3/10/2010 - District: Minnesota-Dakotas - Submitted by: Dale Carlson

Century Club donations to the MN-DAK District Kiwanis Educational Foundation are currently lagging far behind the usual pace of giving during the Kiwanis year.  As of this date we have 10 clubs that have donated $100.00 or more to the Century Club Fund for this Kiwanis year.  We have two other clubs that have donated, but lesser amounts than the $100.00, and one Region that gave a donation from their silent auction.  We have a total of approximately $1200.00 so far this year.  Economic times are difficult for all individuals and clubs but our students need our scholarship help more than ever.  Scholarships to be awarded by the MN-DAK District Kiwanis Educational Foundation for the 2010-11 college year have had to be reduced by $50.00 per scholarship compared to the 2009-10 college year.  This is due to a poor return on investments and decreased giving by clubs and individuals.  Please encourage your club to become a "Century Club" or continue to be a sustaining member of the "Century Club." Because its only function is providing scholarship funds for graduating High School seniors, the MN-DAK District Kiwanis Educational Foundation offers an on-going youth service project for every club. A Kiwanis Club in the Minnesota-Dakotas District becomes a Century Club member with a contribution of $100.00 which can be taken from Youth Activities funds, Project Profit funds or Administrative funds, whichever is most convenient. In recognition of the gift the club will receive a Foundation patch for its banner and will be listed publicly with other Century Club members.  Many clubs which are already Century Clubs sustain their membership with an annual contribution of $100.00 and receive additional recognition for their gift. Please contact:  Jack Zierdt, Secretary/Treasurer                        Kiwanis Educational Foundation, Inc.                        914 Southern Pine Ln. SW                        Rochester, MN 55902 to contribute to the "Century Club" or to get information and forms pertaining to the "Century Club" or other MN-DAK District Kiwanis Educational Foundation programs.  You may also find the information and forms on the MN-DAK District Web Site.

 

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