Want to join us in building
the fitness of Columbus County?
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Take the Lake is an expansion of a treasured Columbus County tradition on and around one of its most beautiful natural resources. We are optimistic that this event will grow to be an important and popular feature of life here.
Rural Americans face a greater battle against obesity and its related diseases than do people in cities, and we believe that projects like Take the Lake will give our residents a fighting chance. We have a great need for families and organizations to support this free event, and are pleased that Columbus County has stood up to the task. This project is backed by The News Reporter and Whiteville.com, and sponsors who support it enjoy the exposure this media relationship offers. With the help of our sponsors, we have been able to offer the people of Columbus County a free fitness event that is exciting and motivating. We have also produced longstanding products, including mile markers around Lake Waccamaw, and a loaner kit to help people organize their first race or fitness event. We have purchased a large race timer clock that we loan out to race organizers. The Take the Lake Foundation is registered with the state of North Carolina and we expect our 501(c)3 application will be approved this summer. Each year, we donate money to organizations who assist in producing Take the Lake. We have donated nearly $2,000 this way! The people of Columbus County, and especially we on the Take the Lake team, greatly appreciate the support of community leaders, and we look forward to working with you in this battle for a fighting chance. Sincerely, The Take the Lake Organizational Team The Take the Lake Foundation Interested in being one of the elite sponsors of this exciting fitness event? Please contact us. |
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Take the Lake Sponsor Opportunities 2012
Timer Clock --- NEW!We have purchased a nice (expensive) race timer clock, and are proud to use it during all four of our Personal Endurance Challenges and our X-TREME! event. We also loan it to other groups in the county for their race events.
This is a wonderful opportunity, as the clock will be prominently placed where everyone can see it, and is usually the center of attention. Your logo will appear in 1-color vinyl, unless you provide us with a suitable logo, appropriately sized. (About 3" x 7") You may have your logo appear on the face of this clock for the entire year. This space is available only to our our active sponsors for an additional $50, and for everyone else at $150 for the year. |
Here are events where the clock is expected to appear: - Take the Lake Walk / Run - Take the Lake Paddle - Take the Lake Bike & Hike - Take the Lake Swim - Take the Lake X-TREME! - Reindeer Dash Fun Run - Tim Reilly 10K Pecan Harvest Festival Run - Farmers Market Family Fun Run - Rotary Cardboard Boat Race |
Sample image; sponsors shown have not formally committed for clock option. Clock face is about 24 inches wide.
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Event Sponsor --- FILLED
2 spaces – $1,000 each
1. CRHS 2. Liberty Healthcare |
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T-Shirt Sponsor --- FILLED 600 - 700 quantity
8-9 spaces – $500 each T-shirts will be sold for $10-12 each
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Meal SponsorWe pay tribute to our theme participants with a light meal in their honor after the Walk / Run, in a beautiful setting amid the state park pines. This year, show your support for teachers by sponsoring our healthful and delicious post-Walk/Run repast.
3 spaces - $250 each 1. First Citizens Bank 2. Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter 3. |
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X-TREME! Event Sponsor --- FILLEDTake the lead in this exciting, nationally sanctioned adventure race! Participants compete in a straight-out series of all four PECs back-to-back. Held the week prior to Take the Lake in a highly visible location across from Dale's. Visit the X-TREME! page for info.
2 spaces -- $300 each 1. Dr. Peggy Barnhill 2. Black's Tire Service |
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Poster --- FILLED
500 quantity, 12 in.x 18 in. full color
2 spaces – $200 each 1. Dales Seafood 2. Baldwin Woods Pharmacy |
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Mile Markers --- NEW! --- FILLED
We will cover the 14 mile markers on roads around Lake Waccamaw with large sleeves with the mile numbers printed much larger. We will offer organizations exposure on 10 of these (outside the state park.) They will be seen by an estimated 1,000 Walk / Runners and Bike & Hikers as well as the public on Labor Day weekend.
2 sets of 5 markers – $175 each, or all 10 markers for $300 1. Cheap Therapy (10) |
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Harry's Halfway Hallelujah!
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Door Hangers --- FILLED 500 quantity, 3.5″ x 8.5″ full color
2 spaces – $150 each Will be distributed to all lakeside residents in the week before event 1. Gore Mini Storage 2. Patty Lyerly, Intracoastal Realty |
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Finish Line Fun!4 spaces - "$200" each
Supply and staff "The Real Award" tent at finish of each PEC. Walk / Run - Teri & Coburn Powell Paddle - BB&T Bike & Hike - Wilson Auto Sales Swim - |
Organization may expect to spend up to $200 on: water, energy drink, fruit, snacks, etc. This is one of the most rewarding things to do all weekend, because, boy, are people happy to see you!
Since the swim has only 50 participants, and since the swim has such a strong tradition creating an elite alumni base, sponsor of this might consider a more extensive effort, such as healthful sandwiches. Includes:
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The John A. McNeill Award --- FILLEDProvide one token for each successful walker, rider and paddler
Sponsored by The McNeill family |
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The Lee J. Greer Award --- FILLEDProvide one gold coin medal for each successful swimmer, and silver coins for the Silver Swim Relay participants.
Sponsored by Colliers Jewelers |
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