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I too thought the banners were tasteful.  See for yourself at 
<http://www.photo.lynnesite.com/photos/6745878-M.jpg>

Anyone who has ever been to an international sporting event of any kind 
will recall seeing banners of this type for event sponsors.

Like Kim, I wasn't pleased at the presentation of a buckle, would 
prefer something else had been presented/ the plaque maybe with one 
embedded in it, but felt in no way did their sponsorship diminish the 
achievements of the entrants and camaraderie of everyone involved.  
From an RM's perspective, due to the trail itself, geographical 
constraints, # of entries allowed, this is a massive undertaking from a 
staffing and expense standpoint.  $35K is a lot more than chump change 
and since they don't provide a "service" or a "product", I'm not sure 
what they're getting for their money but appreciate the help in making 
sure the ride can continue.

Sandy--you weren't there.  It was tastefully done.  As someone who 
volunteered for three years of the ride, I can attest that each year 
there was something on the back of the volunteer shirts.  Remember the 
year that it was the feed store--"gotta feed 'em to finish" and there 
was a problem with having enough feed at one of the checks?  ;-)  Check 
your Norco Riverdance T-shirts, there was a sponsor's logo on every 
year...it's a small quid pro quo to put up a banner or include logos in 
print advertising, etc.  Sometimes we're lucky enough to get 
sponsorship without having to give anything "back"--Hansen's Soda 
sponsored Bar H Boogie this year in a big way, and wanted nothing in 
return.

I thought it was very generous to provide each rider with 4 shirts (for 
their crew) and 2 hats.

Congrats to Tony on Steele Fire's 3rd Tevis completion (and his first) 
and the fabulous job Kim Fuess did with Rushcreek Fox, finishing 17th, 
I think.

Lynne

On Aug 4, 2004, at 5:21 PM, Ridecamp Guest wrote:

> Please Reply to: Tony Corbelletta antonio_corbelletta@xxxxxx or 
> ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> As a rider in this year's Tevis, I thought that the sponsorship from 
> the UAE was great.  We have to remember that the cost of putting on 
> this event must be enormous.  I would ask those who are complaining 
> about the UAE if they would be willing to pay an entry fee that covers 
> all the cost so that no sponsorship will ever be needed.  I think I 
> know the answer to that one...And Oh BTW when they only get 150 
> entries vs. 250 are you willing to pony up the extra $ to cover 
> shortfall that the ride has to suffer.  Remember ladies and gentlemen 
> that the overhead is huge and constant for 100 to 250 riders.  And 
> remember that a large part of the entry fee goes to the coveted 
> buckle...
> Also on the subject of sponsorship, I have to agree with the writer 
> who asked "Where were the American sponsors?"  Good question...Like a 
> certain shoe manufacturer that has a line of shoes they call 
> "Endurance Line", marketed directly at endurance riders.  The darn 
> things are made in China and still cost a fortune.  Or the many saddle 
> makers, horse food manufactures, and the list goes on.  Not a one.
> I for one would like to thank the UAE and the WST Committee for 
> providing the money to make this ride possible.  The banners were NOT 
> "pasted all over the place", and I thought that they were very well 
> done and very pretty.  The hats and t-shirts were nicely done as well. 
>  All in all very tasteful.  It was a great ride.  World class.  I 
> thought that the gift of a buckle was a nice jesture.  It does not 
> diminish my accomplishment one bit.  IT is too bad some folks are so 
> insecure that they feel diminished.
> I have to wonder if it was an "American" company if there would be 
> such a polemic around the whole thing.
> Tony Corbelletta Rider #62
>
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