FIDELCO GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - 'ART OF THE DOG' September 23, 2021 AKC Museum of the Dog In New York City ...
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FI DELCO GUI DE DOG FOUNDATI ON
SPECI AL EVENT SPONSORSHI P OPPORTUNI TI ES
‘ A R T O F T HE D O G ’
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AKC Mu s e u m o f t h e Do g
I n Ne w Y o r k C i t y
Fidelco Presents ‘Art of the Dog’ in NYC!
We are pleased to announce our first
exhibit at the American Kennel Club’s
Museum of the Dog in New York City,
kicking off on September 23, 2021. Join
us as our heroic guide dogs showcase
their artistic talents!
Because each of our clients is unique, each
Fidelco German Shepherd guide dog is
trained to be an individual match, in Karen C. Tripp
personality, likes and dislikes, abilities and Chief Executive Officer & Board Member
activity. We’re always looking for innovative Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
ways to train the dogs, to let them and the
training staff have some fun while they’re
working very hard on unique skills.
It’s become a great set of training tools and a
During the past 18 months, we started great source of laughter and enjoyment for
thinking about art and music as training tools. everyone. The videos can be hilarious and
Fidelco’s director of training is convinced what we’re seeing is a highly intelligent, hard-
that our dogs like Jazz more than any other working dog adapt to new experiences and
type of music and music is played in the give it full attention to succeed.
kennels each evening. Also, watching the
dogs play in in sprinklers and wading pools I’m very proud of Fidelco’s incredible staff
gave us the idea to try giving them dog-safe and our beautiful German Shepherd guide
paint to play with. dogs. Together they have taken on a
challenge, mastered it and created unique
And so, “The Art of the Dog”, was born! We and intriguing pieces of artwork and music.
challenged the staff to teach young dogs who Most importantly, they were training to
had just joined the training program to paint become the phenomenal guide dogs that
with paws and brushes. We set up the Fidelco is proud to provide to people who are
puppies to roll in paint and then shake it off blind.
onto a canvas or the floor. We rolled out a
floor keyboard and had the dogs prance and Please join us to enjoy this first exhibition of
run across and back. what will become an annual event.
Karen C. Tripp
Chief Executive Officer
Join us
as our heroic
guide dogs showcase
their artistic talents!
American Kennel Club
Museum of the Dog
September 23, 2021
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
– New York City –
We Invite You To Join Us As a Sponsor!
Ready, set, paw! Fidelco is pleased to partner with the American Kennel Club’s
Museum of the Dog, located in New York City, for our very first exhibit scheduled
for September 23, 2021. Join us as a sponsor for this monumental event that will
bring together prominent business leaders, changemakers, and advocates as we
celebrate the history of the guide dog, as well as Fidelco’s remarkable contributions
to the field over the last 60 years. Your support will help to change a life!
Exhibit sponsors receive prominent recognition and a host of benefits.
Level Sponsorship and Recognition Gift Amount
Serve as Fidelco’s Premier Partner for the Monthlong Exhibit
Recognition includes digital remarks from organizational president
Platinum $100,000
to be shared in advance of the event with Fidelco’s social media
followers and greater network. All benefits listed below included.
Underwrite the Exhibit’s Reception and Cocktail Hour
Recognition includes a word of thanks in our opening remarks, as
Gold $50,000
well digital media placement at the event. The reception includes
passed hors d'oeuvres and an open bar.
Host the Auction
Recognition includes a word of thanks at the opening of the
Silver $25,000
auction, as well as digital media placement at the event. The
auction will feature world-class art created by our guide dogs.
Host the Keynote Speech
Recognition includes a word of thanks at the opening of the
Bronze $10,000
keynote speech. Our keynote speaker will demonstrate the power
of Fidelco’s mission and the direct impact of our guide dogs.
Name a Guide Dog
Friend Recognition includes digital placement of our newly named guide $5,000
dogs at the event.
Our Reach
Social Media Followers Mail Subscribers Volunteers and Clients
45,000+ 12,000+ 1,500+
- The event will be in-person and will be simultaneously broadcast to a larger community -
Program Schedule
The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation serves as a longtime national leader in the guide
dog community, and our partnership with the prestigious American Kennel Club
demonstrates the power of our collective work. This event will feature a variety of
programming that seeks to promote Fidelco’s mission, and shine light on the
lifechanging work of our hardworking trainers and guide dogs. Sponsors will be
recognized throughout our program and through our social media channels.
American Kennel Club’s Museum of the Dog
101 Park Ave, New York, NY 10178
Thursday, September 23, 2021
5:30 PM
Doors Open
Cocktail Hour and Reception
6:00 PM
Introduction and Welcome
Fidelco and Museum CEO
Acknowledgement of Partners
6:15 PM
Silent Auction and Reception
Tour of the Museum Exhibits and Artwork on Display
See a Painting Demonstration by Fidelco Guide Dogs
6:45 PM
Keynote by Fidelco Client
7:00 PM
Auction Commences
7:30 PM
Concluding Remarks
Additional Benefits
• Representation on banners
• Free admission for five individuals
• A private tour from a trainer
• A painting created by one of our
Fidelco guide dogs
• Prominent acknowledgement in
Fidelco’s newsletters and Annual
Report through 2021-2022
• A thank you letter from Fidelco’s
leadership that can be shared with all
staff and through social media
Fidelco Auction House
These paws were made for painting! Our guide dogs and puppies-in-training have
been hard at work creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Join us for our silent and live
auction beginning at 6:30 PM, and 7:00 PM respectively. All proceeds will benefit
Fidelco’s critical mission-related expenses.
SAFETY MOBILITY INDEPENDENCE EMPOWERMENT
OUR MISSION
PROMOTING INCREASED INDEPENDENCE TO
ALL WHO ARE BLIND BY PROVIDING THEM
WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY GUIDE DOGS.
To e x p r e s s i n t e r e s t i n s p o n s o r s h i p , p l e a s e c o n t a c t :
Richard Pummell, Vice President
rpummell@fidelco.com
FIDELCO Guide Dog Foundation Fairfield County Office
103 Vision Way 27 Cannon Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002 Wilton, CT 06897
p. 860-243-5200 p. 203-529-8201
e. info@fidelco.org e. info@fidelco.org
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