Can I join 100 Women Who Care Lennox & Addington with a group?
You sure can! We understand that in these difficult financial times it may be hard to participate in charitable giving on your own. Joining with a team allows you to split the cost and time commitment amongst team mates and creates community with co-workers, friends, or like-minded peers.
To sign up as a team, please submit just ONE Team Registration Form. There is a maximum of four people allowed for one team. As a team you are allowed one vote, but all members of the team can attend all meetings. One speaker from the team should be selected when nominating a charity to represent the team should that charity be selected to be voted on that meeting. We also ask that one member donate on behalf of a team in order to make this process easier. The person that writes the cheque or donates cash will be issued the tax receipt.
To sign up as a team, please submit just ONE Team Registration Form. There is a maximum of four people allowed for one team. As a team you are allowed one vote, but all members of the team can attend all meetings. One speaker from the team should be selected when nominating a charity to represent the team should that charity be selected to be voted on that meeting. We also ask that one member donate on behalf of a team in order to make this process easier. The person that writes the cheque or donates cash will be issued the tax receipt.
Which organizations are eligible for consideration?
In order to be considered at a meeting, an organization must be based in and/or serve the Lennox & Addington County and must be a registered, not-for-profit or charitable organization able to provide tax receipts for donations. We will consider nominations to national or international charities, programs, or organizations, as long as the current focus is on contributing to our local community. The charity must be previously established for at least one year (no start-ups).
A charity can be nominated at each meeting as long as it has not been a recipient of the group's donation in the past two years. The exception is a specific program within a large organization (for example, a specific department or program within a hospital), which may be considered again after one year for a different program or department. We will accept multiple charity nominations for the same charity. All approved and legitimate charity nominations will be eligible for the draw box on the night of the meeting; however, a charity will only be able to be drawn and brought to a vote with the membership once per meeting.
A charity can be nominated at each meeting as long as it has not been a recipient of the group's donation in the past two years. The exception is a specific program within a large organization (for example, a specific department or program within a hospital), which may be considered again after one year for a different program or department. We will accept multiple charity nominations for the same charity. All approved and legitimate charity nominations will be eligible for the draw box on the night of the meeting; however, a charity will only be able to be drawn and brought to a vote with the membership once per meeting.
How is the organization that receives the group donation chosen at each meeting?
Any member or team can submit the name of a local organization for nomination. At random, three organizations will be selected at each meeting. The nominating members will be asked to give a short presentation (5 Minutes Maximum) describing why the organization they are nominating should receive the group's donation and then spend about two minutes to answer questions other members may have.
Any member can submit a charitable organization for consideration; however, she must nominate the charity to the Leading Ladies by the posted due date. Any nominations received after this time will be included in our next meeting if the nominating member is still an active member of the group and the information submitted is still valid.
Any member can submit a charitable organization for consideration; however, she must nominate the charity to the Leading Ladies by the posted due date. Any nominations received after this time will be included in our next meeting if the nominating member is still an active member of the group and the information submitted is still valid.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Absolutely! Only registered, not-for-profit and charitable organizations will be sponsored by the group. Cheques are written directly to selected charitable organizations and not to 100 Women Who Care Lennox & Addington at each meeting. Tax receipts will be issued directly by the charitable organization to our members.
I am currently a member and I know someone who is in need who is not a registered, not-for-profit or charitable organization. Can 100 Women Who Care Lennox & Addington still help them?
100 Women Who Care Lennox & Addington is a gathering of some of the most generous women in our area. If members wish to seek support for a person or group in need who is not a registered charity, she can email the information to us at least 15 days before the next meeting.
Upon consideration of the requests received, and if time allows, at the end of a meeting 100 Women Who Care Lennox & Addington's Leading Ladies may allocate one minute per member to request help for these people in need.
Upon consideration of the requests received, and if time allows, at the end of a meeting 100 Women Who Care Lennox & Addington's Leading Ladies may allocate one minute per member to request help for these people in need.
As a member, can I nominate a charity without having to get up and speak in front of the group about it?
The member who nominates the charity can have another member present it to the group at the meeting. As of February 12th 2020 it was voted by the members in attendance that a representative from the charity will be afforded the chance to make the presentation on behalf of the member. The representative must sign in with the Leading Ladies and be verified that they are a member of that charity and 100+ Women Who Care Lennox & Addington.
As an individual member, if I get asked to join a team can I cancel my individual membership and opt for a team membership instead?
Individual members cannot cancel their membership until they have completed their 1 year commitment. At that time they can join or form a team; however, they can stay as individual members and contribute as part of a second team if they desire to do so. If you have any questions about this please contact Amy Mack from the Leading Ladies.
What if I am unable to attend a meeting?
If a member cannot attend a meeting she can do one of two things:
She can send in a blank, signed cheque with a trusted friend or another member to the meeting (preferred). The surrogate member will then write in the name of the charity that is chosen on the cheque and give it to the Leading Ladies on her behalf. A friend acting as a surrogate member may not vote on behalf of the absent member.
OR
She can deliver in person or mail* a blank, signed cheque to
100 Women Lennox & Addington c/o Napanee Opticians
3 Dundas Street East, Unit A,
Napanee, ON, K7R 1H5
All cheques must be dropped off either in advance at 3 Dundas Street East, Unit A, this can be done at any time, in person at the meeting, or after the meeting at 3 Dundas Street East, Unit A which must be done not later than a week following the meeting. All funds must be delivered to the chosen charity within two weeks of the meeting, so the urgency is stressed when collecting the cheques.
If you are unable to attend two meetings in a row, while also not delivering your payment for two meetings in a row, you will be automatically opted out. You will be able to re-join for the following meeting but will need to re-register.
She can send in a blank, signed cheque with a trusted friend or another member to the meeting (preferred). The surrogate member will then write in the name of the charity that is chosen on the cheque and give it to the Leading Ladies on her behalf. A friend acting as a surrogate member may not vote on behalf of the absent member.
OR
She can deliver in person or mail* a blank, signed cheque to
100 Women Lennox & Addington c/o Napanee Opticians
3 Dundas Street East, Unit A,
Napanee, ON, K7R 1H5
All cheques must be dropped off either in advance at 3 Dundas Street East, Unit A, this can be done at any time, in person at the meeting, or after the meeting at 3 Dundas Street East, Unit A which must be done not later than a week following the meeting. All funds must be delivered to the chosen charity within two weeks of the meeting, so the urgency is stressed when collecting the cheques.
If you are unable to attend two meetings in a row, while also not delivering your payment for two meetings in a row, you will be automatically opted out. You will be able to re-join for the following meeting but will need to re-register.
Can I just send my donation directly to the charity myself?
Because the goal of 100 Women Who Care Lennox & Addington is to make a large donation on behalf of the whole group, the answer is "no". We want to be able to support this endeavor and give $10,000 at one time to make a large impact in our community - with each member's donation being part of the larger donation. This is the power of individuals united for a cause! We also need to be able to track your donations so that you get credit for the donation and remain an active, voting-eligible member of the group.
How much of my $100 donation goes to administrative costs of 100 Women Lennox & Addington?
None of it. 100 Women Who Care Lennox & Addington County is organized and operated by a volunteer super team of Leading Ladies. Everything else, from our meeting space to our advertising, has been given to us by generous donors in our community or right out of the pockets of our Leading Ladies. As a result, 100% of the money raised at our meetings goes directly to the selected organization!
How long do the meetings last?
Meetings are intended to be very short and will last no longer than 60 minutes; however, members are invited to linger and socialize with other members after each meeting.
Can members bring a friend to the meeting?
Of course you can! We are always seeking philanthropic women to contribute their energy to the group. In order to vote, she would need to become a member before the meeting, but guests are free to observe and even contribute to our group donation if she likes.
Why do you need my personal information?
We collect members' information (including name, address, and email address) strictly for the purpose of maintaining our membership list and assisting charitable organizations when creating individual tax receipts.
100 Women Who Care Lennox & Addington will not sell, give, or otherwise share your personal information without your express consent, unless required by law.
100 Women Who Care Lennox & Addington will not sell, give, or otherwise share your personal information without your express consent, unless required by law.
When I join, how many meetings am I required to attend/donate?
In Lennox & Addington County, we ask for a minimum commitment of one year (four meetings) at registration. After that time, when a member no longer wishes to be a part of our organization, we simply ask that she complete an Opt Out Form. We will continue to assume membership after the four meeting minimum has been met until we receive an Opt Out Form.