Join us May 18th at the Mustang Lanes on the Cal Poly Campus in San Luis Obispo between 3 and 7pm for Bowl For Kids' Sake.  Bowl for Kids' Sake is a day filled with fun, food, prizes, and of course bowling!  Bowl for Kids' Sake is not about bowling its about having fun and supporting local kids in need.  So join us to celebrate your fundraising efforts.  By participating in Bowl For Kids' Sake you are putting a friend into a child's life who really needs one.

By collecting pledges for Bowl For Kids' Sake you are helping the children of your community.  To participate, each bowler is to raise and collect a minimum of $75 in pledges.  By doing so you will receive a FREE Bowl For Kids' Sake T-Shirt.   Participants can either form their own team of 5 or call the BBBS office to be placed on a team!  Remember, the individuals who raise the most money, win fabulous prizes!

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!  LANES WILL START FILLING UP, SO CALL LINDSEY AT 781-3226 TO RESERVE YOUR LANE TODAY!

DOWNLOADS:
Team Information Sheet
Bowler Pledge Form

BIGS:  This event is a great opportunity to raise funds for BBBS while also teaching your Little about responsibility, work and contributing to a cause.  So call your Little and you can start fundraising together.

LITTLES:  Call your Big and tell them, "I want to Bowl For Kids's Sake!"  So get out there and ASK your friends, family, neighbors and teachers to sponsor  you. 

"Who do I ask for pledges?"

• We always start with those people who have sold us girl scout   cookies, campfire candy, magazines, etc...
• Here are some other ideas:  ask your co-worker, doctor, dentist, babysitter, hair stylist, etc...
• Ask those people who depend on you for something
• And always ask friends, acquaintances, family and neighbors

Other fundraising ideas:

• Put a pledge sheet in the coffee room at work
• Bring it up at your office staff meeting
• Post a note on your office door
• Send out an e-mail to everyone you know and see how much money you can raise

Tips for asking:

• The most effective way to ask is face-to-face.  A phone call, letter or e-mail might also be successful, but whatever you do, make it personal.  Plan ahead of time who you will ask.
• You have told them about how you became involved with us, why you personally care about our organization, and provided facts and testimonials about what we do and how well we do it.
• Don't fill the silence.  If there is a pause after you ask, DO NOT fill it.  They are likely thinking about how much to give.
• You don't have to ask for a specific amount.  Ask how much they are willing to give.
• Be flexible in what you ask for.  Let them know there are many options.
• Remember that you are not alone.  We are here to help.  Contact Lindsey or your match support specialist for more ideas or help.

All it takes is asking four people for a $20 donation to make a difference in a child's life.
DON'T FORGET TO SAY THANK YOU!

  THANK YOU TO OUR FOOD SPONSOR - WOODSTOCK'S PIZZA!

We would like to thank our T-shirt sponsor, J. Carroll!  If you want to become an event sponsor (sponsorships starting at $100) and have your company name appear on the Bowl For Kids' Sake t-shirts, call Lindsey at 781-3226.