Family & MWR Sponsorship Opportunities

Supporting Soldiers and Families through Sponsorship

Shereece Spain Sponsorship Manager shereece.n.spain@us.army.mil 573-596-0147 573-855-0763

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Who We Are Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) exists to enhance the quality of life, contribute to Army communities of excellence, enrich living and working environments and foster a sense of community for Soldiers, family members and civilians.

FMWR is a vital tool for readiness because the programs keep Soldiers physically fit, reduce stress and anxiety, build skills and self-confidence and help form espirit de corps.

FMWR allows the Army to attract and retain the best!

With over 600 employees and 30 facilities, Fort Leonard Wood FMWR is the largest on-post organization.

Programs & Facilities:  Piney Valley Golf Course

 Outdoor Adventure Center

 Daugherty Bowling Center

 Sports & Fitness Programs

 Blackjack Bar & Grill

 Auto Craft Shop & Car

 Frame Shop

Wash  Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area (L.O.R.A)  Special Events Program Team  Rec Plex – Pool, Splash Park, Mini Golf & Go Karts

 Child, Youth & School Services

(Includes Youth Sports)  Information, Tickets & Registration  Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.)

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Who We Are In addition, Fort Leonard Wood FMWR boasts these significant contributions to the military community:  Fort Leonard Wood is multi-branched hosting Army, Navy, Air

Force and Marines, plus Reserve and National Guard units.  An open to the public golf course – Piney Valley is an 18 hole

course rated 72.9 from the Blue Tees by the PGA.  We boast over 65,000 acres of land and at any time 35,000

acres is open to the public for hunting and fishing  The Bowling center is one of the top centers in the Army and

repeated winner of the James A. Carroll Award.  Over 7,000 Soldiers go through Davidson Fitness Center daily.  Nationally accredited Child Development Center with School

Age programs.  FLW Lodging – Repeat winner of the Lodging of the Year Award  Fort Leonard Wood FMWR – Winner of the U.S. Army Festival

of the Arts Award 2006 – 2009  FMWR Marketing & Advertising Team – Winner of the U.S.

Army Festival of the Arts Marketing Award 2007 – 2009 and winner of the Army Family Covenant Award 2009

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Demographics Commercial Sponsorship provides businesses with greater visibility to the our unique military, retiree and surrounding community market. By partnering with FMWR, your organization can gain access to a vast market of financially stable customers. It is an opportunity for exposure to our population leading up to the event and direct one-on-one interaction with our community at the event. Sponsorship is a wonderful way to launch new products by offering samples at major events, use of company name/logo in promotional materials and establishing brand awareness and preference among the military community.

ASIP Data 2011

Daily Population: Active Duty (Including Trainee Population)

Other FY10

Army

9,627

Navy

102

Air Force

510

Marine Corps

1,599

Total

18,079

Trainee Population

7,111

(Daily – All)

Easter Egg Hunt

FY10

Permanent Party

6,900

Trainees

18,800

Family

16,146

Civilians

8,800

Retirees & Families

56,000

Total Authorized Patrons

106,656

FLW Fight Night

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Sponsorship Program Increase your company’s awareness and sales by targeting the viable military market. The FMWR Marketing Office offers an array of opportunities. Sponsorship revenues are used to support vital family & FMWR programs including fitness, recreation and family programs for Soldiers, their families and the Fort Leonard Wood community.

Call the Sponsorship & Advertising Manager today to get your business involved!

Multiple Occurrence Events

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Sponsorship Program Annual Events

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Opportunities Event Exposure On-site corporate display! Many sponsors maximize their advertising investments by interacting with event spectators. FMWR events generate a consistent military audience and offer sponsors a unique and cost-effective opportunities to promote and display their products and services.

Publicity Presenting sponsor branding on all advertising and promotional material to include: posters, flyers, programs, Experience MWR Magazine, weekly MWR E-Zine, our website, Facebook and other media.

Cross Promotions Opportunities are limitless with FMWR Sponsorship! We can compliment your current marketing efforts by teaming up with our FMWR activities. We offer you the ability to gain direct exposure to our military community.

Community Partnership Supporting our Troops! As an FMWR sponsor, you will be demonstrating community goodwill and support of our Soldiers and families.

Event Signage FMWR offers you the ability to gain direct exposure to our community.

Have your company signs displayed at our events where exposure is at its greatest.

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Opportunities Public Address Announcements Customize your own 15-second message read during the FMWR events.

FMWR Website Recognition as presenting sponsor on FMWR website event advertising and promotions.

VIP Hospitality VIP parking, seating, tent and backstage “Meet & Greet� tickets (when applicable).

Publicity

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Event Exposure

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Event Exposure

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Army Family Covenant, the Army’s promise to take care of Soldiers and Families We recognize the commitment and increasing sacrifices that our Families are making every day.

We recognize the strength of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families.

We are committed to providing soldiers and Families a Quality of Life that is commensurate with their service.

We are committed to providing our Families a strong, supportive environment where they can thrive.

We are committed to building a partnership with Army Families that enhances their strength and resilience.

We are committed to improving Family readiness by: - Standardizing and funding existing Family programs and services - Increasing accessibility and quality of healthcare - Improving Soldier and Family housing - Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services and child care - Expanding education and employment opportunities for Family members

Contact Information: Shereece Spain 573-596-0147 or 573-855-0763 shereece.n.spain@us.army.mil