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Join the National Kickoff of the Great American Cleanup ™ April 27-28, 2012

Join the National Kickoff of the Great American Cleanup ™ April 27-28, 2012. The National Kickoff of the Great American Cleanup™. Established by Keep America Beautiful, Inc. Marks the start of the Great American Cleanup Season, the Nation’s largest community improvement program

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Join the National Kickoff of the Great American Cleanup ™ April 27-28, 2012

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  1. Join the National Kickoff of the Great American Cleanup™ April 27-28, 2012

  2. The National Kickoff of the Great American Cleanup™ • Established by Keep America Beautiful, Inc. • Marks the start of the Great American Cleanup Season, the Nation’s largest community improvement program • Mobilizes millions of volunteers • Over 15,000 communities nationwide

  3. Hampton Roads Nationally Recognized • One of 10 national locations • Selected by Keep America Beautiful • Only site in Virginia • Chosen because of • Partnership between askHRgreen.org and Keep Virginia Beautiful • Successful previous cleanups • Ability to bring volunteers together • Regional cooperation among 16 cities and counties of Hampton Roads • Collaboration with the military • Strong corporate support of community cleanup and green up projects

  4. Organizing Partners Keep America Beautiful Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Engages individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community environments. Provides assistance on local and regional issues pertaining to economics, physical and environmental planning, emergency management and transportation. Represents more than 1.6 million people who live in the 16 cities and counties that comprise Hampton Roads. askHRgreen.org Comprehensive regional public awareness campaign of HRPDC which encourages environmental stewardship among all residents in Hampton Roads. Keep Virginia Beautiful Engages and unites Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment.

  5. All of Hampton Roads is Participating

  6. April 27-28 Kickoff Events • Everyone in Hampton Roads is encouraged to join a transformational community improvement project • 25-50 volunteers per project • Half day of work • Celebrate a Green Hampton Roads Party, Friday, April 27th • Hosted by askHRgreen.org and Keep Virginia Beautiful • Project leaders, corporate/military captains, honorary board members, sponsors and corporate partners invited • Location: Norfolk

  7. Transformational Projects • Re-landscape public school grounds • Public park cleanup and beautification • Remove a dilapidated foot bridge in Norfolk in preparation for refurbishment • Remove litter and debris from the Great Dismal Swamp • Help divert household hazardous waste at a collection event • Hiking trail and wetland cleanup • And many more projects

  8. Cleanup Goals • Hold a transformational project in each Hampton Roads municipality • Recruit at least 1,000volunteers • Raise at least $100,000 for future transformation projects • Heighten awareness through media coverage • Engage more people in local stewardship through askHRgreen.org

  9. We Need You! • AND YOUR • Co-workers and employees • Family, friends and neighbors • PLUS WE NEED • Military commands, ships, squadrons, families and retirees • Everyone to join the 2012 Great American Cleanup™ • You have an opportunity to make a difference in the quality of life in Hampton Roads

  10. Why Participate? • Litter, graffiti, unkempt streets and parks • Symptoms of uncaring behavior • “Wake-up call” for citizens concerned about Hampton Roads quality of life • Your group can make a visible difference • askHRgreen.org and Keep Virginia Beautiful need your help!

  11. How Many Volunteers Needed? • Minimum per project: 25 volunteers • What if you cannot recruit 25? • askHRgreen.org will join small groups or supplement with additional volunteers • Average per project: 50 volunteers

  12. How to Get Involved • Visit askHRgreen.org for details and to sign up • After registration, you will receive a list of projects and locations • By March 30 • Provide site preferences • Volunteer counts • Contact information

  13. Invited Honorary Board • Dallas Jones, Chairman, Southampton County Board of Supervisors • Alan Krasnoff, Mayor, Chesapeake • McKinley Price, Mayor, Newport News • Christian Rilee, Chairman, Gloucester Board of Supervisors • Carita Richardson, Mayor, Windsor • William Sessoms Jr., Mayor, Virginia Beach • John Seward, Chairman, Surry County Board of Supervisors • Molly Ward, Mayor, Hampton • Thomas Wright III, Chairman, Isle of Wight Board of Supervisors • Kenneth Wright, Mayor, Portsmouth • National Representatives • Matt Mckenna, President/CEO, Keep America Beautiful • Virginia Representatives • Maureen McDonnell, First Lady ,Virginia • Doug Domenech, Secretary of Natural Resources, Virginia • Military Representatives • Korvin Auch, Colonel, Air Force and Army • John Ballinger, Coast Guard • Regional Representatives • James Councill III, Mayor, Franklin • Paul Fraim, Mayor, Norfolk • W. Hunt Jr., Mayor, Poquoson • Mary Jones, Chair, James City County Board of Supervisors • David Hare, Mayor, Smithfield • Clyde Haulman, Mayor, Williamsburg • George Hrichak, Chairman, York County Board of Supervisors

  14. National Partners

  15. Become a Partnerin the National Kick-off of the Great American Clean-up • Our corporate sponsors have the ability to leverage this exciting program by: • Dynamic relationship marketing/brand-building • Significant local, regional and state media recognition • Increasing awareness & public recognition of KVB, askHRgreen.org and our sponsors • Engaging employees in meaningful environmental and community improvement projects that align with your company’s community outreach goals • Improving the economic climate and the quality-of-life in communities in Hampton Roads and throughout Virginia

  16. Become a Partner • Corporate Partner Opportunities, continued • Positioning KVB and our sponsors as state and regional “change agents” • Supporting the longer term effort to fund critical community projects in Hampton Roads that address greening of gateways, parks, beaches, shorelines and open spaces; teaching environmental stewardship through volunteer action in litter prevention and waste reduction There are three different levels of involvement available ranging from $10,000 to $1,000

  17. Emerald Green Partner • $10,000 Premier Sponsor • Right to use KVB & GAC logo, sponsor banner recognition, eNewsletters & event program • Corporate logo prominently displayed on all applicable marketing materials with promotional partners (radio, TV, print, online, social marketing, etc) • Logo on www.askHRgreen.org and www.keepvirginiabeautiful.org with links to your company’s website • KVB and HR Green generated PR outreach and media support; corporate media releases and event press kits • Social Media outreach (Facebook / Twitter) with opportunities for specific promotion • Category Exclusivity at Premier sponsor level for the Hampton Roads Event

  18. Emerald Green Partner • $10,000 Premier Sponsor • Participation and first choice of volunteer location for Corporate Challenge event; banner at event site; opportunity to assist with presentation of applicable Awards at volunteer venue • Opportunity to provide promotional items, coupons and display at selected event site • Actively work with KVB and HR Green to develop activities for employee participation and engagement • Recognition as premier sponsor from the stage at the Friday evening Great American Clean up Celebration event; 6 invitations to attend • Opportunity for exhibit space at NKO Friday evening celebration • Recognition on KVB website for this event and as a year-round sponsor, with a link to your company’s website

  19. Blooming Green Partner • $5,000 Sponsorship Level • right to use KVB & GAC logo, sponsor banner recognition, eNewsletters & event program • Corporate logo or listing displayed on certain promotional and marketing materials (various print, online, social media, etc) • Logo on www.askHRgreen.org and www.keepvirginiabeautiful.org with links to your company’s website • KVB and HR Green generated PR outreach and media support; corporate media releases and event press kits • Opportunity to provide promotional items & coupons at selected event site • Actively work with KVB and HR Green to develop activities for employee participation and engagement • Recognition as a sponsor at the Friday evening Great American Clean up Celebration event; 4 invitations to attend • Recognition on KVB website for this event and as a year-round sponsor, with a link to your company’s website

  20. Budding Green Partner • $1,000 Sponsorship Level • Supporting sponsor for the 2012 Great American Cleanup (GAC) National Kickoff (NKO); includes sponsor recognition, eNewsletters & event program • Listing on certain promotional and marketing materials (various print, online) • Listing on www.askHRgreen.org and www.keepvirginiabeautiful.org • Work with KVB and HR Green to develop activities for employee participation and engagement • 2 invitations to attend the Friday evening Great American Clean up Celebration event 

  21. We Thank You! • Every volunteer and sponsor makes a difference • Your actions influence others • Together we can get it done • Because of you, Hampton Roads will be a better place to live

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