Sponsors

Union des Aniers Pluridisciplinaires - France - -        http://www.unap.eu/stage_formation_ane/mentions_legales.htm

ITI Forums Innovation - France
http://www.itiforums.com/accueil.php?navigation=ITIFORUMS_PRESENTATION

Pacific Crest Trail Association - USA
http://www.pcta.org/

Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation Susan Thompson - USA
http://www.dreamchaserpmu.org/

Anerie Martine Jouclas - France
http://www.anerie.com/ps/mini_stage.htm

And You?

Sponsoring the LongEars2Chile Project

Becoming a sponsor is the act of endorsing the LE2C journey in view of obtaining “something” in return. The definition of this “something” in the context of LE2C journey is the purpose of this document, as the return for the sponsor must be both proportional to the act of sponsoring and an engagement that the LE2C journey can deliver.

Terms used

• LE2C Journey is the act of engaging on a venture who'se starting conditions are known, the end goal is identified but the actual realization unknown.
• LE2C Budget list is the list established by the LE2C in order to accomplish the proposed venture.

The act of Sponsoring the LE2C journey

An individual or an organization that sponsors the LE2C journey does so by donating money or an item or service in kind that is identified in the LE2C journey budget. The sponsoring status is acquired once the funds have been duly received on the LE2C journey bank account. You can donate to one of our sponsor Associations with a tax deduction (UNAP, DreamChaser) and indicate it is to support the LongEars2Chile Project or contact us directly to adapt to your administrative requirements.

Items that are listed in the budget of the LE2C journey qualify the donor for Sponsoring. Any proposition not in the list is evaluated on a case to case basis and can be accepted or rejected by the LE2C as qualifying for sponsoring.

Each item listed for sponsoring is quoted at it's published list price plus 10%. The 10% is the donation that the LE2C systematically gives to a non for profit organization or project that the LE2C has committed to help finance throughout this venture.

Moneys collected via sponsoring can be re-allocated to any item on the list should the item already be acquired and/or several simultaneous sponsors sponsor the same items.

The LE2C journey becomes the irrevocable receiver of any funds sent by a donor. The donor accepts all conditions that the LE2C has set for sponsoring by the simple act of donating. The LE2C engagement is limited to doing it's best to meet the objectives of the LE2C journey but in no case can be liable individually or collectively for anyone joining the journey for not attaining the objectives announced. The same limitations of liability applies to all engagements associated with the act of sponsoring and the actions engaged by LE2C to create valuable returns for the sponsors.

Categories of sponsors:

The categories of sponsors are either Individuals or Organizations. They are each listed in an ascending order so that all that one category has a right to, the following category cumulates those previous rights and services plus those specific to its category.

INDIVIDUALS

Individuals – “Friends of LE2C journey”

• These are people who agree to put our website address in their signature
• They thus not only are able to access the web site but can receive Email responses to questions and suggestions from the LE2C (as time allows but at least once a month).

Individuals – LE2C Sponsor Friend (ISF)

• These persons sponsor one or more items on the LE2C budget list for a total value under $50
• These persons receive a thank you letter and we will publish pertinent remarks or … that you wish to contribute.

Individuals – LE2C Sponsor Supporter (ISS)

• These persons sponsor one or more items on the LE2C budget list for a total value under $500
• Beyond previous advantages, the persons can obtain pictures and film exerpts upon request and as available (not for commercial use)

Individuals – LE2C Sponsor Benefactors (ISB)

• These persons that sponsor items on the list for more than $500 receive beyond previous benefits
  • a dedicated picture of the LE2C Journey
  • are invited to join without fee (just food)
  • invitations to the film(s) premier(s). Notice will be sent to all Benefactors.

ORGANIZATIONS

Organizations – LE2C Friends (OF)

• These are organizations that agree to establish links from their site(s) to the LE2C web site and mention the project during the whole year 2011 in their communications.
• These institutions will be listed on the site as “Institutional Friends” and will be allowed to state this in their own communications.

Organizations – LE2C Sponsors (OS)

• These are organizations that finance up to $1000 of required items listed in the LE2C Journey budget list.
• These organizations will receive an official thank you letter officializing the donation and obtain periodic communications with pictures that are conceived to be used for their promotion.
• These organizations will be listed as sponsors on the website and identified as to the items they have sponsored.
• These organizations are invited to send members to join the journey.

Organizations – LE2C Benefactors (OB)

• These are organizations that finance more than $1000 of the required items listed in the LE2C Project budget list and less than $10 000.
• These organizations will be able to request promotional materials to be produced at their specification within the limit that it does not hinder the journey and remains within the spirit of the trip. We will endeavor to do our best to meet your requirements.

Any organization that gives more than $10 000 to the project will be able to discuss with the LE2C further sponsoring benefits and a specific package that can be organized with them.

All promotional material will necessarily respect the ethics of both our journey and Non For Profit organizations we have agreements with, particularly concerning the environment, animal welfare and the protection of the wilderness.

All sponsoring conditions and proposed engagements are susceptible to evolve during the project due to internal or external constraints that cannot be fully anticipated in such a journey. The LE2C will do its best to insure valuable returns for any sponsoring.