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US Founders Club Charities
The
US Founders Club Charities was established in 1988 with its primary
objective being that of service through charitable and educational
avenues. It is a non-profit, publicly supported organization funded
through voluntary contributions from individuals and corporations
who support its programs. Through these programs, the Charities hope
to bring about civic betterment and social improvement. It also
promotes the goals and objectives of the United States Women of
Today.
Education
The
Charities educate our members, as well as other individuals and
organizations about the Women of Today organization though the use
of mailings, Annual Reports, brochures, manuals, speakers, and word
of mouth.
Fundraising
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Founder's Club - any individual, chapter or state that
donates $100 in a fiscal year can become a member of the
Founder's Club. The first 100 members will be known as Charter
Members. The $100 donations remain in a savings account, where
the principal remains intact; only the interest earned from this
account may be used.
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Friends of the Charities- any individual, chapter or state
donating an amount other than $100.
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National Meeting Auctions - Silent Auctions and/or Lucky
Buck Auctions are held at all national meetings. These funds are
earmarked for a specific area such as speaker funds,
chapter-grant funds, etc. Anyone can bid on the items.
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Emphasis Month - during the month of September, members are
educated about the Charities through mailings. During the month
of March, members are encouraged to make donations to the
Charities
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Grants - funds that are usually solicited from companies are
requested for specific programs or areas.
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Ticket Fundraisers - for this optional program, tickets are
sold from January through March for $1 each; early in April a
winner is drawn and given a choice of a free registration to the
Annual Convention or $100 in cash.
Benefits
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Assists with speaker expenses at national meetings.
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Sponsors the printing of chapter mailings, manuals and
brochures.
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Purchases equipment for the US Women of Today, like a copy
machine, slide projector, laptop for the national president,
etc.
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Promotes strong public relations campaigns for chapters and
states.
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Chapter Grants - a program whereby a chapter can apply for a
grant ($500 or less) for a worthwhile project; the chapter must
have a minimum donation of $100 to the Charities prior to
application.
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Annual Scholarships - awarded to members and their families
for furthering education.
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