Welcome to Alternatives Magazine BioFest Tour 2011!
The inspiration to promote the BioFest Tour came about after a recent survey, conducted by
National Geographic, found that American consumers ranked DEAD LAST as consumers of
renewable energy, transportation, food consumption, and everyday consumer goods, and
NUMBER ONE in obesity and related diseases of the seventeen industrialized countries
surveyed.
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About the Tour
The BioFest Tour combines the green movement with outdoor fitness sports to help bring awareness to the importance of maintaining
a healthy environment and body. It will serve as a platform to help promote zero-waste, use renewable energy sources, encourage
alternative transportation, and maintain a sustainable healthy lifestyle. It's also about having fun!
- The Magazine will serve as the primary event/host sponsor, co-sponsor or media/vendor in over 15 events. A point of
distribution and information booth will be maintained to distribute literature, product samples and in some cases provide demos
and sell products on behalf of sponsors.
- If suitable locations, conditions and facilities exist and is in compliance with event organizers plans, a Cross-Country/Snowshoe
Team Relay event (winter events) and a Biyaking Scramble (bike and kayak summer events) will be held during each event. All
dates and locations are subject to change or cancellation. Complete details and updates for each event will be available in
the website and the bi-weekly e-newsletters.
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What is Biyaking?
Nearly everybody who is into biking is also into some form of paddle sports and vice-versa. Combine the two
and it's Biyaking. It's not new, but we've adopted the concept and carried the promotion to another level by
forming the Biyaking Association and sub-titled it as the "sport of the green movement." Both are
environmentally friendly -- naturally. No noise, no pollution, a small carbon footprint, plus many parts are
recyclable and the combined fitness benefits are unsurpassed.
What is a Scramble?
A Biyak Scramble may include a sprint (or walk) to the start line, and require a variety of basic mechanical
and technical maneuvers before taking off, such as re-installing bike wheels, airing up tires, or getting into
kayak gear and paddling backwards to the start line. Each race would present it's own set of challenges
based on location and other circumstances.
In keeping with the spirit of "zero-waste" every effort will be made to avoid the use of any disposable
products, even recyclable products, which include paper entry forms, sponsorship proposals, brochures and
any other paper, ink and postage communications. Email, telephone and social event gatherings will be
used as primary means of communication.
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
The sponsorship program is an all encompassing marketing package. It utilizes all the instant paperless E marketing media including
social media (facebook, twitter), website presence, digital publication, email newsletters and of course, event onsite exposure. Rates
and benefits are based on an annual schedule.
PLEASE NOTE: Sponsors are NOT required to travel to each event and set up their own displays. We do that for you. It's part of the
package. We represent your company, your product or services. We distribute your literature, product samples, etc. through the
Green reusable cloth "Goodie Bag" system. In some cases, we demo products and sometimes sell it. We can also customize a plan just
for you and your business and negotiate on an individual basis.
PRIMARY LEVEL
I. Title, or Corporate Sponsor: Annual Cost (12 months. Limited availability): $10,000
1. Two full page ads Alternatives digital magazine (monthly). Standard 8.5" x 11" format.
2. Banner ad w/link on home, sponsors and calendar pages. www.alternatives-magazine.com.
3. Corporate logo on event t-shirts, flyers, posters, green recycle shopping bags and event ads
4. Logo link in weekly e-newsletters and event reminders
5. Product samples and literature distributed via green recycle shopping bags during each events
6. 3’ x 6’ Banner display onsite at events. (Sponsor provided)
II. Major Sponsors: Annual Cost (12 months): $7,500
1. One full page ad Alternatives digital magazine (monthly). Standard 8.5" x 11" format.
2. Directory ad w/link. Appears in home, sponsors and calendar pages
3. Corporate logo on event t-shirts, flyers, posters, green recycle shopping bags and event ads
4. Logo link in weekly e-newsletters and event reminders
5. Product samples and literature distributed via green recycle shopping bags during each events
6. 3’ x 6’ Banner display onsite at events. (Sponsor provided)
III. Associate Sponsor: Annual Cost (12 months): $5,500
1. 1/2 page ad Alternatives digital magazine (monthly). Standard 8.5" x 11" format.
2. Directory ad w/link in sponsors page. Appears in home, sponsors and calendar pages
3. Corporate logo on event t-shirts, flyers, posters, green recycle shopping bags and event ads
4. Logo link in weekly e-newsletters and event reminders
5. Product samples and literature distribution at all special events
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BUSINESS LEVEL
Level I Event Sponsor Only. (No magazine advertising). $1200 Per year
A. Benefits
1. 240 x 240 pixels sponsors website ad. Link back to sponsors website.
2. Appears in home, sponsors and calendar pages
3. Corporate logo on event t-shirts, flyers, posters and event ads
4. Logo link in weekly e-newsletters and event reminders
5. Product samples and literature distribution at all events. (see above schedule)
Level 2 Event Sponsor Only. (No magazine advertising). $780 Per year
A. Benefits
1. 240 x 240 pixels sponsors website ad. Link back to sponsors website.
2. Appears in home, sponsors and calendar pages
3. Product samples and literature distribution at all events. (see above schedule)
Contributing Sponsor: $350 retail value per event
1. Product samples and literature distribution at all special events
2. Thank you listing in website and magazine.
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Month
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Date
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Location
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Involved As
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Type Event
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January
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29-30
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Whitefish, MT
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Media/Vendor
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Winter Carnival Ski Joring
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February
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4-6
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Whitefish, MT
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Media/Vendor
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Winter Carnival
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March
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4-6
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Flathead Valley, MT
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Promoter
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Winter Bio Festival
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April
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2
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Whitefish, MT
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Media/Vendor
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Winter Triathlon
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May
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14-15
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Bigfork, MT
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Media/Vendor
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Paddlefest
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May
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27-29
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Bigfork, MT
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Media/Vendor
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Whitewater Festival
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June
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11-12
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Flathead Valley, MT
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Promoter
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Biyak Scramble Points Series #1
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July
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8-9
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Flathead Valley, MT
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Promoter
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Biyak Scramble Points Series #2
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August
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12-14
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Swan Lake, MT
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Promoter
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Biyak Scramble Points Series #3
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August
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13-14
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Swan Lake, MT
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Media/Vendor
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Huckleberry Festival
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August
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7-8
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Bigfork, MT
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Media/Vendor
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Annual Arts Festival
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September
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10-11
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Flathead Valley, MT
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Promoter
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Biyak Scramble Points Series #4
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October
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1-2
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Flathead Valley, MT
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Promoter
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Biyak Scramble Points Series #5
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October
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15-16
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Whitefish, MT
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Media/Vendor
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Oktoberfest
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For further information and sponsorship details please use the form below or contact
Dennis Ketterman 406-570-3322, email dennisk@nemont.net
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE
CONTACT
Dennis Ketterman
Alternatives Magazine
P.O. Box 2292
Bigfork, MT 59911
406-570-3322
dennisk@nemont.net
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