“Top skeleton sliders are looking for maximum power and acceleration as they push [and sprint with] their sled

from a standing start. Once the athlete has loaded onto the sled at

the start, they must then steer it through twisting, high speed

turns and straightaways where top speeds can reach more

than 135 kilometres per hour.”

-The Whistler Sliding Centre

Tink NewmanSkeleton RacerInter Provincial Development TeamOlympic HopefulProposal Brochure Designer

A High Speed Sport

Dear Amerco, My Journey Towards the Olympics

My name is Tink Newman. I am a university student and Skeleton racer on a path towards the Winter Olympics. I am driven, highly motivated and responsible. I am very grateful to have friends and family who are supporting my dream, but I would like to create a partnership with you or your company for a small sponsorship so I can continue my journey.

As a Skeleton athlete I am frequently traveling between the Calgary and Whistler tracks and I am living on my own in British Columbia. My family lives in Calgary Alberta. I am also a student and have been living off campus for the last year in BC. I am moving back onto Simon Fraser University Residence for September- May and I am looking to store some larger items such as a couch and queen size mattresses here in the lower mainland during that time until I move into the UniverCity apartments on Burnaby Mountain for the summer. As an athlete and student, I am in a great need of financial support to continue racing in competitions as well as continuing my studies. I would like to be an ambassador for your storage company and for you to be a supplier or financial sponsor so I can continue to train for the Olympics as well as finish my education.

My long-term goal as an athlete is to empower my fellow students, athletes and community to embrace health, nutrition and outdoor fitness as enjoyable lifelong activities. I could help advertise your brand internationally and especially in Alberta, British Columbia, and Florida.

Skeleton is an expensive sport to train for because of the high cost of ice track fees ($576/month), equipment and the traveling involved. Athletes striving for the Olympics in this sport most often work full time and are not in school. I balance my time between my studies, athletic development and practicing for Skeleton races 30-46 hours a week but struggle with the finances involved. I would like for you to sponsor me because I am a successful athlete and role model citizen. I have excelled in a variety of venues as Walt Disney Cast member, actress, singer, designer, and Drum Corps World Championships Bronze medalist. I know I can make a unique contribution to your company. Thank you for considering me for sponsorship. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Thank you,

Tink Newman tink.newman@gmail.com

(604) 765-5115 August 3, 2011

Commercials

Product Modeling

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Marketing Strategies

Logo worn on gear: speed suit, jacket, sled (opt. helmet and workout wear) (Audience: skiers, snowboarders, international visitors to Whistler, students)

Linked corporate logo on my website: www.tinknewman.com (Audience: corporation executives, students, international athletes, film industry casting directors, individuals committed to health & fitness)

Televised commericals with strong testimonial and speaking skills (Audience: Teens, young adults, single men and women)

Visibility of pictures and action videos for marketing, (Audience: sports enthusiasts, daredevils)

Universal appeal: Print and product modeling included.

Permanent logo display on my Facebook via an application called Facebook banners with social media following of about 1100 friends and 1100-2200 more through multipliers (friends of friends), I will also will list my sponsors on Twitter. (Audience: ages 18-50, athletes, students)

Visibility & Brand Promotion

What I Can Do For You

Videos

A one-on-one Skeleton Sport Experience which includes a sport orientation with track crew, including helmet fitting, sled positioning, sliding session walk-through, track etiquette, and safety guidelines. Then it is time for action as you head out to the track and up to the Maple Leaf start position, 1/3 of the way up the track.

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How You Can Help The costs related to Skeleton and training are difficult to cover without the wonderful support of companies whose products and services I consistently use. I recommend my favorite companies to family, friends and fellow athletes. The money will goes towards purchasing new equipment (bottom of page) and possibly other costs if I reach my goal. You can also specify what the money should go towards. I am looking for 1 of the 7 types of support:

1. GOLD SPONSOR- (limited to one company) $3,000 cash sponsorship with multi-year contract (tax deductible marketing expense)2. SILVER SPONSOR- $1,500 cash sponsorship (preferred), with multi-year contract (tax deductible marketing expense)3. BRONZE SPONSOR- $1,500 cash sponsorship or charitable donation (one time) in my name to Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton Reg. Charity #- 130009269RR001 (Logo cannot be displayed according to Revenue Canada). Please ask for form & tax receipt.4. PREMIUM SPONSORS: $500 sponsorship or charitable donation (logo display not included)5. -Donated products6. -Services free of charge7. -50-80% discounts on products or services

GOLD SPONSOR ONLY- Medal Incentives: cash donation incentive if I win a gold medal at the America’s Cup ($500), Europa Cup ($2,000), World Cup Championships ($5,000) and an Olympic Medal ($10,000).

Please note: The above donation amount is negociable based on the fact that if more time consuming advertising is requested the sponsorship amount may need to reflect the corresponding estimated time committment involved.

Skeleton Helmet Racing suit Ice track sliding fees Steel sled and runners Spiked skeleton shoes Coaching fees Competition travel costs

$600 $600 $3,840 ($10/run, 384 runs/year) $8,000 $200 $2,400 ($200/ month) $2,760 (fuel & flights)

Membership fees Sports Therapy Food & Supplements Lodging While Training Training Gear Cell phone contract

$150 $600 ($75/ session) $3,600 ($400/ month) $2,880 ($30/night) $350 $1,800 ($150/month)

Where your sponsorship will go (based on one year of training)Top Priority- Equipment (one time cost)

Other important costs

Total yearly cost: $27,780Living & training funds needed to get me to the 2018 Olympics: Total yearly goal x 7 years = $194,460

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GOAL$27,780

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“Canadian athletes success on the world stage is directly tied to financial investment. When Canadians and corporate companies step to the plate and support both federations and athletes alike, Canada wins medals. Winning is

actually the easy part, finding the support is where athletic careers are made and lost.”- Jon Montgomery (Olympic Gold Medalist,

Men’s Skeleton, Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics)

TINK NEWMAN

I have demonstrated leadership and performance skills.

2011, Actress in the Walt Disney’s movie Geek Charming, role: popular friend/ cheerleader, 14 days filming, for release in November 20112010, Worked at Vancouver 2010 Olympics (marketing, sales)

2009 to present, Walt Disney World Cast Member (seasonal employee):Disney’s Blizzard Beach Employee of the Month (leadership) 2007, Drum Major for Dutch Boy Drum Corps, Drum Corps International (DCI), DIV III, World Championships finalist, Bronze Medal (leadership)

2006, Drum Major for Tournament of Roses Parade, band fundraisers, televised Interviews on news stations, liason to parade officials

2006, 2007, Drum Corps- Gold medalists: Great Lake Championships, Midwest Championships, Canadian National Championships

Why I Qualify

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2007 Won Rookie of the Year: Alpine Ski Team (CHCI, Ontario)

I am a developing athlete with past successes.

BC Cup Races (Whistler, BC):

2010 Completed 2 Skeleton National Development Recruitment Camps and Talent ID camp (Calgary, AB)

Awarded Golden Gael Award: for Best Sportsmanship, Alpine Ski Team (CHCI, Kitchener, ON)

Diverse Athletic Experiences: Simon Fraser University (SFU) Track, SFU Cheerleading, Alpine Giant Slalom (GS)Ski Racing, Tae Kwon Do (7/11 belts), Slalom Water Skiing, Watersport Tubing and Drum & Bugle Corps.

2011 BC Championships, Third fastest women’s time (Whistler, BC)

2008 Fastest women’s time: Cameron Heights College Institute (CHCI) Alpine Ski Team (Regional)

Fastest time, 0.08 seconds consistency between runs; Won 2 silver medals

Why Choose Me?

I am an Athlete Ambassador.

2010- Gold in Men’s Skeleton Gold in Women’s 4-man bobsleigh 2006- Bronze in Women’s Skeleton Gold in Women’s 2-man bobsleigh

I am involved in the community.

2009, Volunteered at Florida’s Give Kids the World, terminal ilness resort

2011, UNICEF Fundraiser, singing performance & videography

2001-2011, Donated time as a musician (singing, saxophone, djimbe drum) at schools, churches, international drum corps competitons

2005, Volunteered in a mission trip to Mexico (volunteered at churches, orphanages and rural schools)

2008, Canadian Showcase talent show finalist, selected for talent agency

2006, Water for LIFE, spoke at local event and did fundraising to buy a water well for a village in Africa

1996-2003, Participant and volunteer for YMCA activities inlcluding YMCA Adventure Guides (formerly the YMCA Indian Guides Program).

Upcoming: 2011, Oct. 12, speaking at the Room to Read chapter in Vancouver.

2007, Multicultural show, involvement: djimbe drumming, singing, fashion model

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2011, July 24, GAIA Clinic Triathalon, Fast and Female athlete ambassador

I believe I need to train like an Olympic athlete in order to be one, as well as give back to the community just as I have seen past Olympic athletes doing. Along with raising funds for Skeleton, one of my goals is to practice selflessness and humility by volunteering my various talents, just as much as a gold medalist Olympic athlete would. Although I have more student loans and athletic costs than I have money to my name, I am still more fortunate than most people and I am capable of serving others.

Non-Profits I supportI have found that building up and supporting other people’s goals is the best and most rewarding way to get other people to support my dream of going for gold. As an Athlete Ambassador, I use my sports and leadership background to generate awareness for multiple non-profit organizations through speaking at fundraising events, volunteering and fundraising. A portion of my proceeds goes to supporting these non-profits.

How I am doing fundraisingI have been researching and approaching companies who’s products and services I use on a daily basis and companies I feel like could benefit from my marketing. Starting in September, I plan to use my network and hold fundraisers on my university campus to support Team Tink. On my campus, I launched what will become the first varsity Bobsleigh & Skeleton team in the World. I am also working with the CAN & US Paralympic Bobsleigh coach to qualify both

Skeleton and Bobsleigh as paralympic sports for either Sochi 2014 or Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics.

Thank You Thank you for your consideration of sponsoring me. Any type of financial support, services or products would be greatly appreciated. A sponsorship will allow me to focus on achieving my goals while helping your company grow.

The exchange of services and sponsorship amount can be negociated. My goal is to purchase my own equipment and cover my training costs for the 2011-2012 winter season. I look forward to hearing from you and any ideas or feedback you may have.

Contact my agent: Deborah at InspirationALL Phone: (604) 484-1543 (12-9 PM, PST)Email: deb@inspirationall.com

Contact Bobsleigh CANADA Skeleton: Finance Manager: Dwayne Dreher Phone: (403) 247-5963 (9-5 PM, MST)Email: Dreher.Dwayne@bobsleigh.ca

Contact Me

Contact me directly:Email: tink.newman@gmail.com

Visit my website: www.tinknewman.com

Choose which advertising works best for you.

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Logo placed on:Speed suitSledTeam jacketWinter hat used for warm up and post competitionCasual everyday jacketUniversity backpackGym bagSkeleton gear bagMultiple outfits of gym workout clothesFuture sponsorship proposals to other companiesLuggage used for traveling and competitionsCar bumper stickerWebsiteTwitterFacebook

Appearances & Perks:Speaking about requested topics at eventsSinging at holiday events or corporate partiesFree tickets to any Skeleton races in Whistler or CalgaryA one-on-one Skeleton training experience of a lifetimeCommercials, creative brainstorming and researchProfessional photos of Skeleton events, races and medalsVideos of Skeleton training and racesVolunteer appearances at non-profit organizations and events Writing for a company blog or magazineHanding out pamphlets or putting up posters in my local communityProduct modeling, posters, print advertisements

Athletic Profile (Birthdate, Assoc.)Resume & AcademicsModeling and/or design portfolioVocal mp3 singing samplesOlympic Gold Medalist recommendation

Other Information Available:

GOLD SPONSOR: All checksSILVER SPONSOR: 18 checksBRONZE SPONSOR: 13 checksPREMIUM SPONSOR: 8 checks

Sponsor Level Box Options

“I have the incentive, all I need is the means.” - 1960s TV Show “Man from UNCLE