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Events • Regional Leader Elevator Pitch – this is the prime DWN FUNDING Events

them about who DWN is, what we do, and what you
3 opportunity to put it into practice when talking with There is funding for support for regional events available 3
through DWN.
do in your Regional Leader role.
• Being a Regional Leader - share with them about To access this:
your volunteer role and what it has given you. • Ensure it is discussed in your team planning process.
• Background of Dairy Women’s Network - our role • Discuss all funding and sponsorship options with your
in the industry, our partners, the workshops and Hub Leader.
opportunities we provide for members.
• Previous events your team has run – tell them • Complete the Funding Application Form.
about workshops and regional events that you have • The Connections and Development Director will
run in the region, how many people come along, contact you to discuss your funding application.
the importance of the connections off-farm and • Follow the instructions in the regional event Funding
examples of great feedback from attendees. Process.
• The event you are planning – event description,
learning outcomes (if applicable), guest speakers or
presenters, date, times, location, what opportunities
are available for them to sponsor e.g. venue or
catering – ensure you have costings if they ask for
them.
• Funding recognition - Advise them that their
business name and logo will feature in the
promotional material for the event that goes out
to all members in the region, along with being
acknowledged and thanked at the event.
Point of contact - Leave your contact details and get
theirs.