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Happy New Year to all!
Yes, the Year 2010 is upon us. Don't worry
though...there's more to look forward to besides tax time.
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Get those new 2010 Calendars out and mark the date...the 28th annual Bowl
For Kids' Sake will be held on April 10th & 11th!
And as usual, the event will be held at the home of our annual event...Bowl-O-Rama in Exeter.
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The BFKS 2010 Kick-Off event takes place on Saturday, January 23rd,
from 11 am to 3 pm at Boscovs East...featuring games for the kids, food, door prizes, and additional information on Bowl For
Kids' Sake as well as our mentoring programs.
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How can you help? Well, there are
a number of ways for YOU or YOUR COMPANY to participate.
- Start forming your bowling team now! Each team -- comprised of 4 or 5 bowlers -- is asked to raise a minimum of $275. Each team member gets a free round of bowling, lunch, a BFKS t-shirt, and more. Individuals raising $75 or more are eligible for the GRAND PRIZE drawing. Those individuals raising $125 or more receive a mall gift certificate -- and individuals raising $250 or more also get a $20 gift certificate to a local restaurant.
- Businesses can assist by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. Several levels of sponsorship are available including Prime Sponsor ($5,000), T-Shirt Sponsor ($2,500), Major Sponsor ($1,000) or Assisting Sponsor ($500). All Corporate Sponsors get a free ad in our Souvenir Event Book; their company listed on over 500 color BFKS T-Shirts; and are welcome to display their company banner at the event. For more information on Corporate Sponsorship and the marketing benefits of each level, please contact Executive Director Jim Smith.
- Businesses and individuals/families can also help by sponsoring a Littles Team. Your sponsorship will enable a team of Little Brothers/Sisters to enjoy the fun-filled day at Bowl-O-Rama, and you will get a listing in our Souvenir Event Book. Full sponsorship is $300, or you can be a co-sponsor at $150. Contact Executive Director Jim Smith or Administrative Assistant Kristin Eck for more info on being a Littles Team sponsor.
And finally...you can help by checking back often for updates on the 28th Annual Bowl For Kids' Sake at Bowl-O-Rama on April 10th & 11th, 2010!!!
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Over 500 bowlers were on-hand for BFKS 2009 sponsored by GMI
FIRST INC.! Those bowlers -- making up over 100 teams -- helped raise nearly $65,000. All money raised
at BFKS stays right here in Berks County to help fund our four (4) mentoring programs.
Besides those many bowlers and our
prime sponsor (GMI First, Inc.), a number of businesses joined the ranks to help raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
A regular partner to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Giorgio Foods bowled a strike as one of our T-Shirt
Sponsors...joined by a new sponsor this year, Aon Risk Services. Other Corporate Sponsors
in 2009 included: East Penn Manufacturing/Deka, Sovereign Bank, Walmart (Temple), National Penn Bank, Beard Miller Company,
RM Palmer, UGI, Interstate Container, and VIST Financial.
Businesses and individuals also helped by sponsoring a Littles
Team...and many other companies & individuals banded together to help make BFKS 2009 a success! Please see the list
below (our appreciation also to those who contributed anonymously).
LITTLES
TEAM SPONSORS
Berks & Beyond Employment Services -- Cambridge-Lee, Ind/LLC -- Giorgio
Mushroom -- Goodman Vending -- Monterey Mushrooms -- Steve Murray -- Outten Buick Pontiac -- Paul W. Essig, Inc. -- Quadrant
Engineering -- Tray Pak Corporation -- Trupps Garage -- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage -- Worley Parsons
LITTLES TEAM CO-SPONSORS
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Polarizers, Inc -- Associated Realty & Appraisals -- Bernville Quality Fuels -- Samual Brancodora -- Brukhart Refractory
-- Caron Treatment Centers -- Chima, Inc. -- Gilbert's Furniture Showroom -- Dennis Hess -- Highland Auto & Truck Repair
-- the Ignacio Family -- Johnson Horse Transportation -- K&W Trucking -- Kauffman Motor Service -- Kost Corporation --
Levan's Machine Company -- Mountain View Supply -- Reading Foundry & Supply Co. -- Reading Precast -- Remcon Plastics
-- Rubright Construction -- District Judge Wally Scott -- the Smith Family -- the Sullivan Family of New Philadelphia -- Sunsweet
Growers -- Team Fast -- West Reading Tavern Inc. -- William C. Brown & Company Tile Searchers
OTHER SPONSORS/SUPPORTING VENDORS:
Clover
Farms -- Reading Eagle Company -- Y-102 Rock Hits -- Berks Packaging Company -- Coca-Cola -- NogginBox Creative -- Land Displays
-- Pepperidge Farms, Inc. -- All-Star Distributing -- Kutztown University Television Services -- Goodman Vending -- Comcast
-- The Manor Golf Club -- Weis Markets -- Olive Garden -- Giant Food -- TGI Fridays -- Friendly's -- Pizzaria Uno -- Applebee's
-- Burger King -- Sheetz -- Dairy Queen (Shillington) -- Chic-Fil-A -- Texas Roadhouse -- Pike Cafe -- McDonald's -- Hair
On The Avenue -- Changes Hair Studio -- The Spine & Wellness Center -- Mohnton Navy Yard Galley -- Isle of Man Woodworking
-- Giorgio Pierogies -- Service Electric -- Volunteers & Board of Directors members of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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