We would like to invite YOU To Be Part of History. On June 6TH, the Rotary Club of Melbourne Beach will hold the 25TH Annual Rotary Pineapple Man™ Triathlon. You could play a significant role in making this historic race a success. For sponsorship details, download the sponsorship invitation from here.

Twenty-five years ago members of our Rotary club put together the first sprint triathlon in this part of Florida. The race – 0.3 mile swim, 15 mile bike, and 3.3 mile run – put Central Florida on the triathlon map.

What began as an innovative idea for charitable fund raising has become a tradition in our community. Hundreds of endurance athletes from around the state look forward to racing on our course each year. We are expecting over 600 registrations for the 2010, 25TH Rotary Pineapple Man™ event.

Over the last twenty-four years, the Rotary Pineapple Man™ has allowed our club to make meaningful contributions to Melbourne Beach community projects and humanitarian projects locally, nationally and internationally.

Rotarians tend to be business oriented people who understand how important it is to be careful when spending charitable funds. We like to fund projects with definable goals and specific results, and use sponsorships to cover fund raising event expenses.

One of many international projects – Polio Plus – was started in 1988 with the goal of wiping polio from the face of the Earth. And the good news is that we are almost there. The world is very close to being polio-free with just four countries still at risk.

Race proceeds also allow Rotary to contribute significantly to national programs and our local community by supporting various initiatives that make a difference such as Melbourne Beach Town Projects, Brevard County Recreation Disabilities Program, Friends of the Melbourne Beach Library, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, International, Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, Habitat for Humanity, The South Brevard Sharing Center, and The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project.

Year after year, the Rotary Pineapple Man™ Triathlon makes a difference in our world.

Once again, the race will be nationally sanctioned by the USA Triathlon Association (USAT), and the race results will be part of a national athlete ranking system.

Managing a race with three separate events and over 600 athletes is a considerable undertaking. An untold number of volunteer hours go into making the Rotary Pineapple Man™ happen each year. Rotary is, by definition, a group of community volunteers. But, volunteers alone will not make the race a success.

The requirements of a quality race are significantly higher than they were two decades ago. The Rotary Pineapple Man™ requires a computerized timing system that tracks each athlete, web sites for information, registration and posting results, sanctioning from national racing organization, law enforcement to keep racers safe and separated from motorist, emergency medical personnel on standby, lifeguards, race course directional and safety signage, commemorative T-shirts, race swim caps, refreshments, finishing medals, awards, prizes, drinking water, portable facilities, pineapples, communications equipment and more.

All of these cost money – money that we would rather use for humanitarian and community projects. This is a great opportunity to support our Silver Anniversary event and help defer the expenses. We hope you will be part of the story as a sponsor and/or provide in kind support. Additionally, donated prizes, giveaways, and/or coupons for athlete registration bags are a great
way to show your support.

Please make check payable to:
Rotary Club of Melbourne Beach
PO Box 510152
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

Levels 1 & 2 sponsors should respond as soon as possible to coordinate maximum exposure. For in kind support, call (321) 258-7291, to discuss details and sponsorship level recognition.

All sponsors will be able to contribute promotional materials to registration bags given to each participant. All sponsors will be provided with T-shirts for their own use. Banners will be placed above the Historic Melbourne Beach Pier entrance heralding the event with Sponsors’ logos or names for all to see. Sponsors’ names will be repeatedly mentioned over the PA system throughout the race.

The Level 1, Gold sponsor will be featured throughout published race materials, the race, and the awards ceremony. Gold Sponsor’s logo will be feature on the RPM Race Shirts and Race Numbers. Athletes, fans and spectators will read and photograph the Gold Sponsor’s message repeatedly. A representative of the Gold Sponsor will be invited to participate in the awards ceremony. Hundreds of the best athletes in Florida will know that this company has made a significant contribution to their favorite sport. The Gold Sponsor will be recognized in all press release opportunities, and will be featured on the Rotary Pineapple Man™ web site.

The Level 2, Silver sponsors’ logos (at a reduced scale from Level 1) will be included on the RPM Race Shirts and Race Numbers. Silver sponsors will be allowed to place signage and banners along their chosen event course i.e. swim, bike or run.

The Level 3, Bronze sponsors will be allowed significant signage exposure at any one of their chosen Aid Stations or Transition Area. The Bronze sponsors’ logos (at a reduce scale from Level 2) will be included on the RPM Race Shirts.

The Level 4, Copper sponsor’s names will also be included on the RPM Race Shirts.

The Rotary Pineapple Man™ committee would also like to invite you, your business associates, and friends to participate as volunteers as we have many fun opportunities to help with the race. Fun support includes everything from participant registration or printing numbers on athletes’ bodies to manning water stations or organizing cheering groups to encourage the race participants, and help provide safety all along the race courses. Just let us know by emailing at racedirector@rotarypineappleman.org or calling 321-724-2499 to sign up. All volunteers will receive T-shirts.

This is an exciting event in a fast growing sport – please consider Being a Part of History.
With best regards,

Don F. Riordan, Jr.
2010 Race Director
321-724-2499
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