SHANANIGANZ Presents

An Interactive Event Platform− The Checkpoint Challenge

Presented by:Maureen Diederich, Pauline Gerry & Shannon

Diederich

WHO WE ARESHANANIGANZ, LLC

• We are an interactive event company that believes in the “Power of Play” to build teams & community.

• We have More than 20 years of Marketing, Special Event and unique Race Planning Experience.

• Our team:Maureen Diederich, CEO, Event Concepting & Operations Pauline Gerry, CCO, Marketing & Brand DevelopmentShannon Diederich, Product Development

WHAT WE DOWe create events that emphasize interaction, creativity, humor and problem-solving

Types of Events:Races, Hunts, Challenges, Corporate Outings, Community-based events

Our Events Promote:Creativity, Collaboration, Teamwork, Fundraising & Fun

CHECKPOINT CHALLENGEThe CHECKPOINT CHALLENGE is an event platform produced by Shananiganz and features:• Pre-promotional Outreach • Media Reception• Opening Ceremony• “Checkpoint Challenge” Race• Sponsor Expo• Post PartyProject Case Study: Checkpoint Challenge – February 2014, Jacksonville, Florida-Teams raced to solve clues that took them to various checkpoints where they attempted fun challenges.-A scoring system was established and winners were awarded prizes at a post party with LIVE music, sponsored expo area and lots of fan fare!-This event benefited a local non-profit, the JT Townsend Foundation and showcased our beautiful Jacksonville city.

 

WE BUILD TEAMS & COMMUNITYCheckpoint Challenge events are ideally suited for individuals & teams that want to build camaraderie & have FUN including: -Corporate Teams, Families, Sports Teams & Community Groups

EVENT DAY KICKS OFF…

• Participants greeted• Teams check-in onsite• Onsite Media Interviews• Sponsor Expo Area • Opening Ceremony• Special Guests Kick Off Race

THE RACE IS ON…• Teams receive first clue • Clues direct racers to various checkpoints• Teams race throughout course

RACERS COMPLETE FUN CHALLENGES…

TEAMS GATHER AFTER RACE…

…AND CELEBRATE AT THE POST PARTYCheckpoint Challenge culminates with awards ceremony, special tributes & LIVE concert

WHAT WE NEED• We are ready to expand our market presence and

Checkpoint Challenge model to: -reach broader audiences-help surrounding businesses build traffic -build increased sponsorship value-generate greater community impact

• We need funding to enhance our Technology to support our scoring and database systems and to grow our Marketing efforts.

HERE’S WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Our participants help tell our story“Downtown Jacksonville and The Jacksonville Landing and was a beautiful and fitting backdrop for the fun-packed, unique Checkpoint Challenge race put on by Co-Chairs Maureen Diederich and Pauline Gerry with Shananiganz, LLC Events” -Judi Zitiello, JTTF CHAIRPERSON

"Participating in the Checkpoint Challenge Race was simply an amazing experience. Not only was it a lot of fun but it also benefitted a great cause--The JTTF. Every single mile I ran was worth it and it was an incredible feeling being part of something that special. I would definitely do it again…Live like JT!" -Sophie Howard, UCF KNIGHTS, TEAM MEMBER

“Our team, AVIFY Fans, was honored to participate in the Checkpoint Challenge. We are each passionate about helping children of all types of abilities live full supported lives. Each difficult step of the race tested us mentally, physically and emotionally, but it was easy to give it our all and have fun when we remembered the

children and families that would benefit from the day’s fundraising event for the JTTF.-Meagen Gibson, David and Hope Andrews, and Meg Miller, 1st PLACE TEAM, CHECKPOINT CHALLENGE

WHY OUR TEAMWe are a team of experienced Marketing and Special Event professionals with a passion for fun and giving back—that’s why we created Shananiganz AND want to help others LIVE PLAYFULLY!

We believe in the “Power of Play” and have seen first hand how Checkpoint Challenge events can:-bring teams together-foster creativity-increase efficiency at work-bridge communities-showcase destinations & cities -elevate local businesses and generate revenue-help non-profits – raise awareness for their cause & raise funds!

SHANANIGANZ is an interactive event company that believes in

the “Power of Play.”

Web: www.Shananiganz.com Facebook: Checkpoint Challenge

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