The MWR Marketing Department offers an unique opportunity to present your company's message in a variety of creative ways throughout the White Sands community.  The White Sands community serves a large population of active duty, civilian, retired personnel and family members from all services.

As a sponsor, you can support an individual event, an entire yearly program, or simply provide giveaways for attendees.  You may provide full underwriting or partial financial support for one or for a group of MWR programs or activities.  Door prizes and giveaways are always welcomed.

By sponsoring an entire MWR program, you receive the maximum coverage for your contribution.  For each event covered under that program, you would receive logo coverage or mention on all publicity efforts, premium banner placement, opportunity for display or booth, etc.

HERE ARE ARE UPCOMING EVENTS WHICH WILL NEED SPONSORSHIP!

First Day of School Holiday:  The 8th Annual First Day of School Holiday will be held at White Sands Schools on August 10th.  This event strives to get parents, students and the community involved and interacting with the school and staff before the first bell rings. After the opening ceremony, the White Sands community comes together to provide a variety of information booths, games, and activities that generate enthusiasm and excitement about the beginning of the new school year.  Parents will have a chance to meet the teachers, discuss the new year with the school staff and interact with community agencies that service and support family members.  Students can win school supplies, sign up for school activities, meet their new teacher, learn about community partners and much more.  Families of all students attending White Sands Schools are invited to attend.  Please join us as we start a great new school year. 

U.S. Armed Forces Rotten Sneaker Contest:  Join us as White Sands Missile Range braces themselves for the yearly onslaught of parched tongues, lost soles and “dis-stink-tive” smelly sneakers.  The 20^th annual U.S. Armed Forces Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest^sm  will be held in October at the Alan A. Nord Youth Services Center (Bldg 1316).    The contest is open to youth 5-15 years of age are eligible to go toe-to-toe to see whose pair earns the rank of “Rotten Sneaker Champion” and the right to represent the U.S. Armed Forces in the National Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest^sm to be held in Montpelier, Vermont in the Spring of 2008.  This zany event puts brother against sister, repulsive against putridm, to see who has the Rottenest Sneakers in the U.S. Armed Forces.  Come see what the “stink” is all about! 

Clover Rover Dog Show:  Join Child & Youth Services for a bone-a-fide good time in March for the 7^th annual St. Patrick’s Fitness Dog Walk and Clover Rover Dog Show.   The St. Patrick’s Fitness Dog Walk  is 2 miles.  Dogs must be leashed and muzzled if necessary.  All owners must clean-up after their pets (supplies will be provided).  The Clover Rover Dog Show is held  in the CYS Gymnasium.  Categories include but are not limited to Best Dressed Dog, Looks Most Like Their Owner Dog, Army Dog, Patriotic Dog, Funniest Dog, Smartest Dog, Dog with the Most Colors, Craziest Dog, Silliest Dog, Laziest Dog, and Best Behaved Dog. Experts from the Jornada Vet Clinic will be judging the contest. All Dogs are winners and will get their picture taken for their keepsake photo of this unique event so the whole family can remember this event fur-ever. 

For more information about these events please call 678-6103.

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