Sail Strong Requests

[Terri Kiszer]

Hey all!

Sail Strong appreciates being a part of the Hill Country Regatta and all of your support y'all are offering!

Reminder of ways to support our youth in the sailing world!

Hill Country Raffle - As Hill Country Chairperson I am asking all Austin fleet members - and anyone else who has the bandwidth - to donate 2 items to the raffle.  Raffle proceeds benefit both our fleet (1/2) and Sail Strong (1/2).  These can be items you are not using (clean out your garage/sail loft), gift cards to statewide establishments, sailing gear, gift baskets, or even a popular beverage package!  I would be happy to pick them up from you at your convenience.

Mentors for young sailors - Sail Strong has a handful of campers who have graduated from the Sail Strong camp and are interested in continuing to build their sailing skills.  Would you be able to take a youth out sailing once in a while?  I went by Lake Georgetown the other day and it would be a close and easy location to go out sailing one day with Sail Strong campers.  Are you in?

Amplify Austin - Amplify Austin is the largest giving event in Central Texas.  Early giving has started and we could use some help in a couple of ways.  We are trying for a $1000 prize for the most donors for a first year member in this event during the fundraising period.  Ways to Help - Fundraising Champions - Persons to get the word out and help with soliciting donors.  I can help you set up you own page, give you media ideas, etc.  Big donations are always appreciated but a $5 donation also gets us a new donor!  Yard Signs - I have some yard signs (photo attached) for which I am looking for locations to place - good traffic and visibility.  If you know of a location, please let me know!  Please note that donations need to be made through Amplify Austin to count towards the "number of donors".

Hill Country Registration - Please register at your earliest opportunity!  Hill Country Registration   Free tent camping!  (Have them contact me if interested)  This event helped us to purchase a new mark last year.  Participation from lot's of folks allows us to continue building our fleet and equipment supply!

Have a great week all!  Stay warm everyone - looks like we are close to spring weather!

Cheers,

Terri Kiszer

Hill Country Chairperson / Sail Strong Exec Dir

512-797-4483