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Be a Sponsor of the 22nd annual "Be Happy Chili Cook Off”
Sponsoring 2 amazing 501c organizations
***VFW Post 6111 Veterans Emergency Relief Fund* ***
****DFW Devil Dogs ****
The "Be Happy Chili Cook Off' started on Saint Patrick's Day weekend in 1999 with a small group of friends that got together at the beautiful Lloyd Park to simply "Be Happy" and enjoy their time together. Over the years this small group has grown to be an event that has over 500 attendees. As this event has grown this group of friends have turned this simple camping trip into an opportunity to support our local community. For the past 10 years "The Be Happy Chili Cook Off' has supported local 501C organizations such as OWLS (Opportunities to Learn Work and Succeed), Veterans of Foreign Wars, Life's Adventure Youth Foundation and many more. Saint Patrick’s Day weekend can now be your opportunity to bring your team or family out for an amazing camping trip, a great chili cook off with trophies, tons of activities, the opportunity to support your community all while BEING HAPPY!
How Does Your Sponsorship Help? By sponsoring the "Be Happy Chili Cook Off 't, you will be helping not one but two amazing organizations!
*** VFW POST 6111 Emergency Relief Fund is in the heart of Arlington and provides an emergency relief program for our local veterans in need which includes assistance with food, housing and education. The VFW provides numerous services to military service members and their families such as MAP which has helped fund Farewell and Welcome Home gatherings for military units worldwide.' Operation Uplink provides free, pre-paid phone cards to service members.' Unmet Needs can give a one-time grant up to $1,500 for qualifying service members and their families experiencing financial hardship.
*** The DFW Devil Dogs was developed 6 years ago to provide relief and support to local Marines and FMF Corpsman (and all Veterans as their budget allows) that have suffered some form of catastrophe. The group strongly supports prevention education and all efforts to intervene and stop an individual from harming themselves. The Devil Dog Nation advocates suicide awareness and prevention by utilizing various educational methods to assist Veterans in crisis. Devil Dog Nation has developed an extensive network of resources to include employers, Veteran associated services, and educators, that they partner with to help Veterans who are searching for help with employment, health and education.
What Benefits Does the Sponsor Receive?
Platinum Sponsor - $500.00 and above — Premium campsite, Preferred Advertising on all Banners, T-shirts and Aprons, one registration entry to the Chili Cook Off and Wing Cook Off, 2 T-shirts and aprons.
Gold Sponsor - $275 - Premium campsite, one Registration to the Chili Cook Off with complimentary Apron Advertising on our T-shirt, apron and 2nd tier banner advertisement.
Silver Sponsor— $100 -Advertising on our T-shirt, Apron and 3rd tier Banner advertisement.
Additional ways to help: We have a silent auction which we are always looking for donations!
Thank you so much for your support for this amazingly HAPPY event!
Sponsoring 2 amazing 501c organizations
***VFW Post 6111 Veterans Emergency Relief Fund* ***
****DFW Devil Dogs ****
The "Be Happy Chili Cook Off' started on Saint Patrick's Day weekend in 1999 with a small group of friends that got together at the beautiful Lloyd Park to simply "Be Happy" and enjoy their time together. Over the years this small group has grown to be an event that has over 500 attendees. As this event has grown this group of friends have turned this simple camping trip into an opportunity to support our local community. For the past 10 years "The Be Happy Chili Cook Off' has supported local 501C organizations such as OWLS (Opportunities to Learn Work and Succeed), Veterans of Foreign Wars, Life's Adventure Youth Foundation and many more. Saint Patrick’s Day weekend can now be your opportunity to bring your team or family out for an amazing camping trip, a great chili cook off with trophies, tons of activities, the opportunity to support your community all while BEING HAPPY!
How Does Your Sponsorship Help? By sponsoring the "Be Happy Chili Cook Off 't, you will be helping not one but two amazing organizations!
*** VFW POST 6111 Emergency Relief Fund is in the heart of Arlington and provides an emergency relief program for our local veterans in need which includes assistance with food, housing and education. The VFW provides numerous services to military service members and their families such as MAP which has helped fund Farewell and Welcome Home gatherings for military units worldwide.' Operation Uplink provides free, pre-paid phone cards to service members.' Unmet Needs can give a one-time grant up to $1,500 for qualifying service members and their families experiencing financial hardship.
*** The DFW Devil Dogs was developed 6 years ago to provide relief and support to local Marines and FMF Corpsman (and all Veterans as their budget allows) that have suffered some form of catastrophe. The group strongly supports prevention education and all efforts to intervene and stop an individual from harming themselves. The Devil Dog Nation advocates suicide awareness and prevention by utilizing various educational methods to assist Veterans in crisis. Devil Dog Nation has developed an extensive network of resources to include employers, Veteran associated services, and educators, that they partner with to help Veterans who are searching for help with employment, health and education.
What Benefits Does the Sponsor Receive?
Platinum Sponsor - $500.00 and above — Premium campsite, Preferred Advertising on all Banners, T-shirts and Aprons, one registration entry to the Chili Cook Off and Wing Cook Off, 2 T-shirts and aprons.
Gold Sponsor - $275 - Premium campsite, one Registration to the Chili Cook Off with complimentary Apron Advertising on our T-shirt, apron and 2nd tier banner advertisement.
Silver Sponsor— $100 -Advertising on our T-shirt, Apron and 3rd tier Banner advertisement.
Additional ways to help: We have a silent auction which we are always looking for donations!
Thank you so much for your support for this amazingly HAPPY event!
Bikers Ball Update
Your 2020 Tickets will be honored.
If you have lost your tickets, please contact the person you purchased the ticket from for confirmation. A replacement ticket will be issued.
The tentative date for the Bikers Ball is in April. This is dependent on current COVID restrictions.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding.
Nick Taddonio
Bikers Ball Coordinator
Your 2020 Tickets will be honored.
If you have lost your tickets, please contact the person you purchased the ticket from for confirmation. A replacement ticket will be issued.
The tentative date for the Bikers Ball is in April. This is dependent on current COVID restrictions.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding.
Nick Taddonio
Bikers Ball Coordinator
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