Greater Cincinnati Chapter AAZK
c/o Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220
Dear Friends of Conservation:
The American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) is a non-profit organization of zoo keepers and zoo professionals dedicated to animal care and conservation. Our mission is to advance excellence in the field of zoo keeping and to financially support deserving conservation projects. This September, the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers will be hosting our fifth annual Bowling for Rhinos event on September 29th, 2018!
In a continuing effort to help protect the endangered black rhino and other endangered species, zoo keepers throughout the nation are hosting “Bowling For Rhinos” fundraisers. 100% of all proceeds raised at these events will go directly to supporting national parks and wildlife conservancies in Kenya, Java, and Sumatra. By supporting these conservation efforts, we are actually helping to save not only rhinos but every living creature within these protected areas (from orchids to elephants!). The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of AAZK is currently seeking local businesses to sponsor our event!
Sponsoring our “Bowling For Rhinos” event is not only a substantial advertising investment, but it can also be your company’s opportunity to be a strong voice in the worldwide effort to conserve endangered species. Sponsorship levels are listed on the next page and in-kind donations are also welcomed! And because AAZK is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, your donations are tax deductible!
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers will be accepting sponsorship donations through September 10th, 2018. Checks should be made out to:
“Greater Cincy AAZK”
and mailed to:
Attn: Jenna Wingate, Greater Cincy AAZK
c/o Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220
Thank you for your consideration of this important matter to save our endangered animals. Please see the attached forms for more information. We look forward to partnering with you to mutually benefit both of our organizations!
Sincerely,
Wendy Rice
Greater Cincinnati Chapter AAZK Vice President
Bowling For Rhinos Committee Co-Chair
2018 Bowling For Rhinos Sponsorship Levels
$5000 Donation – Private Zoo Tour
- VIP personal zoo tour for up to 5 guests, visiting several behind-the-scenes areas, including African lions.
- Your name/logo displayed prominently on our event merchandise.
- Your name/logo displayed on our “Event Sponsors” poster board at the event.
- Facebook post on our chapter page highlighting your company as a sponsor.
$2000 Donation – Meet the Rhinos
- VIP behind-the-scenes encounter for up to 5 guests to meet the zoo’s rhinos.
- Your name/logo displayed prominently on our event merchandise.
- Your name/logo displayed on our “Event Sponsors” poster board at the event.
- Facebook post on our chapter page highlighting your company as a sponsor.
$1000 Donation – Meet the Lions
- VIP behind-the-scenes encounter for up to 5 guests to meet the African lions.
- Your name/logo displayed prominently on our event merchandise.
- Your name/logo displayed on our “Event Sponsors” poster board at the event.
- Facebook post on our chapter page highlighting your company as a sponsor.
$500 Donation – Giraffe Feeding
- VIP behind-the-scenes encounter for up to 5 guests to meet and feed the giraffe.
- Your name/logo displayed prominently on our event merchandise.
- Your name/logo displayed on our “Event Sponsors” poster board at the event.
- Facebook post on our chapter page highlighting your company as a sponsor.
$300 Donation – Merchandise Level
- Your name/logo displayed prominently on our event merchandise.
- Your name/logo displayed on our “Event Sponsors” poster board at the event.
- Facebook post on our chapter page highlighting your company as a sponsor.
$100 Donation – “Name a Lane”
- Name of your choice displayed above one of the lanes at our event.
- Facebook post on our chapter page highlighting your company as a sponsor.
This year’s event will be held at Walt’s Center Lanes on Saturday, Sept. 29th. All sponsorship donations must be received by September 10th, 2018. If you would like to become a Bowling For Rhinos sponsor, please contact Jenna at (260) 705-8571 or by email at [email protected]
In-Kind Donations
Unable to sponsor, but still want to help? We are also accepting donated goods and services to be sold during the Silent Auction on the night of our event. Donations must be received by September 15th, 2018.
- Your company name will be displayed next to the donated items.
- You will receive an in-kind donation receipt for your tax records.
If you would like to donate goods or services, please contact Tami Ware at (805) 823-5868 or by email at [email protected]
Thank you for your support!