GET IT DONEDISCIPLINEDISCIPLINE
GET IT DONEGET IT DONE
DO IT RIGHTDO IT RIGHTDO IT RIGHT
DO NOT QUITDO NOT QUITDO NOT QUIT
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DO IT BETTERDO IT BETTERDO IT BETTER
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Positively Impacting Youth Through Sports Participation Since 1999 1
ABOUTABOUTPURPOSEAn organization dedicated to improving the knowledge baseand skill level of all participants as it relates to sportsactivities. Those activities include baseball, basketball,football, track and volleyball. Our program is designed toteach not only background and history of each game, butalso to incorporate the benefits of sportsmanship andbehavioral management. A comprehensive health andfitness regimen is also included.
AirJam Sports is a community-based organization that allowsaccessibility to the community at large. AirJam Sports hascollaborated in programs with Fort Worth ISD, G.I Soldiers
(Dallas Based Non-Profit Program), MADD (Mother AgainstDrunk Driving), Fort Worth ISD Fine Arts Program and City ofDallas Park and Recreation Department and others
Cultural activities will include field trips to sports and non-sports oriented venues.
Our Mission: To create a positive environment for “at-risk”youth from diverse communities that will enrich their livesthrough a variety of educational, cultural, and sportsopportunities.
GOALSTo develop character, Leadership, To promoteteam unity, To enhance self-discipline, Todevelop sportsmanship, and To foster strongmorals and values in our youth.
DEVELOPMENT & TRAININGYouth will learn proper athletic training,individual sport skills, and nutritional awareness.These skills will enhance their overall athleticperformance and promote leadership,teamwork, and athletic achievements.
IMPACTAirJam Sports is designed to positively impactyouth through participation in sports. Thisincludes: Camps, Leagues, Clinics andTournaments & Special Events.
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WHAT WE DOWHAT WE DOWe manage 18 daily camps during the summer and 7 one-week camps. We do severaldifferent sports camps, clinics, and tournaments such as baseball, basketball,football, track, and volleyball. We’re in the midst of doing several collaborations withother sports companies to enhance our stay in the communities eyes here in the nearfuture.PARTICIPANTS: 1,500
In 1996 we started the best summer leagues and partnered with the City of Fort Worthin the mid-90s to give young people a positive environment to succeed without thethreat of violence. Our league attendance has grown in abundance over the years,especially on Sunday afternoons where teams are located at one gym (Texas WesleyanUniversity and University of Texas at Arlington). The Top Gun Pro-Am serves adults 17– 45 and the Hot Shot League is for youth ages 5 – 12.PARTICIPANTS: 8,000
Serving youth ages 7 – 18, we offer specialized training in sport techniques, up to 20youth per session. Additionally, we host skills competitions for dribbling and shootingprowess. These contests will test an individuals basketball skills in key areas as well ashis/her competitive spirit. Our goal is to provide a dynamic opportunity for young boysand girls to develop their skills and their love of the game of basketball across the world.PARTICIPANTS: 1,000
AirJam youth tournaments will serve ages 7 – 18 via 15+ tournaments starting inNovember and ending in July 2010. In addition to providing exposure, tournamentsmotivate players ,parents, coaches and businesses in the area to give back and lookforward for this annual event. This tournament will be NCAA sanctioned which willallow major Division I coaches to attend.PARTICIPANTS: 10,000
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APPROACHAPPROACHTHE FOUR OF SUCCESS
DISCIPLINEDISCIPLINE
DEDICATIONDEDICATION
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Discipline is a main focus when we start any AirJam Sports eventor program. It sets the tone of teaching and learning rules ofauthority.
Dedication is vital for the sole purpose of the individual knowinghe or she is doing this for themselves and no one else.
Determination hones the mental stability of the participant toprepare them for real results - good and bad.
The first three Ds create a step toward improvement, whichdevelops youth to grow in learning on and off the court.
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U.E.SU.E.Snon-profit youth development program
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Mission: To inspire youth utilizing their mind, body, and soul
by giving them the necessary tools for life throughsports education; thus creating a successful path tobecome a positive influence in their community.
Organizational Scope:Unlimited Education & Sports (U.E.S.) is a non-profit 501c-3organization consisting of several programs:
MASH: Mentoring Athletes Serving Hope
ACHIEVE: Ambition Can Help Inspire Everyone’s Victory inEducation (Life Skills)
ASAP: After School Athletic Program
PATHE: Preparing Academically Toward Higher Education
SNACK: Social Needs Assistance Community Kids
About Unlimited Education & Sports:U.E.S. was developed to improve the lives of at-riskyouth. U.E.S. is a 501C-3 nonprofit agency dedicated toenhancing social, academic, and cultural developmentof at-risk youth in the North Texas Region. Establishedby a former Texas Christian University student athlete;U.E.S. recognizes the important role sports can play instudents’ mental and physical development.
The U.E.S. board has experience in the areas ofeducation, finance, child development and youthrecreation programs. U.E.S. succeeds in using ayoungster’s natural desire to participate in sports as aplatform for reinforcing positive behaviors in academicachievement, and good citizenship activities. Since1999 U.E.S. has worked in conjunction with Fort WorthISD School Sites, Boy and Girl Scouts of America andthe Man Made Mentoring Program.
The U.E.S vision statement is as follows: to give youtha head start in sports education, promoting healthykids as well as improving their chances of obtaining ahigher level of education.
This organization strives for excellence to improve ouryouth by instilling good morals and values that wouldbe used as stepping stones throughout their lives.Since its start in 1999, U.E.S. has served over 5,000youth. In addition to partnering with the Boys and GirlsClub of Greater Fort Worth, we have collaborated withthe Boy Scouts of America in their fundraising effortsat Fright Night at Six Flags held in October. The futureof U.E.S. is bright with potential collaborations withlocal school districts (34 school districts within twocounties), City of Dallas other non-profits, and severalFortune 500 companies.
PARTNERPARTNEROVERVIEWOVERVIEW
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Grassroots• Inclusion on printed fliers distributed in DFWmarket•Opportunity to have brand message on back
Online•Inclusion on our company and tournament websites•E-blasts to local DFW audience• Online event listings in DFW media
On-site• Sampling , product displays & vendor tables• In-venue banners & signage•Distribution of approved marketing materials
Radio• Radio PSAs submitted to local hit, urban and sportsstations•Sponsor product/service giveaways thru station• Partnerships with relevant stations to increaseevent attendance
We’re in the community, on the court, off the court and where it matters most. AirJam Sports has always maintainedgreat relationships with supporting organizations, sponsors and partners to service the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
Here’s a snapshot of what we’re doing and how you can get involved.
Special Events• Brand your product or service at each of ourtournaments, clinics and events to reach over 20Kattendees• Get access to b-ball tournaments and specialspartner’s seating
Media Outreach• Press blitz to local media for event coverage andfollow-up• Updates posted on top news sites and included onGoogle, Yahoo, AOL, etc.
PARTNERPARTNERPACKAGESPACKAGES
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There are 3 levels of sponsorship designed to benefit your brand and the audience you wish to target. We would liketo invite you to be a sponsor and reap these benefits. Each package includes the opportunity to promote brand to keyconsumers in various ways including print, radio, on-site presence, banners, printed marketing materials, onlinemarketing resources, press releases and more.
We are so certain your participation as a sponsor will be a mutually beneficial and worthwhile decision that we lookforward to having you join our growing list of sponsors & partners.
GOLD LEVELGOLD LEVEL•Presented as sponsor/partner at each AirJam community event for 2009 season and banner displayedprominently inside facilities.• Official press release announcing company as AirJam sponsor to 300+ news organizations.•Brand logo and advertisement on back of AirJam promotional fliers for key events. (Quantity TBD)•Listing in :30 radio PSAs•Product sampling or demonstration on-site along with distribution of materials.•Inclusion on AirJam website as Gold sponsor
INVESTMENT: $5,000
SILVER LEVELSILVER LEVEL•Brand logo and advertisement on back of AirJam promotional fliers for key events. (Quantity TBD)•Listing in :30 radio PSAs•Product sampling or demonstration on-site along with distribution of materials.•Inclusion on AirJam website as sponsor
INVESTMENT: $2,500
BRONZE LEVELBRONZE LEVEL•Listing in :30 radio PSAs•Product sampling or demonstration on-site at 2 AirJam events along with distribution of materials.•Inclusion on AirJam website as sponsor
INVESTMENT: $500
PARTNERPARTNER
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ININ--KIND PACKAGESKIND PACKAGESAdditionally, we offer opportunities for businesses and organizations to support our non-profit efforts by making taxdeductible donations to U.E.S. – our non-profit division. Your support helps U.E.S. provide quality services to localDallas and Fort Worth youth and prepare them to be the leaders of tomorrow. We have several suggested supportcategories:
Athletic Equipment:basketballs, volleyballs, volleyball nets, storage sheds, soccer goals, soccer balls, soccer cleats, baseballs,softballs, mitts, and footballs
Clothing:ball bags, uniforms, youth and adult size t-shirts, polo shirts for coaches, fleece pullovers for coaches
Technology:video camera, digital camera, stereo system, DVD player, new computers, new color printers
Educational:children's books, arts & crafts supplies, board games, computer games
Food:catering for banquets, boxed lunches
Services:introductions to professional athletes, printing services, grant writing, newsletter design/graphic artist, gamesite volunteers, transportation/buses
OUR TEAMOUR TEAMMy name is Kelvin Crawford. I am the vision anddriving force behind “AirJam” Sports, which is a for-profit organization, and Unlimited Education & Sports,a non-profit organization. My philosophy is that everychild, no matter of age, race, gender, familycomposition, income, or community, must beguaranteed the opportunity for a successful start ineducation and sports.I graduated from Texas Christian University in 1991with a BS in Criminal Justice. I began my career insports and recreation during high school, where Iworked as a recreational counselor at our local YMCA.I also graduated from high school with a fullscholarship to Mississippi County Community College,located in Blytheville, AR. I have received manyawards and honors in recognition of my skills, i.e. (fullscholarships, several accolades, and MVP), just to
name a few. I had the pleasure of coaching at some ofthe best Basketball Camps in America, as well ascoaching with Jason Kidd . Overall, I have put in over20+ years of providing services for youths, parents,communities, and a variety of well-knownorganizations such as Boys & Girls Club of Greater FortWorth, Man-Made Mentoring program(2001), FWISD(2001-2002), G.I. Soldiers (2001 – Present), SoutheastYMCA(2002) and M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against DrunkDriving – 2004)
Sincerely,
Kelvin CrawfordCEO/FounderAirJam Sports Academy Inc. / Unlimited Education &Sports
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YES! WE WISH TO BE A PART OF THE GAME!
SPONSOR LEVELS (PLEASE SELECT LEVEL)
GOLD SPONSOR - $5,000 SILVER SPONSOR- $2,500 BRONZE SPONSOR - $500 IN-KIND/COMMUNITY – AS NEGOTIATED
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METHOD OF PAYMENT*CHECK PAYMENT A check for $______________ is enclosed, payable to AirJam Sports, Academy Inc.Check Number: _________________________
Please Invoice (Due and payable within 7 business days)If address is different than above, please include:
*PAYMENT TERMS (if applicable)Installments: ____________________ Amounts: _______
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Please mail to: The Parker Marketing Group // [email protected]: Adrian Parker5303 N. MacArthur Blvd # 3006Irving, TX 75038
Partnership Registration
www.airjamsportsinc.com
Kelvin CrawfordAirJam Sports Academy Inc.
2801 Miller Ave.Fort Worth, Texas 76105
Business: (817) 312 – 4113Fax: (817) 531 - 0176
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