{"id":86,"date":"2012-11-30T14:16:32","date_gmt":"2012-11-30T19:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butler-blue\/?page_id=86"},"modified":"2012-12-07T11:36:24","modified_gmt":"2012-12-07T16:36:24","slug":"contact-appearances","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butler-blue\/contact-appearances\/","title":{"rendered":"Contact &amp; Appearances"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n<div class=\"grid_12 alpha omega recent-projects\">\r\n    <div class=\"row-fluid recent-projects\">\r\n        <div class=\"span3\">\r\n            \n<h5 style=\"margin-top: 6px\"><ul class=\"entypo-icon-list \">\n        <li><span class=\"icon-wrapper\"><i style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"icon conversation\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"icon-bg \"  style=\"\"><i style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"icon conversation\"><\/i><\/span>Contact Butler Blue<\/li><\/ul><\/h5>\n<p>While quick e-mail and phone information is provided, specific Butler Blue related requests and inquiry information with forms are available below.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you need an autographed photo, have a media request, or are entertaining the idea of a new spokesdoggy, we look forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"rpc-paginators\">\r\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"rpc-prev\" onclick=\"return false;\"><i class=\"icon-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"rpc-next\" onclick=\"return false;\"><i class=\"icon-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"span3\">\r\n            <article class=\"item\">\r\n\r\n                    <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butler-blue\/files\/2012\/11\/MK-and-BB2-by-KJB.jpg\" class=\"image-link no-frame\">\r\n        <!--        <span class=\"image-overlay\"><\/span>-->\r\n        <!--        <span class=\"overlay-thumbnail\"><i class=\"--><!--\"><\/i><\/span>-->\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/butler-blue\/files\/2012\/11\/MK-and-BB2-by-KJB-191x173.jpg\" alt=\"\"  width=\"191\"  height=\"173\"  class=\"prime-image post-image\" \/>    <\/a>\r\n    \r\n                <div class=\"description image\">\r\n                    <h4>Michael Kaltenmark<\/h4>\r\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:-3px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li class=\"icon-user\">Nickname: Pops<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"icon-comment\">317-940-9672<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"icon-envelope\"><a href=\"mailto:mkaltenm@butler.edu?\">mkaltenm@butler.edu<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul> \r\n<\/div>\r\n<a class=\"btn small \" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butler-blue\/items\/michael-pops-kaltenmark\/\">About Pops<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"span3\">\r\n            <article class=\"item\">\r\n\r\n                    <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"image-link no-frame\">\r\n        <!--        <span class=\"image-overlay\"><\/span>-->\r\n        <!--        <span class=\"overlay-thumbnail\"><i class=\"--><!--\"><\/i><\/span>-->\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/butler-blue\/files\/2012\/11\/trip-191x173.jpg\" alt=\"\"  width=\"191\"  height=\"173\"  class=\"prime-image post-image\" \/>    <\/a>\r\n    \r\n                <div class=\"description image\">\r\n                    <h4>Butler Blue III<\/h4>\r\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:-3px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li class=\"icon-tag\">Nickname: Trip<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"icon-tag\">Official Mascot<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"icon-envelope\"><a href=\"mailto:blue3@butler.edu?\">blue3@butler.edu<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul> \r\n<\/div>\r\n<a class=\"btn small \" href=\"mailto:blue3@butler.edu?\">Contact Me<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"divider shortcode-divider thick\"><\/div><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>Autograph Requests<\/h3>\n<p>Blue and Trip are dogs of the people, so as a token of their fan appreciation, they offer personalized autographed pictures upon request. Simply complete the form, accessed via the button below, and wait patiently by your mailbox for your personalized Butler Blue autographed picture to arrive.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn small \" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butler-blue\/autograph-requests\/\">Autograph Request Form<\/a><br \/>\n<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"divider shortcode-divider thick\"><\/div><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>Appearance Request<\/h3>\n<p>Not just &#8220;Big Dawgs on Campus,&#8221; Blue and Trip are also &#8220;Dawgs About Town.&#8221; In fact, popularity and success of the Butler Blue live mascot program can be attributed to high visibility. Needless to say, Blue and Trip love to make appearances and would welcome the opportunity to consider your appearance request.<\/p>\n<p>However, these lovable bulldogs also need their rest, have a role on campus to play and frankly, cannot be everywhere, all the time. So before making your appearance request, please consider the items below as a general rule of paw.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion_69e3b85e64934\">\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle closed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_69e3b85e64934\" href=\"#accordion_item_69e3b85e6499f\" ><i class=\"toggle-icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i><span>General Appearance Guidelines<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion_item_69e3b85e6499f\" class=\"accordion-body collapse \">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner\" >\n<div>\n<p>Blue and Trip will most likely to participate in events and activities that advance the Butler mission, including the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High-profile University events (such as prospective student events including BU 101 and Early Registration, campaign events and alumni\/donor events).<\/li>\n<li>Events requested by Butler University&#8217;s president.<\/li>\n<li>Butler athletic events, including home football and basketball games.<\/li>\n<li>University spirit events including pep rallies and Homecoming.<\/li>\n<li>Events requested by an official Butler Blue sponsor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle closed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_69e3b85e64934\" href=\"#accordion_item_69e3b85e649a7\" ><i class=\"toggle-icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i><span>Classroom Visits and Classroom Poster Requests<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion_item_69e3b85e649a7\" class=\"accordion-body collapse \">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner\" >\n<div>In select cases, Blue and Trip will make classroom visits to schools in the Central Indiana area, but as a general rule of thumb, classroom visits are not feasible at this time and are subject to approval by Butler University&#8217;s division of University Marketing and Communications.However, in lieu of classroom visits, a special Butler Blue classroom poster can be requested via the form below.<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.formstack.com\/forms\/butler-blue2classroomposter<br \/>\n<a class=\"btn small \" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butler-blue\/classroom-poster-request\/\">Classroom Poster Request Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle closed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_69e3b85e64934\" href=\"#accordion_item_69e3b85e649ac\" ><i class=\"toggle-icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i><span>Appearance Fees<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion_item_69e3b85e649ac\" class=\"accordion-body collapse \">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner\" >\n<div>\n<p>Off-campus, or private appearance requests are subject to a $100 appearance fee which goes to cover expenses related to travel and other needs of the Butler Blue live mascot program.<\/p>\n<p>Additional fees for fuel or miscellaneous items may apply as well.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn small \" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/butler-blue\/appearance-form\/\">Appearance Request Form<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"divider shortcode-divider thick\"><\/div><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>Media Requests<\/h3>\n<p>Blue and Trip have a reputation as media hounds and as such, are always eager to participate in select print and television interviews. If you&#8217;re after increased ratings, viewership, readership or just eyeballs then chances are they can help. Give the public what they want&#8230;more Butler Blue!<\/p>\n<p>Requests for interviews should be directed to Courtney Tuell, director of public relations, at (317) 940-9807 or <a title=\"Courtney Tuell E-Mail\" href=\"mailto:ctuell@butler.edu\">ctuell@butler.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"divider shortcode-divider thick\"><\/div><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>Licensing Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>Butler Blue is a licensed entity of Butler University and available for licensing opportunities via\u00a0<a title=\"Blue II Licensing via SMA\" href=\"http:\/\/www.smaworks.com\/butler-university\/\" target=\"_blank\">Strategic Marketing Affiliates<\/a>. Please contact SMA directly to inquire about Blue II, Blue II and\/or Butler University licensing opportunties.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information on licensing opportunities with Butler&#8217;s official live mascots, please contact Michael Kaltenmark at\u00a0<a title=\"Blue II E-Mail\" href=\"mailto:blue2@butler.edu\" target=\"_blank\">blue2@butler.edu<\/a>\u00a0or Lindsay Martin, manager of sports marketing &amp; promotions, at\u00a0<a title=\"Lindsay Martin E-Mail\" href=\"mailto:lmartin@butler.edu\" target=\"_blank\">lmartin@butler.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"divider shortcode-divider thick\"><\/div><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>Sponsorship Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>From health care, to food, transportation and swag, the Butler Blue family of sponsors keep Blue and Trip in the ranks of pampered pooches. However, there is always an opportunity for more and with the right backing, even more marketing opportunities exist for the dogs and Butler University.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to inquire about Butler Blue sponsorship opportunities, contact Michael Kaltenmark at 317-940-9672 or <a title=\"Michael Kaltenmark E-Mail \" href=\"mailto:mkaltenm@butler.edu\">mkaltenm@butler.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"divider shortcode-divider thick\"><\/div><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>General Comments and Inquiries<\/h3>\n<p>\n                <div class='gf_browser_gecko gform_wrapper' id='gform_wrapper_6' ><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data'  id='gform_6'  action='\/butler-blue\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/86'>\n                        <div class='gform_heading'>\n                            <span class='gform_description'>Have a comment or question regarding Blue and Trip? 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