Wright Patterson Air Force Base 2005/2006 Sponsorship Opportunities Fun Runs (Nov, December, March & June 2005 & 2006) Wright-Patterson AFB is the mecca of running for the USAF. Each quarter the Fitness Centers hosts at least one fun run for base personnel and family members to participate. Themes and routes vary depending on the season. The fun runs have shown the most potential for growth. Tree Lighting Ceremony (December 2005 & 2006) This year we are celebrating the season with a tree lighting ceremony placing special emphasis on children with parents serving overseas. Our hope is to have each child place a yellow ribbon on the tree for their parent and receive a complimentary gift. Immediately following the tree lighting we will proceed to the Community Center for hot drinks and Santa's workshop. New Years Eve Celebrations (December 31, 2005) Celebrate the New Year with the folks at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The celebrations are always fun with various ages and interests including the Youth Center, Kittyhawk Bowling and Wright-Patt Club. Wright-Patt Club's adult evening will include a gourmet dinner, several entertainment choices, party favors, a split of champagne and breakfast. Kittyhawk Bowling Center will open to families for unlimited glow in the dark bowling at Alien Alley, Pizza Buffet, Soda, Party Favors, Games and Prizes. Last but not least for teens is the Youth Center's New Years Eve Lock In. From 7 pm to 7 am your teen can enjoy the fun with snacks and breakfast provided. Club & Banquet Center Membership Night (Bi-Monthly 2006) A sell out event, bi-monthly, for members and their guests. The Club and Banquet Center pulls out all the stops to thank its patrons. Chef David and his team prepare a delicious complementary buffet with a variety of music and drawings for door prizes to entertain for the entire evening. March Madness Bowling Tournament (March 2006) The Bowling Center, which is a three star facility, offers 20 synthetic lanes with high tech Qubica scoring. The March Madness Bowling Tournament is a fun filled evening with plenty of bowling, prizes and food on hand. The tournament will be comprised of a bracket system to name the champion with no-tap (when bowler knocks down 9 pins it counted as a strike!). March Madness is a fun way to spend the evening for both the accomplished and novice bowler. Kids Safety Day (April 2006) Kids Safety Day brings safety plans and ideas to the youth and families of the Wright-Patterson Community. A bicycle rodeo will kick off the event with bicycle registration and free helmets to the first one hundred children. Throughout the day children proceed through - safety stations where they will receive life skills information. A fun filled day for the entire family held in conjunction with - Month of the Military Child. Push-Up & Sit-Up Competition (Spring, Summer & Fall 2006) Jarvis Gym hosts the semi-annual Push-Up & Sit-Up competition. Units and individual compete to be best in push-ups and sit-ups. Prizes are awarded with plenty of team and unit spirit throughout the event. Family Summer Fun Travel Fair (May 2006) The Community and Family Center will host a Travel Fair with various travel vendors to provide information on the best vacation packages, travel information and local summer activities. Families can take advantage of having experts on hand to answer all their travel questions. Motorcycle Safety Day (May 2006) Motorcycle Safety Day is an exciting event to promote safety on the roads. The event provides motorcycle operators the opportunity to work together to maximize their skills and reduce their chances of mishaps, and have fun in the process. The day will begin with a safety briefing, a motorcycle ride throughout the base ending in the soccer fields by the Air Force Museum for a motorcycle exposition. In 2004 over 250 motorcyclists cruised the base for a 45 minute ride. Bike to Work Day (May 2006) Community Center Twin Base and Prairies Golf Course Tournaments (May-September 2006) Military and Civilians enjoy playing these challenging 18 hole courses with a wide variety of fast play. Tournaments ranging from match play to scrambles are offered throughout the summer months. Each course has a driving range, practice putting green and a well stocked pro shop. The tournaments include greens fees, cart, practice facilities, meals and plenty of prizes. Summer Reading Club (June - August 2006) The Base Library has a proud tradition of the Summer Reading Club. This club is open to children ages 2-12, with teens joining the Young Adult Summer Reading Club. Each participant will receive a summer reading log and treasure bag. Each time a child visits the library they will bring their record and for every half hour that is read they will receive a stamp. For every two hours read they will select a treasure from the library treasure chest and after each 10 hours of reading a prize ticket will be enter for the end of the summer's Grand Prize. This club is a great way to get children excited about reading. Junior Golf Camp - (June and July 2006) - The future in golf is right here at Wright Patterson Twin Base and Prairies Golf Courses. Junior Golf Camp includes instruction of short and long game, putting, along with rules and etiquette. Junior golfers are offered competitive play each Thursday for eight week after camps are completed. Summer Blast - (2006) it's a great way to kick off a wonderful 4th of July weekend. A base wide picnic held Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Area B. Summer Bash's theme changes from year to year but always includes a tie in that is fun. Summer Bash is for all base personnel and their families. It is a carnival atmosphere with game, prizes, entertainment and lots of food. 4th of July Blast (July 4, 2006) Every year Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts the 4th of July Blast, open to the public, with over 20,000 people from the surrounding area enjoying a spectacular fire works display, the Air Force Band of Flight, entertainment, food, and plenty of refreshments including beer. This event will be held on July 4, 2005 in the field behind the Air Force Museum. Gates open at 5:30 with guests bringing their own lawn chairs and blankets. National Kids Day (August 2006) National Kids Day is a day set aside each year to celebrate and honor America's children by spending meaningful time with them. It's about celebrating kids - whether your children, grandchildren, or any child in need of mentoring. Air Force Marathon - September 14-16, 2006 marks the 10th year for the Air Force Marathon. Last year's race had over 3,900 runners in the marathon, relay, half marathon and 5k. Known around the world as the - to do race for its outstanding customer service and BEST finishers medal. Every year this race gets more recognition and will continue to grow. Harlem Ambassadors (October 2006) The internationally-acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show will stop at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in October. - It's Not Your Grandfather's Basketball Show, is the slogan for the Ambassadors, meaning a younger, fresher, livelier basketball show. The Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show features high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling, and comedy routines. There is no pre-selected opponent so the Harlem Ambassadors will compete against Wright-Patterson's most competitive players. More to come at Bowling Center, Community Activities, Prairies Youth Center, Twin Base Golf Course, Prairie Trace Golf Course, Youth Center, Jarvis Gym, Club and Banquet Center, Dodge Gym and Wright Field Fitness. Ask about advertising opportunities in bi-monthly publication Pastimes with a circulation of 10,000. For more information on "Wright Patterson Air Force Base 2005/2006 Sponsorship Opportunities ", please refer to: http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=4139
