pig Marathon or a customized package may be created to better suit your needs.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Stephanie Mileham at . We look forward to continuing our relationship with you!

Sincerely,

Stephanie

Stephanie Mileham

2008 Road Runners Club of America Proposed

Sponsorship Options

Gold Sponsors

  • Gold Sponsor’s will receive a full page color advertisement in the RRCA Convention program, annual report, Inside Track (1/4 page), and e-FOOTNOTES
  • Gold Sponsor’s logo recognition and web site link will be displayed on the RRCA Convention web site,
  • Gold Sponsor’s insert will be included in the RRCA Convention Goody bag
  • Gold Sponsors will receive prime table space at the RRCA Convention Expo
  • The Gold Sponsor’s name will be associated exclusively with an RRCA Convention event
  • Opportunity to have a Gold Sponsor’srepresentative speak on a panel or during a general session

Gold Sponsorship Total Investment: $2,000

SilverSponsors

Silver Sponsors will receive the following sponsor benefits:

  • Half page color advertisement in the RRCA Convention program
  • Silver Sponsor’s logo and web site link on the RRCA Convention web site
  • Silver Sponsor’s insert included in the RRCA Convention Goody bag
  • Table space at the RRCA Convention Expo
  • Silver Sponsor promoted as a silver sponsor of an aspect of the Convention: Regional Meetings, ClubCollege, Luncheons, Dinners, etc.

Silver Sponsorship Total Investment: $1,000

Bronze Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors receive the following sponsor benefits:

  • Quarter page advertisement in the RRCA Convention program
  • Bronze Sponsor’s logo and web site link on the RRCA Convention web site
  • Bronze Sponsor’s insert included in the RRCA Convention Goody bag

Bronze Sponsorship Total Investment: $500

Additional RRCA Sponsorship Opportunities:

Sponsorship selection includes the various sponsorship packages outlined above, or you can work with our team to develop a sponsorship package that adds significant value to the convention and brings you the exposure you desire.

  • RRCA Opening Session
  • RRCA Regional Meetings
  • RRCAState Reps Reception
  • RRCA Education Sessions
  • RRCA Annual Banquet
  • RRCA Auction Items (Live & Silent)
  • RRCA BBQ Dinner
  • RRCA 50th Birthday Party Reception
  • RRCA Champaign Toast

Customized sponsorship packages are also available and may include one or more of the benefits outlined above for sponsorships.

The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote long distance running as a competitive sport and as healthful exercise. Individuals or corporations may contribute tax deductible contributions to the RRCA Convention which will be used to help fund the educational opportunities during the Convention and these contributions may be tax deductible. The RRCA fulfills their mission by representing and promoting the common interest of our member clubs, events, and individual runners through education and leadership programs and other services. For more information visit us at

2008 RRCA NATIONAL CONVENTION

May 1-4, 2008

Cincinnati, OH

Sponsorship Confirmation Form

Name: ______

Title: ______

Company: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Phone: ______Fax: ______

Cell: ______Email: ______

Sponsorship Amount:______

What aspect of the Convention would you like to sponsor?

______

In-Kind Contribution (please identify items to donate & quantity):______

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Signature ______Date ______

Please send a check made payable to the Road Runners Club of America

Thank You for Supporting Us

Running the Nation for 50 Years!