2011 11th ACVVC Calendar Appeal

By Allen Hathaway

 The first leg of our 2011 Scholarship fundraising effort will be in your mailboxes in early December.  The 2011 11th ACVVC Calendar will once again feature 12 new photos submitted by you!  We want to thank all who have sent photos for consideration.  The calendar also contains significant historical events of your regiment in Vietnam

 We once again appeal to your generosity as we ask for donations to support our Scholarship Program.  The Scholarship Fund is a separate, self sufficient fund.  That is, all scholarships awarded as well as the printing and mailing cost associated with the calendar are paid directly from donations made to the Scholarship Fund.  Membership dues are not used to pay for the calendar.  The number of scholarships awarded each year depends on the total donations made during that year.  Without your support the program would not be viable.

 The calendar you receive is yours to keep and use whether you donate or not.  We do however ask for your support with the most generous tax-deductible donation that you can make to assist the children of the 11th ACVVC members begin or continue their post-secondary education.  The scholarships can be used for college, trade school, or any other educational training following high school.

 For 2010 we set a goal of $39,000 in donations in support of the Calendar Fundraising project.  Through your generous contributions we exceeded that goal with $40,983 in donations.  In 2010 our combined fund raising activities throughout the year allowed us to award scholarships to 24 of our children for a total of $74,000. 

 For 2011 we have two goals.  Our first goal is to once again collect $39,000 in donations.  We will need your help in attaining this unprecedented level.  Many of you have generously donated $100 to $500 for this cause.  We ask that you continue your ardent support and to add more to your rolls.

 The second goal is to increase the percentage of members making calendar donations.  Over the past three years we have slowly increased the number members making donations from 20 to 22 percent.  We want to increase the number of members making donations.  If half of our members participate, we could award scholarships to all qualifying applicants.  To help meet this goal and to ensure that you receive a calendar every year we are asking that you please make a donation.     

 The annual calendar is one of three annual fund raising projects.  We also conduct our annual raffle prior to the reunion at which the winning tickets are drawn, and the Silent Auction of donated items at the reunion.  Each of these activities has also flourished over the years.

 A limited number of extras will be available.  Instructions on how to orders extras will be included with the calendar.  Watch for your calendars in the mail soon then use the convenient envelope enclosed to return your donation.  Every donation counts, regardless of the amount.  Thank you in advance for your generous support!

 Please use the convienient envelope enclosed with your calendar to return your donation.  Every donation counts, regardless of the amount.  Thank you in advance for your generous support!

 ALLONS!

Allen Hathaway

President, 11th ACVVC