This page contains a Flash digital edition of a book.
such as field availability, new
infrastructure developments, etc.
Centralized resources including
Greener
press release templates, stock
photography, testimonials and
generic PowerPoint presentations pastures
to elevate awareness and support
for our sports will also be made
available, along with an online
how to improve your
store for merchandise offerings.
A key milestone was an
Ultimate events
agreement by all those in
attendance to abandon the
BY STAFF
VC ULTIMATE GREEN PROGRAM
binder/print initiative and go
to a truly digital online offering Why are the garbage cans at tournaments so
through our website. We will often overflowing with recyclable items?
still create a promotional After seeing this happen at one too many
brochure to introduce this new, events, we decided to do something about it.
comprehensive resource centre The VC Green Program has been helping to
to the above outlined constituents bring recycling to all major North American
in order to drive traffic to the championship events since 2007. Contact VC
website once the materials have been fully prepared to learn how you can do more or to share your
and vetted through a number of working committees ideas with us, and stay tuned for the upcoming
in February 2009. issues of VC News for other tips and stories
Delegates in attendance were enthusiastic when www.vcUltimate.com/pages/green_program
receiving valuable hands outs from presenters
plus a delegate welcome bag which included a TIPS FOR GREENING YOUR
conference t-shirt, hat and discount card from VC
ULTIMATE EVENT
Ultimate, an ODSA logoed journal book, 3 discs – 1
each from Discraft, Daredevil Discs and INNOVA 1. Keep it simple and use your local resources.
Golf Discs, 1 DVD from Wham-o on freestyle and Tie a clear recycling bag to the handle of
some information from GAIA. Throughout the your garbage cans. This will stop people
Awards Dinner, we handed out a wide range of from throwing garbage into an open
discs, Hacky Sacks from Wham-o, ODSA custom- in ODSA’s 3-year Strategic, Operational and recycling container either by accident or
branded merchandise and free pizza coupons from Revenue Generation plans, while providing better ignorance, while providing an obvious place
Pizza Pizza. All Award recipients were presented representation and involvement by members from all for conscientious people to put their cans
with customized disc clocks to recognize their time 3 Ontario regions. We still are seeking volunteers to and bottles. You’ll probably get a bag worth
invested in growing and strengthening our sports. assist ODSA in delivering its objectives on a number of recycling per team attending the event…
All in all, it was a monumental weekend, enriching of key fronts. There are some truly great opportunities have every player on the hosting team take
attendees on the many elements of the sporting to get involved, while providing volunteers with one home and you’re done!
scene and programs within Ontario along with terrific networking opportunities among members 2. Make sure that there is water available at
ODSA’s activities and plans. who, like themselves, love the games. If interested, every field. If players have easy access to
Perhaps the weekend’s greatest achievement was please contact me for further info on how to get water, they won’t bring as many of their own
the formation of a number of new committees to involved. One thing is certain….based on the number smaller water bottles to the event.
help deliver the vision and opportunities identified of new and exciting initiatives; we have every reason 3. Water bottles – the Green players pack
to look forward to an even item. Invest $2-5 from your player fee
brighter and stronger scene income in a reusable water bottle. Brand it
in the years ahead. with your event’s logo and it also serves as
Many of the presentations, an appreciated keepsake and a powerful
documents and plans will branding tool.
be posted on the ODSA
website in the days ahead
for your viewing pleasure.
Based on this year’s success,
stay tuned for updates on a
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