“SHARE OUR SPIRIT”  CAMPAIGN

“Share Our Spirit” is a public awareness and community support campaign being launched in conjunction with the upcoming drydocking of the Battleship Missouri at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, and the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II in 2010.

The drydock is one of our important maintenance and preservation projects and a unique chapter in the history of one of the world’s most famous battleships, the Mighty Mo.  Her national history includes the site of Japan’s formal surrender in WWII, and missions in both the Korean and Persian Gulf conflicts. Synonymous with the end of history’s most destructive war, the Mighty Mo is not only a symbol of victory, but also an enduring icon of peace.

In addition to fortifying the 65-year old Missouri against the ravages of the elements and time, this historic drydocking project will result in greatly enhanced facilities to insure its nonprofit 501c3 mission is achieved.

A Fitting Tribute
As a fitting tribute to the 65th anniversary of the end of WWII on September 2, 2010, the excitement generated by Missouri’s drydocking will be leveraged to reach a community campaign goal of bringing 1,600 students to the ship in official classroom visitations during the immediate post-drydock year. Community partners, members, staff and volunteers are helping to “Share the Spirit” as we reach out to the community to achieve this goal.

The “Share Our Spirit” campaign has multiple public awareness events and operational features designed to engage the community and achieve our mission: To create and maintain a fitting memorial to the people and historic events that reflect our nation’s legacy of duty, honor, strength, resolve and sacrifice.

Event Calendar
A series of events will be held during the drydock period to highlight the project and support the community campaign goal to insure 1600 students to visit the ship in 2010. These events will include Friends on the Fantail,” Mighty Mo Legacy Society reception, Anchor Sponsor event or promotion events, our crew member's reunion and special receptions in St. Louis, Missouri and Kansas City Missouri. Anchor sponsors are offered custom opportunities to participate.

“Ride the Mighty Mo” Sweepstakes
This is a "golden ticket" opportunity to be chosen to ride Mighty Mo out of drydock or win one of multiple alternative prizes. More information on how to participate in the sweepstakes will be launched upon the start of the drydock period.  A special promotion code website will launch in September as well as a Fall mailing campaign to outlining details.

Enter to Win a National Dream Hawaii Vacation
Those outside Hawaii have the opportunity to enter-to-win a dream vacation in paradise.  Multiple grand prize winners of this program will receive complimentary airfare and hotel accommodations for a Hawaii trip for two, as well as special seating at the Battleship Missouri Memorial ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II on September 2, 2010.  In addition, our Anchor Sponsors have donated matching tickets to insure students from remote neighbor islands will be able to visit the ship in 2010 during anniverary festivities.

Mobile Mighty Mo --- Get your appointment today!
Even though Missouri will not be open to the public during the drydock period, our experienced staff is taking the story and mission of the Mighty Mo to multiple business, school and community locations. Interested in requesting a Mobile Mighty Mo visit to your school, service organization or office to create excitement? Want to learn more about volunteering or the scope of the drydock process? To request a Mobile Mighty Mo presentation call 808.455.1600 ext. 244.

“Mo Central” Call Center
Operated during the drydock period by memorial staff, “Mo Central” will be a temporary call center to support our Anchor Sponsor activities, reach out to supporters to relay our appreciation through “Mahalo” calls, support general inquiries, provide support for the sweepstakes and enter-to-win programs, and aid in the distribution of membership and Mighty Mo program materials. It will proactively “get the word out” about our supporters and programs, as well as serve as a resource to the public.

Social Networking Communication
Stay connected with our online communities and promotions supporting the Battleship Missouri Memorial! You can find follow the drydock process, learn of fun event invitations, and make friends connected to the Battleship Missouri Memorial on FACEBOOK and @USSMissouri on TWITTER. Keep up to date on the latest Mighty Mo news. Participate by forwarding a special photo or memory you would like to share about your Battleship Missouri experience, join our education or volunteer group, or aim to be honored as a “Five Star Friend”.  We are connecting people from all stages of the Mighty Mo story wether it was when she was in active service or as a visitor attraction. 

Go Mo! Our Integrated Networking Communication
Stay connected and get fast information sent to you by texting our promotion or information codes from your mobile phone.  Action messaging and opt-in lists will be launched in September 2009 to support information and distribution channel messaging.

Subscribe to "Broadside" eNewsletter & Announcements
Each month we keep supporters up to date on key projects and events in several of our departments.  Curation, Special events, retail item of the month, fundraising updates, drydock updates, and our president’s message are all communicating how we are each aiming to further the mission of the Battleship Missouri Memorial.

ENJOY CAMPAIGN BENEFITS, PARTICIPATE TODAY

The “Share Our Spirit” Campaign provides various opportunities for sponsorship and participation that support the Battleship Missouri Memorial mission. The collaborative efforts of the campaign are designed to offer special membership events, calendar activities, promotions, social networking and project updates.  Whether you are an individual, business, school or service group, Mighty Mo staff or volunteer, visitor, crew member, or future supporter we want to connect you to our important mission and find a special way for you to participate in our legacy.

One or more of the benefits of our campaign may inspire your involvement.  We invite your consideration to participate and support our mission:  to create and maintain a fitting memorial to the people and historic events that reflects our nation’s legacy of duty, honor, strength, sacrifice and resolve.  

FIND OUT MORE
For more information, please contact the Battleship Missouri Memorial Development Department at 808.455.1600 ext. 244.