Cathy Oloffson shared an update from the Campaign & Sponsorship Committee, which is comprised of 13 members working hard to raise funds for camp. As we work towards the goal of sending 60 kids to camp each summer (approximately $60,000), the Committee will be providing weekly updates of progress towards that goal.
Right now, three main events produce funds for Camp: Pancake Days $15,ooo, Flower Sale $15,000 and Mum Sale $5,000=$35,000
In looking at the remaining $25,000, we'll focus on three key areas to raise these funds:
Members & Key Contributors: goal of $10,000
If you know of an organization or business that the committee should approach, please let us know
Event Sponsorships: goal of $10,000
4 sponsorship levels providing sponsors with a variety of benefits throughout the 2025 key events.
We're focusing on asking local businesses (need commitments by 1/15/2025) so if you can help make any of these connections, let Scott Seibring know.
Friends & Family: goal of $5,000
Have identified several members who will take on raising $500/each. Still looking for more; let Cathy know if you're interested.
Donation materials and talking points have been created and a training will be provided on Wednesday, September 25th with Sam Guillory (zoom meeting) to walk thru these efforts and help guide you thru the fundraising 'ask' process.
For additional information or to ask questions, please reach out to a member of the Campaign & Sponsorship Committee.
Announcements
Becky Hines: Women of Kiwanis had coffee last week and came up with the idea to attend the ISU Women's Volleyball came on October 11th as a social event for the whole club. It's Pack the Arena night and "White Out Night" (wear white!) and tickets are free! Leanna Bordner is working on securing an area for us to all be able to sit together as well. Stay tuned for more details!
Matt Hawkins: Club award nomination forms went out a few weeks ago and will be sent out again this week. Please get those nomination forms turned in soon! We also have a handful of extra 6.5" mums available for sale ($9/each). If you're interested, please contact Katie Klein.
Bob Starckovich: ISU, IWU and Bloomington High School Circle K clubs have all met and are active & going for the year!
Scott Seibring: October 18-20 will be the dates for the fall Camp Limberlost weekend. They don't have room for all 60 kids so they may offer a 2nd weekend but we're still working on those details.
President: Matt Hawkins President-Elect: Scott Seibring Vice-President: Kathleen Lorenz Immediate Past President: Paula Pratt Treasurer: Scott Davis Secretary: Gail Dobbins Asst. Secretary: Andrea Raycraft 2022-2024 Directors: Rick Mehall, Dean Messinger, Ben Mitzelfelt, Cathy Oloffson,
Steve Timmerman 2023-2025 Directors: Alyx Merritt, Sonya Weber, Bob Freitag, Paul Lawrence
