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UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite
3.26.13 Ride On!
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Gearing Up for the Ride!
We are gearing up for another successful UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite. With over 6,500 participants in 2012, the Ride is one of the nation's largest one-day recreational bike rides. The funds we raise allow UPAF Member Groups and Affiliates to present the best in professional theater, music and dance to more than one million individuals, including over 400,000 children, annually.
Do you have questions about the Ride? Please contact Annie Hernandez at ahernandez@upaf.org or (414) 239-6283 today!
Important Dates for 2013:
April 4-7, 2013 - Wheel & Sprocket Bike Sale Expo
May 1, 2013 - Team registration deadline
May 13-17, 2013 - Ride team packet pickup at Matthews Building
May 24, 2013 - Ride packets delivered to teams of 50 or more
June 2, 2013 - UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite
2013 Registration Fees
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2013 Ride Registration Prices
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Adult
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Youth
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Family
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Early Bird (Feb. 27-April 7)
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$40
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$30
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$100
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Wheel & Sprocket Bike Expo Sale (April 4-7)
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$35
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$25
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$95
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Regular (April 8-June 1)
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$45
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$35
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$115
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Day of Ride (June 2)
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$50
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$40
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$120
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PERFORMING ARTS
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Don't forget to support the arts by attending some of our Member and Affiliate Group performances!
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Prizes! Prizes! Prizes!
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Team Prizes
The 10 largest teams from the 2012 Ride will be are eligible to compete for Team of the Year in 2013! The team that recruits the largest percentage of new riders (a minimum of 20% increase) will win the trophy.
In addition to competing to recruit the largest percentage of new riders, this year teams will compete to raise the most money. The top 20 fundraising teams from 2012 are eligible to win Fundraising Team of the Year! The team that raises the largest percentage increase in dollars (a minimum of 25% increase) will receive the trophy.
Prizes will be awarded to the winning team's Captain at a special ceremony on the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard Stage at the Finish Line Party. Individual Prizes 
Grand Prize (Highest dollar amount of pledges raised)... - BICYCLE TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO/NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA made possible by Johnson Controls, Inc. - Round trip airfare, departing from Milwaukee to San Francisco, hotel accommodations for three nights at the Westin St. Francis at Union Square, rental car for four days and two bike tours:
- First tour - Wine Country Bike Tour and Picnic Lunch. This tour includes roundtrip transfers from your San Francisco hotel to Napa Valley
- Second tour - Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour riding across the Golden Gate Bridge - three-hour tour with a local guide.
- Four seats to a 2013 Milwaukee Brewers home game in the MillerCoors seats donated by MillerCoors (date to be mutually agreed upon)
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Your Pledges of:
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Earns You:
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Your Pledges of:
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Earns You:
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$1750
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a Trek 7.1 FX Performance Hybrid bicycle donated by Wheel & Sprocket
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$1250
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a Trek Verve 1 Hybrid bicycle donated by Wheel & Sprocket
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$600
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a Saris Bones three bike rack donated by Wheel & Sprocket
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$400
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a Miller Lite rolling cooler and two tickets to Summerfest donated by MillerCoors
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$300
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two tickets to Summerfest tickets donated by MillerCoors and one pair of Marcus Theatres movie passes donated by Marcus Theatres
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$200
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a Bontrager Trip 2 bicycle computer donated by Wheel & Sprocket (free installation at any one of Wheel & Sprocket's seven locations)
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$100
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$33
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a Marcus Theatres movie pass donated by Marcus Theatres and a pair of Miller Lite sunglasses donated by MillerCoors
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*All levels at $100 and above include the UPAF SMART CARD, sponsored by Associated Bank. NEW THIS YEAR: - All riders who have new or increased pledges of $100 or more will be entered to win the use of a suite at a Milwaukee Brewers game during the 2013 season donated by Johnson Controls, Inc. (date to be mutually agreed upon).
- Early pledge prize incentive: Your pledges of $200 by May 1st earn you a Miller Lite bicycle jersey donated by MillerCoors.
For more information on pledging and prizes, visit our website!
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Meet the Ride Team!
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Kyle Dlabay, Special Events Manager - Kyle is in his first Ride season as Special Events Manager for UPAF. He assisted on the Ride for the two past events. Kyle earned his Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Broadcast and Electronic Communication.
Annie Hernandez, Ride Loaned Executive - Annie is in her first year involved with the Ride and is really excited to work closely with all of our volunteers and Team Captains. She grew up in the Milwaukee area and believes it is a great place to live and work, in part because of the dynamic performing arts community. Annie is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a proud Badger!
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Volunteer at the Ride!
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Each year, our volunteers play an instrumental role in the continued success of the UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite. We are incredibly grateful to the hundreds of volunteers that make the Ride possible. Whether it's serving as route support, assisting riders at the Bike Port or providing assistance at the start line or Finish Line Party, there's sure to be an opportunity that interests you.
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, encourage employee unity and experience the thrill of the Ride without being on a bike. We offer numerous group opportunities allowing volunteers the comfort of working with friends, while still providing the chance to meet new people who are passionate about the arts and volunteering.
For information about the different opportunities and to sign up to volunteer, visit our website or contact Annie Hernandez at ahernandez@upaf.org or 414-239-6283 today!
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Captain's Corner
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We asked team captains of some of our largest teams what advice they would give first time captains. Here is what they said!
"If you are taking over for another "retiring" captain, get a mailer out to last year's team to let them know you are taking over and to encourage participation this year. Don't expect Ride advertising alone to get people to join the ride, it is really just a way of getting the word out. Getting people to sign up takes a personal "ask" in most cases to get someone new to join your team. If you're a extrovert, perfect. If you're not, become one :-)."
"The Ride is a great opportunity to build some team spirit by meeting colleagues who you may not normally interact with and you can have your family join. Start promoting the ride as early as possible, set a goal for riders and volunteers, and reach out to colleagues you would think would be interested."
Even if you are a returning team captain, that is great advice! Start early and invite people to be involved!
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