HOME YOUTH DEVELOPMENT HEALTHY LIVING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LOCATIONS JOIN EVENTS Saturday, March 5th 9 am - 1 pm Join us at Pat Jones YMCA 1901 E. Republic Rd. Springfield, MO Seuss Science Day is coming soon and its FREE! Enjoy Seuss-themed activities including: Dr. Seuss story times Science demonstrations Meet your favorite Seuss characters And more VOLUNTEER Proceeds from Seuss Science Day support children’s educational programming on OPT and the Ozarks Regional YMCA financial assistance fund. Seuss Day is an interactive children’s event. Sponsors, vendors and non-profit partners should plan an engaging activity (STEM or STEAM) with a Dr. Seuss theme. SPONSOR or VENDOR What is Seuss Science Day? Together with our community partners, Ozarks Public Television and the Ozarks Regional YMCA are proud to present Seuss Science Day 2022. Since 2012, Ozarks Public Television, in collaboration with community partners, has proudly honored the legacy of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss by presenting Seuss Science Day, an annual event that encourages kids to explore the world around them. Based on the popular PBS KIDS series, "The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!," the event is designed to help young children with literacy and core science skills to prepare them for success in school while taking them on Seussian adventures that inspire their curiosity. Currently OPT reaches more than 579,000 households in the local broadcast area. Seuss Science Day provides children with the opportunity to learn through Seuss-themed science demonstrations, get creative with special activities, hear popular Dr. Seuss stories, and meet their favorite Seuss characters. Seuss Science Day attracts 1200+ attendees annually from across Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. Proceeds from Seuss Science Day support children’s educational programming on OPT and the Ozarks Regional YMCA financial assistance so that no one be denied access to memberships and services due to financial limitations. Seuss Day is an interactive children’s event. Sponsors, vendors and non-profit partners should plan an engaging activity (STEM or STEAM) with a Dr. Seuss theme. Want to be a Sponsor? LIMITED TO 1 SPONSOR $10,000 SPONSOR • Not fewer than 300 promo spots on Ozarks Public Television (OPT) with company logo and voice over of company name • Not fewer than 40 promo spots on Ozarks Public Radio (KSMU) with company mentioned on-air • 1 OPT KIDS 24/7 Channel underwriting package comprised of 2,920 spots over the course of one year (8 spots per day) • 30 Run of Schedule (M-Sun, 6 am to midnight) spots on OPT’s Main Channel • Company logo on print materials (posters, flyers, post card, press releases, print advertising, billboards) • Company logo on OPT and Ozarks Regional YMCA websites, social media pages and event emails • On-site signage associated with event • Hourly “Thank You for Your Sponsorship” PA announcements during event • Sponsor recognition in OPT’s monthly program guide (distributed to approximately 7200 households monthly) • Sponsor recognition in Ozarks Regional YMCA’s e-newsletter and 2022 Annual Report • Booth space at the event with opportunity to interact with attendees (event averages 1200+ annually) • Seuss Day is an interactive children’s event. Sponsors partners should plan an engaging activity (STEM or STEAM) with a Dr. Seuss theme. -4-person Golf Team in the YMCA SAS Golf Tournament at Highland Springs on June 27, 2022 • Not fewer than 300 promo spots on Ozarks Public Television (OPT) with company logo • 1 OPT KIDS 24/7 Channel underwriting package comprised of 2,920 spots over the course of one year (8 spots per day) • Company logo on print materials (posters, flyers, post card, press releases, print advertising) • Company logo on OPT and Ozarks Regional YMCA websites, social media pages and event emails • On-site signage associated with event • Hourly “Thank You for Your Sponsorship” PA announcements during event • Sponsor recognition in OPT’s monthly program guide (distributed to approximately 7200 households monthly) • Booth space at the event with opportunity to interact with attendees (event averages 1200+ annually) • Sponsor recognition in Ozarks Regional YMCA’s e-newsletter and 2022 Annual Report • Seuss Day is an interactive children’s event. Sponsors partners should plan an engaging activity (STEM or STEAM) with a Dr. Seuss theme. 4-person Golf Team in the YMCA SAS Golf Tournament at Highland Springs on June 27, 2022 $5,000 SPONSOR $2,500 SPONSOR • Not fewer than 300 promo spots on Ozarks Public Television (OPT) with company logo • Company logo on event posters and print advertising • Company logo on OPT and Ozarks Regional YMCA websites and social media pages • Sponsor recognition in OPT’s monthly program guide (distributed to approximately 7200 households monthly) • Sponsor recognition in Ozarks Regional YMCA’s e-newsletter and 2022 Annual Report • Booth space at the event with opportunity to interact with attendees (event averages 1200+ annually) • Seuss Day is an interactive children’s event. Sponsors partners should plan an engaging activity (STEM or STEAM) with a Dr. Seuss theme. $1,000 • Not fewer than 300 promo spots on Ozarks Public Television (OPT) with company logo • Company logo on posters • Company logo on OPT and Ozarks Regional YMCA websites • Sponsor recognition in OPT’s monthly program guide (distributed to approximately 7200 households monthly) • Sponsor recognition in Ozarks Regional YMCA’s e-newsletter and 2022 Annual Report • Booth space at the event with opportunity to interact with attendees (event averages 1200+ annually) • Seuss Day is an interactive children’s event. Sponsors partners should plan an engaging activity (STEM or STEAM) with a Dr. Seuss theme. SPONSOR $1,500 LIMITED TO 1 SPONSOR Dr. Seuss Story Time Sponsor • Company logo on OPT and Ozarks Regional YMCA websites and social media pages • Company banner displayed in story time area • Company name announced before and after each story time (6 announcements) • Company name and logo on Dr. Seuss bookmarks SPONSOR $1,500 LIMITED TO 1 SPONSOR Dr. Seuss Swag Bag Sponsor • Company logo on OPT and Ozarks Regional YMCA websites and social media pages • Company signage at OPT Welcome Booth • Company name and logo on Dr. Seuss Swag Bags distributed to all attendees (event averages 1200+ annually). Bags contain Dr. Seuss themed items such as pencils, stickers and coloring sheets. Sponsor may include 1 company branded item for the Bag such as pens, notepads, magnets, etc. SPONSOR $500 VENDOR BOOTH 10' X 10' VENDOR For More Information and Sponsorship Contact: Tony Ary 417-862-8962 ext. 2142 or tary@orymca.org For More Information and Sponsorship Contact: Sue Robinson 417-836-6171 or srobinson@missouristate.edu Stay in touch: ABOUT | JOB OPPORTUNITIES | DONATE | EXECUTIVE STAFF | ASSOCIATION NEWS | ANNUAL REPORT | GET INVOLVED | JOIN | PRESS RELEASES | STAFF RESOURCES | MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY| 990 |