Dear Friends of Conservation:

	In a continuing effort to help protect the endangered black rhino and other endangered species, zoo keepers throughout the nation will sponsor the National "Bowling For Rhinos" fund raiser.  100% of all proceeds will go directly to support Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks in Sumatra, Indonesia. LWC is a 65 thousand acre sanctuary which not only saves the black rhino but everything from orchids to elephants within the sanctuary.  Ujung Kulon is a 300 square mile National Park which is home to the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world! Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park is a 3,500 square km lush, lowland, tropical rainforest where Sumatran rhino, tigers and Malayan sun bear live. Approximately $200,00-300,000 is raised annually during this national bowl-a-thon.

	The American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK) expresses its concern over the plight of the rhino by taking action.  We hope to raise enough money to save these valuable ecosystems for future generations.  The [insert your chapter here] chapter of AAZK will hold its "Bowling For Rhinos" on [insert your event time/place here].

    	This can be your company's opportunity to be a strong voice in the worldwide effort to conserve endangered species.  If you would be willing to donate prizes to this non-profit organization or give your employees an opportunity to form a team and bowl with [insert your zoo here] keepers, please contact [insert your contact info here].

	Thank you for your consideration of this important matter to save our endangered animals.

Sincerely,