Hello All,

In an exciting turn of events, I have been named Fundraising/Grant Liaison for B.O.K. Ranch!As my first official duty, I would like to get the word out as to how everyone and anyone can help to support B.O.K. Ranch, because every dollar gets us closer to our fund raising goal.As a non-profit, the barn runs on donations of time, sweat, and money from our generous volunteers and contributors.As is the life of a non-profit organization, B.O.K. Ranch could use your help in raising money to keep our wonderful well-oiled machine running!I have outlined below the monetary needs of B.O.K. each year, where the monies are delegated, and the levels of contributions open to you and all of your friends and family.

I hope this announcement has found you happy and in good health.Please contact me with any questions, and of course, please forward this information on to anyone and everyone you feel might be willing to donate to B.O.K.’s children, horses, facility, and employees - it is truly a tax-deductible gift that keeps on giving.We appreciate your support and I look forward to our year in fundraising!

Chase Doverspike—New Fundraising/Grant Liaison

Questions or comments?  Email me at: chasedoverspike.bokranch@gmail.com or call 817-312-1100.

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B.O.K. Ranch is in Need of:

· 2010 Horse Sponsorships —$3500/year

· There are thirteen B.O.K. Ranch horses who need to be sponsored this year—ten are actively working in the program and three are happily retired after many years of service to the children and adults of our community—please pick a horse to sponsor from the pictures on the right!

· You will receive a plaque on your horse’s stall door, an information card specific to the horse you are sponsoring for the year, your name/company on our website, free tickets to our annual Western Day fundraiser, and a tax-deductible donation receipt

· 2010 Rider Sponsorships—$2310/year

· We have about twenty riders each year who would not be able to ride in our program without generous contributions to our scholarship fund

· You will receive free tickets to our annual Western Day fundraiser, your name/company on our website, and a tax-deductible donation receipt

· 2010 Employee Sponsorships—$3000/year

· We are working to increase our number of staff with disabilities as it supports those with disabilities in our community in a different way than our therapeutic riding classes.  Each of these individuals will be an official B.O.K. Ranch employee, be added to the payroll, and be listed on our website if they so choose.

· You will receive free tickets to our annual Western Day fundraiser, your name/company on our website, and a tax-deductible donation receipt

· 2010 General Sponsorships:

· Grand Prix Sponsorship—$10,000 or more

· You will receive a brass plaque with your name/company on our sponsor wall at the barn, your name/company on our website, free tickets to our annual Western Day fundraiser, and a tax-deductible donation receipt

· Winner’s Circle Sponsorship—$5,000

· You will receive a silver plaque with your name/company on our sponsor wall at the barn, your name/company on our website, free tickets to our annual Western Day fundraiser, and a tax-deductible donation receipt

· Blue Ribbon Sponsorship—$2,500

· You will receive your name/company on our website, free tickets to our annual Western Day fundraiser, and a tax-deductible donation receipt

· Friend of B.O.K. Ranch Sponsorship—other amount

· You will receive a tax-deductible donation receipt

The B.O.K. Ranch is offering a 5 day Social Skills day camp in association with Connections, social solutions for kids.

This camp will be:

April 5^th – April 9^th

10:00am-1:00pm

3674 Sand Hill Road, Woodside

To register or for more information, please contact the B.O.K. Ranch at

(650) 366-2265 or tishcallos@yahoo.com

www.bokranch.org

Peer relationships and the ability to relate to others are critical for the emotional development of children. Our social skills program teaches interaction skills in a fun and engaging way. This camp is activity based so that the children have opportunities to practice their target skills while engaging in the activities.

Examples of the social skills targeted:

·         Making eye contact

• Exchanging greetings
• Using appropriate body language
• Initiating interactions such as play, conversation, etc.
• Responding to interactions from others
• Engaging in activities with others
• Taking turns
• Understanding other people’s body language such as facial expressions
• Understanding emotions and expressing emotions
• Giving compliments

Friendship building