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McAllen Swim Club
2011 Fundraiser
What is a Swim-A-Thon?
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USA Swimming authorized Fund Raiser
Participants Swim for a 2 Hour Period.
Swimmers Obtain Pledges Prior to Swimming
Money is due May 2ndand 3rd please bring to
the pool.
MSC Swim-A-Thon Specifics
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Date: May 7, 2011 (Saturday)
Location: Municipal Pool on Bicentennial
Time: 7:00 AM
The Bronze and Senior Teams will swim the
first 2 hours
• The Red, White, Green and Black will swim the
following 2 hour session
Swim-A-Thon Goals
• The Swim-A-Thon will be the MSC Fundraiser for 2011
• Fundraiser Goal: $15,000 USD
- 2010: Swim-A-Thon Raised $12,000
- 2009: BBQ Tickets Raised $4,000
– 2008: No Fundraiser!
• Purpose: Money Raised will be Dedicated to
Acquiring Pool and Training Equipment,
purchase a TV/DVD player Combo, a Start
System and a new PA System.
Where Will the Money Go?
• All Money Raised will be Dedicated to Acquiring
Pool and Training Equipment for MSC
Training Equipment (for swimmers)
TV/DVD Combo w/cart and straps
Start System
Coaches’ Training
PA System
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
Participation
• All MSC Registered Swimmers are Required to
Participate
• $100 Fundraising Requirement per Family
• Pledge Envelopes/Forms and Receipt Forms
will be Provided to Each Swimmer (upon
request)
• Sample Solicitation Letters Are Available
Rewards & Incentives
Description
Award
Sponsor
Each Participant
(must complete 2 hours of swimming)
Swim-A-Thon T-Shirt
Rio Tax
McAllen, Texas
Apple iTouch 32GB
Sponsor needed !
Grand Prize
Top Fundraiser
Top Fundraiser Team
Sponsor Needed !!
(Green and Black Teams Combined)
Each Participant Raising More Than $350
A Party at the Movies
MSC Embroidered
Backpack or Parka
Sponsor Needed !!
How to Get Pledges
• Ask businesses to support you
(we can supply the tax deductible receipt)
• Ask your neighbors/teachers for support
• Ask for Donations from Family Members
• Get your parents friends to support you!
The Day of the Swim-A-Thon
• Arrive for swimming
Parents please bring plenty of water to
keep the kids hydrated.
• Stay for Awards and a MSC Picnic
• Bring your chairs and blankets for pool side
and after party
• Encourage your fellow swimmers!
Help Needed
• Hospitality for Picnic
• Sponsors for Awards
• Monitoring the swimmers during the event
• Anyone who would like to help, please join in.
Questions, Suggestions,
Comments, or Concerns?
Carlos Benavides – (956) 358-2587
Max Saenz –( 956) 607-3033
Thelma Longoria – (956)605-6301
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