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VERMONT OUTDOORS WOMAN
To encourage and enhance participation of women of all ages and abilities in outdoor activities through hands-on education
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
What is
Vermont Outdoors Woman?
We are a volunteer, member-driven, non-profit organization that facilitates
access to a broad range of outdoor resources and services to women. Through
generous sponsorships from local and nationally based businesses and
organizations we are able to accomplish the following goals:
- Provide quality outdoor recreation-based learning experiences at reasonable prices
- Build participant self-confidence in a safe and friendly atmosphere
- Connect women with similar interests for encouragement, networking, and new friendships
- Encourage women to have a stronger, better educated voice in the management of natural resources
- Foster a lifelong interest in outdoor activities
- Expand our knowledge of the natural world and our place within it
What is Doe Camp? Doe Camp is a series of affordable seasonal skill development weekend retreats open to women of all ages and abilities – from the youthful 18 year old daughters, to our sprightly great-grandmothers. Each woman signs up for four skill development workshops throughout the weekend. With the support of Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife and other Vermont outdoors based organizations we have now created Doe Camps for three seasons; Winter, Summer and Fall!
Doe Camp provides educational and skill building programs in virtually all outdoor activities, including:
Archery, Firearm safety, Fishing, Orienteering, GPS, Canoeing, Kayaking, Snowshoeing, Search & Rescue, Wildlife Photography, Snowmobiling, ATV Safety, Birding, Winter Camping, Wilderness First Aid, Self Defense, Mountain Biking, Wild Medicinal & Edibles, Forestry and many more.
Why sponsor Vermont Outdoors Woman? “Women don't buy brands; they join them. They want a brand to touch their lives in as many ways as possible.” - Faith Popcorn, Evolution
Women are the fastest growing segment of outdoor recreation enthusiasts. According to the National Survey on Recreation and the Environment[1]between 1990 and 2000 women more than doubled their rate of participation in all fields of outdoor activities, from bird watching to rock climbing. Women purchase or influence the purchase of 80% of all consumer goods, handle 75% of family finances and tend toward brand loyalty. Many of our members have yet to establish buying habits for products and services to fit an outdoor lifestyle. The 2005 Outdoor Industry Participation Study shows that 74.5 million women participate in outdoor activities in the USA. As an organization, we educated 160 women in our 2008 Doe Camp series and are continuing to expand our services to meet the demand from an increasing amount of women who are becoming more involved in outdoor recreation.
We are the women’s division of the Vermont Outdoor Guide Association (VOGA). VOGA is a state wide information resource, and state policy advocate to Vermont’s outdoors recreation based industry. The VOGA website (www.voga.org) is consistently visited by nearly 1000 unique visitors each day. Visitors planning a trip to Vermont or Vermonters looking for guidance in a new outdoor activity – both are likely to visit this site. These visitors are specifically searching the web to find what Vermont offers and how they can get it as conveniently as possible.
In exchange for your sponsorship, we promote your business on our web and at our events.
For more details see the sponsorship form.
[1] “Emerging Markets for Outdoor Recreation in the United States: Based on the National Survey on Recreation and the Environment.” Text and Research by: USDA Forest Service Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, and the University of Georgia
