+Shop99er Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 The 4th annual Spring Fling will be May 10, 2008 in Port Orchard, Washington and we need help. We are seeking private people and businesses to become sponsors of this wild and wacky event and we hope we can count on fellow cachers for help. Why do we need your sponsorship? Because we can't do anything small or simple and Spring Fling is puts a major dent in our checkbook. The sponsor items we get are raffled off during the event day and help to defray the cost of the event and ensure that we have a 5th annual Spring Fling. Oh come on...events are THAT expensive to put on! Why is yours so costly? Well, back to that 'go big or go home' attitude. We don't just sit around and chat. We have games and food and badges and scavenger hunts and silly hats! Those silly hats don't come cheap you know! Actually we do have a lot of overhead with Spring Fling. We rent out the Eagles Hall instead of having the event in a park because this is Western Washington. We have a good chance of rain in the spring and we need to get people inside out of the weather if necessary. In addition to renting the hall we also rent the group camp at Manchester State Park for out of town, out of state and out of country visitors. Then there's all the supplies we need to make the Kids GPS Game, Adult GPS Game, Frog Flinging game, Chicken Chuckin game and the Shark Hunt…. That being our Shark Master up above…. The list of supplies is nearly endless! And if that doesn't about rub the numbers flat on the credit card there's also the 10 or 15 pounds of BBQ brisket we buy for everyone, the chocolate for the chocolate fountain and those snazzy laminated badges you all get when you sign up. So what do you get for your sponsorship? Our heartfelt thanks! If that isn’t enough we put your logo, photo or avatar on the Spring Fling web site’s front page, your name and/or logo on a Spring Fling schedule of events sheet that is handed out to everyone who attends and a little special surprise as our way of thanking you. If you’re interested in helping out please contact us. Thanks in advance! Shop99er & the crew Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 "So what do you get for your sponsorship? Our heartfelt thanks!" AND Happy cachers . Last year was my first And it was such a cool and fun experience! Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 That is a wonderful day! I graduate from college with a great big bill, wanna trade? I can't sponsor $$ wise but I'm assuming you'll take coins or other stuff to raffle? If so, make sure ya bump this thread in April or so (otherwise I'll forget), I'm pretty tapped out at the moment. Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 I can't sponsor $$ wise but I'm assuming you'll take coins or other stuff to raffle? Actually, we would prefer coins or other caching items over cash. We'll never turn down a donation, of course, but our aim is to have wonderful raffle items. Quote Link to comment
+coreynjoey Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 They do put on the BEST events! There's always something to do, for the kids and the adults. I'd encourage anyone making a trip to the NW, to time it so they can attend the Spring Fling! Quote Link to comment
+The Moop Along Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Package repacked to include donation coins and pathtags. Geez Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Shop99er - Hula Bum and I had a BLAST when we attended this event two years ago so we'd be glad to help out. We're stuck in Tahoe right now with ridiculous amounts of snow, but we'll contact ya when we get back home and can put something together for you. Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 You can count on something from me. Anything for the 99'er and TTUMS. Even though the Left Coast seems out of my immediate reach, I'm greatly honored that I've been at at least one of your events in spirit(s)...literally. Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 They do put on the BEST events! There's always something to do, for the kids and the adults. I'd encourage anyone making a trip to the NW, to time it so they can attend the Spring Fling! And we do have people making the effort to travel to the upper left hand corner on the map! We've been emailing with Alie and Gerrit Jan who are cachers from The Netherlands and it is looking like they will be making a trip over for Spring Fling! I have to tell you, near or far, if you make the effort to come to one of our events we will go the extra mile to make sure you have a good time! Quote Link to comment
+GPX Navigators Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I'm in. Your evnts up there always sound like fun. You want it now or later? Or both? Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Sooner than later please. This year we aren't going to list the sponsors and their donated items on the web site until I have them in hand. Last Spring Fling a few people promised items, I posted that they were sponsors, and they didn't come through for me. Thanks for asking! Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 And we do have people making the effort to travel to the upper left hand corner on the map! Actually, you are half way up the map on the left side . Those that follow your directions are likely to end up in Alaska We look forward to coming down from the bottom left of our BIGGER map to joing you Quote Link to comment
+imchasingshadows Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Oh, I wish we could make the trip, but it's just too far! I'd go just for the hats! Bah, who needs coins when there are HATS!!? I'll send coins, if you like, for a raffle. Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Well thank you everyone for such quick respons! As soon as we have your donation in our grubby little hands we will let you know that it all arrived and will ask you what image you'd like used on your official sponsorship block on our web site....no, the web site isn't completely ready for public viewing yet but it will be soon.... We will show what you have donated and put an image representing you (avatar, something we made up, photo of you, what ever you like) and we will link to your web site from there if you'd like. Thanks again you guys! Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) The Spring Fling web site is up and running! This will give you a peek of what's happing at the Fling. Click SPRING FLING '08 to go there. Edited January 7, 2008 by Shop99er Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I am sure I can throw a few coins on the pile, send me an email of what you are lookin for. Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Can't wait to see it posted. I Think one can still access last years event to have a look and see Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Want to thank those of you who have contacted me about a sponsorship. Also wanted to remind you that your name and donation won't appear on the web site until I have the donation in-hand. Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 And we do have people making the effort to travel to the upper left hand corner on the map! Actually, you are half way up the map on the left side . Those that follow your directions are likely to end up in Alaska We look forward to coming down from the bottom left of our BIGGER map to joing you It was Very much a pleasure to meet you last year Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Just want to clairify something... "Sponsoring" IS "Donating" You can donate or sponsor or what ever you want to call it. Bottom line is, if you send us something to raffle off we call you a sponsor and treat you accordingly. Thank you again for everyone who has contacted me about helping out. Quote Link to comment
+coreynjoey Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 And we do have people making the effort to travel to the upper left hand corner on the map! Actually, you are half way up the map on the left side . Those that follow your directions are likely to end up in Alaska We look forward to coming down from the bottom left of our BIGGER map to joing you It was Very much a pleasure to meet you last year Yes it was! We look forward to seeing you guys again!! Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Our donation/sponsorship box is wrapped and ready to ship to you today with both LS and AC stuff. We'll bring more goodies with us because we'll have all new coins by then! Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) double post... blinkin' run time error! Edited January 8, 2008 by Landsharkz Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 And if you haven't seen Landsharkz new Seattle coin/pin set.... ohhhh sparkly..... Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 And if you haven't seen Landsharkz new Seattle coin/pin set.... ohhhh sparkly..... Yup, I thought you might like one of those sweet sets... its in the box along with some other sparklies Quote Link to comment
+PengoFamily Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Hi! please send me your address and I'll send a couple of geocoins your way. Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Got our first couple donatoins the past few days! THANKS you guys! Our web guys are either out of commission or out on vacation. I'll get your sponsor items and icon up on the web site soon. Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 We've got the sponsors and their donations up on the Spring Fling web site. It's not 100% perfect but you can take a peek at who's helping us out bu clicking HERE! Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 We've got the sponsors and their donations up on the Spring Fling web site. It's not 100% perfect but you can take a peek at who's helping us out bu clicking HERE! Shop99er, that looks superb! Thanks for taking wonderful photos of our donations and the great promo for our two sites. You guys rock! Quote Link to comment
+The Moop Along Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 dadgum that's one cute cat . . . Quote Link to comment
+Cache Maine Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Dollars may actually be larger than they appear! He he heh....great photos....glad we could help out a little! Quote Link to comment
+crazycavelover Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I would love to help..... I remember when you sent me a coin from an event I tried to attend but had car trouble instead. I may just head up to this event. I have really been looking forward to meeting you. ~CCL Quote Link to comment
+GeoTeeth Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 (edited) They do put on the BEST events! There's always something to do, for the kids and the adults. I'd encourage anyone making a trip to the NW, to time it so they can attend the Spring Fling! And we do have people making the effort to travel to the upper left hand corner on the map! We've been emailing with Alie and Gerrit Jan who are cachers from The Netherlands and it is looking like they will be making a trip over for Spring Fling! Yes, it seems we are going to Spring Fling event. Today we got our tickets for Amsterdam to Seattle. Not only for Alie and me, but our kids are joining us. According to our navigation system we are travelling more than 20.000 km (Amsterdam-Seattle-Amsterdam). Just to get the Spring Flint event geocoin. Since, we collect geocoins with flowers I truly hope it will be a coin with flowers . Hope to see you all on May 10th. GeoTeeth Edited February 7, 2008 by GeoTeeth Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 They do put on the BEST events! There's always something to do, for the kids and the adults. I'd encourage anyone making a trip to the NW, to time it so they can attend the Spring Fling! And we do have people making the effort to travel to the upper left hand corner on the map! We've been emailing with Alie and Gerrit Jan who are cachers from The Netherlands and it is looking like they will be making a trip over for Spring Fling! Yes, it seems we are going to Spring Fling event. Today we got our tickets for Amsterdam to Seattle. Not only for Alie and me, but our kids are joining us. According to our navigation system we are travelling more than 20.000 km (Amsterdam-Seattle-Amsterdam). Just to get the Spring Flint event geocoin. Since, we collect geocoins with flowers I truly hope it will be a coin with flowers . Hope to see you all on May 10th. GeoTeeth Of course there will be a flower design coin! In anticipation of your arrival we've got a little something special for you. Quote Link to comment
+2golfers Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I would be willing to help with a couple of coins from the Corn Belt. Please send your address. Steve Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 We want to thank everyone for helping us out with the Spring Fling. Donations have been coming in hot and heavy. If you haven't seen the Spring Fling sponsor web site you should. Check it out HERE Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 It has been pointed out to us that some donation threads have been shut down because there was some thought that the OP's were looking for donations of money for their various projects. I wanted to post here, where everyone can read it, that we are only talking about donations of geocoins and the like. NOT dollars, pounds, francs, euros, yen, won, rupees, or any other currency presently in use anywhere on this planet. Any offers of cash donations will be politely but firmly declined. And, in the words of Bartles and James, "Thanks for your support". Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Thank you for posting that Shop99er - Note to all: Solicitations for COIN donations are currently allowed in these forums, but general "looking for sponsors" (money, prizes, etc.) are not. Anybody wishing to look for donations/gifts/money, etc. will need to contact Groundspeak first for approval, and post that they have approval in their opening post. I now return you to your previous topic. Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Just wanted to thank all of our sponsors again. When we update the web site we will be adding sponsors #30 and 31. The amout of support we've gotten has been overwhelming. Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 (edited) TOTALLY AWESOME Edited February 15, 2008 by fairyhoney Quote Link to comment
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