Helping Support the Force

Beale Air Force Base Helping Support the Force

Welcome to Beale Air Force Base The 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale s host wing, is composed of more than 4,000 personnel in four groups on base and at multiple overseas operating locations and hosts several associated units and detachments. Beale s mission is to deliver timely, relevant, and persistent high altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, deploy warrior Airmen, and to leverage technology to increase capability for our joint partners. Simply put our mission is vital for our nation. We are the eyes and ears for the command authority of U.S. military forces and our national leaders rely on our capabilities and expertise. Beale Air Force Base is made up of over 10,000 active duty military, family members, civilians and military retirees who live and work in and around the Beale area. We provide community service programs that enhance the quality of life for military members and their families. These programs affect the military mission by improving morale, productivity and retention. By partnering with Beale Air Force Base through the 9th Force Support Squadron s Commercial Sponsorship Program, you help us provide events that educate and instill confidence in our youth, entertain active duty members and their families and promote a sense of community. This well-defined target market includes a 100% employed work force which is not experiencing downsizing or pay cuts and are loyal to the companies that support them. Be a part of a winning team by joining Team Beale today and advertise your products or services in the best game in town.

contents Force Support Squadron...4 What s In It For You?...5 Advertising...6-7 Dealer Placement Program...8 Project Cheer...8 Beale Air Show...9 FSS Events Calendar...11 Child Development Center...12 Youth Programs...13 Community Center...14 Hub Zemke Memorial Library...15 Recce Point Club...16 Beale Lanes Bowling Center...17 Coyote Run Golf Course...18 Harris Fitness Center...19 Outdoor Adventure Center...20 Rod -N- Gun Club...21 Aero Club...22 Arts & Crafts Center...23

force support squadron The 9th Force Support Squadron (FSS) at Beale Air Force Base contributes to the Air Force mission through world-class programs that enhance the quality of life for the Airmen and their dependents, as well as personnel, education, training, manpower, career assistance, airman and family support services, and supports overall military readiness. The squadron oversees the programs, activities, and community events at these sponsor-eligible facilities. Aero Club Arts & Crafts Center Auto Hobby Center Beale Lanes Bowling Center Child Development Center Community Center Coyote Pub & Grill Coyote Run Golf Course Family Child Care Harris Fitness Center Hub Zemke Memorial Library Information, Tickets & Travel Outdoor Adventure Center Recce Point Club Rod & Gun Club Youth Center 4 Helping Support the Force.

what s in it for you? Attention Business Associates and Friends of Beale! If creating brand awareness, sampling, generating leads, and increasing sales are important to you... you should partner with the United States Air Force and get your brand in front of an audience of 2.5 million Air Force customers with $30 billion in annual buying power. What types of sponsorship are available? Virtually every area of Air Force Services has a partnership opportunity. Some of the most popular ones include: Fitness & Sports, Golf, Bowling, Aero Clubs, Air Force Clubs (restaurant and bar operations), Child & Youth Programs, Air Force Libraries, Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT), and the Beale Open House & Air Show. Here are just a few examples: Reach over 10,000 people - approximately 90% live throughout the Greater Sacramento area, 10% live on base. 100% Employed - no other demographic can claim this! What Sponsorship can do for you? EXPOSURE Sponsor name/logo signage, banner and sports uniforms, and community newspaper releases. Increased recognition through event marketing and promotional advertising with direct and daily exposure to military families. If you want your business to be noticed locally, this is the best bang for your advertising dollars! Tell us what you need and our professional Sponsorship team will develop a plan to best meet your objectives and your budget. And, there s only one way to reach them... Contact the Beale Marketing & Sponsorship office at 530-634-2283 or e-mail marketing@beale.af.mil Call for Commercial Sponsorship today (530) 634-2283 5

advertising Commercial Advertising with Beale AFB permits you the opportunity to advertise your business to the entire base populace of our military community as well as thousands of retirees and their families, and other government contractors located on base. EUREKA DISPATCH Magazine The Stratosphere magazine is our premier monthly guide to the services and events provided to the base populace by the 9th Force Support Squadron (FSS) and is the only authorized printed publication available at Beale. It has a monthly circulation of 3,000 copies and is distributed among the FSS facilities, high traffic areas, and to all base housing units. It is also available for downloading from www.bealefss.com. Eureka Dispatch Magazine Advertising Rates HALF PAGE W: 5.0 xh: 3.875 FULL PAGE W: 5.0 x H: 8.0 $450 per month $250 per month Special 6-month Rate - Advertise for five months and get the sixth month free. Special Yearly Rate - Advertise for the full year and receive three months free. Full-Year benefits include: Link on Beale FSS Webpage Choice of events or programs to sponsor Advertising on FSS Facility monitor slides Please call the Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator at (530) 634-5407 to confirm space availability or email marketing@beale.af.mil for more information. 6 Helping Support the Force.

advertising 9th Force Support Squadron Website The 9 FSS Website (www.bealefss.com) offers current information on events and programs provided by the Force Support Squadron and generates over 15,000 hits per month. FSS Facility Monitors These display monitors are placed within the 9 FSS facilities for maximum exposure and rotate the monthly events and programs via Power Point slide. Your company advertisement is included within the slide show. Call for Commercial Sponsorship today (530) 634-2283 7

This program gives dealers the opportunity to showcase one or more of their vehicles. Sponsorships are weekly and monthly. Weekly $250 per vehicle Vehicle(s) stays at the event location. Tables and banners can be placed during the event. monthly $500 per vehicle Vehicle(s) rotates through three facilities (Fitness Center, Club, and Golf Course). Tables and banners can be placed during the event. dealer vehicle placement project cheer Project Cheer is an annual high-visibility program held from Thanksgiving through New Years and is designed to provide events for the Airmen and families stationed at Beale that cannot be with their families during the holidays. The 9th Force Support Squadron understands how difficult it is to be away from home and strives to maintain an increased level of support for the single Airmen, newly arriving personnel and families of the deployed, as well as the entire Beale community. By participating in Project CHEER events Airmen may have the chance to win an instant prize plus any tickets they collect could win great prizes! Project Cheer November - January ($1,000) Drawings for prizes, trips and gift cards are held throughout the event. 8 Helping Support the Force.

Beale afb air show Beale AFB hosts an Open House/Air Show bi-annually designed to educate and inform our civilian community about the capabilities, equipment, training and professionalism of the Air Force and its people. Commercial sponsorship funds are used to offset non-appropriated funding expenses of the Open House and add enhancement to the event, such as the KidZone, civilian aerial acts and other types of entertainment. The 2011 show drew more than 65,000 attendees from the local community offering our sponsors a great opportunity to increase their brand awareness. On the event day, sponsors are allowed to setup a booth site in a high traffic area, have representatives attend and promote their product/services, display company banners and hand out promotional material. In addition, commercial sponsors receive company name/logo on selected media two months prior to the event. Call for Commercial Sponsorship today (530) 634-2283 9

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FSS events Calendar January Beale Cup (Fitness), New Years Eve Party (Adults), New Years Kids Block Party (Youth) February Super Bowl Tailgate Party (Adults), Recce Challenge (Fitness) March Image Makers Photography Contest (Youth), Beale s Best (Fitness) April Spring Break Open House (Youth), Fishing Derby (Youth), Beale Cup (Fitness), Booster Club Bowling Tournament (Airmen), Poetry Contest (All), Father Daughter Dance (Youth) May Fitness Month (All), Armed Force Day Bowling (Airmen), Recce Challenge (Fitness) June Rod & Gun Member Drive (Adults), Beale s Best (Fitness), Club Luau (Family), Summer Reading Program (Youth), Iles Academy Benefit Tournament (Sport), Beale Open Golf Tournament (Sport) July Water Fun Kids Block Party (Youth), Operation Pencil Box (Family), Family Pool Parties (All), 4th of July Pool Party (Family), White Water Rafting (All) August Recce Challenge (Fitness), Dog Days of Summer Bowling (Sport), Ryder Cup Matches (Sport) September Day for Kids (Family), Oktoberfest & Car Show (Family) October Tournament of Champions Golf (Sport), Halloween Party (Adults), Spooky Night Kids Block Party (Youth), Beale Cup (Fitness) November Project Cheer (All), Beale Bake-off (All), Recce Challenge (Fitness), Turkey Bowl (Airmen), OAC Holiday Open House (Family), Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament (Sport) December Beale s Best (Fitness), Holiday Ham Shoot (Sport), Dorm Resident Party (Airmen), Passport Adventure (Youth), Colossal Cookie Challenge (All), December Club Member Drive Call for Commercial Sponsorship today (530) 634-2283 11

child development center The Child Development Center offers both full-time and hourly care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The CDC staff at Beale are committed to providing a high quality environment where children and families can thrive. Spaghetti Dinner and Art Auction April ($1,000) This popular annual event is for the Child Development Center, Youth Center and Family Childcare. The spaghetti dinner and art auction raises money to offset the costs of the CDC and is open to the base population. Provider Appreciation Dinner Spring ($1,000) This event is to honor the child care providers that tirelessly give of themselves 24 hours a day to care for the children of Air Force personnel when needed. 12 Helping Support the Force.

youth programs From the full gymnasium with indoor basketball courts to the Hot Spot (Teen Room), the Youth Center is the place to be! Youth Programs provide school-age programs, year-round sports programs, instructional classes, social recreation, dances and field trips. National Day for Kids September ($1,000) This is a special event for youth of all ages and their families. Over 1,000 participants enjoy a rock climbing wall, water guns and inflatable games, crafts, face painting, food and refreshments, and other great family fun activities. Father/Daughter Dinner Dance Spring ($500) This Air Force-wide event is designed for fathers to re-connect with their daughters with a semi formal dinner and dance. Youth Sports Year-round ($500 - $2,500) Basketball, cheerleading, track, swim, soccer and baseball teams form year-round to enrich the physical and mental health of our youth. Call for Commercial Sponsorship today (530) 634-2283 13

community center The Community Center is known as the hub of the Base because of the wide range of conferences and community activities held here. From health fairs to blood drives, from wedding receptions to Texas Hold em, the center is the place for meetings of any size. Kid s Block Parties Monthly (10 per year @ $200 each) This event is designed for families to come and play games, play in a bounce house, create crafts, enjoy dinner and otherwise interact with other families in a relaxed environment Easter Egg Hunt - Spring ($500) This event is designed for kids ages 10 and under and their families. Kids hunt for Easter eggs which have prizes inside, tickets for Easter baskets, games and candy items. Texas Hold em Tournaments - Throughout the year. ($500) This popular tournament, held every month, is attended by Airmen, retirees, and other base personnel. 14 Helping Support the Force.

Hub Zemke library The library provides quality of life support, mission support to base and tenant organizations, and also supports education. The library allows active duty, retired military, dependents, DoD civilians and contractors a wide range of products and services. Summer Reading Program June August ($200) This is a special event for children ages 2 through high school. Patrons read books throughout the summer months and win prizes. Call for Commercial Sponsorship today (530) 634-2283 15

recce point club Recce Point Club is Beale s exclusive dinning club located adjacent to the Coyote Run Golf Course. The facility includes an Enlisted Club, an Officer s Club, and the Coyote Pub & Grill (a sports lounge and family eatery). Named in honor of the Wing s Reconnaissance mission, Recce Point Club offers excellent food and beverages, and is the hub of some of the more popular events on the base. Membership Nights These themed-events are held quarterly and feature food, refreshments, games, contests, and prizes for the whole family. New Years Eve Party January Super Bowl Party February Luau June Oktoberfest/Car Show September Halloween Party October Football Frenzy/Armchair Quarterback Fall ($500) This popular event runs during the NFL season and offers a weekly chance to sit in a brand new recliner for an entire pro game of their choice during each week of the season and the chance to win that chair at the end of the season. Operation Pencil Box June August ($1,000) This charitable program aims to supply every base child with a backpack full of school supplies for the upcoming school year. 16 Helping Support the Force.

beale lanes bowling center Beale Lanes Bowling Center offers many different ways for individuals and families to have fun. Regardless of the weather, bowling is great way to relax, draw closer or just have a great time. Sweetheart Bowl February ($200) The Sweetheart Bowling Tournament is designed for couples to compete for prizes. Dorm Resident Party December ($200) This popular event is designed for the Airmen living in the Dorms who are away from their families during the holidays. Other programs or events offered: Red Center Pin Hump Day Summer Battle of the Sexes Bowling Tournament Dog Days of Summer And many more! Call for Commercial Sponsorship today (530) 634-2283 17

coyote run golf course The Coyote Run Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course and driving range located on Beale Air Force Base, California. It hosts three or more tournaments per month. Tournaments Various ($500 ea.) Beale Open June Iles Academy of Golf Benefit June (Sponsors 100 kids) The Academy offers free golf camps to youth ages 7-17 May August ($250 per event x4) Ryder Cup Matches August Tournament of Champions October Iles Academy Of Golf for Kids Beale Open Tournament ON-Course Sponsorship Various Pin Flag Sponsorship Ball Washers 18 Helping Support the Force.

harris fitness center The Harris Fitness Center offers fitness, sports programs and services by providing world class quality of life programs through teamwork and trust necessary to keeping our Air Force Fit to Fight! Recce Challenge Quarterly ($1,000 ea.) This highly acclaimed fitness program is a fantastic way for the base personnel to engage with others for fitness, fun and competition. Giveaways and prizes are awarded for the winners. Beale Cup Quarterly ($1,000 ea.) This is a popular base-wide where groups involving many squadrons complete for the coveted Beale Cup and bragging rights! Competitions range from Paddle, Pant & Pedal Relays to the Strongest Man & Woman Challenge. Call for Commercial Sponsorship today (530) 634-2283 19

outdoor adventure center The Outdoor Adventure Center offers its patrons the key to California adventure. If it s fishing, hiking, camping, snowboarding, whitewater rafting, wine tasting, kayaking, rock climbing, whale watching or sailing...the OAC has an adventure for everyone. Sponsor a trip: Whitewater Rafting Event T-Shirts Wine Tasting Trips Giveaways Winter Ski Shuttles Giveaways Spring Break & Holiday Open Houses April & December ($250 ea.) These free family programs showcase the OAC s rental and retail items. The OAC breaks out their bounce houses and climbing wall for all to enjoy, provide food and refreshments, and offer discounts and prizes throughout the event. Family Pool Parties Every Wednesday in July ($250 ea.) This highly-attended summer event provides Airmen and their families an opportunity to get together for fun and relaxation. Each night has a themed event with food, refreshments, games and prizes offered. 20 Helping Support the Force.

rod & gun club The Beale Rod-N-Gun Club offers two skeet fields, one trap range and a 50 yard small arms range which will accommodate all small-bore weapons, an archery range, and paintball field. The paintball field is available for individual and group parties. Sponsor an event - $200 each Annual Bass Tournament July Paintball Tournament Varies Pistol League Spring/Summer Trap League October Call for Commercial Sponsorship today (530) 634-2283 21

Aero club The Beale Aero Club Flight Training Center offers ground and flight instruction programs to help base personnel earn their private, commercial and instrument ratings. Spot Landing Competition Semi-Annually ($200) This event challenges pilots to technically land on a specific spot on the runway. Competition is open to both Travis AFB and Beale AFB Aero Clubs. Food and beverages are offered as well as prizes for the winners of the landing competition. Teen Aviation Day Spring ($200) The Aero Club invites teens 15 years or older to spend the day learning what it takes to become a pilot. The day consists of a review in the career of aviation, a Civil Air Patrol presentation and a discovery flight. This is free for Air Force dependents and complimentary lunch is provided. 22 Helping Support the Force.

arts & crafts The Arts & Crafts Center shares the same facility with the Auto Hobby Shop. The Arts & Crafts Center offers craft supplies as well as classes in Stained Glass, Framing, Calligraphy, Scrapbooking, Cake Decorating, and more. Their professional services include framing, engraving, embroidering, and balloon bouquets. The Beale Auto Hobby Shop is a certified Napa Care Center offering professional repair service and consultation, parts ordering services, or stall rental for customers to perform their auto maintenance. Arts & Crafts Center Open House Annually ($200) This event showcases their facility and staff. Past students display their crafts they created in the classes taken at the center. Winners of their annual photo contests are announced and prizes are awarded. Refreshments, snacks, and special discounts are provided. Auto Hobby All-Nighter Semi-Annually ($200) Twice a year the Auto Hobby Center opens their facility all night for base personnel to perform major vehicle repairs that otherwise couldn t be completed during normal operating hours. Free pizza is provided to participants. Call for Commercial Sponsorship today (530) 634-2283 23

Thank you for being a part of our family! 6940 C Street, Beale AFB, CA 95903 (530) 634-2283 marketing@beale.af.mil