YTAC POWDERPUFF
2014 New Member Packet
Dear New Player, Coach or Cheerleader,
We’re excited to have you participate in the second annual YTAC Powderpuff football
game to be held May 3, 2014 at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, Texas. Young
Texans Against Cancer (YTAC) was established in 2001 and to raise funds for local
cancer research and support organizations in Texas by using its member base to
increase awareness of volunteer organizations and help to educate our community on
cancer research. The YTAC Powderpuff game was launched in 2013 as an annual
fundraiser for YTAC Austin. Last year, we raised almost $20,000 to help support this
great cause.
In this year’s game, young women will take the field in an exciting competition between
two teams—the Cherry Bombs and the Blue Belles—comprised of some of Austin’s best
and brightest. Men can participate as coaches, and men and women can participate as
cheerleaders.
Playing, cheering or coaching in the game is a fun, dynamic and rewarding experience
where you’ll make new friends, build camaraderie with your teammates and contribute to
a worthy cause that affects millions of people around the world every day. The game is
designed to bring the passion and spirit of young community leaders together to support
Young Texans Against Cancer.
In this packet, you’ll find useful information about fundraising, practice schedules,
sponsorships, game day and more. You can also stay connected to YTAC Powderpuff by
visiting our website and following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Website: http://austin.ytac.org/powderpuff/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powderpuffaustin
Twitter: @ytacpowderpuff
Instagram: @ytacpowderpuff
If you have any questions or are interested in getting more involved by joining one of our
planning committees or becoming a committee chair/co-chair, please email
[email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We hope you’re excited for a great season!
Sincerely,
Your 2014 YTAC Powderpuff Planning Committee
SCHEDULE
Practices:
Location: Texas School for the Deaf
1102 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Days:
Mon, March 24
Mon, March 31
Mon, April 7
Mon, April 14
Mon, April 21
Mon, April 28
Wed, April 30 (Optional)
Social Events:
Post-Practice Gatherings: will follow after every practice- TBA
Recruitment Sign Up: Sunday, February 16th, Brass House (3-6pm)
Recruitment Sign Up #2: March 2nd, Zilker Park (3-6pm)
Team Dinners: TBA
Pre-Game Tailgate: May 3rd, Time & Location; TBA
FUNDRAISING GUIDELINES
All players, coaches and cheerleaders are required to raise the following sums of money
to be eligible to play on game day, though we do encourage participants to raise more
than the minimum amount when possible.
Players: $500
Coaches: $500
Cheerleaders: $250
When you sign up to play/coach/cheer, you will be asked to set up a personal profile and
fundraising page on YTAC Powderpuff’s website (http://austin.ytac.org/powderpuff/). You
can personalize your page however you like by adding a photo, personal statement, etc.,
and can also use this page to monitor your progress. After you finish setting up your page,
you will be given a URL to share with friends and family that allows them to donate via
your profile page. When asking for donations, you can ask friends and family to buy a
ticket to the game—each ticket is $10—or make a general donation to your page. Below
are examples of ways to meet your fundraising requirements/goals:
EMAIL: You can email your friends and family to ask them to make a donation via your
personal profile page by including the URL to your page. Here is a sample email you can
use for reaching out to friends and family, or feel free to write your own:
Dear ____,
I am [playing/coaching/cheering] in the second annual YTAC Powderpuff football
game on May 3, 2014. Young Texans Against Cancer (YTAC) was established in
2001 and to raise funds for local cancer research and support organizations in
Texas by using its member base to increase awareness of volunteer organizations
and help to educate our community on cancer research. Last year, we raised
almost $20,000 to help support this great cause.
As a participant, I am asked to raise [$500/$250] to help us meet our 2014 goal of
$30,000. You can help by purchasing tickets to the game or just making a
thoughtful donation to via my personal page: www.xyz.com.
Please let me know if you have any questions! Thank you for your interest and
support!
SOCIAL MEDIA: You can also share the link to your personal fundraising page through
Twitter, Facebook or any other medium you prefer. This is a great way to generate
conversation around the event and obtain donations from friends/acquaintances to whom
you’d rather not reach out directly or who you might not have known would be interested.
SPONSORSHIPS: If you obtain a sponsorship for this year’s event, you may count that
total toward your overall required fundraising amount for the year. For example, if you are
a player and obtain a $250 sponsorship, you are only required to raise an additional $250
via your personal fundraising page.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
(Optional)
Sponsorship Letter
On May 3rd, 2014, young women will take the field in an exciting powder puff football
game with teams comprised of some of the best and brightest young women in Austin. The 2nd
Annual Young Texans Against Cancer Powderpuff Game is designed to bring the passion and
spirit of young community leaders together to support the fight against cancer. Last year, this
Charity Game raised over $20,000 and we are hoping to exceed that goal, but can only do
so with your help!
Established in 2001, YTAC is focused on raising funds for local research and support
organizations in Texas, using its member base to increase awareness of volunteer organizations
and helping to educate our community on cancer research
You are invited to sponsor this worthwhile, highly visible event. Underwriting opportunities
include:
Game Winning Sponsor $1000
Touchdown Sponsor Package Plus:
Special Pre-game, Halftime, and Post-Game Promotion Time for Your Company
Touchdown Sponsor $500
Field Goad Sponsor Package Plus:
Table at event for product display
Field Goal Sponsor $250
First Down Sponsor Package Plus:
Sign at event for product display
First Down Sponsor $100
Reserved Seats to game and to after-party
Logo placement on website
Recognition at game and events
We’re flexible on sponsorship ideas, so if you have a good one that we can implement to
help you promote your business, please let us know. We’re also interested in seeking sponsors
who may offer promotional or other non-monetary considerations.
Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, please contact Franklin
Hopkins at (512)-750-8020 or Christy Bowen at (512) 560-1059.
Best regards,
Franklin Hopkins & Christy Bowen
Sponsorship Commitment Form
Please complete this form and return by mail to Josh Hiller, 1502 West Avenue,
Austin, Texas 78701, by fax to (512) 551-4724 or email [email protected].
Company Name:
_________________________________________________________________
Contact Name:
_________________________________________________________________
Contact Email:
_________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone:
_______________________________
Contact Fax:
_______________________________
Address:
_________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: __________ Zip: _______________
Sponsorship Level (please select one):
☐ Touchdown ($2,500)
☐ Field Goal ($1000)
☐ First Down ($500)
☐ I have a good or service that I’d like to donate:
_____________________________________________________________________
Payment (please select one):
☐ Enclosed is my payment for $______________ (please make checks payable to
Young Texans Against Cancer)
☐ Please charge my credit card for $______: ☐ Visa ☐ MC ☐ AmEx ☐ Discover
CC Number: ______________________________
Exp. Date ____________________________
Billing Address (if different from above):
______________________________________________________________________
☐ Please invoice my office, attention:
______________________________________________________________________