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Do you like challenges? Are you a builder, architect, engineer, designer, student, parent, or teacher? If so, join us for Plank-a-Palooza! Teams of up to 4 members will apply their design, building, and creative skills while benefiting young children in our community.
Our first Plank-A-Palooza! event was
held April 17, 2010 at Parkview Field.
See the Media Release for details.
Our Winners and Their Winning Structures
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Best Overall Structure, IPFW, Sustainable Construction Class
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Best Design, Briljent
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Most Creative, Design Collaborative
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The Plank-a-Palooza Teams
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BKD, LLP
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St. Francis University
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Trine University
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Stroh Church of Christ Students
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Sponsors
Plank Partners
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Skyscraper Sponsors
For more information:
Jane McGraw, Marketing and Development Director
260.458.0125 or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Please click here for the entry form.
What is Plank-A-Palooza?
It's a challenging event in wich teams use 500 KEVA planks to design and build a structure in 30 minutes. No glue is needed, just gravity. This highly energized construction event creates interest in math and science and encourages creativity and collaboration.
Entry fees are $500 for corporate teams and $250 for student/nonprofit. Awards criteria include best design and meeting specific measurements. Corporate sponsorships are also available with marketing benefits.
What are KEVA planks?
KEVA planks are precision cut maple blocks (about 1/4" x 3/4" x 4 1/2") that stack on four different planes with surprising stability.Visit www.kevaplanks.com to see examples of the amazing structures you can build.
What is Early Childhood Alliance?
Established in 1953, Early Childhood Alliance builds better futures for young children in northeast Indiana through quality early care and education, resource and referral services for families seeking child care, parent education and literacy programs, and training for child care professionals. Early Childhood Alliance relies on funding from our generous community to raise more than 40% of its annual support.
Sponsorship Levels
Plank Partners - $2,500 or more
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- Logo with prominent placement on invitation, flyers, program and other printed materials distributed to sponsors and supporters
- Logo on ECA website
- Mention in all media releases
- Mention from the podium at the event
- Logo on take-away items at the event
- All benefits listed below for sponsors, and donors
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Skyscraper Sponsors - $1,000
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- Name in listing of sponsors at the event
- Mention in media releases, as appropriate
- Logo on ECA website
- All benefits listed below for teams and donors
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Talented Teams - $500 / company or $250 / non-profit
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- Names and photos of team on ECA website
- Custom photo certificate of participation to display at company or school
- Opportunity to win prizes
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| Framework Friends - (in-kind donation of product, service, & time) |
- Name in program
- Name in ECA Annual Report
- Invitation to the event
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| Designer Donors - (cash gifts of $1 - $999) |
- Name in program
- Name in ECA Annual Report
- Invitation to the event
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For more information:
Jane McGraw, Marketing and Development Director
260.458.0125 or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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