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SPECIAL EDITION 2007

Vol. 1  No.15   © copywrite

 

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Independent Special Events Application

 

Thank you for your interest in helping “CHARGE Syndrome Canada”. 

If you or your organization wishes to host a special event or program to benefit CHARGE Syndrome Canada,

we ask that you complete this application form and submit it to the Board of Directors of CHARGE Syndrome Canada

for approval.

  • Your application needs to be approved by CHARGE Syndrome Canada board prior to publicizing or holding an event
  • Once the application has been approved, a one-page agreement will be forwarded to you for your signature.
  • A minimum of four weeks notice must be given prior to the start of your event
  • We are enclosing guidelines to assist you with your planning

 PLEASE PRINT

Name________________________________________________________________________________

Name of organization (if applicable)____ ____________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________

City____________________________Prov________________Postal_Code________________________

Phone__________________________Fax                   ______E-mail _____________________________

 

EVENT INFORMATION

Name of event: _______________________       Part of a larger event    YES     NO

 

What will the Participation be in the major event: (ie. Information table, ticket sales & draw, BBQ, etc.) _________________

Event date:  _______________________________Event Location__________________

Target Market:   (circle)

Family/friends             Members          General Public            Other

 

What inspired you to hold this fundraising venture? 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Briefly describe the event and how funds will be raised.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you wish money or a portion ofleast 5% of funds raised must go to administration and operational costs of the organization.

 

If yes, what area(s) do you wish this money to be “earmarked” for and why? _______________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

NOTE:  All costs are to be paid from proceeds or paid directly by the event organizer

 

Proposed Budget:                                                                                      $____________

A) Total Expected Income:  (donations, auction, ticket sales)    $ ____________

B) Expenses: (include things like advertising, rentals, food)      $____________

C) Anticipated Net Proceeds (A minus B = C)                            $____________

 

Net Proceeds must be forwarded to CHARGE Syndrome Canada from this event . 

 

Amount to be earmarked for specific spending by CHARGE Syndrome Canada within their mission and mandate.       $ ____________  for _________

                                                  $ ____________  for __________________________

                                                  $____________  for ___________________________                                                                                                                 

PUBLIC RELATIONS INFORMATION

Briefly describe the proposed publicity plan for the event/program:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Will the publicity be managed by a professional agency?  □YES   □NO

If yes, please specify the agency.  ________________________________________

 

Will professional ad material like posters or flyers be printed?    □YES   □NO

 

If yes, please indicate the extent of distribution & dates of release:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Does the material intend to use the CHARGE Syndrome Canada name/logo in the printed material for publicity?      □YES    □ NO

 

NOTE:  The CHARGE Syndrome Canada name and logo are the sole property of the corporation and can be used only with the approval from CHARGE Syndrome Canada with written permission. ALL WRITTEN MATERIAL FEATURING THE NAME/LOGO OF CHARGE SYNDROME CANADA MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ORGANIZATION PRIOR TO PUBLICATION.

 

CHARGE Syndrome Canada may provide you support for your event/program by:

  • Approve the use of our name and logo as appropriate
  • Offer advice during the planning
  • Provide a letter of support to validate the authenticity of the event
  • Assist with a press release
  • Provide pamphlets, posters, banner for use, and/or other CHARGE Syndrome materials
  • May have volunteers to attend event
  • Issue charitable tax receipt when appropriate
  • List the event/program on our website and in the newsletter and listserv

 

We are unable to provide you with:

  • Reimbursement or funding for expenses
  • Share mailing lists of donors, sponsors, or volunteers
  • Promote your event anywhere other then online as above
  • Guarantee volunteers or Board Members to attend the event/program

 

The organization asks that you not use home made materials or material from other organizations to promote awareness of CHARGE syndrome in Canada.  

 

We recognize how much time and energy it takes to create a successful fundraising event.  Thanks to all your efforts!  Your support helps to fund

our ability to provide information and resources, to support research, to host workshops and mentorship camps, and to continue to meet our mission and mandate.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICES

 

We encourage independent special events both for awareness of CHARGE syndrome and to assist with fundraising in order to meet our mission.  Your generosity is appreciated.  In order to

ensure every event remains positive, we would like to remind you that:

  • Unauthorized use of the logo or organization name is prohibited
  • Charitable donation receipts will only be issued in accordance with the Canada Revenue Agency guidelines.  The final decision to issue the official donation receipt rests with CHARGE Syndrome Canada treasurer.
  • Whenever possible, CHARGE Syndrome Canada would appreciate the submission of written information from the event and any photographs, which may be included in our publications, once written authorization of the release of pictures has been given by individuals who appear in the pictures. 
  • CHARGE Syndrome Canada does not raise funds door-to-door or by telephone solicitation. 
  • If a representative of CHARGE Syndrome Canada is invited to speak or attend an Independent event or program, admission to the event will be complimentary and provided by the organizers.
  • CHARGE Syndrome Canada reserves the right to withdraw the use of its name at any time during the planning of the event.
  • At all time is individual and family privacy to be respected.  We do not trade donor lists or sell contact names.  We adhere to all legislative requirements in respect to privacy. 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

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