2009 Research FUNdraiser
In the past
few Electronic Newsletters I've sent information regarding the
Foundation's two fundraising activities at the 2009 Conference, the
Silent Auction and the Research FUNdraiser. Please
plan to participate in each of these fun and worthwhile events —
worthy because ALL of the funds raised go into research grants
awarded to our MNRS members.
I would like to share some background information considered in
planning the Research FUNdraiser. Some have asked why we
didn't provide more substantial food at previous Galas. The reason
is cost and our desire to raise as much money as possible to fund
research grants.
Did you know that
hotels charge as much as $5 per meatball or piece of cheese
provided at receptions? Vegetarian hors d'euvres are $4 each. One
little dessert tart, $4. Dinners or dinner buffets begin at $40 per
person.
So, now you know
why our event is not a dinner, because it can't be a dinner and
raise funds, unless we want to charge much more for the tickets.
Ticket prices have remained at $50 each in hopes that more members,
including students, would be able to attend.
There are some
package deals:
- A book of six
tickets for $250
- A table labeled and
reserved for your group and 8 tickets for $500*
*All attendees will
be able to sit at a table, but the best locations will be reserved
for those who purchase a whole table — and it will be great fun to
watch the skits together with your group. Details about the
entertainment will be shared in later Newsletters.
Sally L. Lusk, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAOHN
President
MNRS Foundation
