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The AAMU CHEER SQUAD Sponsorship Policy is designed to develop or improve activities and programs that are consistent with AAMU CHEER SQUAD?s mission and purpose. The goal is to obtain financial support from individuals and organizations in order to develop the program?s vision. Sponsorship/Donator Types Include: Monetary Contributor: Sponsors or donators are asked to give any amount of money. This contribution will offset the cost for the many ?CHEER COMPETITIONS? the team will compete in through out the year. Equipment/Facilities Contributor: Sponsors or donators are asked to donate things such as pom-poms, signs, stunt mats, etc. that will be used in practices and/or performances. Also the use of facilities for practices, meetings, fundraisers, banquets, etc. Business/Volunteer Contributor: Sponsors or donators are asked to volunteer their expertise or support with ?gifts-in-kind?. For instance, a restaurant or store may donate for fundraising events, screen printers may donate a banner, printers may donate flyers, business card, booklets, etc., and an attorney may volunteer his/her time. Definition of Sponsorship A financial or in-kind contribution to AAMU CHEER SQUAD by any corporation or organization, either for-profit or not-for-profit, which provides support for specific AAMU CHEER SQUAD activities or programs, including but not limited to competitions, cheer equipment, facilities, or transportation. Sponsorship Criteria ?AAMU CHEER SQUAD reserves the right to reject any sponsorship deemed inappropriate to the mission of AAMU CHEER SQUAD. ?AAMU CHEER SQUAD reserves the right-of-first-refusal to the previous year?s sponsor of a product, service, or in-kind service with an agreement deadline to be established at AAMU CHEER SQUAD?s sole discretion. ?Commercial support for educational programs and/or presentations for which credit is offered must sign a contract assuring compliance with current AAMU Standards for Community Support. ?Appropriate recognition of Sponsors? contributions will be determined at the sole discretion of AAMU CHEER SQUAD. ?AAMU CHEER SQUAD accepts funds or royalties only if acceptance does not pose a conflict of interest and in no way impacts the objectivity of the University, cheer members and staff. ?AAMU CHEER SQUAD recognizes sponsors? needs to promote specific products. Sponsors may provide product-specific logos and meeting giveaways (such as bags or CD ROMs) or other approved items. ?AAMU Board of Trustees reserves the right to amend this policy without public notification.