ACS Shark Tank 2022
what is the acs shark tank program
This year ACS will host a Shark Tank competition for local Master Guide Clubs, providing an opportunity for members to develop and pitch a Community Service Project idea to a panel of judges. The program is based on the popular Shark Tank television show, with the top presenters winning cash prizes donated by several sponsors.
who can participate?
The ACS Master Guide Shark Tank program is open to all Master Guide Clubs in the Texas Conference. Teams are made up of 3-5 Master Guide Club members. No Master Guide Club Staff is allowed to participate. Clubs may have multiple teams participate, so long as each team from the club has "as equal as possible" participants. So, a club could not field two teams, one of 5 members and one of 3 members, but could field two teams of 4. Teams may not add or change any members after submission.
how can the club participate?
We will be accepting applications for the community projects at ACS@txsda.org until 11:59 pm. Thursday, Sept. 1st.
what are deadlines and key dates?
Applications from individual Clubs must be completed by Thursday, Sept. 1st. Finalists from individual applications will be announced on Thursday, Sept 8th.
The Master Guide Shark Tank Finals will take place at Lake Whitney Ranch during the Master Guide Camporee between Sept. 30th - Oct. 2nd. Our panel of judges will announce the winners at closing ceremonies.
what are the rules
Community service project that is repeated at least once a quarter.
A brief summary of the basic premise of the business or product concept.
Describe why the idea is special and/or important.
Describe the innovative way the idea solves a problem or serves a need.
Describe the competitive environment.
Identify the potential target market.
Highlight the way the business will be marketed.
Conclude with a “Call for Action” for assistance in the form of an investment, marketing or production support and/or a mentor as well as a proposal to the potential investor for the support of the business idea.
what will the particiapaing clubs win?
The top three pitches as selected by a panel of judges will win cash awards… $3000 for 1st place, $2000 for 2nd place, and $1000 for 3rd place. These awards are to be used for the implementation of the community project that was pitched by the club
who should they contact for questions?
Bo or Deborah Gendke
Directors of ACS for the Texas Conference
bogendke@txsda.org - dgendke@txsda.org
817-641-7679