Southwestern Ontario District of Optimist International Canadian Children's District Foundation Dear Club Foundation Representative Congratulations on accepting the position of Club District Foundation Representative for your Club. It is a great honour to be a leader in your club and I wish you a very successful year. As of the 2011-2012 Optimist year the Canadian Children's Optimist Foundation, as it is now know, is officially functioning on its own with no direct ties to the Optimist International Foundation. As in the past all the money donated to the Foundation is used to support Optimist Programs in Canada only and individuals receive a tax receipt for their donations. The funds that you raise goes to support such programs as Oratorical contest, Essay Contest and CCDHH. This will represent the amount of $10,000.00 for each District. Remember that without the support of the Foundation the District would not be able to support these Optimist Programs. As District Foundation Representative I am asking that you encourage your club to set a goal of donating at least $10.00 per member to the Foundation. Your responsibility will then be to help your club achieve this goal. To be a success you will require the support of your club to raise money during club meetings. It is also important that you encourage your Optimist club board members to donate to the foundation. Suggestions for fund-raising at club meetings may be selling squares, 42 squares per sheet (thus numbered from 1 - 42) at the cost of a twoonie per square and when all the squares are sold draw a number and the winner receives $40.00 and the remaining forty four going to the foundation with the winner listed as the donor. Other ideas could be a 50/50 draw, or donating the money raised from your fine pot to the foundation. But don't forget the Dime a day pin promotion also. Club Foundation representatives will also be eligible to receive awards for their contribution to the CCOF. Your name will be placed in a draw for a prize at each quarter board and the CFR raising the most dollars per member at year's end will receive a recognition award at the November 2012 Quarter Board. I wish you a successful year and await a cheque from your club to the CCOF which will help make Southwestern Ontario District achieve their goal of raising $40,000.00 for the Optimist Year. I am also including information on the personal levels of Contributions to the Foundation along with other important information that will help make you year a success. Thanks once again for volunteering to be a CFR and all the best for a successful year. If you have any questions please contact me by email: nstrickland@cogeco.ca . Yours in Optimism Nina Strickland District Foundation Representative Click Logo To Enter Site Click HERE for poster for fund raising auction Southwestern Ontario District of Optimist International Canadian Children's Optimist Foundation There are different levels of giving for both individual members and clubs which I have listed below for your personal information. You may use this for a guide as you receive donations from the club and individuals. Some individuals may be interested in achieving those levels and the recognition awards that they receive for reaching each level. Your responsibility is to keep a running tab of the personal donations and send that information along with a cheque or cheques to me at the address listed below. You may also bring it with you to the Quarter Board and present it to me or one of the Foundation committee members - John Sanders or Brian Clements. Please do not send cash in the mail and make cheque payable to CCOF. Nina Strickland 568 Riverside Dr. Corunna Ontario N0N 1G0. Please note CCOF on the outside of the envelope. Personal Level of Contribution: Dime a Day: Start off by making a $40.00 donation and receive a pin yourself, wear it and then promote it to other members. The actual value is $36.50 each, but we normally collect $40.00. The foundation will send them a tax receipt for $40.00. Your club could also purchase the pins and give to club members for their contribution to club activities. Century Circle: A donation of $100.00 gives you this level. You may watch for your dime a day contributors and another $60.00 will put them at this level. Presidents Club: A personal donation of $250.00 gives a member this level. The donor will receive a collector's plate and an invitation to the Presidents Club Luncheon at the Annual International Convention. A Friend of Today: Personal donation of $500.00 entitles the donor to receive the plate, a lithograph print and an invitation to the Presidents Club Luncheon at the annual convention. Christian D. Larsen Partner: A one time contribution of $1000.00. A lifetime number is given along with a special recognition award. William H Harrison Society Member: A Lifetime donation level of $10,000.00 and a commitment to donate $1000.00 every year. An invitation is given to the member to attend a special dinner at International Convention. Club Level Contributions: Dollar a Day: Contribution of $365.00 per year will receive a banner patch. Friends of Today: Contribution of $500.00 per year will receive a banner patch and a lithograph print. Crown Club: Contribution of $1000.00 per year will receive Dollar a Day patch, print and a special patch recognizing their contribution. Benefactor Lifetime giving for Clubs: Banner patch for their respective level of giving Corporate Level Recognition: Executive Club: A company or corporation that give $1000.00 or more will receive a special plaque. Benefactor: This is a lifetime giving award recognizing their respective level of lifetime giving. Lifetime Donation Level: Individuals will receive a pin plus a medal upon which to place the pin after reaching the Benefactor level. Clubs will receive a special banner patch and Corporations will receive a Special wall plaque $1000.00 - Benefactor Gold, no stone $2000.00 - Honoured Benefactor Gold, Amethyst $5000.00 - Distinguished Benefactor Gold, Aquamarine $10,000.00 - Eminent Benefactor Gold, Blue Sapphire $15,000.00 - Bronze Benefactor Gold, Yellow Topaz $25,000.00 - Silver Benefactor Gold, Ruby $50,000.00 - Golden Benefactor Gold, Emerald $75,000.00 - Diamond Benefactor Gold, Diamond $100,000.00 - Copper Benefactor Silver, One Diamond $250,000.00 - Pearl Benefactor Silver, Two Diamonds $500,000.00 - Sterling Benefactor Silver, Three Diamonds $1,000.000.00 - Platinum Benefactor Silver, Four Diamonds