The scenic 5K run & walk is a fundraiser for the Soundview Family YMCA and the Branford Rotary Foundation. The Branford Rotary & YMCA 5K is held Thanksgiving morning at Walsh Intermediate School in Branford. This year marks the 12th annual event. In previous years, the event has raised nearly $200,000. Last year race had over 1,000 runners & walkers! We expect to draw a much larger crowd this year, increasing the number of participants and spectators alike. The event’s focus on family & fitness is a great start to Thanksgiving morning! Soundview Family YMCA The Soundview Family YMCA services the towns of Branford, North Branford, East Haven, Guilford and Madison. The family-oriented facility benefits the shoreline community with its programs fit for all ages, from child-care opportunities to senior activities. With activities for the whole family, the Soundview Family YMCA provides a safe, fun atmosphere for the shoreline community. The Y’s aquatics program alone provides swimming lessons, team sports, and family recreation for all members. Day camp activities for children and families are also offered, along with various other activities for the entire family. Branford Rotary Club & Foundation The mission of the Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation’s proceeds from this year’s race will provide food for those in need in our community.

Planning Committee Jim Carpenter (Co-Chair), Doug Shaw (Co-Chair), John Bysiewicz (Coordinator), Pat Andriole, Peter Cimino, Bill Donaruma, Ray Figlewski, Dave Kozma, Chris Hauman, Alfred Bertoline, Chris Manna, Logan Reed, Tony Terry and Ed Vescovi. Event Coordinator John Bysiewicz of JB Sports coordinates several of Connecticut’s top running and walking events including the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race and Branford Road Race. 2016 Sponsors All American Waste, Farmington Savings Bank, Jon Lorenson's Old Saybrook Hyundai, OR&L Construction, 99.1 PLR, American Poly Film, Branford Counseling Center, Branford Road Race, Guilford Savings Bank, Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club, Trailblazer/Denali, Giordano Construction, Bishop's Orchards, Branford Pediatrics, Chabaso Bakery, Cheri's Bakery, Criscuolo Engineering, Custom Engraving, European Specialists, Epstein, Becker & Green, Attorney’s at Law, Harbor Package Store, JB Sports LLC, Kircaldie Randall McNab LLC, KMK Insulation, Shaw Family, Mobeck-Guandalini Nationwide, North Branford Dental Group, Parthenon Diner, Onofrio’s Total Construction, Pat Andriole, Richard Shanahan from Raymond James Financial Services, Shore Publishing, Webster Bank, Southern CT Muscle & Joint Performance Chiropractic, Terry Architecture LLC, Towne Pharmacy, Tremonte Auto Group, Van Wilgen’s Garden Center, webbersaur.us, Vaiuso Farms and Vicki Welch-William Raveis Real Estate.

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

November 23, 2017 Thanksgiving Morning

Walsh Intermediate School

Branford, CT

John Bysiewicz (203) 481-5933

john@jbsports.com

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor $5,000 Benefits Received

• Company name incorporated into event title. On all promotional opportunities, Title Sponsor gets most exposure.

• Largest exposure on banner hanging across Main Street in Branford race week.

• Logo exposure (only sponsor listed) on finish tape and 5K race bibs.

• Prominent logo exposure on JB Sports Race application calendar (45,000).

• Mention in all press releases sent out for the event.

• Category Exclusivity. • Logo exposure on race applications

(5,000) and t-shirts (1,200). • Sponsor booth at race site. • Company representative nominated to

organizing committee. • Opportunity to place inserts in all

participant’s packets. • Sponsorship recognition at race site. • Ten complimentary T-shirts.

Kids Run Title Sponsor $2,500 Benefits Received

• Company name incorporated into Kids Run title. Listed as such on applications, website, media releases eblasts and finisher’s ribbons.

• Company representative starts Kids Race. • Logo exposure on Kids Race bibs. • Logo exposure on banner that hangs

across Branford’s Main St. during week before event.

• Exposure on print promotional spots. • Mention in all press releases sent out for

the event. • Category Exclusivity. • Logo exposure on race applications

(5,000) and t-shirts (1,400).

• Sponsor booth at race site. • Company representative nominated to

organizing committee. • Opportunity to place inserts in all

participant’s packets. • Sponsorship recognition at race site. • Name placed on plaque commemorating

contribution in Soundview Family YMCA. • Five complimentary T-shirts.

Silver Sponsor $1,000

(Or in-kind product or service valued at $1,000)

Benefits Received • Exposure on banner that hangs across

Branford’s Main St. during week before event.

• Exposure on print promotional spots. • Logo exposure on race applications

(5,000) and t-shirts (1,200). • Opportunity to place inserts in all

participant’s packets. • Sponsorship recognition at race site. • Name placed on plaque commemorating

contribution in Soundview Family YMCA. • Two complimentary T-shirts.

Bronze Sponsor $500

(Or in-kind product or service valued at $500)

Benefits Received

• Listing on race applications (5,000) and t-shirts (1,200).

• Opportunity to place inserts in all participant’s packets.

• Sponsorship recognition at race site. • Name placed on plaque commemorating

contribution in Soundview Family YMCA. • One complimentary T-shirt.

Race Friend $250

(Or in-kind product or service valued at $250)

Benefits Received

• Listing on race applications (5,000). • Sponsorship plugs at race site. • One complimentary T-shirt.