AYC Bowling Night @ Rock & Bowl with Big Brothers Big Sisters

Friday, February 26th @ 8:30pm
Highland Lanes
8909 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757

Pre-Bowling Happy Hour @ 6:30pm
Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub
9012 Research Blvd.
Austin, TX 78758

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ signature annual event is right around the corner! Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2010 is a fun and easy way to make a difference in the lives of children. Join other AYC members and raise pledges to help Big Brothers Big Sisters match more kids with caring, committed mentors.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is an easy and fun way to make a difference in the lives of children. All you have to do is invite four AYC friends, other friends, family members, and/or co-workers to participate on your team. Each team of five raises $625, or $125 per person. Challenge your family, friends, and co-workers to see who can raise the most money. As a thank-you, participants are invited to enjoy free bowling, food, drinks, t-shirt, and a chance to win prizes. The 2010 theme is “Rock Star.” Come as your favorite rocker and be ready to Rock and Bowl!

How to Register Online for the AYC Group Bowl:

  1. WEBSITE
    • Go to http://austinbowl.kintera.org – This is the official Bowl for Kids’ Sake (BFKS) fundraising website.
  2. REGISTRATION
    • Click Register Here in the center of the page and follow the easy step-by-step instructions...

      If you are the Team Captain and starting a team:
      • Click “Start A Team” (it will automatically take you to the next page where you…)
      • Click “New Team Under Group”
      • Scroll down and highlight “AYC”; Enter your “Team Name”, “Fundraising Goal” (minimum $625) and “Recruiting Goal” (5) and click “Continue”
      • Fill in your contact information.
      • Choose a login name and password to access your personal headquarters.
      • Click continue at the bottom of the page.
      • You will then be able to customize your personal donation page by clicking on Build/Edit my Webpage in the to-do list on the My HQ tab.
      If you are joining a team:
      • Click “Join A Team”
      • Under “Select Group”, highlight AYC OR enter the team name if you know it
      • Scroll to the bottom of the page to see a list of AEC firms. Click on “join team” of the team you would like to join.
      • Fill in your contact information.
      • Choose a login name and password to access your personal headquarters.
      • Click continue at the bottom of the page.
      • You will then be able to customize your personal donation page by clicking on Build/Edit my Webpage in the to-do list on the My HQ tab.

      VERY IMPORTANT! If you have participated in BFKS in the past, DO NOT create a new profile/username/ password. On the page where you fill in your contact info, there is a link at the top of the page to AUTOFILL all your information. After you click that link, you will then be asked for your username and password. If you have any questions about this, call Kate O’Connell at 512.807.3615.

  3. SEND EMAIL

    Now that you have personalized your donation page, you are ready to email your potential “sponsors” to recruit them for the cause.

    • Click on Send Email to Friends and Family in the to-do list on the My HQ tab.
    • Import your address book or enter a quick list of email addresses. Then, customize one of the existing email templates or compose a new message.

    Your friends and family will receive an email that includes a direct link to your personal donation page.

  4. ONLINE DONATION

    The personal page found in your email makes it quick and easy for donors to show their support. The secure process ensures that no personal information will be shared. Online contributors will receive an instant receipt for taxes, along with a thank you note. Your donors will instantly see their contribution applied to your goal and their name will appear on your scrolling honor roll.

  5. LOGIN

    If you would like to return to send additional emails or check the status of your fundraising, you can log back in to your headquarters.

    • Click on Main Login on the left navigation bar on the BFKS main page.
    • Enter your login name and password.

Questions? Contact Kate O’Connell at 512.807.3615 or at koconnell@bigmentoring.org