First off, I'd like to thank all of my volunteers who've emailed and mailed my Appeal Letters out, and were able to raise substantial funds thus far.
For those who are volunteering, I've sent all of you an email that you can forward to all of your contacts, to help spread the word around. We've made a big improvement and have raised funds, and I'm also happy to say that, thanks to Lowe's for their donation, the quart-sized paint cans have been slit on the lids, so that for our next meeting, we can discuss the 'Canister Campaign' and those who think they can get businesses to put a canister at their establishment, this would be a great campaign. Even if we only get $2.00 in each can per week, with 18 cans in circulation, that's $32.00 a week, so every amount helps.
Of course, choosing a proper business to put a canister at is a major factor. You don't want to place canisters at locations where customers go to and spend a small quantity of money at, or places that just don't have any counter space, or a store where a clerk is rarely at the counter, since this maximizes the threat of theft.
All this, and more, will be discussed at October 18th's meeting. I'm still hoping on getting a new location where these meetings can be held on a weekend, and it's not difficult for the volunteers to get to.
Keep up the good work, everyone! Till next time...
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Our very 1st Committee Meeting...
First off, I'd like to thank those who attended the Committee Meeting tonight, and am proud to announce that I got my very first donation from Lowes today!
For those who could not make the meeting, we watched a video about NFT, who they are, and what their function is. NFT is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that helps transplant patients raise funds for out of pocket transplant related expenses.
Also, we spoke about the importance of becoming an organ donor, which in NY can be found here. We also discussed the first task at hand, which is the 'Appeal Letter Campaign', and for everyone who is down as a volunteer, received 2 emails from me tonight. The second email is meant to be forwarded to all of your contacts (if there are people who wish to donate, but don't have a computer, please send me an email & I will email you the forms to fill out, or you can print out the email, and give it to them) before the next Committee Meeting, which will be October 18th, 2011 at 6:30PM
I know this time-slot is not the best time slot, so I'm going to keep looking for a location (library branch), that is open on Saturdays, and can spare an hour for use of their community room. I understand that people are very tired after work, and wish to get home, however, the only reason I held this meeting tonight, is because I had a lot of people who are willing to volunteer, and I needed to get the fundraising started asap.
Attendance was poor, there were some people who said that they were coming, who did not make it, for whatever reason, & that's fine, however, important materials were handed out tonight, and it's pertinent that all of my volunteers have these materials.
I do have most of these materials on my computer, some of them I scanned & my scanner's quality isn't good.
To those who couldn't make tonight's meeting, please email me for the documents that I handed out, or, better yet, I will send them to all who were unable to attend & you can print them out at your convenience.
For all volunteers, I am looking for another venue that can accommodate a meeting on a Saturday, possibly in the afternoon, which is a more desirable time, since most people are not working on Saturdays.
Thanks for your support!
For those who could not make the meeting, we watched a video about NFT, who they are, and what their function is. NFT is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that helps transplant patients raise funds for out of pocket transplant related expenses.
Also, we spoke about the importance of becoming an organ donor, which in NY can be found here. We also discussed the first task at hand, which is the 'Appeal Letter Campaign', and for everyone who is down as a volunteer, received 2 emails from me tonight. The second email is meant to be forwarded to all of your contacts (if there are people who wish to donate, but don't have a computer, please send me an email & I will email you the forms to fill out, or you can print out the email, and give it to them) before the next Committee Meeting, which will be October 18th, 2011 at 6:30PM
I know this time-slot is not the best time slot, so I'm going to keep looking for a location (library branch), that is open on Saturdays, and can spare an hour for use of their community room. I understand that people are very tired after work, and wish to get home, however, the only reason I held this meeting tonight, is because I had a lot of people who are willing to volunteer, and I needed to get the fundraising started asap.
Attendance was poor, there were some people who said that they were coming, who did not make it, for whatever reason, & that's fine, however, important materials were handed out tonight, and it's pertinent that all of my volunteers have these materials.
I do have most of these materials on my computer, some of them I scanned & my scanner's quality isn't good.
To those who couldn't make tonight's meeting, please email me for the documents that I handed out, or, better yet, I will send them to all who were unable to attend & you can print them out at your convenience.
For all volunteers, I am looking for another venue that can accommodate a meeting on a Saturday, possibly in the afternoon, which is a more desirable time, since most people are not working on Saturdays.
Thanks for your support!
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