F.A.Q
1. WHAT IS THE CIVITAN FOUNDATION OF CANADA?
2. WHAT HAS BEEN DONE?
3. WHAT ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAM?
4. WHY SHOULD YOU SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION?
5. HOW DO YOU GIVE TO THE FOUNDATION?
6. WHAT IS THE CANADIAN FELLOW PROGRAM?
7. WHAT IS THE CANADIAN CENTURY CLUB PROGRAM?
8. CAN DONATIONS "IN MEMORIAL" BE MADE TO THE FOUNDATION?
9. WHAT IS THE COST OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE FOUNDATION?
WHAT IS THE CIVITAN FOUNDATION OF
CANADA?
The Civitan Foundation of Canada is a non-profit corporation which seeks
to encourage and recognize good citizenship; to develop understanding of
basic human freedom; to provide Bursaries in higher education; to support
and work in health related fields and in special emphasis on aid to mentally
and physically handicapped. It offers Private members, Corporations , Civitan
members and Civitan Clubs of Canada the opportunity to voluntarily support
the good programs of the Civitan Foundation of Canada and "to make this
world and country a better place in which to live".
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WHAT HAS BEEN DONE?
The Civitan International Foundation of Canada, established in 1971, provides
funds for a variety of worthwhile causes; Funding for a feasibility study
on the integration of mentally handicapped children into community summer
camp programs was underwritten - as a result of this study plans for totally
segregated camps and programs were reserved. A partnership agreement was
taken with the Canadian Down Syndrome Society to develop and finance a
Public Awareness TV, Radio and Poster campaign throughout every province
in Canada. In addition, grants have been made to The Canadian Hearing
Society, Area , Provincial, National and International Special Olympic
Programs, Children Hospitals, Community Living Association and various
associations for education, public awareness and research programs to
benefit the physically and mentally changed - in all, over $900,000.00
in twenty five years.
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WHAT ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAM?
Due to the death of Past Governor William (Bill) Murphy, the Wm. L. Murphy
Memorial Bursary was inaugurated. Since then the Dick Ivens Memorial Bursary
and the Palmer/McNeil Memorial Bursary have been established. Applications
for this Program are accepted annually by the Foundation.
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WHY SHOULD YOU SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION?
It is the means by which all Civitan members and clubs can join together
to expand projects. Just as a Civitan Club can often accomplish what an
individual person cannot, the Civitan International Foundation of Canada
can undertake projects which are too broad or too great for a local club
or District to finance. Foundation activities increase public awareness
of the purposes and objectives of Civitan. As an individual you can direct
a portion of your annual charitable contributions to your Foundation and
receive a tax deductible receipt. Clubs should devote a portion of their
project budget to the Foundation . Together we can ensure a significant
force able to translate the beliefs and concerns of all Civitan members
into major projects. Equally important , it will bring deep personal satisfaction
from the knowledge that you have joined with other Civitans and Clubs
to work towards a better world.
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HOW DO YOU GIVE TO THE FOUNDATION?
Civitan Clubs of Canada, Districts, individuals, business organizations,
other foundations and charitable organizations and charitable organizations
may make gifts or bequests of money or property to the Civitan International
Foundation of Canada. Funds may, at the option of the donor, be designated
for a specified program or charity. Under the provisions of the Canadians
Income Tax Act, funds contributed are tax deductible.
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WHAT IS THE CANADIAN FELLOW PROGRAM?
This program is designed to honour outstanding individuals. An individual,
organization, Club, District or Region can established a "FELLOW"
through a contribution of $1,000 or more to the Civitan International
Foundation of Canada. The fellow program is a permanent means of recognizing
the life and work of an outstanding individual who is named a "CANADIAN
FELLOW" or posthumously named a "MEMORIAL CANADIAN FELLOW".
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WHAT IS THE CANADIAN CENTURY CLUB PROGRAM?
This has been designed to encourage individual participation in and contribution
to the Civitan International Foundation of Canada. With a contribution
of $100 to the Foundation, an individual is enrolled as a member of the
"CANADIAN CENTURY CLUB "and is recognized with a plaque. Not only can
an individual contribute to the "Canadian Century Club", but a Club or
District can donate the money in the name of a Civitan or the other individual
whom they wish to honour in this way. Naming a person as a Canadian Century
Club member could be a special recognition for years of perfect attendance,
work in the District or a different way of saying "thank you".
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CAN DONATIONS "IN MEMORIAL" BE MADE TO THE FOUNDATION?
At times of bereavement, families and friends often prefer to make memorial
donations to a charitable organization. The Civitan International Foundation
of Canada is so designed to receive donations and issue tax receipts.
Memorial cards are available through your Club President or a Foundation
trustee.
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WHAT IS THE COST OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE FOUNDATION?
Private Member - $10.00 minimum initial donation, $10.00 minimum annual
donation thereafter. Club/Corporate Membership - $100.00 minimum initiation,
$25.00 minimum annual donation.
Note :Our fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30th.
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