celebrating 75 – sheet metal workers international
Local 276 - MemberCampaign
in Support of
Children’s Health Foundation– vancouver island
As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, we are encouraging Local 276 members to get out into their community to raise funds in support of the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island.
Local 276 is challenging its members to compete on an individual and corporate basis in a variety of events between July 1st and October 15th. As an incentive, we have a fundraising prize.
One entry into our prize draw will be given for every $50 that is raised by members at a company. Afterthe Celebrating 75 Dinner and Silent Auction a count will be done of all donations collected by a company. Items at the silent auction will be credited to the company from which they came, we willthen have a two-part draw:
- One company name will be drawn.
- Then, the names of two members who worked for that company from July to October 17th will be drawn.
THE PRIZE:The two members will receive three (3) months offree working dues (no cash value).
- ISLAND-WIDE BOTTLE DRIVE
July 1 – September 30
Local 276 memberscan return their bottles to their nearest Encorp Return It Centerusing the SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL 276corporate account. The value of the refund will be credited to that account. Make sure you keep the receipts for all of your returns to ensure that your company receives credit for your fundraising efforts.Don’t forget to tell your family and friends, their donation will count towards your company total if you get their receipts. Anyone can drop off bottles using the Sheet Metal Workers Local 276 account.
Encorp Return Ithas bottle return locations across the island where our members work and reside. To find the nearest location to your place of work or residence:.
- SHOW US YOUR METAL - SHOW AND SHINE
August 29, 2015
Do you have a vintage or prize winning car, truckor motorcycle? Bring it to the “Show Us Your Metal” Show & Shine event at GyroPark in Victoria. If you are a car/truck/motorcycle lover, you can't miss this event...we will have some awesome vehicles on display.Entry fees are $10.00 and you can reserve your spot by emailing . The event is open to the members, families and friends of Local 276 as well as the Building Trades Unions. Staging begins at 9:00am. We also need volunteers and judges to make this event a success. Signup by calling Glen Ferguson at 1-250-588-2685.
- CELEBRATING 75 DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION
October 17, 2015
The Celebrating 75 Dinner and Silent Auction will be held at the Victoria Conference Center on Saturday October 17th. We need your help to obtain items to sell at the silent auction and would like at least 2 items from each company. Things that ordinarily sell well at silent auctions include:
Sports events, memorabilia, equipment
Golf passes, Wine Tasting Tours, Pub Crawls, Fishing Charters
Free services (oil changes, spa treatments, carpet cleaning, Molly Maid, etc.)
Gift certificates (restaurants, outdoor stores, children’s activities)
Tools, electronics, fishing tackle
Gift baskets
Hotel accommodation, travel
We have attached a donation form and sponsorship letter to help you obtain items for the silent auction.
- CREATE YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER
July 1 – September 30
There are many fun and creative ways that you can helpraise funds for the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. A tax receipt will be provided for any donation of $20.00 or more — all we need is the donor name and their address. Here are someideas to help you get started:
- Garage Sale
- 50/50 draw(do it on pay day like a cheque pool)
- Buckets for Donations in Local Stores/Suppliers
- 3 Month Loose Change Challenge
A member at each company will be designated to collect donations, bottle deposit receipts and items for the silent auction. The union office can help out with posters and printing if required.