Summer Hummer Report

by Betty Roberge

A very good planning session took place at the Summer Hummer Committee meeting this month. Many great ideas for making the Hummer grow were discussed. First and foremost is determining what our 2020 Summer Hummer budget will look like. In order to make that determination, we need to know what kind of sponsorships will be coming in. That’s where we need your help. Our sponsorship program comes in many sizes and can fit almost any budget. We are, of course, looking for one or two major sponsors so we can increase our advertising budget and bring in some great musical acts, but 20 $250 sponsorships will do the trick too. Some local bars or businesses that we frequent might issue us a $250 sponsorship and will more than likely let us put up a flyer so more people know about the Hummer and will attend. A win, win situation – money and advertising. A few members are looking into securing band and other entertainment bids as we speak. Below you will find a sponsorship form. Feel free to cut it out, make a copy and solicit your favorite establishments or biker friendly businesses. The businesses that choose to help us will get great advertising in return. Remember that their sponsorship forms must be returned with their checks by December 20, 2019. This will give us ample time to work our magic and get advertising posters, etc. ready and printed in January for distribution at Officer’s Training in February. It is the consensus of the committee that we need to up our game on advertising. We need to entice not only the general public to attend our “Biggest Fundraiser of the Year” event, but we also need to shake up our own members and get them interested in coming up to their land and enjoying the weekend. No matter what the weather, those of us that go to the Hummer manage to have a great time….and build some pretty good and lasting relationships along the way.

In addition to the sponsorship program we discussed many suggestions coming to us by our members. Keep those ideas flowing. We are always looking to improve.