Rough Draft Prospectus Letter

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Aggie Special Olympics are located in Logan, Utah on the campus of Utah State University.

It is unique because it is the only organization other than the worldwide Olympics to be able to use the actual Olympics name. There are approximately 35 to 40 athletes that compete for Aggie Special Olympics, and several coaches who get involved as volunteers. It is athletes and coaches coming together for a good cause. They, together provide great example of sportsmanship, service and comradely.

In order to make this all happen there are many pieces needed. Volunteers are always welcome and it will change their life. Aggie Special Olympics is University and State-funded, however there are still funds that need to be raised in order to pay for the medals, trophies, jersey, events and things like that. Sponsors are welcomed for helping with these costs. Aggie Special Olympics does many fund-raising events (golf tournament, torch run, trick pull, polar plunge) in cache valley and companies need to get involved to generate funds. We will be helping get the word out to help through the media to get companies involved in these events.

The budget needed for these games will be the time and effort sponsors can donate. We will need sufficient funds to be able to get the word out through press releases and PSA's and many other sources. Other materials that we will use to get the word out will be fliers to local companies as well as a newsletter about the games.

The benefit is free advertisement at the event, also a chance for companies to get their name out there with cache valley citizens (networking and such), and they benefit because this is a worthy cause. A company that gets involved in a fund-raiser gets a chance to participate in fun events for a good cause. The chance that this brings to these athletes is priceless. When you see an event and the excitement that these athletes bring to it will change the way you look at sports and at life.

Paul Cracroft
Square One Printing
630 West 200 North
Logan, UT 84321
Phone number: 435-753-8875

Dear Mr. Cracroft,

We ask for your help in getting the word out about the Aggie Special Olympics to local cache valley businesses. The Aggie Special Olympics are made up of local athletes. Who better to help out, than one of our very own neighbors? By helping with the printed materials needed for the games your support will be recognized by everyone in attendance or participating in the event. Businesses and cache valley citizens will be able to find out about your company and the products that you produce.

The Aggie Special Olympics is a local tradition that celebrates a worthy cause that not very many local citizens know about. Unity can be gained as sponsors take part in spreading awareness through the community. A lot is needed for the Aggie Special Olympics. Volunteers are needed along with 20-30 coaches. There is also a need for jerseys and trophies for the athletes. The Aggie Special Olympics are part of the World Special Olympics. As these two are connected there is a need for money for athlete fees at the world games. To get all of these things we need to be able to get the word out to everyone in cache valley about the fundraisers scheduled and about what they can do to support the games.

To put on the games we need sponsors to join this unique and worthwhile cause. With the help of your sponsorship we will be able to raise awareness and funds that will help in us putting on the games. This will come as we get fliers to hand out to local cache valley businesses as well as a newsletter about the games that your company donates. On the materials we will have your logo, saying that materials were designed and donated by you. As we spread the word about the games businesses will be able to see the services that you offer.

Aggie Special Olympics is a proud organization of athletes and volunteers. It has been around as "Aggie Special Olympics" for nearly ten years now, after previously being known as Bridgerland Special Olympics. There are approximately 20 to 30 coaches at any given time, which is better than average statewide. There are nearly 40 athletes competing currently.

We need to get the word out about what these amazing athletes can do in the community and athletically. We also need to get the word out to local companies about the fund-raisers that the Aggie Special Olympics hold frequently, and get them attending and participating in these events. This will allow the athletes to be able to compete at events and have jerseys to perform with at their events. We will target the need for volunteers on the USU campus with fliers and ads in the school newspaper.

This is a unique situation to be able to change the lives of so many people. It provides the athletes with a future and the ability to display their talents. Not to mention the good publicity the companies will get from supporting this awesome organization. Everyone gets to have fun doing it.

As we are preparing for the games we hope that you will become part of our team and help us by donating your services. This would include printing out 5,000 half page fliers announcing upcoming fundraisers. As well as 500 two-sided newsletters and signage for us to place on the day of the event. To put these materials together we would need the help of your graphic artist as well as your time as a company in printing these materials.

The Aggie Special Olympics cannot happen without your help. We encourage you to take part in this worthy cause. By helping us with the materials needed to get the word out about this special event and fundraisers happening to promote it. As you help us spread the word about these games we will spread the word about you and that you care about these games. With you as a member of our team Aggie Special Olympics can only get better.

We thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,



Aggie Special Olympics