American Red Cross and the Houston Rockets

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American Red Cross and the Houston Rockets
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When? Where? Who?

• March 20, 2007
• Toyota Center
• Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers

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What does Red Cross have to do with Rocket
Basketball?

• We are selling discounted tickets as a major
  fundraising activity throughout the Houston area.
• Every ticket sold sends 5 back to YOUR OWN CLUB.

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How Much Are Tickets?

• Black Level 19 (727 seats)
• Blue Level 30 (275 seats)
• Red Level 45 (121 seats)
• These are remarkable seats for unbelievably cheap
  prices!

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How Will Transactions Be Handled?

• Purchases MUST be made through Cathy Veniegas,
  Groups Sales Account Executive, not by online
  purchase
• Contact her via
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Email cathyv_at_rocketball.com
• Tickets purchased up to 10 days before the game
  will be mailed out all others must be picked up
  at Will Call.

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Recording Data

• Because purchases will be made by
  person-to-person purchase, purchasers MUST
  PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFO
• Name of Student
• School
• This way, individuals will get credit for selling
  tickets

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So Whats in It For Us?

• Incentives are provided for those who sell the
  most tickets
• Ball Exchange Top 5 sellers will be able to get
  on the court during player intros. Each person
  receives an autographed ball from one of the
  players
• Benchwarmers Next top 10 sellers get to sit on
  Rockets bench during warm ups.
• 5 Special Recognition Awards for Tunnel Cheering

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Incentives By School

• Top 5 schools, 5 people each, get to stand in the
  tunnel during Pre-Game or Half Time, cheering on
  our team as they prepare to kick butt on the
  court.
• School that sells more than 500-1000 tickets will
  be recognized on the court at half time.
• This promotes teamwork throughout the school as a
  group to get out there and fundraise. Remember,
  the money goes back to help YOUR SCHOOL.

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How to I Sell Tickets?

• Selling tickets is relatively easy. Below are
  some ideas as to how to get started.
• Family
• Friends
• Neighbors
• Have Your Parents Put Up a Flyer in the Lunch
  Room at Work

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What We Need From Officers

• To keep track of names and number of tickets
  sold, it is VITAL for all clubs to TURN IN
  MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ASAP. Include Name,
  School, Email, and Grade.
• Throughout the course of the fundraiser, Melvin
  and I will send out weekly emails saying who is
  selling the most tickets at that point. Please
  use this information to cheer on your club and
  promote a little healthy competition.

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Questions? Comments? Concerns?

• Please feel free to ask any of the YSCB members
  if you have any questions. Email or phone
  communication works great. We will also be
  available throughout the night to help anyone who
  may come up with anything.

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So, Lets Get Out There and SELL!

• Fundraiser starts February 2 to March 16, 2007.