2018 Bowler Handbook
Get Ready to PARTY! Bowl for Kids’ Sake Contact: Lauren Mohatt, Events Manager Phone: 402-905-3331 Email:
[email protected]
Presented By:
This is the most fun you will ever have in rented shoes.
THE BASICS GOALS:
Individual Goal: $100+ VIP Team Goal: $1,200+ Event Goal: $390,000
SCHEDULE:
Friday, April 20 @ 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm Friday, April 27 @ 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm Saturday, April 28 @ 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Team Captains
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Contact Lauren Mohatt at
[email protected] or 402-905-3331 to schedule your 90-minute bowling session.
LOCATION:
Maplewood Lanes 3030 N. 101st Street Omaha, NE 68134
Visit bbbsomaha.org/BFKS2018 or call 402-905-3331 to learn more.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a fun and easy way for you to support the life-changing work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands. Fundraising is easy, fun and impactful! To hit your fundraising goal, you can request donations directly to your online fundraising webpage or by collecting cash or checks. Many bowlers share their personal fundraising page on social media to spread the word. Some teams plan creative fundraisers: carwash, bake sale, happy hour, jeans day at the office, etc.
Register!
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Sign-up at bbbsomaha.org/bfks2018 and tell us a little about yourself.
Goal!
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Each bowler must raise a minimum of $100 to participate. We suggest a team fundraising goal of $1,200 to reach VIP Team status.
Recruit!
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Find 4-5 friends, family or co-workers who will help you exceed your team goal.
Raise Money!
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Fundraise via email, social media or host an event to help support our life-changing work.
Party Time!
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No special skills needed! Join us at the bowling lanes to celebrate your fundraising success.
BFKS 2018 - April 20 & 27-28
Spirit Award:
Team prizes will be awarded at each bowling session to the best dressed team. Maybe your team wants to be the cast of a TV show or wear their favorite football team’s gear? Sky is the limit, so get creative! We cannot wait to see what your team comes up with to win the Spirit Award!
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FUN ALERT
Visit bbbsomaha.org/BFKS2018 or call 402-905-3331 to learn more.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES AND INCENTIVES Raise... Receive our NEW Bowl for Kids’ Sake T-Shirt. $100 $200
Receive our NEW Bowl for Kids’ Sake Sweatshirt.
$500
You are entered into a drawing to win a $100 airline gift card at your bowling session (one entry per $500 raised).
$1,000
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If you raise over $500 and are on a VIP team you are entered into a drawing for $1000! Bonus Alert - You will receive extra entries for each additional $100 raised!
Prizes and special recognition for the Top Fundraising Team at each session!
THE VIP EXPERIENCE
PRIZES RAISE $1,200 - GET THE VIP EXPERIENCE WHY $1,200?
$1,200 is an important number. It costs around $1,200 to support one life-changing friendship for a year. When your team raises $1,200, you are helping... • to recruit, screen and train volunteers. • our matches receive professional support to guide their friendships along and ensure safety. • kids explore our community and create memories with their Bigs at our agency match activities.
WHY BE A VIP TEAM? Teams who raise $1,200+ will receive VIP treatment at their session.
In addition to a server who will keep your plates and cups full... Your TEAM will get: Team Concierge Express Check-in Prizes Brought to Your Lane Team Swag High-fives, oh the high-fives
THE ULTIMATE PRIZE:
Changing the life of a child in our community for the better, forever.
$$$ ALERT $$$ If you are on a VIP Team and raise over $500 you are automatically entered into a drawing to win $1,000!
Visit bbbsomaha.org/BFKS2018 or call 402-905-3331 to learn more.
2017 Numbers By The
1,089
Littles helped through our program
Our Match Support Specialists communicate with the Big, Little and Parent/Guardian to ensure every match is safe and successful.
Match Support contacts made
Our Littles report positive outcomes in: Social Acceptance
323
11,783
of matches are together for over a year
Littles interviewed
268
Volunteers interviewed to become a Big
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
83%
60
Information sessions to train volunteers
98%
Confidence in School
94%
25
Avoiding Risky Behaviors
94%
Free activities provided for our Matches to experience
Parental Trust
92%
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