Search and Rescue Team Seeks Sponsors for 60th Anniversary

As the the all-volunteer looks to commemorate their 60th anniversary this year, they're looking for a little help from their friends.

To celebrate their service to the community, SMSR will be putting together a booklet full of rescue stories, safe hiking tips, and sponsorships from local businesses.

It's with the revenue generated by the sale of those sponsorships that the team intends to pay for their team banquet, pay for the printing of the booklet and possibly raise a few operational dollars as well.

Interested businesses and organizations have until Sept. 1, 2011 to buy ad space in the booklet. 1,000 copies of the publication will be printed and placed at locations such as Adams Pack Station and the . Copies will also be given to current and former SMSR team members during their anniversary banquet.

Anyone interested in purchasing a sponsorship should beware the coming deadline and send an e-mail to pr@smsr.org.

Here's more from SMSR Team leadership:

"A good portion of the commemorative booklet will be filled with paid sponsor messages. Proceeds from sponsorships will help the team fund a public open house in October, at which the community will be welcomed to Station 108 for tours and talks about safe hiking in the local mountains.

Sponsorships will also pay for other 60th anniversary commemorative events such as the team banquet. Any money left over will be used for the team’s search and rescue activities.

Sponsorships range in cost from $300 for a full page to $50 for 1/8-page (business-card size). Messages and artwork must be received no later than Sept. 1.

Sponsors will be provided with a flier announcing their support for the Team, to be placed in their storefront if desired. Additionally, sponsors will be recognized on the Team’s website."