Introduction

1. Sports and Organizations 1
   1. Steps for Writing Letters to Large Organizations or Sports Teams 2-3
   2. Example Request Letter for Sports Teams 4
   3. Template Request Letter for Sports Teams 5
   4. Example Thank You Letter for Sports Teams 6
   5. Template Thank You Letter for Sports Teams 7
   6. Address List of Sports Teams 8
      1. Basketball Teams: Mens' and Womens' 8-10
      2. Baseball Teams 11-13
      3. Football Teams 14-15
      4. Hockey Teams 16-17
      5. Soccer Teams: Mens' and Womens' 18-19
      6. Other Sports Organizations 20-22
   7. Kansas' University and College Sports Teams 23
      1. Kansas State University Wildcats 23
      2. The University of Kansas Jayhawks 24
      3. Washburn University Ichabods 25
      4. Emporia State University Hornets 26
      5. Pittsburg State University Gorillas 27
      6. Wichita State University Shockers 28
   8. National Football League Offer for Freebies 29
      1. National Football League Offer Form 30-31
   9. Example Request Letter for Organizations 32
   10. Template Request Letter for Organizations 33
   11. Example Thank You Letter for Organizations 34
   12. Template Request Letter for Organizations 35
   13. Address List of Organizations 36-38
2. Celebrities 39
   1. Steps for Writing Letters for Celebrity Autographs, Pictures, and Posters 40-41
   2. Example Request Letter 42
   3. Template Request Letter 43
   4. Example Thank You Letter 44
   5. Template Thank You Letter 45
   6. Lists of Celebrity Addresses 46
      1. Movie Stars and Talk Show Hosts 46-56
      2. Government Officials 57
      3. Singers and Bands 58-63
      4. Cartoons, Cartoonists, and Comics 64
      5. Astronauts 65
3. Wal-Mart Grants 66
   1. Steps for Writing a Letter for a Wal-Mart Donation 67-68
   2. Example Request Letter 69
   3. Template Request Letter 70
   4. Example Thank You Letter 71
   5. Template Thank You Letter 72
   6. Wal-Mart Super Center Application 73
   7. Wal-Mart Super Center Donation Policy 74
4. Cold Calls 75
   1. Steps to Conducting Cold Calls: Approaching Businesses 76-78
   2. Example Flyer 79
   3. Template Flyer 80
   4. Example Thank You Letter 81
   5. Template Thank You Letter 82
5. Internet Resources 83
   1. Steps for Accessing Fun Activities on the Internet 84-85
   2. Fun Internet Resources 86-90
6. Resource Books 91
   1. Resource Books for Teachers and Volunteers 92-95
7. Bibliography 96

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