Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising committee is
chartered by the session to augment annual pledge giving to support ad hoc
projects or financial concerns, not addressed in the annual operating budget. In
2004, St. Luke increased funds raised to an all time high by raising nearly
$18,000.
This year, significant
emphasis will be placed on supporting the needs of Church renovation projects,
which have recently been announced. As is always the case, those organizations
wishing to fund activities that are not a part of the budget process are welcome
to develop ideas. Self-funding projects are underway for Mission and Youth.
At the
risk of offending those we would omit, we want to thank everyone in the St. Luke
family who works, supports or contributes to our programs.
Our year
started in February with a Ladies’ Afternoon Tea, developed by a group of St.
Luke women who wished to raise money for Mission projects, including our refugee
family. This event raised nearly $2000.
Phase II
of the engraved brick program, was recently completed with approximately 40
bricks added to our sidewalk. This program raised $3500 in 2004 and, $10,000
total funds overall in this program. Thank you to everyone who purchased bricks.
This is a lovely commemoration of family, friends and loved ones.
By far, the most successful
fundraiser of the last several years has been the Heart to Heart series. This
year, Heart to Heart II was a terrific reprisal of the first H2H and a complete
success. Heart to Heart is a fun evening of food, drinks and 3 different auction
formats. All had a great time. This event was the culmination of much hard work
from a number of longtime fundraising committee volunteers. The evening grossed
over $13,000, thanks to the amazing generosity of so many committed St. Luke
members and friends, who donated or bid on items ranging from a trip to Mexico,
soup for a year, the coveted St. Luke Parking Spot, wine tastings, boat rides
and many other fun and useful items.
The
Fundraising Committee is always looking for ideas and energetic volunteers. If
you have an idea for a fundraiser, please let us know. Most fundraising programs
require a minimal time commitment and are lots of fun. Please contact Scott
Mitchell if you are interested in participating or have a good fundraising
idea.
