Habitat for Humanity is excited to host our 8th Annual Bowl2Build Bowl-a-Thon! All proceeds from this event will go directly towards strengthening our community, building hope and providing dignified housing solutions right here in Marion County!
The community support for last years’ event was outstanding, every lane and bowling slot filled. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $20,000 to help local families in need. Prizes will be given to highest scoring team, highest scoring individual, most money raised by a team and more! With your support we will build hope, homes and lives!
About the Event
When:
Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
12:00 Noon – Registration
1:30 to 4:30 PM – Bowling
Cost:
• Early bird registration: $20.00 until August 7th – event t‑shirt available
• Standard registration: $25.00 from August 8th until September 7th – event t‑shirt available
• Late registration: $25.00 September 8 until September 19th – t‑shirt not available
• Day of Event (September 23rd): $30.00 – t-shirt not available
Where:
AMF Galaxy West Lanes, 1818 SW 17th St, Ocala, FL 34471
Let the Good Times Roll for a worthy cause!
Here are four ways you can help support Habitat for Humanity Bowl2Build bowl-a-thon:
Bowl
You can create a team, join an existing team. or let us add you to a team in need of a bowler. The registration fee includes bowling and shoes. Get creative with team names and team t-shirts- prizes for best t-shirt design.
Sponsor
We have several sponsorship levels available – your business be recognized on Habitat’s social media page, Habitat webpage, on the sponsorship board which is displayed during the event. Donate items to our 8th Annual Habitat Bowl2Build Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser for the Silent Auction or Chance Drawings. (Gift Certificates are especially appreciated). Businesses will be recognized for their donation. Become a sponsor and support the cause. CLICK HERE for sponsorship information.
Fundraise for the cause
We encourage all bowlers to raise additional pledges from friends, family, co-workers etc. All bowlers who raise over $100 will be given a ticket for a chance drawing to win a laptop (14”, Windows 10 operating system)
Donate
You can donate any amount to any team or team member. All proceeds benefit the Habitat Home ownership program and stay in Marion County. All donations are appreciated! DONATE NOW
LET’S GET READY TO BOWL
Bowler Information
Register as an individual or join a team. No Team? Let’s us place you on a team and make new friends. Gather up family members, friends, co-workers, church members, etc., register as a team (4-6 bowlers per team) and get ready to have fun.
Fundraise for Habitat – We encourage all bowlers to raise funds for the Habitat mission. Bowlers who raise $100 or more will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a refurbished laptop computer (14”, Windows 10 operating system) courtesy of Technology Concepts.
- $100 – receive one raffle ticket
- $101-$125 – receive two raffle tickets
- $126-$150 – receive three raffle tickets and a $10 gift certificate to a local store
- $151-$200 – receive 5 raffle tickets and a $20 gift certificate to a local store
- $201+ – receive 10 raffle tickets and a $30 gift certificate to a local store
**All funds must be turned in at the event by 3 pm to receive your raffle tickets and gift certificates. Drawing for laptop will be at 3:45 pm**
Registration fees can be made on this website via PayPal or credit card, or by cash, or checks made out to “Habitat for Humanity of Marion County” and mailed or stop by the administrative office at 1321 SE 25th Loop, Suite 103, Ocala, FL 34471
**No refunds**
Bowling Awards
The scores will be calculated from the first game to determine the winners
- Highest Scoring Team – all team members to receive a medal & bragging rights!!! First, Second and Third Place awarded
- Highest Scoring Individual – Ladies
- Highest Scoring Individual – Men
- Stinker Award – lowest score
Prizes
- Creative team t-shirt design
- Highest Individual Fundraiser
The Fun Never Stops
- 50/50-Split the Pot
- Raffle Items-winners announced throughout event
- Silent Auction– All auction items must be paid in full at the end of event (cash, check or credit card)
Updates and Information
When registering as a bowler, please enter your email address to receive updated information and stay informed about the event. Also check out our Facebook page which will be updated on a regular basis with registered teams, sponsors, prizes and more.
Contact information
Have questions? Or general information call or email Tori at (352) 351‑4663 or tarens@habitatocala.org
BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Turkey
(Presenting Sponsor Platinum ) - FILLED- Logo on front & back of T-Shirt
- Logo on recognition sponsor board at event
- Top Tier of sponsor board displayed at the event
- Recognition through event advertising and Facebook pages/event page/Flyers
- Logo and Link on Bowlathon.net website
- Logo and Link placed on HFHMC website for 1 yr.
- Banner displayed at the event (supplied by sponsor)
- Lane Sponsor – business name above lane
- 1 Bowling Team (up to 6 bowlers)
- 6 T-Shirts
- Pizza, Popcorn & Pitcher of soda delivered to lane
Strike
(Gold Sponsor)- Logo Placement on second tier back of T-shirt
- Recognition on our FB pages /event page
- Logo and Link on Bowlathon.net website until event
- Logo and Link placed on HFHMC website- 9 months
- Banner displayed at the event (supplied by sponsor)
- Lane Sponsor-business name above lane
- 1 Bowling Team (4 bowlers)
- 4 T-Shirts
- Pizza, Popcorn & Pitcher of soda delivered to lane
Spare
(Silver Sponsor)- Logo placement on third tier back of T-Shirt
- Recognition on our FB pages /event page
- Logo and Link on Bowlathon.net website until event
- Logo and Link placed on HFHMC website for 6 months
- Lane Sponsor – business name above lane
- 3 Bowlers/3 T-Shirts
- Pizza & Pitcher of soda delivered to lane
Split
(Bronze Sponsor)- Name on back of shirt
- Name on Bowlathon.net website
- Name on HFHMC website
- Lane sponsor – business name above lane
- 2 Bowlers with shirts
- Popcorn & Pitcher of soda delivered to lane
Supporting Sponsor
- Name on bottom of back of T-Shirt
- Name and Link on Bowlathon.net website
- Lane Sponsor – business name above lane
In-Kind Silent Auction/Prize Donations
We gladly accept in-kind donations of goods or services to be used in our raffle, silent auction or as a tournament prize. In return for your generosity, you will be acknowledged at the event.
Contact Tori at 352-351-4663 for more information
About Us
Since 1990 Habitat for Humanity of Marion County has been able to help over 220 families and over 800 children have a home to call their own. Habitat also helps with minor repairs for low income people in our community. We could not have done this without the help of individuals and businesses here in Marion County. We believe that every person has something to contribute and something to gain from creating communities in which all people have a decent, affordable place to live. We believe that dignity and hope are best achieved through equitable, accountable partnership.
Our Mission:
Putting God’s love into action in Marion County by strengthening communities, building hope and providing dignified housing solutions through partnerships and empowerment.
Building Homes, Building Hope, Building Lives
Habitat for Humanity of Marion County is excited to host our 8th annual Bowl2Build Bowl‑a‑Thon! All of the money raised will go directly towards strengthening our community, building hope and providing dignified housing solutions right here in Marion County! Our goal is to raise a minimum of $20,000 to help local families in need.
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