Downtown with a Purpose - Report

 
Rotarian Ron Coloumbe, Chair of the 2008 Rotary Dinner and Silent Auction themed "Downtown with a purpose" presented his final report on Thursday June 19. When Ron  Presented the Committee's ideas some months ago, they presented a socre card by which to measure the success believing that dollars raised should not be the only measure. What follows is that score card:

The Downtown Rotary Gala (May 10, 2008)

Report on Plan 2008

1.    Develop a Name Brand(complete)

2.    Develop Best Practices(complete)

3.    Implement a Sponsorship Plan which includes both cash contributions and offers employees year-round opportunities to get involved in projects that strengthen our Downtown. (complete with media sponsors: Edmonton Journal, Global TV and Corus Radio, creative sponsor Optamedia, print sponsor West Canadian and web site hosting by Keeran Systems. Cash sponsor Raymond James)

4.    Develop an excellent web site presence to:

·       Support raffle ticket sales and auction item bids and

·       Recognize our sponsors.

(complete through Blus.com, thanks to John Leavitt)

Best Practices

·       The Gala raises funds ($130,000) to meet urgent needs in our city centre. (Actual $128,430)

·       A Gala Plan is approved by the Board each November. The plan outlines leadership, goals, strategies, timeline and budget. (complete)

·       Each Gala Team operates from a written plan. (complete)

·       The Gala has active participation from our Club with a goal of 3 Board members and 60 Rotarians. (Actual: 4 Board and 137 Rotarians)

·       Active participation is one or more of the following:

o      Chair or join a committee team (33)

o      Buy a table and invite Rotarians, family, friends and co-workers to join you (13)

o      Buy your dinner tickets and encourage others to join you (28)

o      Buy and sell raffle tickets (2 books) (123)

o      Secure or donate sponsorships (3)

o      Secure or donate live auction items (23)

o      Secure or donate auction items (42)

·       The Gala learnings and leadership are passed on year-to-year through good goal setting, evaluation, recommendation and record keeping. (complete)

·       The Gala makes the best possible use of Rotarians time and community support. (complete)

Mark Your Calendar: 6:00 pm May 9, 2009 at The Westin Edmonton