When you combine energy and excitement with the soul and culture of the African American experience, add dozens of Oklahoma children and adults, imagine us participating in a winter sport.  The National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) with more than 20,000 members has promoted the sport of skiing in minority youth and adult.  OKTB is also a part of the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) who has traveled with minority youth and adults to Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Canada and Europe.  These experiences developed a love for the sport in the African American community.  At the heart of the organization are a variety of opportunities for community services and recreational activities for all ages. 
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The Oklahoma Trailblazers celebrated Twenty Years of character building activities with a Black Tie Gala, Saturday April 4, 2009 in  the OG&E room of the landmark Petroleum Club of downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  

Click here to view Gala Power Point Presentation

The club officers honored charter member David "Dave" Jones and his wife Sarah with Dinner, Entertainment and a Community Service award for Dave’s many years of selfless dedication to African American youth.  From the beginning Dave saw to it that dozens of kids who otherwise would not be able to afford a trip to the slopes experienced his passion.  It was not uncommon for David to contribute significantly towards the transportation, food, and lodging expense incurred.  For his service to the community, State Senator Constance Johnson of District 48 presented Dave with a State Proclaimation declaring April 04, 2009 as "David Jones" day.

The Oklahoma Trailblazers are excited to continue Mr. Jones' legacy providing opportunities for African American youth.  
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• Direct and daily exposure to the winter sports  community
• Event title recognition and promotional opportunity for sample products
• Sponsor name/logo signage, publicity and advertisement we do for our events
• Excellent community relations
• New and increased recognition through event marketing

SPONSORSHIP MAY INCLUDE:  

• Payment of direct cost
• In-kind services
• Contribution of goods or services
• A combination of all three

Thank you for taking time to look at how you can make a difference to enrich the lives of our children.  We will never go forward until we reclaim the children of our communities.

All of these Services programs have a long and well-known reputation for contributing to the community.  Commercial sponsorship provides an opportunity to enhance and expand these vital programs while offering your business a new avenue to increase visibility and awareness of your product or services in the world of winter sports.  Your business benefits from name visibility tied to favorable public relations, the opportunity to distribute information or premiums an effective one-on-one contact with consumers.  Commercial Sponsorship with the Oklahoma Trailblazers (OKTB's) Ski Club provides sponsorship opportunities to interested businesses throughout Oklahoma. 

For more information on how to become a sponsor of the OKTB's events, click here for contact information.