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We started out with 250 tickets, collecting about $2800 / year for charity. Today, we have over 1400 tickets sold and collect around $16,000 for charity each year. Our goal when choosing a Charity is to have some connection with us and our work that we do. We have done many special projects over the years including the EMS Action Albums, The EMS Museum Ambulance and the design of the EMS Colouring Books. As the Society grew the challenge to keep up with our commitments became obvious. Today the board of directors consists of five dedicated volunteers, who freely give their time to our Society. The following is a list of Charities we sponsor and a brief explanation on each. EMS Colouring Book This book was implemented and designed by Charity Society members, the PR officer at EMS and a graphic designer from the City. The initial starts up costs were shared and we now contribute yearly a set amount for reprinting costs. Salvation Army Each year we contribute to this cause, via the Calgary Sun Sunshine Fund. They ensure that the funds are directed to those most needy. Dedication Rooms This program started in 1997 and is our way to remember one of our own, should they meet an untimely death. In consultation with the family, we choose a room usually at a hospital and furnish the room along with a plaque dedicating the room to that member's memory and family. This has been very well received at all levels but especially to the family involved. To date we have six rooms dedicated:
Kids Cancer Camp We help this group send kids with Cancer to summer camps by sponsoring four golfers in their tournament each year. Helmet Give Away We started this program because we were seeing far too many accidents on bicycles where no helmets were being worn. This program has evolved from giving helmets away on the bike pathways to now attending schools and giving safety talks as well as providing helmets for those kids most in need. The evolution came about when the government brought in the mandatory use of helmets in those under 17 in late 2002. Diakonos House This is a new program for 2002 that assists various Emergency personnel during time of crisis in their lives. Mustard Seed Starting in 2002 we now assist the Mustard Seed in aiding the homeless in our City. The homeless problem unfortunately, is only growing as our city expands. We have various programs that we support through this organization. Once any Charity we sponsor has reached $25,000 in donations they are replaced by another Calgary Charity that needs our help. The need in Calgary is great and is was with much soul searching that we decided to move on once this milestone has been reached. Our past Charities have been: The current boards of directors for the Charity Society are: Many thanks to past directors: More volunteers are always welcome! More tickets are always available. You can buy up to 10 tickets maximum per payday. The more money we raise the more we can donate to Calgary Charities. You can continue to participate in this lottery even when retired. Simply send us a cheque for the number of tickets you want times 26 draws and you will be entered. Please ensure we have an up to date home address so we can send you your winnings! For more information contact Mike Cochrane. The Year 2003 will see us hit $140,000 in donations to Charities! |
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