Fund Raising Committee Purpose Statement: The Fundraising Committee will organize, initiate, and oversee periodic fundraising events to provide the UUSGU with income beyond annual pledges. It will rely heavily on the support of short-term volunteers for events. Any fundraising event held will clearly communicate that it is UUSGU that is having the event, why we are having the event, what the funds raised will be used towards, and how much money needs to be raised. It is agreed that:  Fundraising campaigns and activities will be to supplement the normal church income.  Each fundraising event must be separately approved by the UUSGU Board  Open dialogue will be maintained with Board prior to any event.  Funds will be raised for a specific use by UUSGU. Efforts must emphasize that funds raised from any  event are incremental and supplemental to regular pledges. Funds are not to be solicited as or  regarded as an alternative to regular giving.  There will be a limit to the number of events held each year and each event must be of general   interest to UUSGU members.  A plan will be submitted to the Board for each event. Plan shall include:   o The manner of raising funds/solicit ting funds   o A reasonable estimate of costs   o Proposed date(s) for the event   o Who will assume responsibility for (i.e. lead/manage) the event   o Who will do what, when, why, where, how   If any significant demand is to be proposed to the congregation, then the Board can/should obtain   approval via a motion to proceed on the event from the congregation   Every effort will be made to insure that size and timing of an event does not conflict with previously approved projects or programs of the church, major holidays, and tax season.   Event locations will be properly scouted out by a committee member or committee designee. Rules   and regulations, permits, special permission considerations, insurance liability, health, and safety   issues etc. will be researched and addressed as required and appropriate.   Receipts and accurate records will be kept. A short debriefing session will be held following each   event. Appropriate thanks will given/mailed promptly. Tender received at each event (in the form of cash or check) will be collected by co-chair(s) of   the UUSGU Fundraising Committee or a committee designee. Collected funds will be given to   current Assistant "Collecting" Treasurer of the UUSGU Board of Trustees for deposit into designated   UUSGU account(s). FUNDRAISING EVENTS HELD IN 2002-2003: Family Potluck Campfires Halloween Dance Party Family Film Night Christmas on the Carol Sing / Craft Sale Silent Auction Grafton Antique Show Concession Stand © Contents and Images are the Property of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Grafton and Upton