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Questions? Comments? Concerns? Let us know! We would love for the #PlungeForPaws2020 be your best fundraiser ever!

Give us a call, email or stop by Bark-A-Bout - we are here to help you with anything you may need.

Bark-A-Bout Pet Activity Center & ResortMarketing & Events Coordinator: Crystal Carlton

(586)566-8900 ext 101, marketing@barkabout.net

Fundraiser’s GuideStep 1:

Choose a Pet Rescue and “JOIN THEIR TEAM” To Get Started Fundraising Online: Each of the 10 local #PlungeForPaws Pet Rescues are unique and amazing in their own way! Click on their TEAM PAGE link below to read their bios to learn more about each unique rescue, their mission statement and accomplishments. After you choose a team to support, JOIN THEIR TEAM to start collecting online donations.

A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue Team Page | Join Our Team | Donate Now | Printable In-Kind Donation Form NBS Animal Rescue Team Page | Join Our Team | Donate Now | Printable In-Kind Donation Form

C.H.A.I.N.E.D. Inc Team Page | Join Our Team | Donate Now | Printable In-Kind Donation Form

Making Miracles Animal Rescue Team Page | Join Our Team | Donate Now | Printable In-Kind Donation Form

Dachshund Haus Rescue Team Page | Join Our Team | Donate Now | Printable In-Kind Donation Form

Noah Project Team Page | Join Our Team | Donate Now | Printable In-Kind Donation Form

Teacher’s Pet Team Page | Join Our Team | Donate Now | Printable In-Kind Donation Form

Bark-A-Bout’s Grand Prize Donation Team Page | Join Our Team | Donate Now | *In-Kind Donation Form will need to be printed and filled out after the Grand Prize Winner is announced, Dec. 13, 202, after we determine which non-profit pet rescue wins Bark-A-Bout’s donations.

Once you are on your favorite rescue’s Team Page, click the “JOIN THIS TEAM” button. Fill in your contact information. Be sure to specify your t-shirt size and answer any additional questions. Read and sign the Waiver by checking the box. Connect your Facebook account and launch your individual Fundraiser Page.

Be sure to immediately SHARE about your fundraising efforts on Facebook, and continually SHARE updates every couple of days. Let your friends know that you are collecting donations for a great cause this winter and you are looking for additional friends who would also like to #TakeThePlunge alongside you during Bark-A-Bout’s Main Event, Sunday, December 15th. Ask friends to join you at the Main Event to watch and laugh as you #FreezeYourButtForAMutt!

Step 2:Solicit and Collect Pledges, Recruit More Plungers

Your Fundraiser Page is unique to you! Share your custom link on social media!

Ask family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to donate to your online fundraiser page so you can be #FreezinForAReason. Challenge friends to #TakeThePlunge alongside you! Set your fundraising goal and encourage a little bit of fur’endly competition with fellow rescue supporters, to see who can raise the most money! Remember, in or order to #TakeThePlunge, each human plunger must raise a minimum of $100 by their specified plunge time. Be sure that you are asking friends to donate to YOUR SPECIFIC DONATION page by sharing your custom URL link (not your Team’s link). To find your Custom URL Link, click on the dashboard tab along the top toolbar. Then, your custom URL link will be visible on the right side of the page. By sharing this link, visitors will be able to go straight to your fundraising page and make donations.

Once friends donate, they may ask you for a receipt for taxes purposes. This receipt is referred to as an “ In-Kind Donation Form” (Tax Deduction Receipt). These are found here. Scroll through and find your pet rescue and print that page.

Step 3:Check Your Plunge Time OnlineOn December 12th, each plunger’s plunge time will be posted on www.BarkABout.net/Plunge-For-Paws/. Check your specified plunge time and plan to arrive 20 minutes early to park and check-in. Bring your cash/check pledges, towels and a change of dry clothes with you to Bark-A-Bout’s #PlungeForPaws2020 Main Event. Feel free to wear themed costumes and make the most out of this unique, fun event!

Step 4:Plunge For Paws Event: Check-In and RegisterBe sure to arrive early to give yourself enough time to check-in and prepare for the Plunge! Entry is free, but we encourage a small donation to help save pets in need. All registered plungers will receive complimentary admission.

Due to Covid-19: Bark-A-Bout will be tailoring our December 13th Main Event to adhere to CDC guidelines regarding social distancing. We ask that plungers limit their guests to two people per plunger. For questions or special accommodations, please contact Bark-A-Bout's Event Coordinator at (586)566-8900 ext 101.

Upon entering Bark-A-Bout: Please follow the signs to the check-in at the Main Event Registration Area. There you will submit all your cash/check donations. (Just remember that checks will not count towards the Grand Prize Donation). All cash donations must be submitted by December 13th at 4pm in order to count towards the Grand Prize Donation. Online donations must be made earlier by Friday, December 11th at 3pm in order to count towards the Grand Prize. (See rules stated below in Step 5).

During registration, read and sign the Rules & Liability Waiver. You will be given special instructions and receive your official #PlungeForPaws t-shirt. Put on your t-shirt and take a Team Photo! Recognize team members on social media by using the hashtag #PlungeForPaws2020 and #TakeThePlunge!!!

Step 5: “Grand Prize” Donation Submission Deadlines:Cash: Must be submitted in person at Bark-A-Bout’s Registration table during the #PlungeForPaws Main Event (Sunday, December 13th, 2-4pm) in order to count towards winning the Grand Prize.Checks: Do not count towards winning the Grand Prize. For a check’s funds to count towards the Grand Prize, your

pet rescue must turn the check into cash to be submitted by the December 13 th cash deadline of 4pm. Online: Online donations must be made by Friday, December 11th at 3pm to be counted towards winning the Grand Prize.

Plunge Points: Each human plunger who brrrravely #TakesThePlunge at Bark-A-Bout on December 13 th, 2020 on behalf of their rescue will receive “100 Plunge Points” added to the rescue’s overall TEAM SCORE. “Plunge Points” and “dollars raised” are weighted equally, and will be added together to determine your team’s overall final grand total (Team Score). The rescue with the largest Team Score will win all of Bark-A-Bout’s funds raised during #PlungeForPaws2020! Stay tuned to Bark-A-Bout’s Page throughout the upcoming months to learn how you can earn your rescue additional bonus Plunge Points!

Step 5:#TakeThePlunge!! Have FUN!!! Demonstrate courage and brrrravery and #TakeThePlunge into the frosty water. Wooooah! Eeeeeeek! Scream if you must! Whether you go knee-deep, waist high or take the full plunge, every dollar raised will help local pets stay warm and healthy this winter! Share your teeth-chattering video on social media. Just remember that while you’re freeeeeezing cold, local pets in need thank you for raising donations to help them stay warm and healthy this winter.

Step 6:Warm Up and Enjoy the Plunge For Paws EventCongratulations on making it through the #PlungeForPaws frosty plunge! Proceed to the changing area to change into dry clothes. Enjoy all that the #PlungeForPaws Main Event has to offer! Warm up from the inside out by indulging in hot beverages and snacks.

Step 7:Winners Revealed On Facebook LiveEveryone is excited to find out who Bark-A-Bout’s Grand Prize Donation Winner is! Bark-A-Bout will announce the Grand Prize Winner at the end of the #PlungeForPaws event, and will be filming to our “Facebook Live” (approximately 4:30pm). Tune in to find out which rescue will win Bark-A-Bout’s Grand Prize Donation!!!

Step 8:Follow Up and Thank Your DonorsEveryone is excited to watch you #FreezeYourButtForAMutt in Bark-A-Bout’s frosty pool. Share your videos and photos. Send thank you letters, emails, calls or even mass texts to donors and team members. Include your craziest photos proving your brrrrrravery so they remember you for next year!

Step 9:Share your #PlungeForPaws Experience with Bark-A-BoutEmail, Facebook message, tag us, and hashtag your #PlungeForPaws2020 photos and videos. We can’t wait to do this all over again next year, and you just might make it into next year’s marketing ads! Thank you for #FreezinForAReason!!

PLUNGE FOR PAWS EVENT: TIMELINEARRIVE EARLY:• Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled plunge time so that you can park, check-in, sign waivers and submit cash/check donations.

WHAT TO WEAR*:• Build team spirit with your fellow pet rescue friends and #TakeThePlunge wearing a themed costume!• Arrive dressed to #TakeThePlunge. • Each plunger will receive a #PlungeForPaws t-shirt upon check-in at the Registration Area.• Please wear flip flops or non-slip shoes and swim attire or undergarments.• Build team spirit by wearing costumes over your clothing!

THINGS TO BRING:• All donations you have received in the form of cash or personal checks.• Extra pair of dry shoes and socks.• Towels. • Plastic grocery bags or a beach bag for wet clothing.• A change of dry clothing to wear after you #TakeThePlunge. (We suggest bringing clothes that are easy to slip on. The last thing you want to deal with when you are shivering are zippers and buttons).• Spending money, in case you would like to paw’chase raffle tickets or other items for sale.• Cell phone, camera or video recording device to give to a trusted friend to capture the big moment when you #TakeThePlunge.

LEAVE AT HOME:• Please leave jewelry and valuables at home or with a friend. Bark-A-Bout is not responsible for items that are lost, stolen or damaged.• Household pets are not allowed into the #PlungeForPaws Main Event.

THINGS NOT TO DO:• DO NOT dive or flip into the water!!!! This is a safety precaution for all plungers that is STRICTLY enforced by Bark-A-Bout.• Do not run out of the cold water after you #TakeThePlunge. The ground may be wet and slippery, so be very careful as you make your way to the changing areas.• Do not attempt to #TakeThePlunge after drinking alcohol. Anyone deemed intoxicated will not be permitted to #TakeThePlunge.

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MUST SIGN AT EVENT CHECK-IN

MUST SIGN AT EVENT CHECK-IN

Waiver & Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnification Agreement

________________________________________________________________________Participant’s Name: First Last

________________________________________________________________________Street Address, City, State, Zip

Cell #: ( ________ ) ________ - ____________ Alternate Phone #: ( ________ ) _________ - ________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________E-mail Address

(circle) T-shirt Size: Small Medium Large XL 2XL 3XL

In consideration of participating in the Plunge For Paws, I represent that I, ________________________________________,

(Printed: First Name / Last Name on December _________, 2020 understand the nature of the Plunge For Paws event (“Activity”) and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I acknowledge that if I believe event conditions are unsafe, I will immediately discontinue participation in the Activity.

I fully understand that the Plunge For Paws event involves risks of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis or death, which may be caused by my own actions, or inactions, those of others participating in the event, the conditions in which the event takes place, or the negligence of the "RELEASEES" named below; and that there may be other risks either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; I fully accept and assume all such risks and responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I, or my dog incur as a result of participation in the Activity. I agree to abide by Bark-A-Bout’s Aquatic Center Rules.

I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue Bark-A-Bout, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers, and employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place, (each considered one of the "RELEASEES" herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the "RELEASEES" or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release, waiver of liability, and assumption of risk I make a claim against any of the risk I, or anyone on my and/or my minor child's behalf, makes a claim against any of the “RELEASEES”, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the “RELEASEES” from any loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may incur as the result of such a claim.

I have read this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing this document and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.

I hereby authorize Bark-A-Bout to use my name, likeness, statements and other identifying information worldwide, in perpetuity, including in photographs, video and recordings for the purposes of publicizing and promoting Bark-A-Bout activities, and to raise funds for local pet rescues. This authorization includes use in any media, including but not limited to print and on the Internet. I understand that I will not be compensated for such use and that Bark-A-Bout is not obligated to use my name, likeness, statements or other identifying information._______________________________ / _____________________________________________ ___________________ (Printed) First & Last Name Signature Date

AMOUNT RAISED:

Cash: $_____________

Check: $____________

Online: $___________

TOTAL: $___________

Helpful Fundraising TipsJoin A Team, Online:Thanks for your interest in fundraising for Bark-A-Bout’s #PlungeForPaws winter fundraiser! We are so excited to team up with you as you #TakeThePlunge to raise money for local pets in need! To get started, sign up by following these simple steps here in Step #1.

Paw’sonalize Your Fundraising Webpage:Each pet rescue’s Team Page lists some great facts and figures and ooey-gooey stories that will melt your heart. By paw’sonalizing your own Fundraising page, you can tell the world how their mission speaks to you, personally. Each simple donation can change the life for a local pet in need this winter.

Set a Goal and Track Your Pledges:Now that you have started collecting donations, frequently tally your cash, online and check donations. As your total climbs, tell the world!

Make a Few Paw’sonal Phone Calls: Grandma always loves to hear your voice! She also loves animals too! It’s a win-win!! When chatting with fur’ends, family, co-workers and neighbors, don’t forget to spread the word and ask for their support!

Share Your Personal Fundraising Webpage Link Via:Social Media: Share your #PlungeForPaws adventure and personal fundraising webpage link on social media. Recruit fur’ends and family to #TakeThePlunge alongside you, and make a life-saving donation! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. are all great resources to reach potential donors and to recruit more Plungers for your pet rescue. Share video, photos and Event ads so others can learn more about your pup’coming #PlungeForPaws adventure! GoLive on Facebook as you #TakeThePlunge.

Text: Text your webpage link to all your friends and be sure to encourage them to #TakeThePlunge alongside you!!!

Email: Email those you know out-of-state/town to support your cause by donating through your webpage.

Always Thank All Your Donors:Send follow-up thank yous by either sending letters, calls, texts, Facebook Messages or emails. Be sure to include a crazy photo so they can remember you for next year! And after all the fun you had, they may even join you for next year’s #PlungeForPaws.

“IN-KIND DONATION” RECEIPTS:

If someone donates to your rescue and requests an

“In-Kind Donation Form” (Tax Receipt), scroll down

and choose your pet rescue’s form below and print

just that page. (You can also cut the page in half to

make 2 receipts).