NFBO Fundraising Information
2010 Portland Marathon
Please Join the Rose City Chapter at their first Portland Marathon Friends, begin to advertise and solicit participants to enter the Events and fundraise. Also people can volunteer and fundraise in support of your charity. Registration for participants and volunteers is presently open on the website www.PortlandMarathon.org.
If you have 35 registered Marathoners, (or 125 10k walkers, or a combination of the two) your charity receives a $10,000 media package at no cost, which includes a booth space at the 2 day sports and fitness expo and a tent space at the finish line festival.
We will track all fundraising and donation dollars though the website. Reports are available to you at all times, and dispersment occurs in November or December following the Event.
Let's have fun and Raise some money for NFBO's Rose City Chapter.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) "Star"
March 19 - 26, 2011 (Oregon spring break)
ITINERARY
Saturday: March 19 Port: Los Angeles, CA Depart: 4:00PM Sunday: March 20 At Sea Monday: March 21 Port: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Arrive: 12:00 PM Depart: 7:00 PM Tuesday: March 22 Port: Mazatlan, Mexico Arrive: 8:00AM Depart: 5:00PM Wednesday: March 23 At Sea Thursday: March 24 At Sea Friday: March 25 At Sea Saturday: March 25 Port: Los Angeles, CA Arrive: 8:00 AM
Inside cabin (category KK, deck 5, 142 square feet) = $465 per person
Ocean view cabin (category E, unobstructed view, deck 5, 159 square feet) = $635 per person
Balcony cabin (category BC, deck 9, 203 square feet) = $865 per person
EVERYONE will receive a $50 shipboard credit per cabin.
Note: These rates INCLUDE all taxes and port fees; however, the tax portion of the rate is subject to change until paid in full. Currently, $80.21 of these rates are taxes --- it is this portion of the rate that is subject to change until paid in full.
The categories I listed above is where we have our blocked space; however, if someone preferred another category, they can still book into our group and receive the same group benefits -- the rate just may be different. Also, I would like to point out that the cruiseline sometimes offer discounts to past guests, service workers (i.e. firefighters, military, etc.), and certain union workers (i.e. teacher's union and other big unions). At the time someone books their cabin, I will ask certain questions to see if they qualify for further discounts. If, for example, the "past guest" (called Latitude Member) discount is less than our group discount, then the rate will be adjusted to the better rate. NCL makes sure people are not penalized for being part of a group --- so any discount someone may qualify for, they would still get even in this group. However, many times the group rate is a better rate; but, as I said, we can compare rates and go with the better at the time of booking.
I reserved 12 inside cabins, 12 ocean view cabins, and 8 balcony cabins.
Like last year, those that are interested in booking a cabin, needs to call (or email me) directly. A deposit of $275 per person is required to hold their cabin --- check or money order only. Only $25 of this deposit, per person, is non-refundable --- the balance is refundable until final payment. Final payment will then be due December 23, 2010; and at that time stiff penalties go into affect for cancellation. Credit card payments are allowed for the final payment (as well as check or money orders) --- just not for the deposit.
Here is a summary of important dates to remember:
November 12, 2010 --- Any cabin, without names and deposit ($275 per person), will be released back into inventory. In other words, group contract ends on this date for the unsold cabins!
December 23, 2010 --- Final payment due. Individual deposits are refundable up until this date (minus $25 per person); stiff penalties go into affect for cancellation after this date.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Kim Howell
Travelfax
503-743-3915 or 800-480-7405
Example Donation Letter
July 15, 2009
Dear Owner/Manager
The National Federation of the Blind of Oregon invites you to participate in an event that will bring people together from around our state. We will be having our annual convention in October and we are planning an event of entertainment, including a live public auction. We would like to include you in the event as a donor. It is an excellent way to advertise your business and products and make meaningful contribution to an organization promoting dignity, competency and independence for blind persons.
We are asking you to make a contribution of your products or services which we can auction to the public. We are a non-profit organization and can provide tax ID upon request.
If you have any questions regarding this request, feel free to contact us. Please include any brochures or information, which can be displayed with your gift, so we can accurately describe the item being auctioned.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely.
Christine Morse, 2nd Vice President NFBO
550 Florence Ave.
Astoria, OR 97103