Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit
Partnerships
In addition to time and effort, the Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit will require partners who can provide goods and services as well as prize and merchandise. The following is a list of available partnerships and items desired, along with partner benefits for providing the items.
Major and Miscellaneous Prize Partners
Partners would provide items that represent outdoor
activity or outdoor living. Examples include kayaks/canoe, camping or
hiking essentials packages, outdoor adventure trips, gift certificates
for outdoor gear,
Grand prize – items valued at $1,000 or more
Second prize – items valued at $500 - $999
Third prize – items valued between $100 - $499
Miscellaneous prizes – items valued under $25
Entertainment Partners
Musical entertainment for kick-off
Musical entertainment for finale
Children’s entertainment for finale (ie. Big Nazo)
Activity attraction for finale (i.e. Rock Climbing Wall, bouncing machines, etc)
Healthy Food and Refreshments Partners
Picnic lunches for kick-off and finale events
Healthy snacks and drinks for all events
Promotional Item Partners
Partner(s) would provide give-a-ways such as toys or games that promote physical activity. These items will be provided to participating families and/or used as part of the event activity. Examples include Frisbees, sports equipment, “Nerf-like” products, indoor and outdoor games that require movement and activity.
Education and Health-Related Services Partners
Partners would provide participants with tools, merchandise, services and screenings that promote good health or environmental stewardship.
Media Advertising Partners
**Partners that provide merchandise and services valued at less than $2,000 will have their printed name included on promotional items, will be granted on-site presence at events, and will receive website recognition.
**All partner benefits are guaranteed for companies
that commit to this project by