Everest 2014 Sponsorship Proposal

Ravil Chamgoulov Tel +1 604 499 2777 · E-mail: info@8summits.com · www.8summits.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SUMMARY …………………………………………………………………………..………………………. 3

2. THE CLIMBER …………………………………………….……………………………………………..... 4

2.1 Brief Biography: Ravil Chamgoulov, P.Eng.…………………………………………. 4

2.2 Climbing Background: Rare ‘Snow Leopard’ Designation ………..………….. 5

3. BENEFITS FOR SPONSORS……………………………………………………………………………. 6

4. MEDIA OPTIONS .……………………………………….……………………………………………....... 7

5. BUDGET ...…………………………………………………………………………….................................. 8

6. FUNDRAISING FOR CHARITIES …………………...……………..………..………..…………..…. 9

7. SIX OF THE SEVEN SUMMITS ACHIEVED………………………………………………………. 9

APPENDIX A: The Seven Summits Pictures …......……….………………………………………… 10

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1. SUMMARY

A professional engineer and a mountain climber, Ravil Chamgoulov’s quest is to summit the

highest mountain on each of the world’s seven continents. To date, Ravil has successfully climbed

the highest peaks of six continents. Mt. Everest, the highest peak on Earth, is the final mountain for

Ravil to complete his quest to climb the Seven Summits.

Ravil is an elite high-altitude climber who was awarded the rare and prestigious mountaineering

designation of ‘Snow Leopard’. He made over 200 accents at 4,000-plus meter peaks, including all

7,000-plus meter peaks in the former Soviet Union. As a world class climber, Ravil Chamgoulov

exemplifies the core values of competence, responsibility and leadership on the mountains.

By providing a sponsorship to Ravil's quest, you will have a unique opportunity to promote your

company’s brand and goodwill. You will be able to follow Ravil’s progress from base camp to the

top of Everest and watch with pride as he plants your company’s flag on the top of the highest

mountain of the world. Other benefits for the sponsor are described in section 3.

Ravil is raising funds both to support his climbing of Mt. Everest through sponsorship (corporate

and individual) as well as for Mining for Miracles, the mining industry's charity for BC Children’s

Hospital. Charitable efforts promote a positive corporate image for sponsors among the business

community and general public.

MOUNTAIN: Mt. Everest (29,035 ft), Northeast Ridge, from Tibet.

ROUTE: Kathmandu - Lhasa - Xigatse- Xegar - Base Camp (BC) - Advanced Base Camp (ABC) –

North Col (NC) – Mt. Everest Summit - Dzangmu – Kathmandu

DATES: April 08 - June 09, 2014

TOTAL BUDGET: $ 62,000

SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT RAISED TO DATE: $ 40,000

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2. THE CLIMBER

2.1 Brief Biography

Ravil Chamgoulov is a Project Manager at FLSmidth Knelson, a mining equipment manufacturer

located in Langley, British Columbia. He joined the company in 2008 and currently manages

complex projects for customers located throughout the world. Before joining FLSmidth Knelson

he worked with BC Cancer Research Centre on projects dedicated to the development of new

imaging devices.

He holds a M.Sc. in Electronics, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. He has been granted a

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, as well as the Project Management Professional

(PMP)® designation.

Dr. Ravil Chamgoulov, P.Eng., PMP

Ravil, first from the right, on the front page of

FLSmidth Knelson marketing brochure

Ravil is originally from Russia, where he worked as an Associate Professor at Moscow State

Technical University teaching Electrical Engineering. Ravil immigrated to Canada in 2000 and

became a Canadian Citizen in 2004.

Ravil is married to his wife Olga, who works as a technician at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver.

His daughter and son are students at the University of BC. Ravil’s passion outside of work is

mountain climbing.

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2.2 Climbing Background: Rare ‘Snow Leopard’ Designation

Ravil Chamgoulov

Summit of Vinson Massif, the highest peak of Antarctica

Ravil Chamgoulov is an elite high-altitude climber, who was awarded the rare and prestigious

mountaineering designation of ‘Snow Leopard’. To qualify for this honor and recognition, Ravil

successfully climbed all 7,000-meters peaks in the former Soviet Union. Ravil has made more

than 200 ascents at 4,000-plus meters peaks all around the world.

Being a certified mountaineering instructor, Ravil worked many of his summer vacations from

university as an instructor and a coach in mountaineering camps and expeditions. As a member

of the National Search & Rescue Team, he participated in many rescue events.

Ravil is actively involved in the local mountaineering community. As a member of the British

Columbia Mountaineering Club (BCMC), Ravil volunteers his time to organize and lead a number

of climbs in Canada and the USA.

BCMC is the oldest mountaineering club in Canada with

over 100 years of history. BCMC endorses Ravil's quest and

partially sponsors the Everest climb.

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3. BENEFITS FOR SPONSORS

In order to complete the Everest climb funding, Ravil needs to raise a minimum of $ 20,000 for the

climb expenses.

EVEREST SUMMIT SPONSOR: In the event that one sponsor will offer to cover these costs, Ravil

will work with that sponsor to create a significant benefit package, including but not limited to:

Branding: What a branding opportunity! Use of Mt. Everest expedition pictures!

Your corporate flag planted on top of Mt. Everest by Ravil, and photographed for your

promotional use.

Acknowledgement of the sponsor company’s name/logo in all printed and internet

marketing, publicity materials, presentations and interviews about the climb.

Ravil will wear climbing gear clearly marked with your corporate logo for the entire ascent.

Opportunity for two company representatives to travel to Everest Base Camp with Ravil/or

to climb to Advanced Base Camp, or North Col of Mt. Everest at 23,000 feet/7,000 meters.

Opportunity to communicate to Ravil as he is making the climb, and to follow his progress

from base camp to the top of Everest and watch with pride as he plants your company’s flag

on the top of the highest mountain of the world. Just the thought of it is extraordinary!

Upon completion of the climb Ravil will visit your company and give a presentation for the

company employees/clients.

Ravil is open to accommodate the sponsor in other ways that may be of benefit to the

sponsor’s company.

In the event that several sponsors wish to support this incredible quest, Ravil will create benefit

and recognition packages which are suitable to the sponsor.

EVEREST EXPEDITION SPONSOR $ 10,000

EVEREST HIGH CAMP SPONSOR $ 5,000

EVEREST EQUIPMENT SPONSOR $ 1,000 to $ 2,500 or equivalent in in-kind equipment

for the expedition – a complete list is available upon

request.

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4. MEDIA OPTIONS

We anticipate a strong media interest in Ravil's final climb of the Seven Summits and affiliated

fundraising efforts.

Past climbs have garnered interviews shown on Global

and local TV stations, and newspaper and magazine

publications. With your company as Ravil's primary

sponsor, climbing Mt Everest, the highest mountain on

Earth, provides a unique opportunity to promote the

company's brand, values, and goodwill.

Interview to Global TV station

Article in Mountain Life Magazine Local newspaper article

Using social media today provides fast and efficient world wide networking. By focusing our

social media efforts to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Linked In, we will be able to optimize

our reach.

Once the Trek has begun, the updates through Twitter will keep the sponsors engaged. Share

options on social media will allow the word to spread - we're going viral!

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5. BUDGET

# Expenses Price (US $)

1 Airfare (Vancouver- Kathmandu - Vancouver) $ 1,400

2 Everest climbing permit for 1 person & climbing logistics

from Seven Summits Club Ltd.*

$ 50,000*

3 Equipment** $ 9,300**

4 Other expenses, including: medical/evacuation insurance,

visa, excess baggage fees; airport fee

$ 1,300

Total: $ 62,000 USD * Cost includes:

Climbing permit for Everest Airfare Kathmandu-Lhasa Hotel in Katmandu Bus and truck for the loads to Zangmu and back 1 yak from the Base Camp (BC) to Advanced Based Camp (ABC) and back Mandatory staff (Liaison officer, Sherpa) Food for the expedition duration Tents and cooking equipment in the Base Camp, ABC, and North Cole (NC) Tents for the high camps Oxygen bottles "POISK" - 6 ea and mask-regulator Fuel for stoves in BC, ABC and NC

** Equipment: $ 9,300 USD (The List of Equipment is available upon request)

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6. FUNDRAISING FOR CHARITIES

Ravil has climbed the highest peaks of six continents while raising money for the BC Cancer

Foundations in support of cancer research and care.

Mt. Everest climb is a great opportunity to raise funds for charities. In that regard Ravil is raising

money for Mining for Miracles, BC Mining’s charity for BC Children's Hospital. Mining for

Miracles was launched in 1988 to raise money for BC Children’s Hospital. Since 1988 Mining for

Miracles has raised over $21,9M and has made a tremendous, positive impact to the health &

welfare of children in BC.

Please consider supporting Ravil’s chosen

charity – Mining for Miracles, by making an

online donation via the link provided at

www.8summits.com.

7. SIX OF THE SEVEN SUMMITS ACHIEVED

To date Ravil has successfully climbed the highest peaks of six continents:

NORTH AMERICA: Mt. Denali/McKinley, 20,320 feet – May 2004

SOUTH AMERICA: Mt. Aconcagua, 22,841 feet – March 2005

EUROPE: Mt. Elbrus, 18,540 feet – September 2005

ANTARCTICA: Vinson Massif, 16,067 feet – December 2005

AUSTRALIA: Mt. Kosciuszko, 7,130 feet – May 2006

AFRICA: Mt. Kilimanjaro, 19,340 feet – December 2007

Please see Ravil’s summit pictures on the highest peaks of six continents APPENDIX A.

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SPONSORS:

BC Mountaineering Club TOMSGROUP

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APPENDIX A The Seven Summits Pictures: Ravil atop of the highest peaks of six continents

1. Atop of Mt. Denali (20,320 feet), the highest peak of North America. May 2004.

2. Atop of Mt. Aconcagua (22,841 feet), the highest peak of South America. March 2005.

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3. Atop of Mt. Elbrus (18,540 feet), the highest peak of Europe. September 2005.

4. Atop of Vinson Massif (16,067 feet), the highest peak of Antarctica. December 2005.

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5. Atop of Mt. Kosciuszko (7,130 feet), the highest peak of Australia. May 2006.

6. Atop of Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,340 feet), the highest peak of Africa. December 2007.

Many thanks for your consideration of this proposal!