Plant Fundraiser!

As part of our HistoryMaker Fundraising, Arise Youth is going to do a plant fundraiser!

The North Island, particularly Port Hardy, does not have many easily accessible options for quality plants, so we see this as a good opportunity to provide quality products to a wide market. We have selected DeVry Greenhouses Ltd. and are excited about their partnership with non-profit organizations in fundraising. They have made plant fundraising as easy and stress-free as they can and provide many resources for organizations to have as successful fundraiser as possible. They are providing six options for customers to order from: 12″ premium hanging basket; 12″ premium patio planter; 12″ decorative tomato plant with cage; 10-pack of 4.5″ zonal geraniums; 10-pack of herbs and strawberries; and 10-pack of 4.5″ marigold or petunias.

We are excited about this fundraiser as we have planned it to line up with Mother’s Day. These plants will be a fresh infusion into the North Island market and will provide customers with a wider base to choose from when selecting Mother’s Day gifts, among other relevant celebrations.

We are also excited about the value of each item we will be selling. As we are going with the suggested retail price, we will be offering the products to the customers at a competitive price. For example, one 10-pack of geraniums will be sold $30, which means that the customers are getting very good quality plants at $3.00 each. Or a 10-pack of petunias, sold at $25.00, means that customers get a petunia for $2.50 each. The premium hanging basket is being sold at $30.00 each, compared to hanging baskets sold in Port Hardy are usually at least $10 more.

Our profit will be between $5.35 and $8.40 on each item sold, and because DeVry offers free delivery with one cart of product (approximately 30 12″ products or 60 flat products, or a combination of both), we will be able to both offer good quality products to our customers and make a reasonable profit.

Our official Plant Fundraiser launch date is March 9. Order forms and money will be collected six weeks later, on April 20th. Delivery date of the plants is May 8 and pickup of plants is May 9.

We are thrilled to be taking up this fundraiser and hope that you partner with us!

 

Thank you,

 

Pastor Sharon

 

Letter to Parents #2 – HM12 Fundraising

Sent out on Friday, February 3, 2012

Dear Parents/Guardians!

As you may know, HistoryMaker 2012 is coming up! It is happening May 18-21. This is a wonderful event where teens from all over BC and the Yukon come together for a weekend of excitement, inspiration, and growth. Many lives, including my own, have been changed over the years at previous HM weekends. I am excited to present the opportunity again for Arise Youth (Port Hardy Christian Fellowship) to experience what’s sure to be a life-changing event.

Because the event is located in Abbotsford and spans the four-day weekend, the overall costs (including travel, food, etc) is high! But because we want as many youth to be included on this trip, we are again embarking on a journey of fundraising between now and May, in order that your costs as parents/guardians are as low as possible.

I am pleased to inform you that we will be partnering with Bethel Church in Mission City, who has opened their church to our group for the weekend, allowing us to “camp” in their facilities at no charge, and has also allowed us to use their kitchen for food preparation. We will be making our breakfast there, as well as being able to put together bag lunches for the group. This will save us costs of accommodations and will hopefully be able to cut down on food costs for the weekend. The only downside are no on-site showers, but there is a recreational centre located a block and a half away, including a swimming pool. For a minimal fee, this will not only be a shower facility but also an opportunity for our group to go swimming!

 At current estimates, not including registration, the cost for each student is at least $255 (ferry, gas, food, leader costs). As more students sign up making the numbers more solid, we will be sending out an updated cost.

This year, we are not including registration fees in our fundraising efforts. Each student is responsible for coming up with their registration fee. Registration tickets will only be bought when the money is handed in. Thankfully, the HM registration costs were lowered this year: Early Bird registration, which lasts until March 31, is only $88.12, and after that, the regular registration fee kicks in at $110. Tickets bought at the door will be $135.

I invite you as parents and guardians of your student to get involved in the fundraising process (we are more than happy to have all the help we can get in lowering costs!), and ask for your partnership in encouraging the students to actively participate in the fundraising events!

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at Port Hardy Christian Fellowship (250-949-6466) or on my cell phone (250 230 2972).

 

I am looking forward to the journey ahead!

Thank you,

 

Sharon Lee
Youth Pastor
Port Hardy Christian Fellowship

 

 

 

Letter to Parents – HM12

Dear Parent/Guardian:

HistoryMaker 2012 is on its way! Last year we had an incredible, life changing experience at HM11. It was a time of bonding, excitement, humour, and adventure as we gathered with students not only from the North Island but also from across the BC/Yukon district.

HistoryMaker is an annual non-denominational youth conference hosted by Next Generation Ministries of the BC/Yukon Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Drawing thousands of students from across the district, is a time for students to experience Jesus in a youth-focussed atmosphere. There are morning and evening General Sessions with live bands and guest speakers; concerts on Friday evening and throughout Saturday afternoon, as well as workshops that the students can attend that are directed toward addressing topics relevant to youth. This year boasts an exciting array of guest speakers and bands, including returning Leeland, as well as Jake Hamilton from Redding, California, and guest speaker Sonya Balmores from the movie Soul Surfer.

HM12 is happening on May 18-21 and is located again at the Abbotsford Entertainment Centre. We will be staying at Bethel Pentecostal Church in Mission, a ten minute drive from the venue site.

This year HM12 is offering an early bird registration fee of $88.12 that lasts until March 31^st. After that, regular registration is approximately $110, and at the door it is $135. Each student’s ticket won’t be bought until the fee is handed in, so get it in quick to get the most savings!

We will be doing fundraising for costs such as transportation, etc. We’ll be starting that shortly and we will be letting you know as soon as we can. If you would like to help in any of the fundraising initiatives, or if you have any questions, please feel free to call me at either of the below numbers.

Blessings,

Pastor Sharon Lee
Port Hardy Christian Fellowship
250 949 6466
250 230 2972