AMBASSADOR PACKET How to make an invitation to SLS18. January 2 6, 2018 Chicago, Illinois

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1 AMBASSADOR PACKET How to make an invitation to SLS18 January 2 6, 2018 Chicago, Illinois

2 This January, discover how answering one call can change the entire direction of your life. Join thousands of young leaders from across the nation who are asking the big questions and refusing to settle for anything less than what God has in store for them. WHO IS AN AMBASSADOR? SLS18 Ambassadors represent FOCUS and fulfill the Great Commission by recruiting others to attend. incentives! GRAND PRIZE The top ambassador who recruits the most individuals will receive the complete VIP treatment at SLS. Includes: Upgrade for you and one friend (of the same gender) to a shared suite; front row seating at each keynote for you and your friend; one night of reserved seating for your entire group (up to 100 people); lunch with a VIP for you and your friend; and a backstage pass to meet the entertainment. *The top ambassador must register a minimum of 30 people to qualify individual prizes And levels LEVEL 1: BRING 2 PEOPLE You +2 reserved seating at one keynote REQUIREMENTS Who does count toward your recruitment total: Anyone who isn t on a FOCUS campus/with FOCUS staff Family, friends on other campuses, priests, fellow parishioners, etc. Who doesn t count toward your recruitment total: FOCUS staff Anyone involved in FOCUS on campus Walk-ins Conference commuter passes Your own registration Who can t be an ambassador: FOCUS staff LEVEL 2: BRING 5 PEOPLE $25 FOCUS gift card; you +2 reserved seating at one keynote; and entered into a drawing for a chance to have lunch with a VIP LEVEL 3: BRING 10 PEOPLE $25 FOCUS gift card; you +2 reserved seating at one keynote; entered into a drawing for a chance to have lunch with a VIP; and a conference shirt LEVEL 4: BRING 15 PEOPLE $200 off your registration; $25 FOCUS gift card; you +2 reserved seating at one keynote; entered into a drawing to have lunch with a VIP; and a conference shirt LEVEL 5: BRING 20 PEOPLE Free Quad registration; $25 FOCUS gift card; you +5 reserved seating at one keynote; entered 5 times into a drawing to have lunch with a VIP; and a conference shirt LEVEL 6: FOR EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON OVER 20 The above + one extra entry at a chance to have lunch with a VIP for each person over 20 incentive requirements To get credit for a registration, you must submit the information (name, address, phone, etc.) of the registrants you recruited in the Excel spreadsheet you received when you signed up to be an Ambassador no later than December 10th, Only submit an individual s information once you have verified with them that they have paid in full for their registration. 1

3 what we re giving you These will be available to assist you in your personal invitation. 1. Fundraising Packet (will be sent to you electronically) 2. Posters (available for download from Going Stickers (will be mailed to you) promotional strategy General Attendee student Fundraising Packet For Students not involved with FOCUS January 2 6, 2018 Chicago, Illinois A FOCUS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Go deeper in your relationship with Christ, learn practical skills alongside fellow leaders of the Church, and receive You know the effect a conference can have on someone s life. You know how powerful a personal invitation from a friend can be. Now is the time to reach out to others and help them have a life-changing experience. How? It s simple. Here are some pointers to help you get started: #SLS18 the real-to-life tools you need to bring Christ to others. What is your best memory from a past FOCUS conference? What did your friends/family say about it? How would you describe those experiences to someone else? Think about your story! Who did you wish could have been there with you at a FOCUS conference? Whom do you know who needs this kind of life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ and His Church? Whom should you invite to a conference? (make a list) friends family fellow parishioners classmates neighbors These are the people to pray for and personally invite to SLS18 those family members, friends and the people in your home parish, your classes or your dorm who are searching for meaning and purpose in their lives. Since SLS18 is important enough for you to invest your time and money to attend, why should it be different for them? Only you can communicate how important their attendance is and how much you want to share this experience with them. guess what? The primary factor for most students in deciding to come to a FOCUS conference is not the speakers, entertainment or program: It s who else is going. They care more about the potential experience they could have and the memories they could make with you than anything in the conference lineup. Your invitation is invaluable! 2

4 what to do: 1. The Personal Invitation: Get coffee with them and share why you think going would be a good thing. Speak into their lives. Share the vision. Tell them your story (include your best memory from a past conference or with FOCUS and why you are going back.) Show links to the conference website, Facebook group and YouTube videos. Use promo materials to create buzz and generate momentum leading up to SLS18. Let them know who else is going. That is the most influential part to their decision to go! 2. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Snapchat Share the event on your newsfeed, like, tag friends, comment and use #SLS18 to help generate buzz. Don t underestimate the power of social media. Here are some common questions/excuses you might hear and answers you can give: Q. How can I afford to go? Share with them some ideas: Signing up early at $599 is about the cost of a new iphone. Going out 1 2 times less each week ($25) can save a considerable amount. FOCUS has awesome fundraising packets that can help them raise the money to attend. They can ask for the gift of attending conference for Christmas. There are scholarships available (they need to apply online for these). Q. How long is SLS18? SLS18 will last from Tuesday, Jan. 2 Saturday, Jan. 6. Q. How will I get there? FOCUS campuses often rent buses, so they can try contacting the closest team to see if they can ride with them (find a list of FOCUS campuses at focusoncampus.org). If they aren t renting a bus, many FOCUS campuses will get group tickets for plane flights and negotiate discounts. Q. What if I don t know anyone going? Tell them that you will be there and you are inviting them to go with you. Introduce them to other individuals who are going; connect them with a FOCUS team nearby. Remind them that SLS18 is a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. 3

5 why go to sls18? deeper in christ. deeper in mission. SLS is a leadership conference which strikes a perfect balance between inspiration and practical application. With insights and tools from some of the Catholic Church s most in-demand speakers and top-notch leaders in evangelization, you ll gain confidence in your call as a leader as you learn more about prayer, incarnational evangelization, leadership, teaching others to lead Bible studies, inviting others into discipleship, and sharing the Gospel. SPIRITUAL BENEFITS Increased commitment to Jesus Christ (Romans 12:1-2) Increased vision for your walk with God and your personal ministry (Proverbs 29:18) Time for spiritual growth (2 Peter 3:18) Get to know God better (Ephesians 1:17) See God reveal His will for your life (Ephesians 1:18) Seminars on topics of interest and spiritual growth Our Lord Jesus Christ will be present 24/7 OUTREACH BENEFITS Enhance your personal outreach (John 15:8) Help develop direction for the rest of the school year See what other students are doing; exchange ideas and share strategies OUTREACH BENEFITS Stay at awesome hotels Pay an affordable price Have fun with top-notch, meaningful entertainment Still have vacation time at home RELATIONAL BENEFITS Meet thousands of other Catholics from different campuses Experience nonstop fellowship (Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:25) Meet people in discussion groups (Proverbs 27:17) Get encouragement for your walk (Hebrews 10:24) Potentially meet your mate (it s happened before!) 4