Sertoma receives many requests for funding from all sorts of
charitable organizations and individuals who either make a
presentation during the meeting or submit a written request. Some
examples include United Way, Camp Confidence, Relay for Life, Deaf
Awareness Days, the Children's Museum, YMCA., Phonic Ears for the
Brainerd Public School, MADD, Crisis Line, Fourth of July
Celebration, Northern Lakes Sertoma, Shoes for Haiti, Salvation Army
and many many more. The Sponsorship Committee performs a very
important function in Sertoma because they are the group that helps
decide where the money that is raised through Pipe and Drape, the
Flag Project, Gossamer Ceiling, and Swinging Sertoman engagements
will be spent.
Of course, the focus of their activities is on groups involved with
vision, hearing, and youth. Usually a group will approach the
committee with a written request. This is then evaluated by all
members of the group. Generally a majority vote is taken, however,
the group does rely on members who have more specific information
about the request for guidance. Occasionally, the process is
by-passed by a motion made at a meeting to support a particularly
worthy cause that has been brought before the group.
A diverse group of people is sought each year for this committee to
prevent to much focus in just one area. The in-coming president
selects a leader and that person works with previous members to
facilitate disbursing funds. Many members continue to help this
committee year after year and it is a rewarding task. The budget
differs yearly depending upon the amount of money earned by fund
raising endeavors. The committee meetings are held the second
Wednesday of the month immediately following the noon meeting.
Sponsorship chairman this year is Kristine Hoheisel. Members include:
John Raboin, Lori Ukkelberg, Tom Rosenberger, Mike Howard, Steve
"Gus" Augustinack, Paul Gropper, Tammy Webb, Stephanie Thurlow, and
Robin Loftis.
Sertoma Sponsorship Committee Guidelines for Applicants:
All request must be presented to the Sponsorship Committee for
action or recommendation to the Board. Evaluations are based upon
the following:
Factors that encourage a contribution:
1. Speech and/or hearing related requests.
2. Addresses an unmet need in the area.
3. National Heritage.
4. Number of people directly served.
5. Cost effectiveness.
6. The support of something tangible (i.e. equipment).
7. The direct involvement of a Sertoma member in the
request.
Factors that discourage a contribution:
1. Request on behalf of single individuals not related
to speech and hearing.
2. Requests for endowment funds.
3. Projects funded prior to the request.
4. Requests in which funds raised exceed actual
expenses.
5. Requests that primarily support administrative
salaries/expenses or facility operation costs.
6. Request that are unclear in any aspect of
application.
7. Requests primarily funded by government agencies or
other charitable organizations.
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