I have lots of fund raising ideas percolating. I am just waiting for feedback from a few people and we will get started. Anyone have any fund raising ideas they would like to contribute? We need around $8,500 to complete the well project in Mwanza, Tanzania.
Article from the Smiths Falls paper written by James Careless, TJT Design.
Despite torrential rain that inundated Smith Falls on August 29, 2009, the 1st Annual Kilimanjaro Golf Fore Kids Tournament was a resounding success. Organized by Debbie Harbridge, owner of Real Deal housecleaning services, the tournament at the Lombard Glen Golf & Country Club raised $4,200 to build classrooms for children in Tanzania. It was in support of efforts by Plan Canada, the international children’s aid agency.
45 local golfers teed off at 11 am in the 1st Annual Kilimanjaro Golf Fore Kids Tournament. After enduring an ever-strengthening downpour for over an hour, the soaked competitors retreated to the clubhouse. As they dried up before the fire, they passed the time in a vigourously-contested indoor putting contest. Afterwards, the main program was launched featuring a silent auction with items donated by HP Canada, Pinnacle, Verbatim, Rinaldo’s of Manotick and TaggerWear Custom Swimsuits.
Local writer/broadcaster James Careless MC’d the event. He introduced speakers such as Plan Canada President and CEO Rosemary McCarney; Ottawa mountain climber Barry Finlay whose trek up Mount Kilimanjaro with son Chris inspired the classrooms for Tanzania project, and acting Smith Falls mayor Robin Hawe. Entertainment was provided by surprise guest and singer/songwriter Trevor Finlay (also Barry Finlay’s son) who came in from Nashville to support the event. Working behind the scenes providing energetic support were TaggerWear owner Susan Trott, Leah Careless, Jennifer Kempster and Evelyn Finlay.
“I am really grateful to the community, my friends and the fine staff at the Lombard Glen Golf & Country Club for making our first tournament a success despite the rain,” said Harbridge. “The money raised here will make a real difference in improving not just the education, but opportunities and lives of children in Tanzania.”
Five Fundraising Tips
Plan Canada asked me to come up me my top five fundraising tips. They published them on their webpage yesterday. You can read them at http://plancanada.ca/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1908
Presentation in Manitoba
About 100 people attended my Mount Kilimanjaro presentation in my home town of Rapid City, Manitoba on August 16, 2009. Over $500 was contributed to the well project. It was great to see so many friendly faces and to bring our experience to them. Thanks to all who attended and contributed. It was an evening I will long remember.
Clean Water for Africa Day Summary
Great time at Clean Water for Africa Day and we raised over $4000 for the well in Mwanza, Tanzania. The weather held off long enough and people seemed to have a good time. The trebuchet was a hit and by the way, if anyone wants it for a fund raiser, I am sure it is available. Thanks to all our sponsors, the Tanzania High Commission, Plan Canada, our wonderful volunteers and the media and to Pierre Poilievre, MP, Lisa McLeod, MPP, and City Councillor Steve Desroches for attending. It was a success!!
Events
Everything is happening at once! Clean Water for Africa Day is coming. The final preparations are being made. It is going to be a great day for kids of all ages. We only need 4 hours of sun. Is that too much to ask? Join us at 3013 Jockvale Road on July 25 from 10 – 2. Bring the whole family!! Proceeds to drill a desperately needed well in Mwanza, Tanzania.
For the golfers out there, July 31 is the final day of registration for the Kilimanjaro Golf Fore Kids Tournament at Lombard Glen in Smiths Falls. Only $80 for golf, a chance at prizes, goodie bag, silent auction, etc. Come on out! Proceeds to build a classroom in Mwanza, Tanzania.
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Deadline fast approaching!!!
Play golf and help the kids of Africa at the same time. The 1st annual Kilimanjaro Golf Fore Kids tournament will be held at the Lombard Glen Golf & Country Club in Smiths Falls, Ontario August 29. Cost is $80 for 18 holes, cart, dinner, a chance at prizes and a silent auction. Proceeds go to Plan Canada for building much needed classrooms in Mwanza, Tanzania. Registration closes on July 31. Rain date is August 30. Call Debbie at 613-285-5789.
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The time is fast approaching!! On July 25 from 10-2, the Barrhaven United Church, 3013 Jockvale Road, Nepean, will be the site of water related and other activities for the kids. Activities include two giant inflatable play structures, water games, face painting, African themed food and refreshments, a trebuchet for launching water balloons and more. The trebuchet may not be quite as large as the one in the photo.
The event is proudly sponsored by the Barrhaven United Church in conjunction with other local curches and the business community. All proceeds go to Plan Canada for providing clean water to the Kayenze preschool and surrounding community in Mwanza, Tanzania.
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Ottawa – You are going to love the Lombard Glen Golf & Country Club on August 29. It will be a great day of golf and every golfer will receive a booklet with messages from the CEO of Plan Canada nd the Mayor of Smiths Falls. New things being added every day.
Registrations close July 31.
What Happened to the Flag?
As you know, we presented a flag with the names of over 200 donors to the Sabasaba School in Mwanza, Tanzania. They agreed to hang it in the new classroom when it is built. Some are asking what happens to it in the meantime. Well, here it is. It is currently hanging in an existing classroom. Our friends at the school sent us this photo recently. It is very satisfying to know they are taking good care of it.