jacksonville jaguars and rotary international district 6970 partnership
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Jacksonville Jaguars and Rotary
International District 6970 Partnership
History of Rotary Partnership
Over $180,000 raised during the 11 year partnership of the Jaguars and Rotary District6970.
Our two most successful years for ticket sales:• 2010: 1,983 Tickets – $32,365 raised• 2011: 1,897 Tickets – $31,000 raised
Last season ticket sales only:• 2014: 547 Tickets – $7,059 raised
Additionally we have raised funds through auctions: The Owner’s Suite ticket auction - Rotary Game Day usually nets $5,000.
2014 Two (2) Super Bowl Tickets were donated and auctioned for $8,000.
Looking to 2015
• Rotary Game Day – December 13th
Indianapolis Colts
• Game Day District 6970 Tailgate Party!
• New incentives to encourage ticket sales and participation!
• Early start and more communication than in the past to ensure all Rotary Clubs are aware of the program!
• Great home schedule includes hosting the Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers, and Miami Dolphins!
• 100% TICKET SALES goes to The Rotary Foundation for End Polio Now!!!
• Potential to raise $95,000 for PolioPlus with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation match it becomes $285,000!!!
2015 Corporate & Rotarian Sponsorship
Corporate & Rotarian Sponsorship made the 2015 extraordinary ticket package possible!
A BIG THANK-YOU To our Corporate Sponsor:
W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc.Bill Gay (West Jacksonville)
Thank-you also to our Rotary Sponsors:
Fel & Karen Lee (Jacksonville Oceanside)Rich & Marie Turnbull (Coastal St. Johns)
Ben Campen (Gainesville)D.S. & Angela Patel (Port Orange South Daytona)
Barry & Cynde Covington (South Jax / Southpoint)Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach Foundation
2015 Ticket Package
• 1000 Total Tickets available:• Five Hundred (500) 200 level tickets• Five Hundred (500) 400 level tickets
• Tickets available for all games, but most will be reserved for Rotary Game Day – December 13th.
• Three 20 person Suites • One for Rotary Game Day • Two for dates TBD – To Be Sold for $10,000 each.
• Thirty (30) Pre-Game Field Passes
• Thirty (30) Club Passes
• Pregame Tailgate Party – Rotary Game Day
• $30,000 donation to The Rotary Foundation
NEW Incentives in 2015
• Discount Ticket Price• Section 400 seating - $40.00• Section 200 seating - $50.00(Regular prices between $46 - $85)
• Clubs / Rotarians - write checks to The Rotary Foundation – 100% of proceeds will go to TRF for End Polio Now in club’s name.
• Clubs may donate unused tickets to be given to either Military or under privileged children. Club receives 100% credit to End Polio and District will donate the tickets for Military personnel or under privileged children to attend game as Rotary’s guest. GREAT ROTARY CLUB PROJECT!
• Rotarians purchasing tickets to be “donated” can have TRF donation to End Polio in their name with minimum 2 ticket purchase.
• Club Passes and Pre-Game Field Passes will be part of the incentive program.
ROTARY GAME DAY FELLOWSHIP
• Pre-Game Tented District Tailgate Party Lot TT
• Foundation Friars Famous BBQ & Fixins!• Tailgate Tickets $XX.00 (cost)• Cash Bar
• Fun for the entire family! Don’t forget your Rotary Family – Interact Rotary Youth Exchange - Rotaract
Recognition and Exposure • PSA at half-time or during a time out of the
game instead of prior to the game.
• Representation on the new video boards on game day.
• Camera shot of the larger Rotary Seating areas and/or “donated” sections.
• Presence on Jaguars web-site leading into the Rotary Day game with names of leading Rotary Clubs and short blurb about the program.
• Check Presentation – Pre Game
• Purple Pinkie Tables inside Two (2) gates for Rotary / End Polio handouts – Interact Students - RYE - and Rotaract to assist.
2015 Schedule:
1. Sep 13 1:00 PM PANTHERS
2. Sep 20 4:05 PM DOLPHINS
3. Sep 27 1:00 PM AT PATRIOTS
4. Oct 4 1:00 PM AT COLTS
5. Oct 11 1:00 PM AT BUCCANEERS
6. Oct 18 1:00 PM TEXANS
7. Oct 25 9:30 AM BILLS
8. BYE
9. Nov 8 1:00 PM AT JETS
10. Nov 15 1:00 PM AT RAVENS
11. Nov 19 8:25 PM TITANS
12. Nov 29 1:00 PM CHARGERS
13. Dec 6 1:00 PM AT TITANS
14. Dec 13 1:00 PM COLTS ROTARY GAME DAY
15. Dec 20 1:00 PM FALCONS
16. Dec 27 1:00 PM AT SAINTS
17. Jan 3 1:00 PM AT TEXANS
Getting the word out in 2015
May – District Conference / District Assembly
June, July, August, September, October, November
• Jaguars Monthly Newsletter.
• Powerpoint available for Club meeting.
• Jaguars representatives available for club programs.
• Monthly fundraising updates showing individual Rotary Club stats and District Goal of $95,000.
December – • Send out final fundraising totals.• Provide all information regarding when the in
stadium/on-field recognition will take place for Rotary Day game.
• Provide final tailgate specifics and regulations.
What Now?• Every Club names a Team Captain!
• Make it a Club Fellowship – High turnout for Rotary Game Day and Tailgate party!
• Make it a Club Project – Donate tickets for Military personnel or underprivileged children to attend a Jaguar game!
• Make it a huge success! • 100% Clubs participate• $95,000 raised to be matched• $285,000 total for PolioPlus
• Talk it up at weekly meetings. Send in your Club Ticket Order Forms – BEST tickets will go FAST!
• Keep an eye out for first edition of “Jaguars Monthly” an e-mail newsletter to provide Jaguar updates and fundraising breakdown by club.
Jaguars / Rotary PartnershipTeamJaguars Representative:
Brad Fain – Group Ticket [email protected]
Rotary District 6970 Team:DRFC – Cynde [email protected]
Jaguars / Rotary Partnership ChairTheresa Shuster (Amelia Island Sunrise)[email protected]
Jaguars / Rotary Partnership CommitteeKen Baker (West Jacksonville)Dave Faraldo (Orange Park)
Club Team Captains
Corporate & Rotary SponsorsW. W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc.
Fel & Karen LeeRich & Marie TurnbullBen CampenD.S. & Angela Patel Barry & Cynde CovingtonRotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach Foundation
Thank You For Your Support!!
QUESTIONS?