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CANDY DAY Home page

October 9 (10), 2009
is the premiere fund raising campaign of the Lions of Illinois Foundation.
This single event raises over 50% of the total operating cost for the thirteen service programs of the LIF
that assist visually & hearing impaired in llinois.

 

 

 

Clubs may keep 40% of net funds raised ......
Just Think If your Club collects $1000, $400 could be used for your Club's local hearing & vision programs.

Now that is a sweet deal!

 

 

CANDY DAY
can provide all participating Lions, Lioness, & Leo Clubs the perfect event to be seen and recognized in their home community & statewide. The Lions apron, in traditional yellow with blue Lions Logo, is a uniform of distinction identifying the wearer as a member of one of Illinois' largest service organizations dedicated to vision & hearing loss prevention and awareness.

CANDY DAY Forms And Tips ...
Plan for success - Every Club can have a successful Candy Day. Just take the time to consider these vital ingredients:
Manpower, Location, Publicity, & Community Support

Every form you need is right here!
Plus we have included campaign ideas
to help plan for success.
Just select and click on the form or topic to view & print:

Candy Day Order Form - Attention Clubs - Candy is still free in 2009. This means less set-up costs to you!

Candy Day Press Release - This sample release will let your community know what Candy Day is all about.

Sample Underwriters Letter- Underwriter's can be a very valuable support to defer costs and increase funds.

Final Report Form- This report will submit your Candy Day results to the LIF Office so your donation can be recorded. This form also helps to determine our Candy Awards.

Campaign Strategies - Take a look at some time tested & successful ideas for Candy Day.

Candy Day History - A look in to the origins of Candy Day.

The following supplies may be ordered
by calling 815-756-5633 or on the Candy Day Order Form: Certificates of Appreciation for Volunteers & Underwriters,
Window posters, Underwriters decals, Volunteer pins, Collection canisters, notecard stickers for collection containers, Aprons, & Counter Collection cards.

The LIF does,
of course, hope that your Club will join the ranks of 100% net
proceeds donors.
Each dollar keeps the goal to provide hearing & vision services alive and improving.
Remember-
Illinois Lions created the Foundation with the mission to provide "Quality programs & services to the people of Illinois for the detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of visual & hearing impairments."