This will be a short post as I am exhausted and I smell like a giant doughnut. We were at the Kars Family Fun Day. Wonderful people there organising and running the days events.
It was not a big crowd, it is tough, as the holiday today is a provincial one and not federal, and Ottawa being the capital, many people are federal employees.
Anyway we sold about sixty-three elephant ears. So, we raised $315 . Sounds like a lot right. Well, when it is divided amongst ten people who are going to the Jamboree, it becomes a lot less. Most of these types of fundraising efforts raise between $250-$500.
We have a low-ball estimate of $1500 per participant to attend the Jamboree. So, three to six fundraising events will cover the cost of only one person. Of course no one expects to get to the Jamboree without paying something out of their own pocket, but fundraising is part of these types of activities.
So, when you see a Scout, or a Guide, or a Cadet, or some kind of sports team trying to raise money, give them a hand. Help them out. It really blows to spend your whole day basically begging people to support your cause and get barely enough to justify the effort.
Do no pretend you do not see them or hear them. That is just downright rude and insulting. Do not say you will catch them on the way out and then try to slip by them without being seen. That too, is offensive. Help them out, blow five bucks on the stupid doodad or, as in our case, that delicious snack. Give them some of that change floating in your pocket.
If you do not want to support their efforts, then be upfront and honest. If anybody doing fundraising wanted a song and dance, they would go see a show. Fortunately, we did not encounter any of this today.
Fundraising is tough. Remember that next time someone asks for your support. And do not be a cheapskate. Thank-you in advance for your support to any and all youth activities and organisations.
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