2010 Jane-A-Thon: March 5 & 6, 2010

          

On March 5 and 6, 2010, Invest in Kids will host its 11th annual Jane-A-Thon at Mary Jane/Winter Park Resort! This ski-a-thon fundraiser is traditionally a one-day event that raises thousands of dollars for Invest in Kids and our proven programs. This year, a second corporate team day will be held on March 5. The corporate day will foster team-building and boost company morale, while raising critical funds for Invest in Kids’ programs. Optional contests on the day of (available at no additional charge to participants) include a scavenger hunt and the flaik vertical feet challenge.

REGISTER NOW!
Online registration will close at 3pm on Thursday, March 4th.  After 3pm on Thursday, participants may register on the day of the event on the 3rd floor of the Mary Jane base lodge.  Day of registration is $30 plus a minimum pledge commitment of $100. Participants may fulfill their pledge commitment with a $100 donation on the morning of the event.

GRAND PRIZES ANNOUNCED!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS AND SCHEDULE

Friday, March 5

• 7:30 a.m. – 9am: Registration
• 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Vertical feet competition provided by flaik
• 11 a.m.: On-snow scavenger hunt
• 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Apres-ski party at the Mary Jane base, food and alcohol free for all participants
• 3 p.m.: Awarding of grand prizes and door prizes

Saturday, March 6

• 7:30 a.m. – 9am: Registration
• 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Vertical feet competition provided by flaik
• 11 a.m.: On-snow scavenger hunt
• 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Apres-ski party at the Mary Jane base, food and alcohol free for all participants
• 3 p.m.: Awarding of grand prizes and door prizes

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?  WHAT IS THE COST?

INDIVIDUALS (Saturday, March 6): Each participant commits to raising at least $100 in pledges, plus a $30 registration fee. Pledges can be made on a per-run basis (collected after the event) or a flat amount (collected before or after the event). Pledges can be collected in cash, check, or donated online to each participant's personalized fundraising site.  REGISTER NOW!
TEAMS (Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6): Teams have 4 members.  Each team member commits to raising at least $100 in pledges, plus a $25 registration fee per person.  REGISTER NOW!

All participants receive an amazing goodie bag, a free lift ticket, an event t-shirt, the opportunity to win fantastic door prizes, and free food and drink at our après-ski event party.

GRAND PRIZES

Each, grand prizes are awarded to our top 3 fundraisers.  The top fundraiser has first pick, the second fundraiser second pick, and the third fundraiser third pick.  This year, those prizes include:

• A Dream Week in Denver: Perfect for hosting out of town guests, this package includes a week's lodging in a gorgeous, newly renovated home in Bonnie Brae, tickets to events and venues all over town, restaurant gift certificates, use of two cruiser bikes, and more.  The perfect way to bring in family and friends, put them up in a gorgeous home, and give them the week of their dreams!  Eligible for two adult guests only.
• Brand New Skis and Bindings: Christy Sports has generously donated brand new skis and bindings to the Jane-A-Thon.  The winner of this prize will be able to choose from any ski and binding combination in stock at any Christy's shop in the state. 
• Dinner Out for a Year: Always a participant favorite, this prize includes gift certificates to 12 of Denver's hottest restaurants (one per month for a year).

In addition to our grand prizes, we have dozens of category prizes and door prizes - your chances of coming home with a sweet prize are high!  All participants also receive bags loaded with goodies.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Event sponsorships are offered at three levels to suit your company’s marketing objectives and desired level of community support. Please note that all sponsorship packages include benefits over the full course of the 2 day event, including on-site exposure to over 16,000 estimated skiers.  Please email Hilary Watt Sontag (or call 303-839-1808 x106) for more information.

FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010: CORPORATE TEAM DAY

In the acclaimed When Teams Works Best, best-selling authors and business experts Frank LaFasto and Carl Larson note that positive team relationships are one of the most important elements of business success. In this economic climate, it is more important than ever for your company to work successfully as a team. Take this opportunity to foster team building and morale in your office, and join us on the slopes March 5, 2010!

Key reasons to get involved with Invest in Kids’ Jane-A-Thon Corporate Team Day:
• Boost company morale
• Say “thank you” to employees for a job well done
• Reduce employee stress
• Foster a team environment
• Bond together to raise money for a fantastic philanthropic cause

What do we get for participating?

1) Lift tickets to Mary Jane/Winter Park Ski Resort for all team members
2) Fantastic goodie bags for all team members
3) Opportunity to win numerous great door prizes
4) An après-ski party with food and drink provided
5) Entrance into all team event competitions
Day-of events include races, a vertifical feet competition, a scavenger hunt, costume prizes, best yard sale prizes, a fantastic post party, and more.

My company is interested in participating - what do we do?

Each company should form a team (or teams) of 4 members. The cost of a team is $100 minimum pledge commitment per team member, plus a $25 registration fee per team member ($15 early bird registration). Then, a team captain should go to the event website, create the team and team name, register him or herself as a member of the team, then invite others to register.

Who pays for my participation in this event?

Companies may pay for their team participation in one of two ways:
1) Companies may sponsor their employees’ minimum pledge commitment ($100) either in full or in part.
2) Employees may raise the $100 pledge minimum from friends and family, similar to other pledge-based fundraising events. In exchange, the company would allow the employee to take a complimentary day-off from work.
In either case, companies will be listed as team sponsors of the event. There will be a prize for the company that raises the most money for Invest in Kids.

REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW!

Don't Ski or Snowboard...

But still want to come to Winter Park for the day?  There are many fun activities for you to enjoy in this beautiful area.  Click here to download a partial list of activities available, including chairlift rides, ice skating, snowshoeing, spa trips, and more.