Club Fundraising Activities
Swim-A-Thon Fundraiser - Saturday May 7, 2011
Hello Parents,
Our biggest fund raiser of the of the year is approaching fast and it is time to start gearing up the kids and our fund raiser for this event! Small clubs like ours rely on the extra funds that we raise each year through events like this one. Over the past 3 years we have been able to raise over $10 000 per year in this event and this year I want to aim even higher and try to reach $12 000!
Here's how it works. All swimmers in squads 1-5 are expected to participate on the actual swim-a-thon day and in the fundraising. Swimmers will be raising funds either on a flat rate or on a per length basis. They will swim either 200 lengths or for 2 hours, whichever comes first. Although there is a minimum amount per swimmer required (see the club parent Handbook) we don't want families to stop there. Swimming is about goal setting, aiming high and reaching beyond what we think we are able to do - and we want to help develop that ethic in the personal, academic, and athletic lives of every swimmer in our club. So set a personal goal that you want to aim for and work towards it.
Over the past few years we have developed a highly effective strategy to help families and swimmers achieve these goals. In the past swimmers have gone door to door to try and gather up sponsors for events like this but a 3 years ago we changed over to a letter writing campaign. Bigger swim clubs have been employing this strategy very effectively. Some of the clubs in Seattle have raised over $60 000 for their swim-a-thon events through this type of strategy. Ever since we made that switch we have been able to ramp up our donations and have achieved great things for the club! So how does it work?
On Saturday February 19, 2011 the club hosted a pancake breakfast and letter writing campaign for swimmers and their parents to help get things started. At that breakfast we provided families with the official swim-a-thon packages and instructions as well as letters to be signed by the swimmers to be sent out to people that you know who are involved in your child's life who might be interested in sponsoring them. Weren't there? No worries, you can contact me at for an official package to get you started and you can download a sample letter to send out at the link below. We want you to think as widely as possible on this. Everyone you can think of from grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends of the family, neighbors, teachers, dentists, physicians, friends from work - you name it - anyone who has a connection with you or your swimmer should be on your list. Of course there is also the old fashioned way of going door to door which may be an additional way that you want to utilize as well. We encourage families to keep working on the fund raising side right up to the actual swim-a-thon day. Don't just stop at your required amount - aim high! Why? First there is there is the feeling of success in a job well done. Second there is the sense of accomplishment in the cooperative effort of building your "Sharks Club". Finally there is a brand new Kona NuNu Mountain bike up for grabs in a draw right after the Swim-a-thon on Saturday May 7th (see below for full details on how to maximize your chances).
On Saturday May 7, 2011 we will have our actual swim-a-thon event at the Aquatic Centre. We will need one parent per child to count your swimmers laps and of course as many other family members as you want to bring to cheer your child on.
So...mark you calendars and get on the fund raising trail and maybe you will be hitting the dirt trails after the Swim-a-thon with your new Kona Mountain Bike!!
Our biggest fund raiser of the of the year is approaching fast and it is time to start gearing up the kids and our fund raiser for this event! Small clubs like ours rely on the extra funds that we raise each year through events like this one. Over the past 3 years we have been able to raise over $10 000 per year in this event and this year I want to aim even higher and try to reach $12 000!
Here's how it works. All swimmers in squads 1-5 are expected to participate on the actual swim-a-thon day and in the fundraising. Swimmers will be raising funds either on a flat rate or on a per length basis. They will swim either 200 lengths or for 2 hours, whichever comes first. Although there is a minimum amount per swimmer required (see the club parent Handbook) we don't want families to stop there. Swimming is about goal setting, aiming high and reaching beyond what we think we are able to do - and we want to help develop that ethic in the personal, academic, and athletic lives of every swimmer in our club. So set a personal goal that you want to aim for and work towards it.
Over the past few years we have developed a highly effective strategy to help families and swimmers achieve these goals. In the past swimmers have gone door to door to try and gather up sponsors for events like this but a 3 years ago we changed over to a letter writing campaign. Bigger swim clubs have been employing this strategy very effectively. Some of the clubs in Seattle have raised over $60 000 for their swim-a-thon events through this type of strategy. Ever since we made that switch we have been able to ramp up our donations and have achieved great things for the club! So how does it work?
On Saturday February 19, 2011 the club hosted a pancake breakfast and letter writing campaign for swimmers and their parents to help get things started. At that breakfast we provided families with the official swim-a-thon packages and instructions as well as letters to be signed by the swimmers to be sent out to people that you know who are involved in your child's life who might be interested in sponsoring them. Weren't there? No worries, you can contact me at for an official package to get you started and you can download a sample letter to send out at the link below. We want you to think as widely as possible on this. Everyone you can think of from grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends of the family, neighbors, teachers, dentists, physicians, friends from work - you name it - anyone who has a connection with you or your swimmer should be on your list. Of course there is also the old fashioned way of going door to door which may be an additional way that you want to utilize as well. We encourage families to keep working on the fund raising side right up to the actual swim-a-thon day. Don't just stop at your required amount - aim high! Why? First there is there is the feeling of success in a job well done. Second there is the sense of accomplishment in the cooperative effort of building your "Sharks Club". Finally there is a brand new Kona NuNu Mountain bike up for grabs in a draw right after the Swim-a-thon on Saturday May 7th (see below for full details on how to maximize your chances).
On Saturday May 7, 2011 we will have our actual swim-a-thon event at the Aquatic Centre. We will need one parent per child to count your swimmers laps and of course as many other family members as you want to bring to cheer your child on.
So...mark you calendars and get on the fund raising trail and maybe you will be hitting the dirt trails after the Swim-a-thon with your new Kona Mountain Bike!!
Sample Swim-a-thon fundraising letter to dowload Swim-a-thon_2011_letter.doc
Win this brand new Kona NuNu mountian bike!! $850 Value!!
Hey Shark Families and Swimmers,
How would you like to win this brand new Kona NuNu bike? Thanks to Simon's Cycles in Comox who have generously dontated this is high end mountain bike loaded with a RockShox front fork, Shimano components disc brakes all built on a tough light aluminum frame - you can!! This high tech machine goes for over $850.00 with all the taxes included - so how can it be yours?
By now you will all know that our swim-a-thon is coming up on Saturday morning May 7, 2011 (make sure your calendars have this date marked off). After the Swim-a-thon fundraiser we are going to draw to see who is going to win this Kona Mountain Bike. How do you get in on this draw. Simple! Each swimmer in squads 1-5 is required to participate and raise a minimum amount (as per your registration package Squads 1 & 2 - $200, Squad 3 - $150, and squads 4 & 5 are $100). Each time your swimmer raises $50 above their commitment they will get to put their name in the hat for the draw. If you raise $100 above your minimum then you get to put you name in the hat twice. How about if you raise $500 more than your requirement? Then you get to put your name in the hat 10 (ten) times. WOW!! The more you raise the more chances you will have. It is as simple as that. Want to take this bike home to start off your summer? Then get cracking and make sure you have got your fund raising letters off to EVERYONE you can think of who knows you (family, friends, neighbors, your family doctor, dentist, teacher, etc).
Make sure you have your official Swim-a-thon package (if you don't please email me at and I will get one out to you). Don't delay, you won't want to miss out on this event!!
How would you like to win this brand new Kona NuNu bike? Thanks to Simon's Cycles in Comox who have generously dontated this is high end mountain bike loaded with a RockShox front fork, Shimano components disc brakes all built on a tough light aluminum frame - you can!! This high tech machine goes for over $850.00 with all the taxes included - so how can it be yours?
By now you will all know that our swim-a-thon is coming up on Saturday morning May 7, 2011 (make sure your calendars have this date marked off). After the Swim-a-thon fundraiser we are going to draw to see who is going to win this Kona Mountain Bike. How do you get in on this draw. Simple! Each swimmer in squads 1-5 is required to participate and raise a minimum amount (as per your registration package Squads 1 & 2 - $200, Squad 3 - $150, and squads 4 & 5 are $100). Each time your swimmer raises $50 above their commitment they will get to put their name in the hat for the draw. If you raise $100 above your minimum then you get to put you name in the hat twice. How about if you raise $500 more than your requirement? Then you get to put your name in the hat 10 (ten) times. WOW!! The more you raise the more chances you will have. It is as simple as that. Want to take this bike home to start off your summer? Then get cracking and make sure you have got your fund raising letters off to EVERYONE you can think of who knows you (family, friends, neighbors, your family doctor, dentist, teacher, etc).
Make sure you have your official Swim-a-thon package (if you don't please email me at and I will get one out to you). Don't delay, you won't want to miss out on this event!!
Fresh Wild Seafood Fundraiser!!
Sharks Families;
Kimberly and I sell top quality wild seafood, mostly caught by us, in the Comox Valley. We have approached the Sharks to help fundraise for the club and to try and expand our consumer base. What we are proposing is to donate $1.50 for every pound of seafood sold, back to the club. Out of every $1.50 donated to the club, $1.05 will go towards your fundraising commitment. So start to think of who you know who likes seafood and you can submit their orders under your name and collect the credits towards your fundraising account. We will be accepting orders up to March 11 with a delivery date no later than March 18. All going well we will also be trying for another order date of April 15 with a delivery date no later than April 21. Cheques will be made out to the Comox Valley Aquatic Club, and can be given either to Kimberly or myself if we are at the pool or by putting the order forms and cheques into the SHARKS boxes located at each pools reception desk. We are flexible on our delivery dates and after confirmation from the club of payment will deliver each members order.
About our company:
BC Wild Seafood is a local Comox Valley commercial fishing family, working to supply the best quality seafood direct from our boat to you. BC Wild Seafood, where possible, is committed to selling only BC products that originate from fisheries that have been successfully classified as Sustainably Harvested Seafood.
Our Wild Halibut is caught off of the West Coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands, respected by local commercial fishermen as the area that produces the best Halibut in the Province. Our halibut comes in skinless boneless portions that are approximately 8-12oz each.
Our Wild Albacore Tuna is caught off the West Coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands. Our loins are boneless and skinless with sizes between 1.25 – 1.5lbs
Our Wild Sockeye Salmon is Seine caught in the upper portion of Johnston Straits. Our fillets are skin on boneless fillets ranging from 1.5 – 2lbs.
Our Side Striped Succulent Shrimp are caught in the North Coast outside of Prince Rupert. Our Side-Stripe Shrimp are like a medium prawn and very flavourful. There is 1 lb. of shrimp tails in each bag. The bags are then filled with water and flash frozen.
Sincerely;
Lyle Pierce
Kimberly and I sell top quality wild seafood, mostly caught by us, in the Comox Valley. We have approached the Sharks to help fundraise for the club and to try and expand our consumer base. What we are proposing is to donate $1.50 for every pound of seafood sold, back to the club. Out of every $1.50 donated to the club, $1.05 will go towards your fundraising commitment. So start to think of who you know who likes seafood and you can submit their orders under your name and collect the credits towards your fundraising account. We will be accepting orders up to March 11 with a delivery date no later than March 18. All going well we will also be trying for another order date of April 15 with a delivery date no later than April 21. Cheques will be made out to the Comox Valley Aquatic Club, and can be given either to Kimberly or myself if we are at the pool or by putting the order forms and cheques into the SHARKS boxes located at each pools reception desk. We are flexible on our delivery dates and after confirmation from the club of payment will deliver each members order.
About our company:
BC Wild Seafood is a local Comox Valley commercial fishing family, working to supply the best quality seafood direct from our boat to you. BC Wild Seafood, where possible, is committed to selling only BC products that originate from fisheries that have been successfully classified as Sustainably Harvested Seafood.
Our Wild Halibut is caught off of the West Coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands, respected by local commercial fishermen as the area that produces the best Halibut in the Province. Our halibut comes in skinless boneless portions that are approximately 8-12oz each.
Our Wild Albacore Tuna is caught off the West Coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands. Our loins are boneless and skinless with sizes between 1.25 – 1.5lbs
Our Wild Sockeye Salmon is Seine caught in the upper portion of Johnston Straits. Our fillets are skin on boneless fillets ranging from 1.5 – 2lbs.
Our Side Striped Succulent Shrimp are caught in the North Coast outside of Prince Rupert. Our Side-Stripe Shrimp are like a medium prawn and very flavourful. There is 1 lb. of shrimp tails in each bag. The bags are then filled with water and flash frozen.
Sincerely;
Lyle Pierce
Click here for the price list Price_Sheet_Sharks.pdf
