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TAXSLAYER BOWL SCHOOL FUNDRAISING PROGRAM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GAME INFORMATION ............................................................................ 3

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS ............................................................... 4

HONOR ROLL REWARDS PROGRAM .................................................. 5

ATTACHMENTS:

REGISTRATION FORM ............................................................................. 6

WAIVER .................................................................................................... 7

REPORTING YOUR PROGRESS ............................................................... 8

WEEKLY UPDATE FORM .......................................................................... 9

STUDENT HONOR ROLL PROGRAM FORM ........................................ 10

SEAT LOCATION MAP ......................................................................... 11

MASCOT APPEARANCE REQUEST ...................................................... 12

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......................................................... 13

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA (800) 435-7352. THE TOLL OUT-OF-FLORIDA NUMBER IS (850) 413-

0840. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA. THE

ORGANIZATION’S REGISTRATION NUMBER ISSUED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES UNDER CHAPTER 496 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTE IS CH-03767. THE PERCENTAGE OF EACH CONTRIBUTION RETAINED BY

ANY PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR THAT HAS CONTRACTED WITH THE ORGANIZATION IS 0%. THE PERCENTAGE OF EACH

CONTRIBUTION THAT IS RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION IS 100%.


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GAME INFORMATION

Date - Saturday, December 30, 2017

Time – Noon Kick-Off

Network – ESPN

Teams – Teams will be announced Sunday, December 3rd as part of the

Selection Show. The SEC will provide the home team & the away team will

be from the Big 10, ACC, or Notre Dame.


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HOW THE FUNDRAISING PROGRAM WORKS

Students may sell TaxSlayer Bowl tickets at a discounted rate as a fundraiser for their

school or organization

For each $25 ticket sold (regularly $60), $15 is retained by the participating

school

Funds raised are unrestricted and available to the school immediately

Each organization is responsible for the sale and collection of all monies and

distribution of tickets

Tickets sold by each participating school will be issued together in an individual

block

This special offer expires November 30, 2017 (prior to the announcement of the

participating teams)

Sales are not restricted to members of the school community. Anyone is eligible to

purchase!

At the conclusion of the fundraiser, each organization shall submit one single

payment of $10 per ticket sold to the TaxSlayer Bowl along with a final weekly

update

To participate in the program, submit the Registration Form &

Waiver to the TaxSlayer Bowl via e-mail, mail, fax, or visit

www.taxslayerbowl.com to register online.

* Registration Form and Waiver must be submitted to the TaxSlayer Bowl by October 31, 2017

TaxSlayer Bowl

Attn: School Fundraising Program

One Gator Bowl Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Fax: (904) 632-2080

Email: [email protected]

http://www.taxslayerbowl.com/


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HONOR ROLL REWARDS PROGRAM

All “A/B”* honor roll students may receive a FREE ticket to the 2017 TaxSlayer Bowl

when one parent / legal guardian purchases a $25 school program ticket to join

them at the game.

*Primary Grades equivalent: All “S’s”

All that is required for your honor roll students to receive their FREE ticket is a list of all

eligible students’ names and proof that a parent / legal guardian purchased a

ticket with the Program Coordinator’s and Principal’s signature, (see page 11).

Your school’s Honor Roll Ticket Form must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on

November 30, 2017 to ensure seating.

Parent tickets and any additional tickets are available for $25 ($15 retained by the

school).

Tickets sold by each participating school will be issued together in an individual

block.

PLUS: All Honor Roll students whose parent/guardian purchases a school fundraising

program ticket will receive a voucher for a free meal at Tropical Smoothie Café.


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REGISTRATION FORM

Please submit the Signed Waiver with this Registration Form to register your school!

SCHOOL NAME:

SCHOOL’S ADDRESS:

SCHOOL’S PHONE #: FAX #:

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATION:

PROGRAM COORDINATOR’S NAME:

PROGRAM COORDINATOR’S

RELATION TO SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION:

PROGRAM COORDINATOR’S MAILING ADDRESS:

PROGRAM COORDINATOR’S PHONE #

PROGRAM COORDINATOR’S E-MAIL ADDRESS

PREFERRED MAILING ADDRESS _____ SCHOOL _____ HOME (Mailing posters and important fundraising info)

Cutoff date: November 30, 2017 at 5:00 pm - $10 per ticket sold is due to

the TaxSlayer Bowl office at the time of pick up.

________ We are interested in a Mascot Appearance at our school. As always, there is

no charge for a visit from PATCHES. Please submit Mascot Appearance Request Form

(page 13).

PLEASE EMAIL, FAX, OR MAIL TO THE TAXSLAYER BOWL OFFICE OR REGISTER ONLINE AT

WWW.TAXSLAYERBOWL.COM

TaxSlayer Bowl




Fax: (904) 632-2080



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WAIVER

PLEASE NOTE: This form must be signed and returned to the TaxSlayer Bowl office.

Once the TaxSlayer Bowl office receives the completed Registration Form (page 7)

and this Signed Waiver (page 8), your school is officially registered to participate in this

ticket program! Please send via email, fax, or mail to:

TaxSlayer Bowl




Fax: (904) 632-2080


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Please review the following and complete the portion below:

Only 5,000 seats have been reserved for this exclusive program. To ensure that

the appropriate number of tickets is reserved for my school, I will submit a ticket

sales report each week from my program start date throughout the duration of

our school’s sales program regardless of the quantity of ticket sales.

I will submit payment ($10 per ticket sold) to the TaxSlayer Bowl office by the

deadline, 5:00 pm on November 30, 2017. I understand that the TaxSlayer Bowl

will not fulfill ticket orders if payment is received past the deadline.

I understand that any organization participating in the TaxSlayer Bowl School

Fundraising Program is prohibited from selling tickets to brokers. The TaxSlayer

Bowl reserves the right at their sole discretion to request the actual ticket order

forms for review and/or rejection of any ticket sales from an organization that

they believe has participated in the sale of tickets to brokers and any ticket sales

outlets.

I understand that personal checks will NOT be accepted by the TaxSlayer Bowl.

I, (First and Last name),

have read and agree to adhere to these responsibilities as the Program Coordinator

at (School).

Signature: Date:


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REPORTING YOUR PROGRESS

Each organization is required to submit the Weekly Update Form

(page 10) each week throughout the program’s duration to ensure the

appropriate number of tickets is reserved for your school.

At the conclusion of the fundraiser, each organization shall submit one

single payment of $10 per ticket sold to the TaxSlayer Bowl along with a

final ticket sales update. Checks must be made out from the school or

organization to the TaxSlayer Bowl. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE

ACCEPTED.

Don’t Forget: Honor Roll Students get a FREE TICKET when a parent

purchases a companion ticket. Verify and request authorization of

Honor Roll eligibility from school principal using the Honor Roll Ticket

Form (page 11).

Final Sales Forms AND payment must be submitted to the TaxSlayer

Bowl offices no later than November 30th, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

$15 from each ticket sold will be retained by the school organization.

Game tickets will be available for pick-up at the TaxSlayer Bowl office

on December 4, 2017 through December 6, 2017 between 8:30 am and

5:00 pm.


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FUNDRAISING WEEKLY UPDATE FORM

*Each organization is required to submit this weekly update form each week

throughout the program’s duration to ensure the appropriate number of tickets is

reserved for your school.

FINAL FORM & PAYMENT DUE: November 30, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

School: Organization:

Program Coordinator:

DATE TICKETS SOLD INITIAL

THIS WEEK MY SCHOOL SOLD ______________ TICKETS

















TO DATE MY SCHOOL HAS SOLD ____________ TICKETS

FINAL SALES STATEMENT

________ SCHOOL PROGRAM TICKETS SOLD ________ HONOR ROLL TICKETS REQUESTED

________ PARKING PASSES SOLD

PLEASE EMAIL OR FAX TO THE TAXSLAYER BOWL OFFICE AT (904) 632-2080 OR

[email protected]


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HONOR ROLL TICKET FORM

FORM DUE: 5:00 pm on November 30, 2017

STUDENT'S NAME

ADDITIONAL

TICKETS

PURCHASED

PROGRAM

COOR.'S

INITIALS

* if more than 25 students qualify, please attach separate list

I verify that the students listed above earned the A/B Honor Roll during the first nine

weeks grading period. In addition, I verify that each child’s parent / guardian

purchased a ticket to the 2017 TaxSlayer Bowl. As a result, each student has earned a

FREE ticket to the game!

Program Coordinator’s Signature: Date:

School Principal’s Signature: Date:

PLEASE SUBMIT TO THE TAXSLAYER BOWL OFFICE WITH FINAL TICKET COUNTS ON

November 30, 2017.


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SEAT LOCATION MAP

Tickets sold by each participating group will be issued together in an individual block as long

as you send in your weekly update form from your fundraising start date every week

throughout the fundraiser’s duration.

*Handicapped seating may not be with the rest of the group.

Seat location will be prioritized by the following:

1. Schools who submit regular weekly reports who have previously participated in the

program.

2. Schools who submit regular weekly reports who have not previously participated in the

program.

3. Schools who submit irregular weekly reports


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MASCOT REQUEST FORM

PATCHES is the official mascot of the TaxSlayer Bowl!

Schools must request PATCHES to come visit your school at least 2 weeks in

advance, so that the TaxSlayer Bowl has adequate time to schedule PATCHES

for your visit.

Mascot visits typically last between 30 – 45 minutes unless otherwise agreed

upon.

Although PATCHES cannot speak, he will be accompanied by a member of the

TaxSlayer Bowl staff who will be happy to discuss the program and answer any

questions.

Please be sure to specify the type of event PATCHES will be attending. (IE. Fall

festival, classroom visits, PTA meeting, assembly, etc.)

Mascot appearances are limited to one visit per school per year.

All mascot visits are subject to PATCHES’ availability.

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To request a mascot visit at your school, simply complete the Mascot Request Form. A

member of the TaxSlayer Bowl Staff will contact you to discuss logistics of the visit.

SPONSORING SCHOOL:

PROGRAM COORDINATOR’S NAME:

PROGRAM COORDINATOR’S E-MAIL ADDRESS

PROGRAM COORDINATOR’S PHONE #: DAY NIGHT

DATE & TIME OF PATCHES APPEARANCE:

LOCATION OF PATCHES VISIT:

TYPE OF APPEARANCE:

PLEASE FAX MAIL OR E-MAIL TO THE TAXSLAYER BOWL OFFICE

TaxSlayer Bowl




Fax: (904) 632-2080



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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THE FUNDS ARE UNRESTRICTED AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE?

Since you are responsible for the collection of all monies, you may begin using it as soon as

you receive it. At the conclusion of your sales program, you submit only the TaxSlayer Bowl’s

portion in one single payment of $10 per ticket sold. It’s completely up to you how, when,

where, why and what on the money will be spent with no questions asked by us. We do

always love to hear your stories though of how the money is used if you’re willing to share.

HOW LONG IS THE SCHOOL FUNDRAISING PROGRAM AVAILABLE?

Registration for the school fundraising program ends on October 31, 2017, and all sales must

be completed by November 30, 2017. Each participating school club/organization will

determine the timing & length of the program’s sales within the allotted time frame (Now –

November 30)

IS THERE A CERTAIN NUMBER OF TICKETS THAT MY GROUP MUST SELL?

No. You may sell any number of tickets. No matter the number sold, you keep $15 per ticket

to spend on your project. Only 5,000 tickets have been allocated to this program – when that

number has been reached, the TaxSlayer Bowl will cease ticket sales.

HOW DO I HANDLE HANDICAPPED SEATING NEEDS?

To purchase a ticket in the handicapped seating area, the ticket purchaser should mark the

“Handicapped Seating” option on the Ticket Order Form. You, (the Program Coordinator), are

their contact to reserve handicapped seats. (Please write your name and phone number on

the Ticket Order Form) Please note: In order to accommodate all handicapped persons, the

TaxSlayer Bowl asks that each handicapped person be limited to purchasing one additional

companion seat in the handicapped section. When you remit your final ticket order form to

the TaxSlayer Bowl office on November 30th, please include a list of all handicapped seating

needs.

WHEN IS THE $10 PER TICKET DUE TO THE TAXSLAYER BOWL?

The $10 portion collected per ticket must be remitted to the TaxSlayer Bowl at the time of pick

up (See Below) No personal checks will be accepted.

HOW ARE THE TICKETS DISTRIBUTED?

Each participating school club/organization will be responsible for the distribution of game

tickets to their customers. Game tickets will be available for pick-up at the TaxSlayer Bowl

office located at EverBank Field on December 4 – 6, 2017 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.

CAN ONLY STUDENTS/PARENTS BUY TICKETS?

No! Tickets through your program can be purchased by anyone who wants to help your

cause or sit in your school’s block.

IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO REACH OUT TO OUR

SCHOOL PROGRAM COODRINATOR, KAYLA VANDERLAAN – [email protected]

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