Advertising & Sponsorship Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, has a variety of advertising and sponsorship opportunities, including a new publication and large and small events throughout the year.	LOCATION: Building 210, Room 210, 5820 21st Street (21st and Belvoir Rd), Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 map CONTACT: Robyn Martin Coordinator (805) 703-4138   robyn.c.martin@us.army.mil	PAGE CONTENTS Info Packet Sponsor List What We Offer Fort Belvoir Demographics Sponsorship Opportunities Advertising Opportunities Buzz Magazine BelvoirMWR.com Advertising Opportunities New for 2010! Frequently Asked Questions

Complete Informational Packet

This document gives a complete explanation of Fort Belvoir DFMWR Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities.

2010 Sponsors and Advertisers

Our Sponsors and Advertisers help make many DFMWR programs and events possible. A huge thank you for your year-long support!

AAFES
AT&T
AUSA-Fairfax-Lee Chapter
Belvoir Federal Credit Union
Brennan’s Heating and Cooling
Central Michigan University
Ford
GEICO
GNC
Hampton Inn & Suites - Mount Vernon/Belvoir/Alexandria-South Intermarket, Inc.
Kings Dominion
Long & Foster
Metropolitan of Lorton Station
Mills Davis Team
Nater Tater Teeter Totters
Northrop Grumman
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Premium Distributors
Roy Spa
Springfield Hilton
Subway
Technical Specialties
Troy University
USAA
USA Discounters
Villages at Belvoir
Your At Home Team

Fort Belvoir Demographics

Fort Belvoir is unique--it provides service to a large population inside and outside of the post.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Includes Freedom Fest, Oktoberfest and large and small events throughout the year.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertise in our quarterly leisure publication, the Belvoir Buzz, on our web site, and with a physical banner at one of our facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MWR sponsorship and advertising? Click here and find out.

MWR Fort Belvoir’s publication - the Belvoir Buzz, focuses on current activities and events for soldiers, retirees, and family members. The publication includes upcoming adult and child classes, trips, sports activities, and places to eat on Fort Belvoir. The Belvoir Buzz is published four times a year and hand delivered to Fort Belvoir residents (over 2,000 homes). Also, the publication is available at all of our MWR facilities and on our Web site at www.belvoirmwr.com.

In addition to advertising, we have one of the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations in the area. This year over 60,000 people will attend this four day event. Some of our other events include a golf tournament, Freedom Fest, youth programs, and a unit Formation run.

For more information or for a marketing packet, please contact our
Sponsorship and Advertising Coordinator, Robyn Martin: robyn.c.martin@us.army.mil.

Fort Belvoir Demographics

Fort Belvoir is home to two Army major command headquarters, as well as 10 Army major commands, 19 different agencies of the Department of Army, eight elements of the U.S. Army Reserve and the Army National Guard, and 26 DoD agencies. Also located on Fort Belvoir are a U.S. Navy construction battalion, a Marine Corps detachment, a U.S. Air Force activity, and an agency from the Department of the Treasury. Over 2,000 military families live on Fort Belvoir. Fort Belvoir also supports a larger population living within a 15-mile radius of the post--5,093 active duty military personnel, 20,000 retired military personnel, 1,441 spouses of active duty, and 6,529 civilian employees.

Fort Belvoir houses tenants from all armed forces, as well as such Department of Defense agencies as the Defense Systems Management College and the Defense Mapping School. To carry out this mission effectively, Fort Belvoir has evolved from a traditional military installation to a more broadly based community. Today, Fort Belvoir functions in many ways like a small city, with its own ordinances, land use plan, building codes, utilities, public parks, and academic institutions.

Business operations on Fort Belvoir (in millions) included 1.1 million visitors to the Fort Belvoir commissary, and 1.8 million visits to the Post Exchange.

The average military household income is $54,329, nine percent higher than the average U.S. civilian household.

Working on Fort Belvoir
Civilians Authorized 6,529
Military Authorized 5,093

Living on Post
Family Members on Post 1,441
Military Family Member School Children 1,932
Military Enlisted in barracks 808

Local Population in a 15-mile radius of Fort Belvoir
Active Duty Military Personnel 5,093
Retired Military Personnel 20,000
Active Duty Retired Family Members 138,000
Civilian Employees 6,529
Total Population 47,034

Active Duty Information
Nearly 60 percent of active duty military are in their 20’s., 31.4 percent are in their 30’s, and 8.95 percent are 40 or over.

Family Member Information
The largest percentage of military spouses are 25-29 years of age.

Member-Guest Tournament

The Member-Guest Golf Tournament is an annual event on Fort Belvoir. Attendance is 200+ active duty military, retired, and their guests.

Freedom Fest	Freedom Fest and Oktoberfest are annual Fort Belvoir events and open to Fort Belvoir residents and all neighboring communities. Attendance for both events exceeds 68,000. Freedom Fest, a one-day event, has over 6,000 attendees. Oktoberfest has 60,000 visitors.

Oktoberfest

The Commercial Advertising Program on Fort Belvoir offers you the opportunity to advertise in our print publications, in our facilities or on our website.

Advertise In the Belvoir Buzz The Belvoir Buzz is a quarterly publication, with a circulation of over 6,000.  The Buzz is hand delivered to over 2,000 residences on Fort Belvoir every 3 months.  It is also available at each of our facilities: Army Community Service (ACS), Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS), Community Center, Officer’s Club, Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS), Fitness Centers, Benyuard Indoor Pool, Arts and Crafts, Fort Belvoir Golf Club, and the Van Noy Library.

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Advertise on BelvoirMWR.com
Fort Belvoir communities’ first stop to find out what’s happening on the installation! Advertise on the front page of the belvoirmwr.com website. Banners are sold for three month increments. You provide a digital static banner; with a square size of 250 by 250 pixels. Click through option available to page of your choice. Rate: $200 per month

Advertise in our Facilities Advertise with your company banner in one of our MWR facilities; Graves Fitness Center, The Body Shop, Wells Field House, Specker Field House, Outdoor Recreation, the Bowling Center, or  Benyuard Indoor Pool.  Maximum banner size allowed is 3’x6’ (larger sizes will be charged an additional fee). Rate: $600 per quarter / per location

New for 2010!!


Table Tents! The Community Center is the information center for Fort Belvoir recreation resources. Advertise your business on our table tents at Bozelli’s Deli located in the Community Center. Ad size is 4”x6”.
Rate: $500 per quarter

3D Fireworks Glasses! Fort Belvoir MWR will be the exclusive provider of 3D glasses at our Freedom Fest celebration. We will be producing 5000 pairs of the glasses to be given away free to our spectators. Place your logo on the glasses or buy a bounce-back coupon space. Contact the Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator for more information.
Rate: $250 for logo placement / $500 bounce-back coupon (only two spaces available, first-come, first-served basis)

What is Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) on Fort Belvoir?
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), provides recreation and events to active and retired military and their families. Government employees, and government contractors can also use the facilities. Events throughout the year are also open to the public. Oktoberfest brings over 60,000 visitors to Fort Belvoir.

How many MWR facilities are located on Fort Belvoir?
Fort Belvoir MWR facilities include Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS), the Community Club, and Officers’ Club, Child Youth Services (CYS), our 3 gyms, two golf clubs, the marina, Benyuard Indoor Pool, Sosa Community Center, and the Van Noy Library. MWR also includes U.S. Army Community Service—offering information, education, and support services to the Fort Belvoir community. Our quarterly publication, the Belvoir Buzz, lists each facility and includes events and classes offered throughout the year. Download a copy of the Belvoir Buzz from our MWR main site at www.belvoirmwr.com.

What is sponsorship on Fort Belvoir?
Sponsors can exhibit/ display products and services, customers can sample these products, and a sponsor can meet face to face with potential customers. For a complete listing of events visit our sponsorship page. Go to our sponsorship page for more information. Check back frequently as this information changes.

How can I advertise on Fort Belvoir?
There are many opportunities on Fort Belvoir. The Belvoir Buzz, a quarterly publication of 6,000, is hand delivered to all of our residents on Fort Belvoir. This publication also is available on our Web site at www.belvoirmwr.com. Physical banners can be placed at our MWR facilities and a digital banner can be placed on our Web site.

Why should I sponsor or advertise on Fort Belvoir?
Fort Belvoir is unique. Many military families, government employees, and contractors live within a 15-mile radius of the post and use the facilities. There are over 2,000 military family Fort Belvoir residents, and 800 single soldiers who live on post. For a complete listing of demographics visit the demographics page.

Does every Army military facility have MWR?
Yes, for a complete listing, visit www.armymwr.com.

Why are there 2 Fort Belvoir Web sites and can I advertise on both?
The official military Fort Belvoir Web site, www.belvoir.army.mil, can only link to other official government Web sites - this site is not available for advertising or sponsorship. However, MWR hosts www.belvoirmwr.com. This site is exclusively for MWR events and activities throughout the year. Web banner advertising is available.

How can I stay current with Fort Belvoir MWR events?
Visit our Web site at www.belvoirmwr.com for current events, and join our e-zine newsletter. You can also pick up a copy of the Belvoir Buzz at one of our Fort Belvoir MWR facilities.

DFMWR EVENTS

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Arts & Crafts Center Framing Class 3rd Sat of each Month / 8 am-12 noon Basic framing techniques are taught the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8 am-12 noon. $60 includes an 8 x10 kit. The kit contains a picture, mat board, foam core, glass, molding and mounting materials as well as use of the facility. Students will go home with framed artwork ready to hang on the wall. Call 703.806.4655 for registration. ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER

Friday Night Bowling Special Every Friday Night / 9pm - Midnight Every Friday, bowl non-stop from 9 to midnight with shoe rental for only $12.00 per bowler. It's our Friday Night Special, aka "Customer Appreciation Fridays". Call the Bowling Center at 703-805-2991 for more information. BOWLING CENTER

Tennis Lessons Mondays and Tuesdays / Sept 7-30, 2010 Tennis lessons are back! Instructor is USTA / PTR certified with 5 years experience in teaching youth, Adults, beginner to intermediate/advanced. Group lessons max 8 participants. Private lessons also available upon request. Call for additional information (703) 806-5589 / 5368. • Quickstart Tennis, age 10 & under, Beginner/intermediate Monday and Tues     3:30-4:00 6 sessions Sept 7th-20th, cost $30 • Junior Tennis, ages 11-15, Beginner/intermediate Monday and Tues     4:00 pm-5pm, 6 sessions, Sept 7th-20, cost $50 • Adult Tennis, Ages 16 +, Beginner/intermediate/advanced Monday and Tues     5:00-6:00 6 Sessions, Sept 7th- 20th Cost $50 Tennis Lessons Flyer  | SPORTS & FITNESS

Sportfishing on the Chesapeake Bay Sat / Sept 4, 2010 / 7am-3pm Departing Belvoir at 5 am & returning at 5 pm. $91 includes transportation from Fort Belvoir Outdoor Recreation (bldg. 778) and 8 hour fishing charter with rods, fishing bait, fishing license, tackle & coolers to keep your catch cold. Limited seats available - sign up today! More info or to sign up, call 703.805.1226. Sportfishing on the Chesapeake Bay Flyer  |  OUTDOOR RECREATION

Love and Logic Parenting Tues / Sept 14, 21, 28 - 2010 / 5-7pm A three night class running Tuesday nights starting on Sept 14th. This program demonstrates to parents how to educate their children with love and logic by teaching them: the 4 steps to responsibility, recognizing who has control, and also designing consequences for unpleasant behaviors. Family Advocacy Program (FAP) |  ACS

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