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Team Registration Packet

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Table of Contents

Welcome Letter……………………………………………………………………………………..3

Hunger Games Overview……………………..………………………………………..…….4

EVENTS

March Against Hunger 5K……………………………………………………………………5

Fund Drive………………………….…………………………………………………………………..6

Food Drive………………………….……………………………………………………………….….7

Field Day……………………….………………………………………………………………………..9

Sort Day……………………….………………………………………………………….…..…………11

Social Media………………………………………………………………………………………… 12

Ultimate Hunger Champion Awards Celebration………….…………..….13

FORMS

Registration……………………………………………………………………………….…….……14

Logo Usage Agreement……………….………………………………………….…….…..16

Liability Form……………………………………………………………………………….……….17

Food & Fund Drive Submission Forms……………………………………………18

Employee Fund Drive Tracking Form………………………………….………….19

Non-employee Fund Drive Tracking Form………………………………… 20

Employee Food Drive Tracking Form…………………………….……………….21

Non-employee Food Drive Tracking Form……………………………….……22

T-shirt Order Form………………………………………………………………………………23

Field Day Team Information Form.………………………………………………….24

Frequently Asked Questions…………………………………………………………....25

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Dear Hunger Games Participant,

More than 870,000 people in South Florida are food insecure – 287,650 of whom are children. The national average of food insecure children is 1 in 5 but right here in South Florida, one in four of these individuals is a child. Those who are food insecure have limited or uncertain accesses to the vital nutrients they need to live, work, and thrive. Despite its devastating and highly visible consequences, hunger is invisible. You can’t see it just by looking, but it exists…right here in our own backyard.

Feeding South Florida’s mission is to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education.

Feeding South Florida is one of 202 Feeding America food banks throughout the country and the sole Feeding America food bank in South Florida. We serve 30 percent of the state’s food insecure population, distributing 37 million pounds of food annually. Through a local network of approximately 325 nonprofit partner agencies, Feeding South Florida serves 871,920 individuals in need of food assistance throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami- Dade, and Monroe Counties.

Hunger Games is Feeding South Florida’s innovative way to bring together corporations, foundations, community groups, and their employees to raise the critical funds and awareness necessary to end hunger in South Florida. If you are looking for creative, fun, and socially conscious ways to increase team building and camaraderie amongst your team members, and to gain exposure within the community, then this competitive event is for you!

We have customizable sponsorship opportunities available for the March Against Hunger 5K and our Ultimate Hunger Champion Awards Celebration. For every $1 raised, we can provide 6 meals to those in need of food assistance. Poverty is complex, but feeding people is not.

Please join us!

Together, we’re Feeding South Florida.

Paco Velez Sari M. Vatske President & CEO Vice President of Community Relations

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WHAT Feeding South Florida features a series of events in which teams compete against each other for the title of “Feeding South Florida’s Ultimate Hunger Champion.”

EVENTS & COMPONENTS March Against Hunger 5k Fund Drive Food Drive Sort Day Social Media Ultimate Hunger Champions Awards Celebration

HOW The team with the most total points in their division will win their division. Division winners will then compete for the title of “Ultimate Hunger Champion”.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES Feeding South Florida logo usage Participant listing on our website and media opportunities FSF staff support Recognition at the Ultimate Hunger Champion Awards Celebration T-shirts for the Captain and Co-Captain. *Additional T-shirts available for $20 each. See page 23.

KEY DATES November 14, 2014: Registration Opens January 5, 2015: Games Begin! February 13, 2015: Fair Chance Deadline March 5, 2015: Hunger Games Participant Welcome Party March 7, 2015: March Against Hunger 5K April 3, 2015: Food Design Deadline April 10, 2015: Final Date for Activities April 24, 2015: Awards Celebration announcing the winners!

SPONSO SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! To sponsor the Hunger Games, or one of its events, please contact our Special

Events Coordinator, Anggie Rocco, at 954.518.1829 or [email protected].

OVERVIEW

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MARCH AGAINST HUNGER 5K OVERVIEW Register for our 5K, which takes place on March 7, 2015, with a registration start time of 7:00AM at the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk! Sign up as many people as you can and look for the fastest runners within your company!

DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2015 TIME: Registration starts at 7:00AM LOCATION: Hollywood Beach, Charnow Park REGISTRATION: Visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org and go to Events COST: $25 early bird registration

$30 after February 1, 2015

RULES

• Register online before March 7, 2015 • Have your team members fill out a Liability Form

before participating • You can walk or run!

HOW TO WIN 1 registered person = 5 points

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS • Invite family and friends to run under your company name for more points. • Find the most athletic members of your business, family, or friend circle and invite them to

register for the event.

NOTE Please see Liability Form on page 17. BECOME A SPONSOR To sponsor the March Against Hunger 5K, contact Anggie Rocco at 954.518.1829 or [email protected]

1st place among all Hunger Games participants = 100 pts

2nd place among all Hunger Games participants = 75 pts

3rd place among all Hunger Games participants = 50 pts

mailto:[email protected]

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FUND DRIVE OVERVIEW Work as a department or as a company to conduct a fund drive! Remember $1 = 6 meals! The team with the most meals wins! Be creative! Create unique and innovative marketing opportunities for you company!

RULES

• Your fund drive must be completed and submitted by April 10, 2015. • Submit your donation through our First Giving page or by check, payable to Feeding South

Florida. • Fill out the Fund Tracking Form to get your points. • Follow the directions on First Giving’s website for your fund drive if you choose to

collect online.

HOW TO WIN $1 = 1 point

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

• Cause market with a new product to promote your business

• Create a point-of-sale opportunity • Begin a fundraising page online with First Giving • Offer prizes or incentives to employees who bring in the most dollars. Items could include:

gift cards, restaurant or spa day certificates, or a day off! • Pledge to match employee’s donations to encourage them to contribute • Enroll your company in Payroll Giving to Feeding South Florida • Host a “dress down” or “jeans day” with proceeds going to your fund drive

NOTE Please see Fund Drive Submission form on page 18 and Fund Drive Tracking Forms on pages 19 or 20.

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FOOD DRIVE OVERVIEW Collect non-perishable, high-need food items and drop them off at Feeding South Florida. The team with the most donated pounds wins!

RULES

• Your food drive must be completed and submitted by April 10, 2015. • Food Drive items must be dropped off Monday through Friday from 2:30PM to 5:00PM. • Fill out a Food Drive Donation Form at the drop off at FSF so you can get your points.

Our most needed items are:

• Peanut butter ● Canned pasta meals • Cereal ● Canned soups • Canned meat/tuna ● Ready-to-eat meals • Canned fruits & vegetables ● Rice & beans

We cannot accept:

• Items that have been opened or partially-used including cans, bottles and dry goods • Products not in their original packaging • Products with no ingredient information labels • Homemade or home-canned foods • Products that have become contaminated • Alcoholic beverages or energy drinks of any kind • Items in glass jars • Canned items more than 3 years old • Baby food • Medicine

HOW TO WIN 1 pound = 1 point

NOTE Please see Food Drive Submission Form on page 18 and Food Drive Tracking Forms on pages 21 and 22.

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FOOD DRIVE (CONTINUED)


• Create teams within different departments and challenge each other to see who can collect more food items! Offer the winning team a pizza party!

• Set a goal and showcase your progress! Keep them pumped and excited! • When using large bins or collection receptacles, try to ensure you have a pallet or

cart underneath for easy transportation! • Post and pass out flyers around the office to get more people involved!

BONUS: THINK YOU MIGHT NEED THE EXTRA POINTS? Build a can structure!

OBJECTIVE

Build a design using non-perishable food items embodying Feeding South Florida or hunger in South Florida.

COMPETITION FORMAT

• Submit a picture of your design by April 3 to [email protected] Christina Casiano, Communications Coordinator.

• Your design will be featured on our social media and newsletter so the community can vote on their favorite design.

• Only use non-perishable food items. Designs built using perishables will be disqualified. • Do not take food items out of their packaging or open them for the design. Build the design

using the cans, boxes or bottles of the food items without removing the food inside or altering the packaging.

• Taping paper or adding stickers on the cans, boxes or bottles is allowed only if this does not ruin the original packaging and is easily removable.

• The use of non-food items in the design is allowed only if not visible in the photo. POINT SYSTEM 1st place = 75 points 2nd place = 65 points 3rd place = 55 points 4th place = 45 points 5th place = 35 points


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FIELD DAY

OVERVIEW This is an opportunity for team-building at its finest! Gather your employees or teammates and compete in a series of athletic events. Feel free to wear “war paint”, make your own shirts, create signs and cheer each other on, and have a blast playing games you last played when you were in summer camp! Each game has its own point system and the team with the most points at the end of the day wins.

DATE: March TBD TIME: Games start at 8:00AM LOCATION: Lynn University

3601 N. Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33431

RULES • Ensure each participant fills out a Liability Form and turn this in with the Field Day Registration Form. • All team members must be 18 years of age and a full-time or a part-time employee of the company. Each participant may only compete for one company. • Team members may participate in more than one event but each competition will start promptly at the scheduled time. • The official team roster must be submitted by the Wednesday prior to the Field Day, after which no changes may be made. • Teams are subject to forfeiture of an event and a 25-point deduction from their total score if they use a person who is not on the Field Day Registration Form or does not meet the employee eligibility rules. • In the event of questionable employee participation, both the employee and the company official must be prepared to properly confirm identification.

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS • Use the Hunger Games Field Day event as a team-building day!• Find the employees best suited for each activity and schedule your team members according

to their areas of game expertise!

NOTE Please see Field Drive Registration Form on page 24 and Liability Form on page 17. Games and location are subject to change.

BECOME A SPONSOR To sponsor the Field Games, contact Anggie Rocco at 954.518.1829 or [email protected].

POSTPONED

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FIELD DAY (CONTINUED)

POINT SYSTEM

1st place = 50 points 4th place = 35 points 7th place = 20 points 2ndplace = 45 points 5th place = 30 points 8th place = 15 points 3rd place = 40 points 6th place = 25 points Lower than 8th place = 5 points

TUG OF WAR Each Tug of War team will consist of 4 males and 4 females.

• The competition will be single elimination in a bracket format. • The winning team must pull the losing team 4 yards so that the rope marker crosses the line. • Rubber or plastic cleats and gloves are allowed. No metal spikes are allowed. • Participants must stay on their feet and not sit, kneel or lie down. The rope must not wrap

around any participant. • Winning teams will continue to advance in their division until the overall winner has been

declared.

SACK RACE Each Sack Race team will consist of 2 males and 2 females.

• Each member of the relay team will hop a distance of 25 meters before handing a sack off to their team’s next positioned participant until each team’s last positioned participant (anchor) has crossed the 100 meter finish line.

• First and second place teams in each heat advance to a final heat.

4X100 RELAY Each 4x100 Relay team will consist of 2 males and 2 females.

• Each member of the team will run a distance of 100 meters before handing a baton off to their team’s next positioned runner until each team’s last positioned runner (anchor) has crossed the finish line.

• All races are timed finals, no preliminary heats. • Track spikes are allowed.

SLOW-PITCH KICKBALL Each Kickball team will consist of 9 players, with a minimum of 4 females.

• The competition will be single elimination in a bracket format. • The WAKA Official Kickball rules will be used to govern the tournament, except for the

first 2 eliminations.

POSTPONED

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SORT DAY

OVERVIEW Gather your employees and head over to FSF’s main warehouse for a day of team-building and service sorting food! The company with the most pounds sorted wins.

HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday 8:30AM to 11:30AM or 1:30PM to 4:30PM LOCATION: Feeding South Florida 2501 SW 32 Terrace Pembroke Park, FL 33023 RULES

• You must sign up for your Sort Day before April 10, 2015. • Submit the Registration Form to secure your Sort Day. • You can only register 100 people per Sort Day shift, but you can register for multiple

shifts after February 13, 2015. • Our shifts fill up quickly so to ensure your team will participate in Sort Day, be sure to

register before February 13, 2015. • Your team’s SORT DAY is employee-only. • Remember to wear closed‐toed shoes and no heels.

HOW TO WIN 1 Person = 5 points 1lb of sorted food = 1 point


• Use the SORT DAY as a team‐building or corporate citizenship day. • Bring employees who have sorted before and are familiar with the process • Offer to match volunteering hour wages to go towards your fund drive!

NOTE Please see Registration Form on page 14 to 15.

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SOCIAL MEDIA OVERVIEW Post on your company’s Facebook and/or Twitter pages about Feeding South Florida! The team with the most posts, shares, likes and re-tweets wins!

RULES • All your posts must be completed by April 10, 2015. • We will compile the points EACH WEEK on Monday at noon, any likes or shares to your post after

that day will not be counted. • Only posts on your company’s social media pages count. Individual’s posts don’t count, even if

they are employees of your company.

HOW TO WIN Facebook: Feeding South Florida

Twitter: FeedingSFL

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS • Post pictures of your team participating in the SORT DAY and MARCH AGAINST HUNGER 5K! • Promote your fundraising or food drive efforts to bring in more donations! • Encourage employees to like your posts for more potential points!

• Write your own tweet = 5 points • Retweet our post = 2 points • Favorite our post = 1 point

YOUR CORPORATION’S PAGE

• Original post: 1 post = 10 points • People who like your post:

1 person = 1 point

FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA’S PAGE

• Like our post = 1 point • Share our post = 5 points • People share our post through

you: 1 share = 2 points • People like our post through you:

1 like = 1 point

ULTIMATE HUNGER CHAMPION AWARDS CELEBRATION

OVERVIEW Invite your friends and family to the Ultimate Hunger Champion Awards Celebration where the winner

of the Hunger Games will be announced!

DATE: April 24, 2015 TIME: 6:00PM to 7:30PM Cocktail Reception 7:30PM to 10:00PM Awards Banquet 10:00PM to 12:00AM VIP After Party LOCATION: Conrad Miami 1395 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL 33131

COST: $150 General Admission including Cocktail Reception and Celebration & Awards Banquet

$225 VIP including Cocktail Reception, Celebration & Awards Banquet, VIP After Party, gift bag, and valet parking.

RULES The amount of people who RSVP under your team name counts towards your points.

HOW TO WIN 1 RSVP = 10 Points

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS Invite your family and friends to RSVP under your team name to accumulate points!

BECOME A SPONSOR To sponsor the Ultimate Hunger Champion Awards Celebration, contact Anggie Rocco at 954.518.1829 or [email protected].

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REGISTRATION FORM

All registrations must be submitted by February 13, 2015 in order to participate in the Hunger Games.

Company Name_______________________________________________________________________

Team Captain/Title____________________________________________________________________

Co-Captain/Title___________________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

Cell Phone __________________________ E-mail____________________________________________

PLEASE SELECT A DIVISION Division I (501 or more employees)Division II (201 to 500 employees)Division III (51 to 200 employees)Division IV (up to 50 employees)Nonprofit/Community Group (up to 20 employees)

PAYMENT METHOD � Payment enclosed � Credit Card � Visa � Amex � Discover �MasterCard

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION Name on card _____________________Card Number______________________ Expiration Date__________ CVV______ Signature _________________________

Suggested Donation

$

Check this box if you are interested in sponsorship information.

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REGISTRATION FORM (CONTINUED)

HUNGER GAME EVENTS Please submit this form with the first page of registration. All events must be completed by April 10, 2015.

FUND DRIVE

Start Date End Date Donation Date

FOOD DRIVE

Start Date ________________ End Date Donation Date _______________

SORT DAY

1st Date Choice _____________ 2nd Date Choice ____________ 3rd Date Choice ____________

Shift Choice: 8:30AM-11:30AM Expected number of volunteers

1:30PM-4:30PM

SOCIAL MEDIA Please provide the social media accounts that will be used for the Hunger Games.

Company Facebook ____________________________________

Company Twitter ______________________________________

Please submit form by email to Anggie Rocco, Special Events Coordinator, at [email protected].

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LOGO USAGE AGREEMENT

Acceptance of this Graphics and Logo Usage agreement is subject to the following terms:

Any misuse of Feeding South Florida, its logo, and image is strictly prohibited. The Feeding South Florida logo or the name "Feeding South Florida" or "FSF" may not be used for any commercial purpose without prior written approval by the Feeding South Florida Development Department.

You may not use the Feeding South Florida logo, images, graphics or the name "Feeding South Florida" or "FSF" in any manner that may possibly disparage, bring into disrepute, or derogate Feeding South Florida or partners, donors, board or employees in connection with any products or services. Feeding South Florida prohibits the usage of our name or logo in any way that may possibly diminish or damage the goodwill of Feeding South Florida or including without limitation uses that could be deemed to be obscene, pornographic, sexual, or violent, or to encourage unlawful activities.

You may not alter the appearance of the Feeding South Florida logo or pictures. The Feeding South Florida logo must stand by itself so as to avoid unintended associations with any other objects, including, without limitation, type, photographs, illustrations, borders, and edges. The width of the blank space surrounding the Service Mark must be equal to 1/3 of the size of the symbol that is displayed (e.g., if the symbol is 30 pixels across, it must have 10 pixels of blank space above, below and on each side). You may not use logo as a feature or design element or incorporate it into any other service mark/logo.

You may not use any Feeding South Florida logo other than the versions of the Feeding South Florida logo provided herein without the permission of Feeding South Florida. You may not use the Feeding South Florida logo or the name "Feeding South Florida" or "FSF" in any manner that implies sponsorship or endorsement.

The colors in the Feeding South Florida logo are PMS Green (PMS 371) and PMS Orange (PMS 144). These two colors should be used whenever displaying these logos in color. In case of one-color black and white printing, the logo can be represented in black ink. Pantone and PMS are registered trademarks of the Pantone Matching System, which is an internationally recognized system of printing ink colors.

The Feeding South Florida logo has been created in a precise electronic environment and should never be redrawn, resized or redesigned for any application without approval from the FSF Community Relations Development. USER COMPANY NAME _______________________________________________ CONTACT NAME ____________________________________________________ CONTACT SIGNATURE _______________________________________________ DATE __________________ E-MAIL _____________________________________ Please check the intended use: �Website �T-shirt �Flyer �Newsletter �Other

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LIABILITY FORM

By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate disqualification from the Hunger Games.

Release & Waiver. I hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Feeding South Florida and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from my participation in Feeding South Florida’s Hunger Games. I understand this release discharges Feeding South Florida from any liability or claim that I may have against Feeding South Florida with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from my participation in the Hunger Games, whether caused by the negligence of Feeding South Florida or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. I also understand that Feeding South Florida does not assume any responsibility or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness.

Medical Release. I hereby release and forever discharge Feeding South Florida from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with my participation in the Hunger Games with Feeding South Florida or with the decision by any representative or agent of Feeding South Florida to exercise the power to consent to medical or dental treatment. I also verify that any and all medical conditions (i.e. pregnancy, asthma, disabilities, etc.), that may inhibit activity, have been communicated in advance as necessary.

Photographic Release. I hereby grant and convey unto Feeding South Florida all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images, video, or audio recordings made by Feeding South Florida during Hunger Games events with Feeding South Florida, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits de- rived from such photographs or recordings.

Signature Print Name

Hunger Games Teams Date

Feeding South Florida respects the privacy of our contact and handles any information you provide us with care. Your name is safe with us. Please be assured that in over 29 years of service, Feeding South Florida has never rented, sold, or loaned our lists and we never will. We value both your support and your privacy. In accordance with federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USA Director, Office of Civil Right, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 866-632-9992 or 202-401-0216 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity and employer. Altering this contract without the consent of Feeding South Florida does NOT change the terms of this application.

Please submit form by email before participating in events to Anggie Rocco, Special Events Coordinator, at [email protected].

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FOOD DRIVE SUBMISSION FORM

Please submit this form when turning in your food drive donation. Please drop off all food drives Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM at:

Feeding South Florida 2501 SW 32 Terrace Pembroke Park, FL 33023

Company Name Date Submitted

Address City State Zip

Total Pounds *We can weigh your collection for you if you can’t*

When dropping off your donation, please submit this form to Angie Rocco, Special Events Coordinator with your Food Drive Tracking Form.

FUND DRIVE SUBMISSION FORM

Please submit this form when mailing in your fund drive donation. Please mail all checks to: Feeding South Florida Attn: Hunger Games | Community Relations 2501 SW 32 Terrace Pembroke Park, FL 33023 Please make checks payable to Feeding South Florida.

Company Name Date Submitted

Address

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City, State, Zip

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Please fill out this form so we can send acknowledgement letters thanking people for their donations. Please submit form by email to Anggie Rocco, Special Events Coordinator, at [email protected].

First Name Last Name Address City State Zip Email Phone Number

Company Information

Company Name

Contact Name Contact Number Contact Email

EMPLOYEE FUND DRIVE TRACKING FORM

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Please fill out this form se we can send acknowledgement letters thanking people for their donations. Please submit form by email to Anggie Rocco, Special Events Coordinator, at [email protected].


Company Information

Name of Company


NON-EMPLOYEE FUND DRIVE TRACKING FORM

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Company Information

Name of Company


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EMPLOYEE FOOD DRIVE TRACKING FORM




Company Information

Name of Company


NON-EMPLOYEE FOOD DRIVE TRACKING FORM

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T-SHIRT ORDER FORM All Registrations include 2 Hunger Game T-shirts. Each additional T-shirt is $20.



Company Information

Name of Company Contact Name Contact Number Contact Email

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FIELD DAY EMPLOYEE SIGN-UP SHEET All participants must be employees of the registered group. In addition, please have all field day participants fill out attached waiver. Please submit form by email to Anggie Rocco, Special Events Coordinator, at [email protected].

Name of Company_

4X100 RELAY: 2 MALES AND 2 FEMALES First Name Last Name Email

SACK RACE: 2 MALES AND 2 FEMALES

First Name Last Name Email

KICKBALL: MINIMUM OF 9 PLAYERS INCLUDING 4 FEMALES


TUG OF WAR: 4 MALES AND 4 FEMALES


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

MARCH AGAINST HUNGER QUESTIONS

Q: How and where can I pay for the March Against Hunger? A: Please visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org > Events > March Against Hunger

Q: If I have friends and family not involved in my corporation who want to be part of the March Against Hunger, can they attend? Does this count towards points? A: Yes, please make sure all participants register for the March Against Hunger under your Hunger Games team name to receive points.

Q: Will my company’s logo be advertised on the March Against Hunger if we register for the Hunger Games? A: Once becoming a March Against Hunger sponsor (contact Anggie Rocco 954.518.1829) company names will be listed on the website as participants. For additional, exposure, please inquire about sponsorship opportunities.

Q: I signed up, but don’t know the next steps. What’s next? A: Once we receive your registration you will receive an automated email with the map of the race, date, time and other details you may need to know. If you have any additional questions about the email please feel free to email Anggie Rocco at [email protected].

Q: How much does it cost? A: $25 (before February 1, 2015) $30 (after February 1, 2015)

Q: I’m not able to run. Can I walk? A: Yes, the March Against Hunger is a 5K walk or run-a-thon.

Q: Where is the event location and path? A: Charnow Park, 300 Connecticut St., Hollywood, FL 33019. Registration begins at 7:00 AM. Walk/Run begins at begins at 8:00AM.

Q: What are the categories for awards? A: Top three male and top three female per each age category: 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, and 75 and older. Q: How often does this event take place? A: Once annually during the month of March.

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FAQS (CONTINUED)

FUND DRIVE

Q: Can we collect cash for our fund drive? A: Yes, all cash and checks must be submitted by April 10. Please bring all funds to 2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, FL 33023. We do not recommend collecting large sums of cash and mailing it. One check is preferred.

Q: Do you have an online fundraising tool? A: Yes, you may build a fundraising page on www.firstgiving.com with your Hunger Games name. If you are not using www.firstgiving.com, please use the Fund Drive Tracking Forms when collecting funds.

Q: If I collect sponsorships for March Against Hunger can that be combined with my fund drive? A: Yes. All funds raised through the March Against Hunger can be linked to your Fund Drive total. When turning in funds at the March Against Hunger, please indicate your team name.

Q: How many meals can Feeding South Florida purchase with my fund drive? A: $1 = 6 meals! The national average of food insecure children is 1 in 5. In South Florida, it’s a staggering 1 in 4. Help us change lives one meal at a time by volunteering your time, donating food, and making financial contributions. For every $1, we can provide 6 meals.

FOOD DRIVE

Q: How do I start a food drive? A: Register your Food Drive at feedingsouthflorida.org, How to Help, Donate Food. This will give you access to all our available tools and resources to help make your Food Drive successful.

Q: How long should my food drive last? A: The length of your Food Drive is up to you! Your Food Drive must be within the dates of January 5 through April 10 to qualify for the Hunger Games. We do require all food drives to be completed and donated to our main facility in Pembroke Park by April 10, 2015. If this is your first time hosting a food drive, we recommend you consider hosting a drive for a minimum of one month. This should include a consistent drop-off point for the entire duration.

Q: What are your top ten needs? A: Once registering your Food Drive, you will receive our top ten needs list to help promote your Food Drive. Please also see page 7.

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FAQS (CONTINUED)

Q: When is the best time to drop off my food drive? A: All Food Drive collections can be dropped off Monday through Friday 2:30PM-5:00PM by April 10, 2015. Our address is 2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, FL 33023. Please fill out the Hunger Games Food Drive Form with the receptionist upon arrival.

Q: Are there any items you will not accept? A: Feeding South Florida cannot accept the following items:

• Items that have been opened or partially used including cans, bottles and dry goods• Products not in their original packaging• Products that have become contaminated• Alcoholic beverages or energy drinks of any kind• Items in glass jars• Canned items more than 3 years old• Any kind of medicine• Perishable goods including meat, diary, and fresh produce• Baby food• Frozen goods

Q: How do I request collection bags, boxes, or bins for my drive? A: We encourage donors to visit local vendors to collect boxes. Full boxes should not be more than 35 pounds each. We recommend banana boxes or office supply boxes. Both are easy to lift and allow boxes to be stacked neatly. This past year, FSF distributed 37 million pounds of food with the support of the community. Bags, boxes, and bins are very valuable to the food bank to ensure the food goes to community. If you would like to sponsor bags, boxes, and bins to help feed those in need, please email Anggie Rocco at [email protected].

Q: Will I get a receipt for my donations? A: Anyone that makes a food donation will fill out a receipt upon arrival. Once a receipt is filled by the donor, the donor will receive a donation acknowledgment letter that can be used for tax purposes.

Q: Can I use your logo to help promote my food drive? A: After registering your Food Drive, you may submit a Logo Usage Agreement that will need FSF approval. Upon approval, you will receive a high-resolution copy of our logo. See page 16.

Q: May I create my own promotional material? A: After completing a Logo Usage Agreement, you may create your own promotional material. As part of the logo usage requirement, we ask that you collect all your promotional information from www.feedingsouthflorida.org, as well as submit a draft of your custom-made flyers before distributing them to Anggie Rocco, Special Events Coordinator, at [email protected]

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FAQS (CONTINUED)

SORT ACTIVITY

Q: How do I register for the Sort Day? A: Please visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org > How to help > Register a group. You will then receive an email with a join code and a link to forward to every individual in your group to sign up for the approved shift.

Q: If I have friends and family not involved in my corporation who want to volunteer with sort day, can they attend? Does this count towards points? A: No, only employees or members of the Hunger Games team can volunteer and count towards points.

Q: How many people can sign up for a Sort Day? A: A maximum of 100 people can sign-up per Sort Day, but you can register for more than one Sort Day after February 13.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Q: How do we participate in the Social Media requirement for the Hunger Games? A: Share, tag, and post updates about the March Against Hunger, Sort Day, Food Drive and Fund Drive. Each post must include tagging us (Facebook: @FeedingSouthFlorida or Twitter: @FeedingSFL) or our hashtag #FSFHungerGames in order to qualify. Hunger hero participants receive points for each share, tag, and post! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeedingSFL Twitter: https://twitter.com/FeedingSFL

Q: If we re-tweet or re-post a FSF post, does that count towards our social media points? A: Yes. Posts, tags, likes and shares receive points. Look at the chart on the Social Media page for further details.

Q: What if I still have questions about what I can post on social media? A: Please contact Anggie Rocco, Special Events Coordinator, at 954.518.1829 or [email protected].

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ULTIMATE HUNGER CHAMPION AWARDS CELEBRATION

Q: How/Where can I pay for the Ultimate Hunger Champion Awards Celebration? A: Please visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org > Events > Ultimate Hunger Champion Awards Celebration.

Q: If I have friends and family not involved in my corporation who want to be part of the celebration, can they attend? Does this count towards points? A: Yes, they are able to purchase tickets. Guests will receive points under the company they register with, so please be sure to let them know to enter a company name when registering.

Q: Is a ticket to the March Against Hunger and Ultimate Hunger Champion Awards Celebration included upon registration? A: No, to attend the March Against Hunger 5K or the Ultimate Hunger Champion Awards Celebration at the Conrad Miami, separate tickets must be purchased.

GENERAL HUNGER GAME QUESTIONS

Q: How are points calculated, do we need to track our own? A: You do not need to track your own points. FSF will do that for you.

Q: Where can I use FSF’s logo? A: Once completing a Logo Usage Agreement, you may use our logo on social media, create a flyer with your food and fund drive info, or make a t-shirt!

Q: I registered and paid for my involvement in the Hunger Games but realized we will not be able to participate or compete in the events. Can we get our registration fee back? A: No, registration fees are nonrefundable.

For any additional questions, please contact Anggie Rocco at [email protected] or 954.518.1829.

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Documents

Team Registration Packet - Feeding South Floridafeedingsouthflorida.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015... · 2020-01-06 · Dear Hunger Games Participant, More than 870,000 people