Rotary Pineapple Man™ Triathlon

hosted by Rotary Club of Melbourne Beach

P.O. Box 510152 ‫ ־‬Melbourne Beach ‫ ־‬Florida ‫ ־‬32951
Website http://rotarypineappleman.org

Invitation to sponsor the 25TH Annual Rotary Pineapple Man™ Triathlon

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We would like to invite YOU To Be Part of History. On June 6TH, the Rotary Club of
Melbourne Beach will hold the 25TH Annual Rotary Pineapple Man™ Triathlon. You could play
a significant role in making this historic race a success.

Twenty-five years ago members of our Rotary club put together the first sprint triathlon in this
part of Florida. The race – 0.3 mile swim, 15 mile bike, and 3.3 mile run – put Central Florida
on the triathlon map.

What began as an innovative idea for charitable fund raising has become a tradition in our
community. Hundreds of endurance athletes from around the state look forward to racing on our
course each year. We are expecting over 600 registrations for the 2010, 25TH Rotary Pineapple
Man™ event.

Over the last twenty-four years, the Rotary Pineapple Man™ has allowed our club to make
meaningful contributions to Melbourne Beach community projects and humanitarian projects
locally, nationally and internationally. Rotarians tend to be business oriented people who
understand how important it is to be careful when spending charitable funds. We like to fund
projects with definable goals and specific results, and use sponsorships to cover fund raising
event expenses.

One of many international projects – Polio Plus – was started in 1988 with the goal of wiping
polio from the face of the Earth. And the good news is that we are almost there. The world is
very close to being polio-free with just four countries still at risk.

Race proceeds also allow Rotary to contribute significantly to national programs and our local
community by supporting various initiatives that make a difference such as Melbourne Beach
Town Projects, Brevard County Recreation Disabilities Program, Friends of the Melbourne
Beach Library, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, International, Leukemia-Lymphoma
Society, Habitat for Humanity, The South Brevard Sharing Center, and The M.O.R.G.A.N.
Project.

Year after year, the Rotary Pineapple Man™ Triathlon makes a difference in our world.
‘Service Above Self’”
Rotary Motto
 2010 – The Twenty-Fifth Annual Rotary Pineapple Man™ Triathlon
Once again, the race will be nationally sanctioned by the USA Triathlon Association (USAT),
and the race results will be part of a national athlete ranking system.
Managing a race with three separate events and over 600 athletes is a considerable undertaking.
An untold number of volunteer hours go into making the Rotary Pineapple Man™ happen each
year. Rotary is, by definition, a group of community volunteers. But, volunteers alone will not
make the race a success.
The requirements of a quality race are significantly higher than they were two decades ago. The
Rotary Pineapple Man™ requires a computerized timing system that tracks each athlete, web
sites for information, registration and posting results, sanctioning from national racing
organization, law enforcement to keep racers safe and separated from motorist, emergency
medical personnel on standby, lifeguards, race course directional and safety signage,
commemorative T-shirts, race swim caps, refreshments, finishing medals, awards, prizes,
drinking water, portable facilities, pineapples, communications equipment and more.
All of these cost money – money that we would rather use for humanitarian and community
projects. This is a great opportunity to support our SSiillvveerr A
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expenses. We hope you will be part of the story as a sponsor and/or provide in kind support.
Additionally, donated prizes, giveaways, and/or coupons for athlete registration bags are a great
way to show your support.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Opportunities per Level GOAL
Gold Level 1 Sponsor - ( filled ) $1,500
Silver Level 2 Sponsors - five $ 500 (each)
Bronze Level 3 Sponsors - six $ 300 (each)
Copper Level 4 Sponsors - ten (to meet goal) $ 200 (each)
Please make check payable to: Rotary Club of Melbourne Beach
PO Box 510152
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Levels 1 & 2 sponsors should respond as soon as possible to coordinate maximum exposure.
For in kind support, call (321) 258-7291, to discuss details and sponsorship level recognition.
All sponsors will be able to contribute promotional materials to registration bags given to each
participant. All sponsors will be provided with T-shirts for their own use. Banners will be
placed above the Historic Melbourne Beach Pier entrance heralding the event with Sponsors’
logos or names for all to see. Sponsors’ names will be repeatedly mentioned over the PA system
throughout the race.
The Level 1, Gold sponsor will be featured throughout published race materials, the race, and the
awards ceremony. Gold Sponsor’s logo will be feature on the RPM Race Shirts and Race
Numbers. Athletes, fans and spectators will read and photograph the Gold Sponsor’s message
repeatedly. A representative of the Gold Sponsor will be invited to participate in the awards
ceremony. Hundreds of the best athletes in Florida will know that this company has made a
significant contribution to their favorite sport. The Gold Sponsor will be recognized in all press
release opportunities, and will be featured on the Rotary Pineapple Man™ web site.

‘Service Above Self’”

Rotary Motto
 2010 – The Twenty-Fifth Annual Rotary Pineapple Man™ Triathlon
The Level 2, Silver sponsors’ logos (at a reduced scale from Level 1) will be included on the
RPM Race Shirts and Race Numbers. Silver sponsors will be allowed to place signage and
banners along their chosen event course i.e. swim, bike or run.

The Level 3, Bronze sponsors will be allowed significant signage exposure at any one of their
chosen Aid Stations or Transition Area. The Bronze sponsors’ logos (at a reduce scale from
Level 2) will be included on the RPM Race Shirts.

The Level 4, Copper sponsor’s names will also be included on the RPM Race Shirts.
The Rotary Pineapple Man™ committee would also like to invite you, your business associates,
and friends to participate as volunteers as we have many fun opportunities to help with the race.
Fun support includes everything from participant registration or printing numbers on athletes’
bodies to manning water stations or organizing cheering groups to encourage the race
participants, and help provide safety all along the race courses. Just let us know by emailing at
racedirector@rotarypineappleman.org or calling 321-724-2499 to sign up. All volunteers will
receive T-shirts.
Should you wish to participate in the race or for related information, please use the following
links:
Rotary Pineapple Man™ Triathlon web site (being updated for 2010)
http://rotarypineappleman.org/
Online registration and timing support by Multirace.com
http://www.multirace.com/
USAT Calendar of events
http://www.usatmembership.com/EventCalendar/
This is an exciting event in a fast growing sport – please consider Being a Part of History.
With best regards,
Don
Don F. Riordan, Jr.
2010 Race Director
321-724-2499
Pro Humanitate’

‘Service Above Self’”

Rotary Motto