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Garmin Sponsorship?
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Mark, this is great news. FYI, I did create a sponsorship sheet with different levels of club sponsorship based on monetary donations and the various rides we put on; I'll email it to you and we can discuss. I'd suggest we hold off on ordering new kits for the moment if at all possible until we at least have some preliminary discussions and learn more about Garmin's interest level. Or maybe order a very limited run...but if they come onboard, they're likely going to be on the jersey. So maybe we can get discussions rolling asap.
This sounds very exciting. It will be interesting to see what Garmin is willing to bring to the table. Charitable donation tax write off to the club? Demo Vector pedals for team?

I'm glad Kenny wants to join the team! He's a strong rider. He'll be a good addition to the peloton.
Sounds good to me, How do you see that working as far as the title sponsorship? Exposure wise that would be very good for the team.
I would think as far as negotiating with Garmin, they might want representation on jerseys. Much like what Elite cycling has asked for. Which in turn seems to be more in line (and a perk) with being on the race team. Or perhaps having tiered pricing for the race team and members of KCMBC.

I think it could end up being a pretty cool deal.

And perhaps being a steeping stone for bring on more large sponsors?
Some of you know Kenny Carlson. He and his co-worker Ryan came out and showed us up on the Summer Breeze. Kenny works for Garmin. Here is a message he sent to me when I contacted him via facebook:

Hey Mark,
Was fun seeing you Monday out there for the Team Garmin ride!

Wanted to let you know that I'm definitely interested in joining up with the KCBC team. Trying out some CX sounds like a lot of fun! Let me know how I can join the team and how I can best get prepared for some CX fun. Any help you can provide with a bike would definitely be appreciated until I can afford to get one of my own.

I'm going to be going on vacation starting Friday through all of next week so I won't be too reachable, but I was also wondering if KCBC would be interested in a Garmin sponsorship. As new cyclist with the unique opportunities I have to influence what Garmin does in the cycling industry, I'm trying to push some local sponsorship of cycling teams. From what I have seen, KCBC would be a great fit for Garmin to do this in our local community. Seeing how your team has presented itself in the few rides I have had the privilege of joining you on, and particularly your willingness to help out a rider in need on the Team Garmin ride are what Garmin is all about. I can't make any promises but I have opened some discussion with the Garmin Fitness sales director and he definitely seems open to doing something in this area. I would like to suggest we work with you as our first endeavor into a local cycling team sponsorship. Is this something you would be interested in and are you the right person to serve as a point of contact?

Thanks, Kenny


Anyone have any thoughts about this, and how it could be worked? Would it be better if the sponsorship could be with KCMBC? I may need, and definitely welcome any help you guys are able to give in doing this the right way.

Mark
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