Thank you for stopping in to read about sponsorship opporuites for the Balckwaters Event

The Greater Boston Chapter of Trout Unlimited would greatly appreciate your sponsorship for this event which should resonate with your organization's values and commitment to community engagement. The event will focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the community. We anticipate this event will draw a diverse audience, bringing together individuals and invited BIPOC nonprofits (i.e., Latino Outdoors, Elevate Youth) who share a passion for conservation and the outdoors.

Our organization is dedicated to promoting the conservation and responsible use of coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. We are proud of our work in fostering a sense of community among conservation anglers and enthusiasts. At the core of our mission is the belief that the outdoors should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. We are committed to ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to enjoy, recreate, and restore themselves in our natural surroundings. 

To further this commitment, we are excited to host a special event with the screening of the Blackwaters film that explores the beauty and significance of our natural waterways. This film, directed by Chad Brown and edited by Dudley Edmondson, not only captures the essence of our conservation challenges but also highlights the importance of inclusion and diversity in outdoor activities. 

The film will be followed by an in-person panel discussion with Director Chad Brown and Editor Dudley Edmondson and the other 4 cast members in the film. The panel session encompasses the power of five Black men whose paths have been challenged with loss, defeat, fear, and pain by life’s ups and downs and social injustice challenges black men and black boys face every day. The next day we plan a fly-casting/fly-tying clinic to extend our learning and sense of belonging. 

Event Details: 

• Friday Midday - Cambridge Rindge and Latin HS (students and Saff  only)

• Friday Eve, March 15th 
• 5-7 PM - Film Screening & Panel at Brattle Theater & 
• 7-8 PM - Social gathering at Partagoina Cambridge Store

• Saturday Morning, March 16th Fly Casting & Tying Clinic (student & parents)

To support this event, we have established several sponsorship tiers. We kindly request your organization's support at one of these sponsorship tiers to help us make this event a success. By partnering with us, you will align your organization with our vision and demonstrate your dedication to fostering a welcoming and diverse outdoor community.

• Wild Atlantic Salmon: $2000 and above
• Native Brook Trout: $1000-$1999
• Wild Rainbow Trout:  $500-$999
• Wild Brown Trout: $250-$499
• Trout Parr: up to  $249

You may process you sponsorship through https://go.tulocalevents.org/blackwaters

or via check (to avoid processing fees).

Sponsors at each level will receive prominent recognition in all our social media channels, newsletters, and other marketing avenues leading up to and during the event of sponsorship will receive more prominent recognition. Your organization's commitment will play a pivotal role in helping us promote inclusivity in the outdoors and engage the Greater Boston community in meaningful discussions about conservation and recreation.  All proceeds will be used to cover the cost of the film screening/venue, travel and speaker honorariums and other associated event costs. 

We are excited about the possibilities this event offers and hope we can count on your support to make the Greater Boston outdoors accessible for everyone. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or for further information. You can contact me through the info below.

Sincerely,

Rui Coelho

Vice Chair MA TU Council

President Emeritus, Greater Boston TU

rcoelho@gbtu.org