This presentation provides details about the leadership, mission, and activities of our organization, and outlines the benefits to Founding Sponsors.

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1 We want to offer you a prime opportunity to join in the launch of the U.S. Backgammon Federation, a new, forward-thinking backgammon organization. We are intent on drawing thousands of people throughout the country to the exciting, skill-based game of backgammon through a rich array of activities appealing to all players, young and young-at-heart alike. Please join us and be counted as one of our Founding Sponsors. Your support during this critical period will be appreciated for years to come and includes recognition on our website in perpetuity and benefits not available to any other class of Membership. This presentation provides details about the leadership, mission, and activities of our organization, and outlines the benefits to Founding Sponsors.

2 The U.S. Backgammon Federation is a not-for-profit organization devoted to advancing the awareness, participation, education and enjoyment of the skill-based game of backgammon. It seeks growth and opportunities for players at all levels.

3 USBGF Board of Directors and Officers Perry Gartner: Patrick Gibson President/Executive Director Jeb Horton Karen Davis: Chairman and Alfred Mamlet Richard Munitz Stick Rice Joseph Russell Treasurer Lynn Ehrlich: Secretary Art Benjamin Advisors to the Board of Directors: Carol Joy Cole & Neil Kazaross

4 USBGF Committees Executive Issue financial statements, collect and disburse funds, prepare budget, and handle by-laws. Membership Develop benefits program, solicit membership, process applications and renewals. Assist local clubs with start-up. Marketing Provide promotional material, advertising, and public relations. The Events sub-committee will create and sponsor tournaments and seminars. Education Prepare curriculum for schools, clubs, and internet sites. Identify instructors for teaching potential players and those interested in teaching. Legislative Deal with legitimization issues. Rules & Ethics Rules for tournament play, rulings, and a code of ethics. Ratings & Stats Develop a national rating system.

5 Founding Sponsor Levels and Benefits All Founding Sponsors receive an engraved doubling cube denoting their Founding Sponsor level and are recognized in perpetuity on usbgf.org.

6 $6,400 Lifetime membership 6 complimentary lessons with top players, transferable to person of choice Invitation to annual USBGF Tournament of the Stars

7 $3,200 Lifetime membership 3 complimentary lessons with top players, transferable to person of choice Invitation to annual USBGF Tournament of the Stars

8 $1,600 Lifetime membership 1 complimentary lesson with top player Invitation to annual USBGF Tournament of the Stars

9 $ year membership Invitation to annual USBGF Tournament of the Stars

10 $400 5 year membership Invitation to annual USBGF Tournament of the Stars

11 Founding Sponsors (as of January 2011) DIAMOND GOLD Jeffrey Acierno, Edward B. Bennett, Anna Covlin, Myles Covlin, Rod Covlin, Karen Davis, Ray Fogerlund, Perry Gartner, Patrick and Carla Gibson, Harvey Gillis, Alfred Mamlet, Masayuki Mochizuki, Richard Munitz, Falafel Natanzon, Joe Russell, Larry Taylor SILVER Malcolm Davis, Alan and Joan Grunwald, Hugh Sconyers Art Benjamin, Lynn Ehrlich, Chiva Tafazzoli, Lloyd E. (LEW) Webber BRONZE James G. Allen, Play65 Backgammon, Chuck Bower, Sean Cearley, Carol Joy Cole, Greg Cottle, Dennis Culpepper, Judy Field, Bill Finneran, Pat Geoffroy, Preston Guidry, Mark Gordon, Rochelle Hasson, Jake Jacobs, Neil Kazaross, Larry Liebster, Pat McCormick, Rory Pascar, Bill Riles, James E. Roland, Kristina Vig, Michael Weinberger, Neal and Kathy Weiner, Sean Williams, Kit Woolsey

12 USBGF Tournament of the Stars Founding Sponsor and Giants of Backgammon Invitational Tournament Planned for June 9-12, 2011 in Los Angeles Founding Sponsors, Giants of Backgammon, and Backgammon Legends Invited; USBGF Premium and Youth members invited to observe and participate in concurrent Inaugural USBGF National Backgammon Championship Directed by Patrick Gibson and Lynn Ehrlich No entry fees, expense-only registration fee, and voluntary side-pools with 100% return Two events: Giant/Founding Sponsor Doubles World s Best Players Quiz (WBPQ) Handsome trophies for all events Major matches transmitted online and videotaped Analysis and commentary by experts

13 Premium Membership Benefits Right to earn a rating in USBGF Rating System Includes Elo ratings and win/loss match statistics based on American Backgammon Tournament (ABT) results since 2009 Report of individual player history Information on opponents Completed drawsheets for ABT tournaments Official USBGF bi-monthly electronic magazine, PrimeTime Backgammon Invitation to participate in the USBGF Online National Backgammon Championship Invitation to participate in the USBGF Inaugural National Backgammon Championship Educational opportunities including online webinars with leading instructors; annotated matches of leading players Right to view tournament matches of leading players with expert commentary Free entry to the USBGF quizzes and lectures at major national tournaments 20% discounts on extremegammon backgammon software ($39.95 instead of $49.95); 10% discount on Gammon Village; free Mochy instructional video viewing Development of college and high school backgammon clubs and courses Established standards of ethical practice (available on website) Advocacy for backgammon USBGF website (usbgf.org) including information on national tournaments and results and local clubs

14 Why Join USBGF? Gain exclusive access to top level articles that will continually help you to improve your game. Compete in USBGF sanctioned events including a national online tournament, and quizzes at major national tournaments. Learn about backgammon events, clubs, players, and activities. Follow the latest ratings and statistics of members on the ABT Backgammon Tour. Become part of our movement to popularize backgammon in the US.

15 National USBGF Backgammon Rating System Ratings and match statistics based on American Backgammon Tournament (ABT) results since 2009 Elo rating system is used Individual player ratings, master points Completed drawsheets for ABT tournaments Report of individual player history against opponents Available through usbgf.org

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17 The USBGF Website (usbgf.org) Updated regularly Informative articles Events upcoming tournaments News tournament results; press releases Information on clubs across the U.S. Ratings and Statistics Rules and Ethics Links to other backgammon sites Additional interactive features under development

18 USBGF Online National Backgammon Championship Conducted in Spring 2011 Open only to USBGF members; free registration Trophies awarded for 1st and 2nd place Winner featured in Official USBGF Newsletter and usbgf.org

19 USBGF Howard Ring Memorial Quiz Held annually; free to USBGF members $10 fee for non-members Inaugural quiz June 12th at the L.A. Open ABT event questions; 45 minutes prior to Calcutta Auction Participants must remain in quiz room until finished completing. Open and Advanced level quizzes USBGF engraved trophies for winners of both levels Winner featured in Official USBGF Magazine, PrimeTime Backgammon, and usbgf.org Hall of Fame

20 Educational Opportunities WebEx online seminars, tutorials U-streaming tournament finals with expert commentaries; exhibition matches with expert commentaries Educational articles in USBGF magazine Development of college and high school backgammon clubs Youth events and trophies Information on MeetUp clubs and affiliated local clubs

21 Standards of Ethical Practice Purpose: Helping the backgammon community achieve the highest possible levels of fair play, good sportsmanship, and appropriate behavior Goals: To assure that participation in organized backgammon play at all levels will be a fair and enjoyable experience To promote the game of backgammon in the most positive manner Fair play Ethical behavior Positive behavior Recourse for violations

22 Advantages of USBGF To Tournament Directors: Free advertising of tournaments Wide electronic distribution of tournament brochures Building a new generation of backgammon tournament players Access to player history to determine appropriate division Permanent, accessible archive of tournament drawsheets To Backgammon Community: Promoting backgammon and recruiting new players Gaining notable recognition of backgammon as a skill-based game Advancing highest possible levels of fair play, good sportsmanship, and appropriate behavior

23 Founding Sponsor Enrollment Form Name: Preferred Username Address: City: State: Zip Code: Country: Phone Number: ( ) Year of Birth: Enroll online at usbgf.org Or mail checks payable to U. S. Backgammon Federation, c/o Karen Davis, Treasurer, 4838 Laurel Hill Place, Toledo, Ohio 43614

24 Please Join us as a Founding Sponsor Be in on the ground floor of an organization that advances this intellectually-stimulating, skill-based game Support the mission and activities of the organization Receive the above benefits Be recognized for your support