2500 kms in a tinny?

EVENT SUMMARY
ECHUCA-MOAMA TO MILDURA FEBRUARY 26TH - MARCH 5TH 2016
2500 kms in a tinny?
You don’t have to be crazy, but a sense of humour & need for adventure is a great start.
Welcome to the Murray Charity Meander, previous meanders...
2006 - Inaugural event Walwa to Echuca/Moama 600kms
2007 - Echuca/Moama to Mildura 830kms
2008 - Mildura to Goolwa 887kms
2009 - Bringenbrong Bridge to Echuca-Moama 735kms
2010 - Echuca/Moama to Mildura 830kms
2011 - Mildura to Goolwa 887kms
2012 - Bringenbrong Bridge to Echuca-Moama 735kms
2013 - Echuca-Moama to Mildura 830kms
2014 - Mildura to Goolwa 887kms
2015 - Bringenbrong Bridge to Echuca-Moama 735kms
The Murray Charity Meander is not a race, more a contest of wits, ingenuity & social endurance and
is an excellent opportunity for community minded people to raise funds for breast and prostate cancer support
services, plus enjoy a week long trip on the magnificent Murray River.
The 2015 Murray Charity Meander attracted a field of 22 boats with participants travelling from Corryong to
Echuca. The event drew teams from Sydney, Melbourne, the Hunter region of NSW as well as regional Victoria
Otis Foundation which provides free retreat accommodation for women with breast cancer, received $60,000 to
support their 20 facilities including Bendigo, Towong, Thredbo, Goolwa, & Chewton. Our donation will allow
The Otis Foundation to continue to expand its accommodation network. Further information is available
from www.otisfoundation.org.au.Horizon’s contribution to Otis now exceeds $550,000.
Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia has been allocated funds to provide more oncology
nursing scholarships nationally. These will again be co-ordinated through Echuca Regional Health.
Fund rasing from the Meander has provided more than 58 scholarships to date.
EVENT SUMMARY
ECHUCA-MOAMA TO MILDURA FEBRUARY 26TH - MARCH 5TH 2016
The event consists of a fleet of tinnies travelling along the length of the Murray in three one week stages
over three years. In 2008 we completed our first journey from the alps to the sea.
The 2016 Meander will be the 11th event and the middle leg of the ‘4th lap’ of the river.
More info is available from www.murraymeander.com.au
Leg Three
Leg Two
Leg One
There are many mixed teams that participate and we have had three all female teams complete the journey.
Whilst all participants enjoy an excellent week on the river, the main object of the event is to raise funds to assist Breast Cancer
& Prostate Cancer Support Services. Each team is expected to seek sponsorship and raise funds during the year, as well as
during the event.
SUPPORTER INFORMATION
ECHUCA-MOAMA TO MILDURA FEBRUARY 26TH - MARCH 5TH 2016
A sponsorship package can be customised and could include billing on all media releases, logos on all event
clothing, logos on all point of sale and display banners, billing at event functions, logos throughout official
event guide and more.
Since the first Meander in 2006 we have raised more than $1,200,000
We would love to have your support on board this year. The sponsorship packages mentioned
on the last page are indicative only.
Coverage of the 2015 event was well supported by local & regional media including ABC Radio. Pre & post event press coverage in publications through the McPherson Media Group created local and
greater regional awarness. Local radio in Echuca provided event interviews. WIN TV was again a strong
supporter of the event with coverage through their extensive Victorian network.
The event has been featured on The Great Australian Doorstep travel TV show hosted
by Peter Spida Everitt and has featured in The Weekly Times and RM Williams Outback Magazine.
Local publications and regional daily newspapers also carried editorial & pictures of the event. Bendigo’s
media involvement was again strong focusing on our association with & support for Otis Foundation.
Interest in the Murray Charity Meander continues to grow and we have limited next year’s event to 30 teams.
Our efforts are focusing on encouraging teams to further embrace the fundraising activities of the event rather
than seek a larger field. This is also being assisted by the increasing corporate support for our event.
We have been extremely mindful of promoting our sponsors to all media representatives and emphasising the
support they provided. Sponsors name &/or logo can be featured on the event polos, stubbie holders, event
stickers, team numbers for all boats and support vehicles, all display material and media releases.
Next years focus will again be on breast cancer & prostate cancer support services.
Continuing support from long term event partners greatly assists in the success of our event.
Any support for our event is greatly appreciated and we are very aware of providing our supporters with
publicity and reciprocal support when & wherever possible.
Further information is available from event co-ordinator Dick Phillips 0458 802 211 or
dp.echuca@bigpond.com or or visit www.murraymeander.com.au.
Horizon Committee Inc. PO Box 900, Moama NSW 2731 Reg No. A0046987J
www.murraymeander.com.au
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
ECHUCA-MOAMA TO MILDURA FEBRUARY 26TH - MARCH 5TH 2016
Partneship packages can be designed to suit individual organisations. Committed partners for the 2016
event include: Moama Bowling Club, Echuca Mazda & Mitsubishi, Harley City Brunswick,
Edge Workforce, Boats and More Echuca & Shepparton, Kulkyne Kampers and Perricoota Vines.
Naming Rights - promotion of the event will be as “2016 (your name) Murray Charity Meander”
- name & logo on front & back of event polos
- name & logo on drink holders and event stickers
- name & logo on boat & vehicle event identification numbers
- name & logo on all promotional material inc entry forms & media releases
- logo on event team numbers for all boats and support vehicles
- 10 tickets to launch Night Dinner
- corporate signage to be displayed at all event functions
- corporate stickers and promotional material to be included in team “Happy Packs”
- acknowledgement of support in media interviews and live radio reports
- acknowledgement of support at all event functions
- boat wrap on sweep vessel dedicated to your brand
Major Sponsor - Over $10,000
- name & logo on back of event Polos
- name & logo on drink holders
- name & logo on all promotional material inc entry forms & media releases - 10 tickets to launch Night Dinner
- corporate signage to be displayed at all event functions
- corporate stickers and promotional material to be included in team “Happy Packs”
- acknowledgement of support in media interviews and reports to radio
- acknowledgement of support at all event functions
- corporate naming rights to a team and opportunity for signage on boat & vehicle
Silver - $10,000 - name & logo on back of event Polos
- name & logo on all promotional material inc entry forms & media releases
- 4 tickets to launch Night Dinner
- corporate signage to be displayed at all event functions
- assistance for media with contact of local team members and availability
- acknowledgement of support at all event functions
- opportunity for signage on a teams boat & vehicle
Bronze - $5,000 - name & logo on back of event Polos
- name & logo on all promotional material inc entry forms & media releases
- corporate signage to be displayed at all event functions
- acknowledgement of support at all event functions
GOOD FRIENDS
ECHUCA-MOAMA TO MILDURA FEBRUARY 26TH - MARCH 5TH 2016
www.murraymeander.com.au