[blindkid] Question about fundraisers

[Lenora J. Marten]

Stephanie -

We held a cut-a-thon and a blind community picnic here in Jacksonville. Our
local Costco donated 6 cases of bottled water to each event. We went to the
individual location to request the donation. The manager made the decision 
right there to make the donations. We didn't get anywhere with Wal-Mart or
Sams Club. We were told their donations must be approved by their
corporate offices.

Hope that helps!

Lenora J. Marten
NFB-Jacksonville Chapter Secretary
NFBF-Parents Board Member
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904-777-5976
904-536-7029


-----Original Message-----
From: Carol Castellano <carol_castellano at verizon.net>
Sent: Tue, 12 May 2009 12:24 pm
Subject: Re: [blindkid] Question about fundraisers


Most of the stores we've dealt with have asked for a formal letter on our letterhead.?
Carol?
?
At 11:04 AM 5/11/2009, you wrote:?
>The Georgia Organization of Parents of Blind Children (GOPBC) is going?
>to have a fund-raising booth at a car show on May 23rd in Canton, GA.?
>Can anyone offer suggestions on whom to approach for donations of?
>bottled waters and candy for us to sell? I thought I remembered hearing?
>in the past that Wal-Mart would donate items but how do I specifically?
>go about arranging that? Any suggestions would be appreciated! This is?
>the first time we're attempting this type of event so I'm very open to?
>any helpful advice people may have.?
>For anyone local who is interested in attending (OR VOLUNTEERING),?
>please e-mail me at president at gopbc.org for more details.?
>Thank you!?
>Sincerely,?
>Stephanie Kieszak-Holloway?
>GOPBC President?
>?
>?
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