FORT WORTH, Texas, September 30, 2009 — Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) (afi.org) is gearing up for its second year as the exclusive and Official Insurance Partner of the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, with a variety of new activities planned for the seventh annual post-season collegiate football game.
As part of the agreement, Armed Forces Insurance will take on three important roles: the Co-Presenting Partner of the Team Kickoff Luncheon, the Title Partner of the Armed Forces Adventure Area and the Presenting Partner of the Great American Patriot Award. The AFI logo will appear on the playing field’s 25-yard line, and the company will participate in spots in ESPN’s television and radio broadcasts, according to Brant Ringler, executive director of the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl.
“Armed Forces Insurance’s involvement in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl will play a big part in continued growth of the bowl game, as well as helping us honor an outstanding American military service member at halftime,” Ringler said.
The partnership agreement, which began in 2008, has AFI continuing as the Official Insurance Partner for the Bowl through the 2011 game. It’s a natural fit for AFI, according to Retired Colonel Tom Dials, chairman and chief executive officer.
“Our partnership with the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl gives us an opportunity to recognize our members for their selfless service to our country,” said Dials. “Participating in last year’s presentation of the GAPA Award to General David Petraeus was the highlight of our involvement. We’re eagerly anticipating our role in the Bowl festivities, including presenting the 2009 award to this year’s recipient.”
AFI was founded in 1887 by military leaders with a single mission: to protect the people who protect our nation. The company provides premium quality, competitively-priced property and casualty insurance to military professionals throughout the United States and overseas. Headquartered in Leavenworth, Kansas, AFI understands that military members have unique circumstances and insurance needs, enabling the company to offer a level of personalized service that’s unequaled in the industry. For more information, visit the Web site at afi.org or call 1-800-495-8234.
Fort Worth, Texas, September 9, 2009 – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. Company, has renewed its title sponsorship of the Armed Forces Bowl for two more years according to John Garrison, president and chief executive officer of Bell Helicopter, and Brant Ringler, the game’s executive director, in a joint announcement today.
Known as the Fort Worth Bowl during its first three years, the Armed Forces Bowl, owned and operated by ESPN, initially signed Bell Helicopter as the game’s title partner in August 2006. The initial agreement was for two years, with Bell Helicopter picking up a two-year option in December 2007 to be title partner for the game through the 2009 postseason.
The new agreement has Bell Helicopter continuing as the Armed Forces Bowl title sponsor through the 2011 game with a set option for two additional years for the 2012 and 2013 contests.
“Bell Helicopter is proud to continue our sponsorship of the Armed Forces Bowl,” said Bell President and CEO John Garrison. “The event’s emphasis on providing well-deserved recognition for our men and women in uniform and honoring their service to this nation makes us proud to be associated with this bowl.”
“Bell Helicopter’s renewal will allow the Armed Forces Bowl to continue the growth of the game since its name was changed from the Fort Worth Bowl,” said Brant Ringler, executive director of the bowl. “Bell Helicopter’s continued commitment to supporting our uniformed personnel makes this renewal even more special.”
Bell Helicopter is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical-lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft. Recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell’s global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries.
Fort Worth, Texas, September 2, 2009 – ESPN Regional Television (ERT) has named Hope Lockett as the sales and marketing supervisor for the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, according to Brant B. Ringler, the executive director for the post-season football game.
The 24-year-old Lockett’s primary role will be to work directly with corporate sponsors and marketing partners on a daily basis for the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, which is owned and operated by ESPN Regional Television (ERT) of Charlotte, N.C.
For the past 16 months, Lockett was the associate director for the Fort Worth-based Davey O’Brien Foundation where she managed ticket sales and sponsorship renewals for the annual awards dinner. She also managed the high school scholarship applications and selection process for the Davey O’Brien Foundation while overseeing the Hall of Fame and Web site appearance.
“Hope brings a strong variety of business assets to our bowl,” said Ringler. “We look forward to having her as part of our team. Her experience with the Davey O’Brien Foundation will be advantageous as we continue to strengthen our sales and marketing efforts in the Fort Worth community.”
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