SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The paw-pular pular Doggies Day Out returns to this October, celebrating all things canine!! A family-friendly friendly event, activities on the day cater for both two- and four-legged visitors. Supporting Doggies Day Out is a great way to promote your r business to a large crowd of dog owners while also supporting RSPCA WA. There are a number of different ways you can help support this event. About the event The inaugural Doggies Day Out was held in October 2011 and has grown to become one of the most popular events held at the Park. Now attracting over 4,000 visitors, the purpose of Doggies Day Out is to promote the Dog Park to our visitors and showcase a range of dog-related products and services to our Dog Park users. The event also supports RSPCA WA. The seventh annual Doggies Day Out will be held on Sunday 15 October, 2017, in the Village at. The highly visual Giant Ball Drop returns to Doggies Day Out in 2017 too. Based on Santa Barbara s K~9 PALS Dog Festival event in America, we will be dropping up to 1,000 numbered balls from the sky for a very spectacular raffle, raising funds for RSPCA WA. About is a unique recreation and conservation reserve that covers nearly 4,000 hectares of natural bushland and leisure facilities in Perth s northern suburbs. Situated just 18 km from the Perth CBD, alongside the tourist precinct of the Swan Valley, the Park is owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission. The Dog Park has been open since 2004 and is one of our most popular facilities. Dogs and their owners use the facility on a fortnightly, weekly, and even daily basis. At 2.5 hectares, the fenced enclosure located at Mussel Pool is a place where dogs can roam and run free off their leads whilst interacting with other dogs. E: enquiries@

2 Who participates? Market stalls, food vendors, interactive activities, community information stalls and commercial displays that have anything to do with our four-legged friends can exhibit at Doggies Day Out, including: treats and pet food - dog walkers and groomers - natural and veterinary therapies - dog clubs - pet accessories - hydrobath operators - pet commemoration products - pet ware Exhibitors are able to sell, launch and demonstrate their products and services to an interested audience and also establish relationships with new customers. Event Highlights 40+ vendors Supporting RSPCA WA Fun pet contests Giant Ball Drop raffle Family-friendly event Entertainment and food vendors Event Demographics Doggies Day Out 2016 saw over 4,000 plus visitors attend the event, plus lots and lots of pooches! Our visitors were pet lovers who ranged from year old, visiting as families and couples. Promotional Plan will undertake a range of marketing activities to promote the event in the lead up to Doggies Day Out, including: - Web: an event page on the website, including exhibitor and sponsor information. - Social media: engagement with over 7,000 Facebook followers through the page and promotion to 42,000 followers on the RSPCA WA Facebook page. - Radio advertising: campaign to run for up to two weeks prior to the event. - Print media advertising - Flyers: an A5 event flyer will be distributed in café s and libraries around town, as well as being provided to all exhibitors. - Flyers: the event will be included in s October What s On event calendar. - Posters: internal posters will be displayed in the Visitor Information Centre, at the Dog Park and other locations throughout the Park. - Signage: banner at Lord Street entrance in the lead up to the event, where 80,000+ vehicles pass each week. - Direct Mail ail: information about the event will be included in the e-newsletter in September and October. E: enquiries@

3 Levels of Sponsorship: Doggies Day Out There are a range of sponsorship opportunities which will enable your organisation to make a significant contribution towards the overall success of Doggies Day Out, while enjoying strong brand exposure and communication channels to a large number of pet-focussed visitors. The sponsorship categories and related sponsor benefits are set out below. welcomes interested organisations to be become involved and support the event, subject to the Sponsorship in Government Guidelines. All monetary sponsorship must be paid in full by 1 September Top Dog Sponsorship - $1, (Only 2 available) 100 (inc gst) - Acknowledgement in all event media releases and during event by MC - Logo on Doggies Day Out event page ( ) - Announcement of sponsorship on Facebook event page with link to your website or social media platform - Logo on event banner (Lord Street only), A4 event flyer and Event Guide distributed on the day of the event - Logo on Sponsors Thank You board at the event - Complimentary 6m x 3m site in prominent position Pawtner Sponsorship - $550 (4 available) $550 (inc gst) - Acknowledgement during event by MC - Announcement of sponsorship on Facebook event page with link to your website or social media platform - Logo on Sponsors Thank You board at the event - Logo on Event Guide distributed on the day of the event - Complimentary 6m x 3m site Insta-dog Sponsorship - $275 (Only 1 available) $275 (inc gst) - Announcement of sponsorship on Facebook event page with link to your website or social media platform - Logo on Instagram Selfie Frame at the event E: enquiries@

4 Fur-lanthropist Sponsorship Choose to sponsor one of our fun doggie competitions, or the speaker s sessions with a donation of three prizes, each $10-$25 in value. - Naming rights to the competition or speaker s area (2016 event only) - Acknowledgement by MC at time of competition Competitions that can be sponsored include Pup-arrazzi and Waggly Winner ; contact the Marketing and Events Officer for more details. Levels of Sponsorship: Giant Ball Drop Exhibitors and other businesses are invited to donate prizes for the Giant Ball Drop. Prizes should ideally be pet-related, but can also be treats for the humans too! All sponsors will be acknowledged on the day by our MC when the prize is awarded. All proceeds from the Giant Ball Drop go directly to RSPCA WA. Giant Ball Drop donation forms must be received by COB on Friday, 25 August Alpha Donor ($101+) Donate an item or service over $ in value for a Giant Ball Drop raffle prize. In return, you will receive: - Acknowledgement during overall event by MC - Logo on Sponsors Thank You board at the event - Company name and prize information on Event Guide distributed on the day of the event Fur Friend Donor (<$100) Donate an item or service up to $ in value for a Giant Ball Drop raffle prize. In return, you will receive: - Acknowledgement as donating organisation in all prize lists, including on raffle tickets and website - Acknowledgement in Event Guide distributed on the day of the event E: enquiries@

5 SPONSORSHIP CONDITIONS 1. These conditions apply to all levels and types of sponsorship. 2. All prize sponsor agreements will be assessed and you will be informed if your application is accepted. 3. Event prizes, unless perishable, must be delivered to two weeks prior to the event. 4. Vouchers for goods and/or services must be valid for use for a minimum of six (6) months from the date of the event (minimum expiry is therefore 15 April 2018). 5. All goods or products offered as a prize must be safe. 6. Donors acknowledge that donations of low monetary value may be grouped with other donations to create prizes of greater value. The allocation of prizes is to be determined by, in its discretion, once all donations are received. 7. All monetary sponsorship agreements must be finalised by 25 August 2017 and payments made in full by 1 September 2017 for full benefits to be received. 8. Sponsorship benefits conclude at the end of the event, on Sunday, 15 October The right to withdraw acceptance of a sponsored application, should it be necessary, is reserved. If this were to occur, all monies paid, and goods or products provided to will be returned to the sponsor/donor within 14 days. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations will only be accepted in writing, mailed or faxed and must be signed by the person whose signature appears on the Sponsorship Registration Form (or their nominee). Cancellations received prior to 1 September 2017 will have payments refunded, less a $ administration fee. Cancellations after that date will receive no refund and will be liable for payment of the balance should it not have been received by the cancellation date. RESTRICTIONS As RSPCA Australia is opposed to the use of any negative training methods or devices, electronically activated devices such as anti-barking collars that deliver a painful stimulus are not to be sold or promoted at this event, and may not be offered as prizes. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY By paying for a sponsorship package sponsors/donors agree to indemnify, Western Australian Planning Commission and the Government of Western Australia from any loss, damage, expenses or liability arising from any injury or damages to any person, including members of the general public or other exhibitors, occurring either in the space occupied by the sponsor/donor or elsewhere arising out of its occupancy or anything connected with occupancy. The Western Australian Planning Commission and the Government of Western Australia will not be liable for any loss or damage to the property of the sponsor/donor due to fire, robbery, accidents or any cause whatsoever that may arise from use and occupancy of an exhibition site. The Western Australian Planning Commission and the Government of Western Australia assumes no liability for any damages or losses resulting from or relating to the failure of the sponsor/donor to comply with the provisions of this agreement. E: enquiries@

6 Sponsors Registration Form DOGGIES DAY OUT 2017 Company/Organisation Contact Name(s) Position Billing Address Suburb State Postcode (s) Telephone Fax Sponsorship Level Please confirm our sponsorship as follows: Top Dog $1,100 Pawtner $550 Insta-dog $275 Fur-lanthropist Total value: $ Alpha Donor Please complete online Giant Ball Drop Donation Form by August 25, 2017 Fur Friend Donor Please complete online Giant Ball Drop Donation Form by August 25, 2017 I acknowledge that I have read the terms and conditions of sponsorship. Signed Date How to submit your sponsorship request For Doggies Day Out event sponsorship applications, please complete the above Sponsorship Registration Form and send to via one of the following methods. By Mail: Electronic: In Person: Attn: Marketing and Events Officer Lot 99a Lord Street WHITEMAN WA to enquiries@whitemanpark.com (Attn: Marketing and Events Officer) Administration Car park 6 in the Village, Your completed Registration Form must be received by no later than Friday, 25 August For Giant Ball Drop prize donations, please complete the online form at Thank you for your support. E: enquiries@