11th Annual U.S. Taekwondo Center Break-A-thon 2017 Participation Packet

What is Break-a-thon? Each Year, U.S. Taekwondo Center students use Taekwondo skills to give back to the community! We are raising donations through board breaking, collecting community pledges, corporate sponsorships, mystery wine pull and a silent auction. All the proceeds will benefit a local non-profit organization working to make a difference in the Colorado Springs area. This year, we are donating to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. Southern Colorado kids deserve the best pediatric health care, close to home. By expanding programs and services, with the building of a new hospital that specializes in the unique and delicate needs of children, Colorado Springs will now have access to one of the top children’s hospitals in the country. The U.S. Taekwondo Center asks you to support their plans to take pediatric medicine and family-centered care to new heights by supporting our 11th Annual Break-a-thon!

READY?! STEP 1 • Pick up a Pledge Packet at your Dojang and start collecting donations! • While you’re there, be sure to sign up for our Prize Contest! By collecting

donations you can become eligible to win prizes including our Grand Prize • Deadline registration to be guaranteed a t-shirt and swag bag is Saturday,

March 11th 2017.

DONATION GOAL

MONUMENT GOAL $12,000 BRIARGATE GOAL $5,000 LEHMAN GOAL $5,000 STETSON HILLS GOAL $11,000 CITADEL GOAL $7,000

How to Donate! 1. Collect Donations!

Cash, check or (credit/Debit card online only). Ask your friends, family, teachers, & co-workers to support the Children’s Hospital Colorado by donating.

2. Silent Auction Donation Bring your Auction items to your Dojang by Saturday, March 11th. See the attached form for details.

3. Mystery Wine Pull Bring bottles of wine to your Dojang by Saturday, March 11th. See attached form for details.

Make checks payable to Children’s Hospital Colorado

Donate online at www.ustcbreakathon.com

The Children’s Hospital is a Non-Profit 501(c)3

Tax ID #: 84-0813462

STEP 2 • Collect donations! People can donate money for you to break boards (each

student can break up to 5 boards), donate directly on our website, donate bottles of wine or donate items for our Silent Auction.

• Please collect donations ahead of time. Final donation count, recognition of our Prize Contest Winners and award of funds to Children’s Hospital Foundation will be done on the day of the Break-A-Thon Saturday, March 18th, 2017!

STEP 3 • Come and break boards! Please bring your donation envelope to the City

Auditorium on Saturday, March 18th by 10 am. Board breaking starts at 10:15 am.

PRIZE CONTEST RULES AND INFO Students can win prizes for collecting donations, silent Auction items and bottles of wine! Students who register to participate receive a free commemorative event t-shirt and a swag bag. The Grand Prize is valued at $500!

1. Students MUST register by Saturday, March 11th 2017 to be guaranteed a t-shirt and swag bag.

2. Prize Contest applies to individuals only (no families or group totals).

3. Sponsor referrals, bottles of wine and silent auction donations DO NOT count toward your personal Grand Total amount.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

RULES:

Financial Donations: Donations may come in the form of check, cash or by credit card (credit card donations online only). The online donation page can be found at www.ustcbreakathon.com. All cash and check donations will be collected during check-in on Saturday, March 18th. General donations will be taken at the donation table. Participants: Participants will check-in between 8:30 - 9:30 am, receive their participant swag bag and t-shirt BEFORE proceeding to the event area. Spectators: Friends, family and the general public are invited to watch from the specially marked spectator section. There is no cost to be a spectator.

FAQ’s Q: What is a break-a-thon and how does it work? A: A break-a-thon is an event where students, friends and family come together for a good cause and to demonstrate their board breaking talents to raise money for local charities. The U.S. Taekwondo Center wants our students to give back to the community. Best of all, you will have a blast! Over the last 10 years, the USTC has raised over $300,000 for local non-profits! Q: How can I participate? A: Pick up a pledge envelope from the front desk of your Dojang. Ask people that care about you and want to support you to pledge a dollar amount for the boards you break. Collect your donations and bring them to the Colorado Springs City Auditorium on Saturday, March 18th 2017 for the Break-A-thon event. Collect items from local community businesses for the balloon pop and Silent Auction. Purchase and donate bottles of wine for the mystery wine pull. Q: What board breaking techniques can I use? A: Single break stations and multiple break stations are available. All student participants will receive up to 5 boards and are invited to choose 5 techniques they can safely and correctly execute. Q: What is the best way to ask for a pledge? A: Here is a sample script: “Hi, my name is____________ and I am a student at the U.S. Taekwondo Center. Each year we break boards to raise money for local charities. Our fundraiser will be held on March 18th at the City Auditorium and 100% of the profits we raise will be donated to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. Since 1908 the Children’s Hospital has been caring for kids at all ages and stages of life. They see more, treat more and heal more children than any hospital in their seven-state region. The Children’s Hospital pioneering treatments are shaping the future of pediatrics, and are providing the best possible care years before it becomes available at other hospitals. Will you please sponsor me by making a pledge for each board I break for this special fundraiser?” Email/ Facebook/ Instagram/ Tweet your contacts (sample email): Hi, ____________ and I have been training hard at the U.S. Taekwondo Center. Each year we break boards to raise money for local charities. Our fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 18th 2017 at the City Auditorium and 100% of the profits we raise will be donated to the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. Since 1908 the Children’s Hospital has been caring for kids at all ages and stages of life. They see more, treat more and heal more children than any hospital in their seven-state region. The Children’s Hospital pioneering treatments are shaping the future of pediatrics, and are providing the best possible care years before it becomes available at other hospitals. I will be breaking 5 boards and I ask for your support by pledging a donation for each board I break. Will you please support me? You may make an online donation by visiting our donation page at www.ustcbreakathon.com." Q: How do I make an online donation? A: You may make an online donation by visiting our donation page at www.ustcbreakathon.com. Click the “Donate” button and fill out the information on the pages provided. Choose your donation amount and approve the transaction. All online information is secured and protected by VeriSign and Trustwave. Tell your donors to place your FULL name in the comments section in order to receive credit for prizes. Q: Do I pay now or may I pay you later? A: We ask that you pay now. In order to be sure we reach our goal we have to be able to account for all donations prior to the event! All Silent Auction and bottles of wine donations must be brought to your dojang by Saturday, March 11th 2017. Q: Is my donation tax deductible? A: Yes, your donation is tax deductible! The Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation is an official 501(c)3 recognized by the IRS. The tax ID # is: 84-0813462 Please consult your tax accountant regarding donations.

Please bring all of your cash and checks on Saturday, March 18th 2017

Sponsor and Donation Information

12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Set Up at the City Auditorium – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Online Silent Auction Item Sneak Peak! Early Check In – Drop off your donation envelope & pick up your t-shirt and swag bag. 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Demo Team Full Dress Rehearsal – ALL performing Demo Teams MUST attend. No Classes Briargate and Lehman Dojangs Modified Schedules Monument, Stetson Hills, and Citadel – Open Class - 5:15pm – 6:15pm – All ages & ranks

8:00 am Volunteer Check-In 8:30 - 9:30 am Participant Check-In & Drop off of donation envelope. Pick up t-shirt and swag bag. 8:30 - 11:30 am Silent Auction, Mystery Wine Pull, Children’s Hospital Letter Booth, Sponsorship

Booths, Bounce House and Balloon Pop 10:15 - 11:15 am Board Breaks by Special Guests. Board Breaking for all student participants 11:15 - 11:30 am Break for Ceremony Set Up 11:30 - 12:30 pm Break-A-Thon Closing Ceremony

Presentation of Top fundraisers Presentation of Check to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation Special Demonstration Team performances Demonstrations by USTC Masters Appearances by Special Children’s Hospital Colorado Guests Group Photo (Must be wearing your Taekwondo Uniform)

12:30 - 1:30 pm Break Down & Clean Up - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Event Location Colorado Springs City Auditorium 221 East Kiowa

Colorado Springs, CO 80903 We recommend that you do not park along the street using the city meters. The City Parking Garage is located

at Kiowa and Nevada. Cost is only $1.00 - $3.00 or in the adjacent parking lot to the City Auditorium for $8.00 all day.

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First Name Last Name

Student’s Dojang (Circle one) Student Phone Number

MONUMENT BRIARGATE

LEHMAN CITADEL STETSON HILLS

Student Email Address:

Item Name (1 Form Per Item) Brief item description or special information about this item

Approximate Value (the committee may conduct an online value verification

if you are not sure of the value)

If item does not sell, do you want it returned to you?

Items will remain at your Dojang for pick up until Sat. March 25th. All items not picked up will be forfeited.

YES NO

Silent Auction Donation Form Silent Auction items must be dropped off to any U.S. Taekwondo Center location by

Saturday, March 11th USTC reserves the right to determine the item value and items may be combined to

create packages. Each item donated must have a separate form.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY. Silent Auction donations DO NOT count toward your total donation amount. All

students will receive tickets for a chance to win an Amazon Echo.

$

REMINDER: Please make a copy of this form and provide it to the student/donor. The copy is a receipt for their donation.

Amount Item Sold For Students DO NOT receive credit toward donation amount total for silent auction items. Students will receive tickets

for a chance to win an Amazon Echo.

$

YES NO Staff Initials: _____________

FIRMLY ATTACH FORM TO DONATION ITEM

Copy made and given to student/donor? Staff Initials: ____________________

Attached form? Staff Initials: ____________________

Unsold Item Picked Up By Sat. March 25th

STAFF USE ONLY

Gift Baskets & packages count as 1 item.

First Name Last Name

Student’s Dojang (Circle one) Student Phone Number

MONUMENT BRIARGATE

LEHMAN CITADEL STETSON HILLS

Wine Type (1 Form Per Bottle) Name of wine on the label and specific type of wine.

RED WHITE

(Example: Beringer Reserve – Merlot)

Approximate Value

Wine will not be returned.

Students DO NOT receive credit toward donation

amount total for Bottles of Wine. Students will

receive tickets for a chance to win an Amazon

Echo.

Wine Pull Donation Form Wine must be dropped off to any U.S. Taekwondo Center location by

Saturday, March 11th Each bottle must have a separate form.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT.

Bottles of wine DO NOT count towards your total donation amount. All students will receive tickets for a chance to win an Amazon Echo

$

FIRMLY ATTACH FORM TO DONATION ITEM

Copy made and given to student/donor? Staff Initials: ____________________

Form Attached to Wine Bottle Staff Initials: ____________________

REMINDER: Please make a copy of this form and provide it to the student/donor. The copy is a receipt for their donation.

STAFF USE ONLY

Dear Supporter, In 1986, Grandmaster Sang Lee founded the U.S. Taekwondo Center in Colorado Springs. He was the first Taekwondo Olympic Head Coach when the sport of Taekwondo was introduced to the Olympics in 1988. In addition, and more importantly, for 30 years, he has provided the opportunity for thousands of students to reap the benefits of Taekwondo including physical and mental fitness. Since 2006, the U.S. Taekwondo Center has raised more than $300,000 during our annual Break-A-Thon, an event in which our students raise money by breaking boards for non-profit organizations.

This year, we have chosen to partner with Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. Children’s Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric health care excellence for more than 100 years. Now, southern Colorado will be in the position to leverage this amazing asset. By expanding programs and services, with the building of a new hospital that specializes in the unique and delicate needs of children, Colorado Springs will soon have access to one of the top children’s hospitals in the country. As the only nonprofit children’s hospital in the region, Children’s Colorado relies on philanthropy to provide world-class care to every child who needs it. To learn more about Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, please visit www.childrenscoloradofoundation.org. As a possible sponsor, there are many ways you can help: 1. Become a corporate sponsor 2. Donate Silent Auction items 3. Contribute Trade-In-Kind Services The sponsorship packet is attached for your convenience. Sponsorship forms and payment are due by Friday, March 10th by 6:00pm. Financial donations can be made online at www.ustcbreakathon.com. Please make sure that you include the name of your business in the comments field. Our students are rewarded both by the joy of giving back and with prizes for financial donations. Please include the full name of the student requesting a donation from your company in the comments field as well. This will allow us to track donations properly. Children’s Hospital Colorado is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and you may consult your tax professional for tax deductible information. The U.S. Taekwondo Center is dedicated to supporting our community by supporting organizations such as Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation and we sincerely appreciate any support for this wonderful non-profit organization and the families who they serve. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation

Tax ID# 84-0813462 No donation is too small! Thank you for your support! The U.S. Taekwondo Center

Students and Staff For sponsorship and/or Silent Auction items, please contact

Kirstin Gungler-Bailor, Marketing Director: kgungler@familyblackbelt.com or 719-488-4321

DONATE! www.ustcbreakathon.com For more information about the U.S. Taekwondo Center, visit www. FamilyBlackBelt.com