October 21 - 22, 2017 JOIN US for Bike Around the Bay 2017! Bike Around the Bay is a fully supported two-day, 170-mile bicycle ride around Galveston Bay that showcases the natural beauty of Galveston Bay and benefits the Galveston Bay Foundation. Now in its eleventh year, Bike Around the Bay began with the goal of bringing people together from all over to see and experience Galveston Bay. Many people are unaware of the rich ecological diver- sity so close to Houston, so this event was designed to bring awareness to its importance. In the spirit of this special place, all proceeds from the event benefit the Galveston Bay Foundation and support programs and projects that preserve and enhance Galveston Bay. For more information, visit the Bike Around the Bay website at www.bikearoundthebay.org Highlights for cyclists: Ride around Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge and along the Gulf of Mexico Cross the Intracoastal Waterway at High Island — the highest point on the Gulf Coast between the Yucatan Peninsula and Alabama See dolphins while crossing from Bolivar Peninsula to Galveston Island on a ferry ride Enjoy dinner and entertainment at the Moody Gardens Hotel Cycle across the Galveston Causeway and the Texas City Levee Travel through the historic towns of Kemah and Seabrook on the west side of the Bay Conquer the Fred Hartman Bridge on the way to the finish line 2017 SPONSORSHIP PACKET OCT. 21 - 22, 2017 2 2017 SPONSORSHIP PACKET OCT. 21 - 22, 2017 Become a SPONSOR We invite your company to take part in Bike Around the Bay and be recognized as a leader in educating and advocating for the preservation of Galveston Bay. For companies, Bike Around the Bay has proven to be a solid investment. The Numbers: Bike Around the Bay is one of the fastest growing cycling events in Texas, more than tripling from 480 riders in 2009 to 1,467 riders in 2016. The majority of riders responding to a 2016 post-event sur- vey said they would consider participating in Bike Around the Bay again and that they would encour- age other cyclists to participate. The majority of Bike Around the Bay riders are upwardly mobile, with 80 percent having a bachelor’s or advanced degree and 68 percent have a household income of $75,000 or higher, with 21 percent higher than $200,000. Previous sponsors include: “Bike Around the Bay showcases the beauty and the bounty of Galveston Bay. Our team enjoyed biking the Bay and volunteering at a breakpoint at Sylvan Beach. I recommend this event to area companies who support the Galveston Bay Foundation’s mission to preserve, protect and enhance the natural resources of Galveston Bay.” -Jeff Myerson, Centerpoint Energy 2017 SPONSORSHIP PACKET OCT. 21 - 22, 2017 3 Create a COMPANY TEAM Forming a team allows your company to offer a unique community service activity that supports local conservation efforts and gives back to the communities where company employees and their families live and work. Other benefits include: Building employee, client and customer loyalty through commitment to causes they find important, such as health and the environment Providing a team-building opportunity that could increase productivity and enhance the company’s public image Promoting a culture of wellness within your company and the general public, and perhaps of- fering a way for employees to meet benchmarks associated with health incentive programs Making a public demonstration to grow environmental awareness and activism For more information or assistance in forming a company team, contact Genevieve at [email protected] or 281-332-3381 2017 SPONSORSHIP PACKET OCT. 21 - 22, 2017 4 DIAMOND PLATINUMGOLD $10,000$5,000 $2,500 SILVER $20,000 $1,000 BRONZE Logo recognition on official Bike Around the Bay jerseys (based on sponsors and logo files received by August 9,750 emails *fundraising is required NOTE: Sponsorship donation must be received at GBF offices by Sept. 1, 2017 in order for logos to appear in all printed event materials. 2017 SPONSORSHIP PACKET OCT. 21 - 22, 2017 5 About the GALVESTON BAY FOUNDATION The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization established in 1987 under the laws of the State of Texas. The mission of the Galveston Bay Foundation is to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a beautiful and productive resource for generations to come. Its programs in advocacy, conservation, education, and research strive to ensure that Galveston Bay remains a beautiful and productive place for generations to come. GBF’s community outreach and education programs provide science-based education and activities focused on Galveston Bay. The goal of the programs are to develop a knowledgeable constituency, ranging from school children to public officials, which recognizes the positive quality-of-life benefits that a healthy Galveston Bay provides for our region. www.galvbay.org Since 1987, GBF has preserved, protected, and restored over 20,000 acres of habitat around Galveston Bay. 2017 SPONSORSHIP PACKET OCT. 21 - 22, 2017 6 Mail, e-mail or fax completed form to: Diamond $20,000 Galveston Bay Foundation Platinum Attn: Brandy Gates Gold 1100 Hercules Ave., Suite 200 Houston, TX 77058 Silver E-mail: [email protected] (subject line “BAB Bronze Sponsorship”) _______ In-Kind Contribution(s) Fax: 832-284-4982 (Attn: Brandy) With questions or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact Brandy Gates at 281.332.3381 x 221 or [email protected]. Payment Method Payments made by check help GBF avoid credit card processing fees and allow us to put more money back into our programs. Check # (made payable to the Galveston Bay Foundation) Card Type (circle one): Visa MasterCard AmEX Discover Card Number: Exp. Date: / Name on Card: Signature: E-mail address: (required for credit card payment) In-Kind contribution(s) * Payment must be received by Sept. 1, 2017 for recognition in printed materials. Please also ensure your company logo in .eps or .ai * Paymentformat ismust received be received by this by deadline. September E-mail 1, 2014 logos for to Brandyrecognition at [email protected]. in printed materials. Please also ensure your company logo in .eps or .ai format is received by this deadline. E-mail logos to Cari at [email protected] 2017 SPONSORSHIP PACKET OCT. 21 - 22, 2017 7.