RACE SPONSOR PROGRAM

OBJECTIVE:	The Butler Road Race, presented by Butler Memorial Hospital, is an annual scholarship fundraiser with the proceeds used to support high school cross country runners in Butler County. This involves eight high schools.
TAX STATUS:	Tax-exempt Corporation as described in section 501 (c)(3) of the federal tax code. This means donations are tax deductible as charitable contributions.
SPONSORSHIP:	Diamond,$1000.00; Platinum, $500.00; Gold, $250.00; Silver, $200.00; Bronze, $150.00
RECOGNITION:	Sponsors are listed on: (1) race entry form; (2) race results mailed to all participants; (3) newspaper sponsor thank you ad; (4) Diamond Park sponsors' billboard; (5) On our web site with a link to your site (if applicable). Platinum & Diamond sponsors, in addition to the above mentioned recognition, will also receive vendor space at the start/finish area. Diamond sponsors also have their LOGO on the front of each participants race shirt.
HISTORY:	The Butler Road Race began in 1976, and is the oldest annual race in western Pennsylvania. From 1976 to 1992, the race was affiliated with either the Butler Area Chamber of Commerce or Butler County Family YMCA. In 1993, a separate nonprofit corporation was established, and the cross country support program developed. The major area of support is with academic scholarships. A board of directors, all volunteers, govern the corporation. There are no paid staff members. A certain criteria must be met for the student athlete to apply. The board of directors reviews all applications to vote for scholarship recipients. The number of scholarships and monies to be rewarded is determined by the net proceeds of the race. Scholarships are paid directly to the institution of higher education. Over four hundred scholarships have been awarded to recipients from the past graduating classes totaling over $230,000.00. The scholarship program is accomplishing its goal of encouraging more kids to participate in a demanding sport, as well as to excel in academics. The combined grade point average of the scholarships winners is an impressive 3.78 on a 4.00 basis.