Program Benefits for Participating BASS U.S. State and Canadian
Provincial Federation Nation Federations

State Cash Incentive Program “New for 2008”
The State BASS Federations will have the opportunity to receive cash bonuses directly related to each state federation member purchasing a new full Alliance rig. (must be first time owners and packages must have been purchased through an authorized Triton dealer). Cash will go directly to the BASS State Federation Nation in the form of a check handed out at the 2008 Federation Nation Championships. $150.00 – 150 hp and under $250.00 – 175hp and over – (excludes racing engines) President’s will be responsible for submitting a report each month that must include BASS member #, and copy of the bill of sale relating to each incentive bonus.

Promotional Package Purchase.
The State BASS Federation Nations may purchase one (1) Triton/Mercury/MotorGuide/Lowrance/Optima boat package at a promotional discount per year. State/Provincial tax will be added to all orders if applicable. The price of this promotional package will be 50%-off MSRP. Rigging components for promotional packages must be purchased and ordered directly through Triton Boats.
Note: States must make a minimum of $5,000 on these packages. Packages are only to be used for active fund raisers promoted through the State Federations. All pricing and details are to remain confidential among Federation Nation Board of Directors. (Failure to keep confidentiality will result in loss of this package opportunity for 2 years.) We ask that these boats not be advertised with the promotional price on the internet, confidentiality is of the utmost importance. Promotional package boats must be ordered in contract year. Promotional offers expire with the contract year.

President Package Purchase.
State Federation Nation Presidents can purchase a Triton/Mercury package at a Team discount. Additionally, Mercury Marine will offer a $1,000 rebate (V6 purchases only, excludes Racing engines) to the President. Conservation and Youth Director are also eligible for the Mercury rebate on purchases of new boats. To obtain $1,000 rebate Mercury will need a copy of bill-of-sale, warranty registration or serial number. All above information must be validated, prior to rebate fulfillment.
Optima batteries will provide a certificate valid for 30% off MSRP for appropriate number of batteries (2) Optima Batteries.

Outboard Oil and Propeller Purchases.
The State BASS Federation Nation may purchase Two Thousand five hundred Dollars ($2,500) worth of outboard oil and propellers and trolling motors from Mercury Marine at 50%-off dealer. Freight charges will apply. State/Provincial tax will apply where applicable. Purchases may be used for state team members, fundraisers, youth initiatives, banquets etc. (Shipping and taxes will apply)

MotorGuide BASS State Team Members 2008 Program:
MotorGuide extends their support for BASS State Federation anglers by offering a special discount program to the 2008 State Team members and to the current State Champion. This is a one-time opportunity to purchase MotorGuide products directly from the factory on a check- with-order basis at 35% off the base price. Each State Team Member is allowed to purchase one trolling motor and one set of accessories at a one time 35% discount off the base price list. (Offer expires October 15th, 2008)

Optima BASS State Team Members 2008 Program
Optima extends their support for BASS State Federation anglers by offering a special discount program to the 2008 State Team Members and to the current State Champion. This is a one time opportunity to purchase Optima products directly from the factory on a credit card basis at 30% off the retail price. Each State Team Member is allowed to purchase a total of 5 batteries at a one-time 30% discount off the MSRP.
• Freight charges will apply. State/Provincial taxes will apply where applicable.
• Purchase must be made through Optima Customer Service or on-line.
• Offer expires October 15th, 2008

Optima Batteries BASS State Federation Nation 2008 Program
The State BASS Federation Nation may purchase 6 Optima Batteries retail value of $1500.00, including RedTop, YellowTop, and BlueTop, from Optima Batteries at 30%-off suggested retail cost.
• Freight charges will apply. State/Provincial tax will apply where applicable.
• Purchase must be made through Optima Batteries Customer Service or on-line.
• Purchases may be used for state team members, fundraisers, youth initiatives,
banquets etc, state Federation Members etc…)

Complimentary Product Shipments.
The State BASS Federation Nation will receive the following items, shipped at no charge upon signing this sponsorship agreement:
• One Optima Battery Certificate (retail value $250.00)
• Three (3) cases of Mercury Precision oil
• Two (2) Mercury Props
• One (1) MotorGuide TR82 Trolling Motor
• Two (2) life jackets
• Two (2) banners and/or pennant strings from each Alliance company.
• One (1) ad slick including all BASS Federation Nation Alliance companies.
In addition Mercury will provide the following support directly for Youth fundraisers and projects
• One Optima Battery Certificate (retail value $250.00)
• Three (3) cases of Mercury Precision oil
• One (1) Mercury Prop
• One (1) MotorGuide Trolling Motors

Jr. World Qualifier Scholarships for Alliance States. “New for 2008”
The top Jr. World qualifier from each age group will receive a $500 education scholarship. Eligible participants must qualify and compete in the BASS Jr. World Pro/am and Jr. World Competition. Eligible participants must wear their Alliance provided shirt and hat, at the Jr. World registration and on the final day of the Jr. World competition, during the weigh-in, during the presentations and for photo opportunities at the conclusion of the competition, to be eligible.

Jr World Championship Boat Packages.
The State Bass Federation Nation Alliance highest finishing Jr. World participant from each age category in the Jr. World’s competition will receive a 2008 Triton aluminum boat package with a Mercury engine and MotorGuide trolling motor and 2 Optima D31M batteries. Eligible participants must wear their Alliance provided shirt and hat on the final day of the Jr. World competition, during the weigh-in, during the presentations and for photo opportunities at the conclusion of the competition, to be eligible.
Note: Participating BASS Federation Nation’s must have signed up to participate with the BASS Federation nation program, and agree to comply with the program terms and conditions to receive benefits noted above.

Triton/Mercury/MotorGuide/Optima/Lowrance Team shirts
The State BASS Federation’s fourteen anglers (12 team angler members + 2 alternates), plus the two Junior World participants, the 6 Bass Club World Championship anglers and each of the anglers that go to the Federation Nation National Championship will be provided with Triton/Mercury team shirts (will also include Lowrance, Optima and MotorGuide logos) to be worn on the final day of the Divisional Championship and on the final day of the Federation Nation Championship and the Jr. World competition, and the Bass Club World Championship respectfully. Additionally: the President and Youth director (or representatives) will receive Triton/Mercury shirts to be worn at minimum on the final day of the competitions including the Federation national Championships and the Jr. World championships.
Additionally the President, and Youth Director will be asked to assist Mercury/Triton/MotorGuide/Optima/Lowrance in obtaining photo’s at the completion of the Federation Nation and Jr World Championship of the winners. Includes each State Divisional winner invited to participate in the Classic (Photographs may be used for promotional purposes).
Additionally for each divisional winner going to the Classic, Triton/Mercury/MotorGuide/Optima/Lowrance agree to assist the competitors with Alliance compliant rigs for Classic practice and participation. (Anglers agreeing to run sponsorship rigs will be required to adhere to sponsorship clothing and promotional requirements.)
Anglers in turn will be offered Mercury Classic Pro Incentives

Apparel
The State BASS Federation Nation will have access to purchase personalized logo’d apparel from the respective BASS Federation Nation Alliance companies’ merchandise catalogs at discounted prices to be determined by each Alliance member company.

Divisional Bonus Program
The Participating Federation Nation’s will receive a potential $650 + $250 retail value certifcate from Optima Batteries for each of the 12 team members who go to the Divisional Championships, if they own and have used a BASS Federation Nation Alliance product to qualify for their respective Divisional event.

Potential Example:
$250 bonus if Triton Boat Owner
$500 if Triton Boat owner with Mercury power
$600 if Triton W/Mercury, and Lowrance electronics
$650 if Triton W/Mercury, Lowrance, and MotorGuide trolling motor,
$250 certifcate if boat is equipped with Optima batteries.

Federation Nation Championship Bonus Program
The Participating Federation Nation’s will receive a potential $1300 + $500 value certificate for 2 Optima Batteries if their State BASS Federation Nation qualifier for the Federation Nation Championship owns and used a BASS Federation Nation Alliance product to qualify for the Federation Nation Championship.

Potential Example:
$500 bonus if Triton Boat owner
$1,000 if Triton Boat owner with Mercury power
$1,200 if Triton w/Mercury, and Lowrance electronics
$1,300 if Triton w/Mercury, Lowrance, and MotorGuide Trolling motor,
$500 retail value certificate for (2) Optima batteries

The Participating Federation Nation Award.
The State BASS Federation Nation (with a signed Alliance agreement) that has the highest finishing angler in the Federation Nation Championship will receive:

• One (1) Triton 21X2,
• One (1) Mercury 250 ProXS,
• One (1) Lowrance unit, and
• One (1) MotorGuide 24V trolling motor,
• 3 each Optima Batteries.

Note: Participating Federation must have signed up to participate with this “BASS Federation Nation Alliance” program, and agree to comply with the program terms and conditions to receive benefits noted above.