2017 DOGGIE DASH
Sponsor / Vendor Packet
Portland’s McCall Waterfront Park  Saturday May 13, 2017, 7AM-1 PM
DOGGIE DASH:
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“Best Pet Event in Portland”
The Oregon Humane Society’s largest
annual fundraiser
A fun run/walk & festival for people and
pets
Voted “Best Pet Event in Portland” for 10
years in a row!
Double-digit growth for 9 years!
Attracts 6,000 – 10,000 animal-loving
consumers; a very attractive demographic!
WHO YOU’LL SEE AT DOGGIE DASH
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Pet lovers 35-54+ years old, skews towards women
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Higher than average household incomes
Their top interests:
o Home/lifestyle
o Public affairs/Current events
o Food/entertainment
Our members and supporters can also be described as
active and thoughtful, and they value a community that
is compassionate, respectful and responsible – i.e., the
goals of the Oregon Humane Society.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR MY COMPANY?
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Achieve your business goals
Seize powerful marketing opportunities
Enable team building, employee
engagement and wellness opportunities
Be a terrific corporate citizen
Partner with one of Oregon’s mostadmired non-profits!
For more information on
Vendor Opportunities, please contact:
Rebecca Ramach, OHS Events Manager
Phone: 503-416-7082
Email: [email protected]
For more information on
Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact:
Jane Morrison, OHS Corporate Relations Manager
Phone: 503-416-7084  Cell: 503-939-0332
Email: [email protected]
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SPONSORSHIP INVESTMENTS RANGE FROM $30,000 - $1,000
Price varies with benefits and exposure.
Option A: Pavilion (20’ x 20’) to showcase your company products/services and execute effective
customer engagement strategies.
Option B: Booth (10’ x 10’) you can showcase your company products/services or execute
customer engagement strategies.
Option C: Naming Opportunities are also available to build awareness of your company’s brand.
Option D: Combination of Naming Opportunity and Pavilion or Booth.
Let us craft the perfect sponsorship for your company and exceed your goals!
FOR ALL SPONSORS
LOYALTY TOOLS
All sponsors receive complimentary or discounted Doggie Dash registrations to reward those who join
your company’s Doggie Dash team or other promotions.
In addition to all of the Doggie Dash sponsorship benefits, your company will receive the benefits
below for the 12 month period following the event:
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Corporate Membership in the Thomas Lamb Eliot Circle
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Listing in the quarterly OHS Magazine and the OHS Annual Report for companies who invest
$2500 or more
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License to use the OHS logo in your marketing materials with prior approval for each usage
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Listing on the OHS “Support Our Partners” webpage with a link to your company’s website for
companies who invest $2500 or more
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Team Building/Employee Engagement Event at OHS for your employees
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2017 Doggie Dash Vendor Packet
We can only guarantee space for the first 30 vendors who apply,
so please submit your application and payment as quickly as possible.
Vendor Regulations
1. APPLICATION PROCESS:
 OHS reviews all applications to ensure that all items and services complement our mission and are not in
direct competition with our sponsors.
 Upon approval, an OHS representative will mail you a confirmation letter. If you do not receive this
notification within two weeks of submitting your application, please email [email protected]
or call (503) 416-7082.
2. INSURANCE:
 Fire, loss, theft, workers compensation (if applicable) and liability insurance in limits of $1 million and an
aggregate of $2 million, must be procured by the Vendor at its own expense. The Oregon Humane
Society must be named as an additional insured. Liability certificates may be obtained as an insurance
rider through your current insurance provider.
 Proof of insurance does not need to be submitted with the application, but Event Management
([email protected]) MUST receive proof of insurance by 4/28/17.
 If you need assistance in meeting this regulation, contact [email protected]. You may also
find this event-day liability insurance helpful (but this is not an endorsement by OHS):
http://www.actinspro.com/.
3. CANCELATION POLICY:
 Vendors who cancel on or before 4/28/17 will receive a refund of one-half the total fee. Vendors who
cancel after 4/28/17 or don’t show up for the event will not be entitled to a refund.
4. BOOTH SPACE:
 OHS will determine the location for each vendor’s space. Any locations determined prior to the event
day may be changed or altered on the day of the event by event staff.
 Vendors will be provided with one 8’ table and two chairs, unless prior arrangements are made with
OHS. 10’ x 10’ and 20’ x 20’ canopies are available to rent or provide your own.
 No water connections or electrical connections are provided at vendor booths.
 You are not allowed to share your booth with another company or organization, unless approved by
OHS staff.
5. BOOTH SETUP:
 Vendors can set up between 5:00-8:00 pm on Friday, 5/12/17, or 5:00-7:00 am on Saturday, 5/13/17.
Vehicles need to be removed from park property by 7:00 am.
 Vendors must pack up immediately following but not before the end of the event at 1:00 pm.
 OHS will provide security in the park Friday night, but is not responsible for stolen goods.
6. DAY OF EVENT REGULATIONS:
 Non-profit organizations are allowed to hand out information, but may not solicit donations.
 Neither vendors nor others may sell pets on or near the event grounds.
 Items given out should be safe for children and pets. Please ask owners before giving their pet a treat
due to possible pet food allergies.
 You may bring your dog with you! Dogs need to be kenneled or kept on a leash at all times. Pick up after
your pet. Dogs must be licensed and current on Parvo and Rabies vaccinations. Do not bring female dogs
in heat. Dogs must have good temperaments.
7. OTHER VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Vendors are responsible for:
o fees associated with any damage a vendor causes to the park or any Doggie Dash related property.
o the safety of all money and items.
o cleaning up their area after the event.
o transporting all trash, compost and recyclables (i.e., cardboard) to their designated on-site
dumpsters, located under the Morrison Bridge.
 Per ADA requirements, vendors will make their services and products available to all people, coming out
of their booth area to assist a customer if needed.
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8. OTHER REGULATIONS:
 No polystyrene foam products will be allowed for food or drink distribution.
 Please understand that if any of the terms described herein are not followed, OHS may refuse your
participation in this and future events.
Promotion
Visit the Doggie Dash Sponsor / Vendor web page (http://www.oregonhumane.org/doggiedash/sponsorsvendors/sponsorvendor/) and show your support of the Oregon Humane Society to your clients. This web page will include
posters, flyers, sample email signatures, sample social media uses, promotional images, and more!
Raffle Item Requirement:
OHS REQUIRES vendors to donate one item to be used in the Doggie Dash Raffle. This raffle helps raise valuable
funds to support the animals, and is another great opportunity to promote vendors and sponsors at the event.
Item must have a retail value of $25 or more. Non-profit organizations are exempt from this requirement.
Please bring the item to the event. A Doggie Dash representative will pick-up the item from your booth and
provide a donation receipt at that time. Be sure to include promotional materials (i.e., business cards,
brochures, etc.) to be displayed with your item. If you bring a gift certificate, please also bring a display to
describe the gift certificate.
Booth Options:
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Top Dog Vendor: $650
o 10’x10’ booth space (for an additional $100 upgrade to a 20’x20’ booth space)
o Prime booth location near event sponsors and activities
o Company name and link on OHS website, which attracts nearly 7,000 visitors a day
o Two free registrations (including personal webpage and pancake breakfast!) to be used by staff or
given to special clients.
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Good Buddy Vendor: $450
o 10’x10’ booth space
o Company name listed on OHS website
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Doggie Dash Team
o Get a FREE 10’x10’ space and canopy at Doggie Dash to promote your company by forming a Doggie
Dash team and raising $2,500 or more for the animals at OHS, by 4/28/17! For details see the Doggie
Dash website www.oregonhumane.org/doggiedash. Note: Doggie Dash registration opens 2/10/17.
Optional:
Tent Rentals: (You must have a canopy for your space, either your own or one OHS provides.)
 20’ x 20’ canopy rental/set-up: $250 additional fee  10’ x 10’ canopy rental/set-up: $150 additional fee
Important Dates:
February 10: Doggie Dash registration opens
March 31:
Deadline for returning vendors discount
April 28:
Deadline for Doggie Dash Vendor Applications
Insurance certificates due
May 12: Vendor booth set-up between 5-8 pm
May 13: Vendor booth set-up between 5-7 am
May 13: Vendor booth clean-up/load out
between 1-6 pm
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2017 Doggie Dash Vendor Application Form
(Note: For Sponsor application/information, please contact Jane Morrison: [email protected])
Application Deadline: Friday, April 28, 2017
Name/Title: Click here to enter text.
Company/Organization: Click here to enter text.
Website: Click here to enter text.
Mailing Address: Click here to enter text.
City: Click here to enter text.
State: Click here to enter text.
Phone: Click here to enter text.
Zip: Click here to enter text.
Fax: Click here to enter text.
Email: Click here to enter text.
Describe your business/organization: Click here to enter text.
Will you be selling any items? (If yes, please list specific items) Click here to enter text.
REQUIRED: Item to be donated to Doggie Dash Raffle: Click here to enter text.
Valued at: $ Click here to enter value.
Insurance: (Please refer to Vendor Regulations, #2)
☐ I have attached my Proof of Insurance to my application.
☐ I will provide my Proof of Insurance to [email protected] by 4/28/17.
Special Requests: Click here to enter text.
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Selections:
Option:
Table Options
Chair Options
Canopy Options
Booth Size
Options
Discount
Fee Total
Detail
☐ Yes, please provide us with an 8’ table to use at
Doggie Dash.
☐ No, I do not need an 8’ table at Doggie Dash.
☐ Yes, please provide us with 2 chairs to use at
Doggie Dash.
☐ No, I do not need 2 chairs at Doggie Dash.
☐ 20x20 canopy
☐ 10x10 canopy
☐ We will provide and set-up our own canopy
☐ Top Dog 20x20 space
☐ Top Dog 10x10 space
☐ Good Buddy 10x10 space
☐ Returning Vendor discount of $100 if turned in by
5:00pm on Friday, March 31, 17. (I was a 2016
Doggie Dash Vendor.)
To be submitted with application
Please return application with payment in full to:
Oregon Humane Society
Doggie Dash
1067 NE Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR 97211
Or email to [email protected]
Payment can be made by check, MasterCard, Visa,
Discover, and American Express.
Fee
Free
Free
Free
Free
☐ $250
☐ $150
Free
☐ $750
☐ $650
☐ $450
☐ -$100
$Click here to enter total.
Payment Method:
☐ I have included my check payable to the Oregon
Humane Society.
☐ I have paid via a credit card online by visiting
http://bit.ly/dd_vendor .
☐ I have paid via a credit card by calling the OHS
Business Office at 503-286-1132.
Name on credit card: Click here to enter text.
Terms of Service:
I, as vendor/legal representative of the above organization, agree to participate in the 2017 Doggie Dash, a benefit for
the Oregon Humane Society, on May 13, 2017. I have read and understand all rules and regulations outlined in this
packet, and agree that these regulations represent a contract; no other agreement shall be binding between the parties,
unless in writing and signed by an authorized Oregon Humane Society representative.
Release: I hereby hold harmless and release the Oregon Humane Society, Clear Channel Radio, Doggie Dash organizers,
volunteers, underwriters, sponsors, employees, as well as the owner of the area where the event is held and the owners
of any Doggie Dash related property, for any action relating to the Doggie Dash, including theft, damage or injury. I
agree to pay any reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred by the Doggie Dash or its organizers as a result of actions
by me that are covered by this agreement.
By clicking on 'I accept' below you are agreeing to the Regulations and Terms of Service above.
☐ I agree
Name: Click here to enter text.
Date: Click here for Calendar.
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