Sponsorship Package

Sponsorship
Package
Great Northern
Concrete Toboggan Race
Winnipeg 2017
February 8-12, 2017
www.gnctr2017.com
23 December 2015
Dear Potential Sponsor:
I am pleased that the 2017 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) will be hosted by
University of Manitoba engineering students and the event held in Winnipeg during February 2017.
Since its start in 1975 this event has continuously grown and about 450 student competitors from as
many as 20 engineering programs from across Canada are expected to compete here in Winnipeg next
winter.
The GNCTR gives students the opportunity to showcase their technical prowess, as well as a chance to
meet with prominent engineers and engineering students from across the country, establishing friends
and networks that can last a lifetime. The competition is designed to refine students’ public speaking,
technical writing and other communication skills through the planning, design, fabrication and presentation of their concrete toboggan – all skills that complement their engineering studies and help them
excel in their careers after graduation.
To host and organize the GNCTR takes a team of dedicated and driven students – attributes inherent to
our University of Manitoba engineering students. A well organized student team has been established to
ensure that the 2017 GNCTR here in Winnipeg is the best ever and showcases Manitoba talent to the
rest of Canada. To host this event requires substantial financial support beyond that available from
competitor registration fees. I invite you to review the sponsorship package and discover how your
organization can help maximize the success of the 2017 GNCTR – it will be an ideal venue for you to
meet dozens to hundreds of future outstanding engineers. On behalf of the 2017 GNCTR organizing
committee and the Faculty of Engineering, we thank you for your interest in supporting engineering
students, their project and their future success.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Beddoes, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Dean, Faculty of Engineering
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School of Construction and Engineering Technologies
Red River College
Ph. 204.632.2411 / Fax 204.633.6075
February 19, 2016
Dear Potential Sponsor:
Red River College (RRC) is very excited to announce that the 2017 Great Northern
Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) will be held in the Winter Capital of Canada,
Winnipeg, Manitoba in February 2017. RRC has been proudly participating in this event
for many years. Some of our award-winning competitors are now part of the dedicated
team organizing this prestigious event.
Universities and colleges throughout North America have been challenging themselves
since 1975 with this race. The GNCTR is an opportunity for undergraduates and college
students to stretch their engineering abilities in planning, building and testing their
designs. The experience before and after the Great Race brings students together
encouraging cooperation, collaboration, and sportsmanship.
Please support GNCTR with your sponsorship. Your endorsement of GNCTR will be
recognized by the many students (competitors and supporters), volunteers, coaches,
and judges from near and far.
Sincerely,
Nancy Wheatley B.A.Sc. Eng, M.A.Ed.
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology
Dean, School of Construction and Engineering Technologies
Email: nwheatley@rrc.ca
Phone: 204-632-2291
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http://www.rrc.ca
About:
GNCTR
The Great Northern Concrete Toboggan
Race (GNCTR) is the largest student run
engineering competition in Canada.
Dating back to 1975, this adaptation of the
American Concrete Canoe Race brings
together over 400 engineering students
accross all disciplines, from technical
institutions across Canada. These students will be given the opportunity to apply and develop
their skills in design, technical writing, networking, and management.
GNCTR was last held in Winnipeg in 2007. A full decade later, the 2017 Organizing Committee
is excited to be carrying on the GNCTR tradition of teamwork, sportsmanship, school spirit,
and innovation in Winnipeg once again.
The Toboggans
Competitors will be asked to design and build a toboggan which can safely carry 5 passengers.
All toboggans must consist of an entirely concrete running surface, a structural frame, a
breaking system, and a functional steering system
all while weighing less than 350lbs.
Teams will be judged on a number on categories
including concrete mix design, frame design,
steering, breaking, technical report, race day
performance, and school spirit.
Teams will not be allowed to compete if their
toboggans do not meet the safety and technical
guidelines.
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Why Sponsor GNCTR?
Student Support:
As a sponsor of GNCTR 2017,
you are supporting student
involvement and development
beyond the standard curriculum.
Students attending GNCTR
are able to expand upon
their teamwork, management,
networking, and design skills
outside the classroom walls, all
of which benefit you — their
prospective employers.
Branding & Exposure:
By supporting GNCTR 2017, your company will be exposed to not only 400+ engineering
students of various disciplines from all across Canada — but also various industry
professionals, and the city of Winnipeg at large. GNCTR has also been known to attract
numerous members of the media including local news stations and publications.
Community:
GNCTR 2017 will allow students and members of industry from across Canada to have
a look into some of Winnipeg’s treasures. In particular, the GNTCR 2017 events will give
participants the opportunity to explore The Forks, the Human Rights Museum, the Exchange
District and the University of Manitoba.
As a sponsor of this competition you will be directly supporting and strengthening Winnipeg’s
community and the larger population’s awareness of all the great things our city has to offer.
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Schedule of Events
When
What
Where
How & Why
February 8th, 2017
Registration & Opening
Ceremonies
Delta Hotel
At the opening ceremonies, each team will get the opportunity to
introduce their team, as well as their theme.
February 9 , 2017
Competitor Interaction
Day
The Forks &
University of
Manitoba
The focus of this day is team spirit. Various group activities will be
planned throughout the day while allowing competitors to visit
well-known Winnipeg Landmarks.
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February 10th, 2017
Technical Exhibition
RBC Convention
Center
Each team will be given a space to display thier tobaggan and the
technical information about their toboggan. Safety judges will be
circulating the event, weighing each toboggan and checking that
they meet the event’s safety requirements.
In addition to the technical displays, each team will conduct a
formal presentation to a panel of judges, outlining the concrete
and superstructure designs of the toboggans.
February 11th, 2017
Race Day
TBD
February 11th, 2017
Closing Ceremonies
Delta Hotel
February 12th, 2017
Departures
Elsewhere
This is the day that teams get an opportunity to showcase what
their toboggans can really do! Each team is guaranteed at least 2
time trial runs down the hill. Additional catagories of runs may be
added for the judging of braking distance and steering.
A formal dinner to celebrate the end of the competition.
Awards will be presented to the teams at this event.
Go home!
Estimated Expenses & Income
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Budget
Item
Meals
Estimated
Expense
$70,000
Budget
Item
Sponsorship
& Publicity
Estimated
Expense
$2,500
Transportation
$16,000
Competitor
Packages
Tech Ex &
Competitor Activities
$13,000
$15,000
Administration
Judges &
Opening & Closing
& Legal
Volunteers
Ceremonies
$13,000
$5,000
$50,000
Race Day
$8,500
Total
$193,000
Income
Source
Registration Fees
GNCTR 2016
Transfer Funds
Sponsorship
Goal
Total
Anticipated
Income
$81,000
$1,000
$111,000
$193,000
Sponsorship Levels
We need your help to meet our sponsorship goal of $111,000.
Please refer to the table below describing the five levels of sponsorship available for GNCTR 2017.
Platinum
Sponsor
$10,000+
Gold
Sponsor
$5,000+
Silver
Sponsor
$2,500+
Bronze
Sponsor
$1,000+
<$1,000
Prominent
Large
Medium
Small
N/A
Tax Receipt
X
X
X
X
X
Logo & Link on Website
X
X
X
X
Link on
Website only
Promotional Items Distributed to
Teams**
X
X
X
X
Logo on Shirts and Competitor
Handbooks
X
X
X
Career Fair Booth at Tech Ex
X
X
X
Invitation(s) to Closing Ceremonies
2
1
1
Tech Ex Judging Positions(s) Available
1
1
Presentation of an Award
X
X
Addresses at Closing Ceremonies
X
Sponsor of a Day*
X
2017 GNCTR
Sponsorship Levels
Size of Logo Displayed on
Promotional Material
Donor
* Sponsor of a Day - GNCTR 2017 is offering the opportunity for our Platinum Sponsors to pick a day/
event to sponsor on a first come-first serve basis. Days available to the sponsors are: Opening Ceremonies,
Competitor Interaction Day, Technical Exhibition, Race Day, and Closing Ceremonies.
Day Sponsors will additionally have their logo & company name displayed on all promotional material (front
and center) as the event sponsor of that day/event.
** Promotional Items - Any promotional items provided by sponsors will be distributed to competitors as a part of their registration packages. Promotional items will not be considered in-kind donations
(the value of in-kind donations are taken at par with cash donations).
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Thank You
We look forward to hearing from you.
Without support from companies such as yours, this event would not be possible.
GNCTR 2017 Organizing Committee would like to thank you for your consideration of
sponsorship for this event. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Lisa Smith, EIT, VP Sponsorship
Sponsorship@GNCTR2017.com
204 -223 -4434
John Grogan, EIT, GNCTR 2017 Chair
Chair@GNCTR2017.com
204 -898 -2733
And the rest of the GNCTR 2017 Organizing Committee:
Co-Chair: Colin Richards , B. Tech. C.M.
Student Co-Chair: Emma Yeo , Student
VP Finance: Fabio Fiorentino , B. Tech. C.M.
VP Communications: Dave Barchyn , EIT
VP Logistics: Andrew Tefs , EIT
VP Race Day: Jordan Thompson , P. Eng.
VP Social: Heather Stefaniuk , Student
VP Technical: Adam Braun , P. Eng.
Cochair@GNCTR2017.com
Studentchair@GNCTR2017.com
Finance@GNCTR2017.com
Communications@GNCTR2017.com
Logistics@GNCTR2017.com
Raceday@GNCTR2017.com
Social@GNCTR2017.com
Technical@GNCTR2017.com
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GNCT 2017
Sponsorship agreement
2017 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race
Winnipeg, MB
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Contact Information
Sponsorship Information
Company Name:
Monetary
Amount: $
R 2017
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In-Kind
Primary Contact:
Value:
$
Promotional Items
Cheque Enclosed
Address:
Cheque to be mailed later
Sponsorship Level
Preference of Event:
City:
Number in order of preference
(Applies only to Platinum Sponsors)
Opening Ceremonies (Wednesday)
(Monday)
Competitor Interaction Day
Province:
Technical Exhibition
Race Day
Postal Code:
Closing Ceremonies
Email Address:
Notes
1.
Phone Number:
2.
3.
Ext.
Sponsorship benefits will be finalized upon recepit of this completed
form and payment, at which time, confirmation will be sent.
Cheques payable to GNCTR 2017.
Please mail completed cheques & forms to:
341 Wardlaw Ave.
Winnipeg, MB
R3L 0L5
Canada
Website:
Sponsorship Agreement
This Sponsorhip Agreement confirms the 2017 Great Northern Concrete Tobaggan Race (GNCTR) Organizing Committee will
provide the sponor noted above with all benefit s listed in the Sponsorship Package.
The Sponsor will provide the 2017 GNCTR Organizing Comittee with the monetary or in-kind sponsorship specified on this form
by September 1st, 2016
W IN NIP E G
Sponsoring Company Representative (Print Name)
GNCTR Organizing Committee Executive Member (Print Name)
Signature
Signature
Date Signed:
For more information, contact Lisa Smith, EIT, VP Sponsorship — sponsorship@gnctr2017.com or visit www.gnctr2017.com
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