Author: LEAP

Time to Prep for Valley Visions

Post author By LEAP
Post date December 7, 2015

Our biggest Fundraiser that gives so much to every program, which means we are looking for support from every program!

Specifically, we are hoping:

You will return to the solicitors team.
For all of us to engage new families that we think would be great at this job.
To establish a large group to make calls to local businesses that have supported us in the past for the online auction.

How it works:

The donors already exist in our data base.
Each solicitor ONLY has a few donors on their lists to call and confirm their support.
The calls will be made after a letter has already been sent by LEAP.
Most of the donors are familiar with our program and are so willing to help!
Instructions on how to log into and enter the item on the website will be sent to you once you accept the invitation.
LEAP has a support team in place to answer any questions you may have.

I personally took on a list for the 3rd year and can tell you that calling and/or emailing 10 businesses did not take much time. It made a HUGE difference to the auction and what it brought in financially!

If working the school fundraising events on weekends or during the week is not a possibility due to your work hours, this is a great way to donate your time from the comfort of your home, on your own schedule.

Please consider donating this small amount of time to call a few donors. It is a huge reward for our Programs for very little effort!

If you know of anyone who is great behind the scenes, we would love to hear from them or get their contact info.

IF YOU OWN, WORK FOR, OR KNOW OF A BUSINESS THAT MIGHT PROVIDE A GREAT AUCTION ITEM, PLEASE LET US KNOW!

Email gabi_healy@yahooo.com, titiantracy@yahoo.com, or call 415-488-4118 ex 235 if you are willing to join the ranks.

Many Thanks in advance for your time and efforts,

The LEAP Board

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Money Well Spent

Fun and Festive Halloween Carnival

Post author By LEAP
Post date November 8, 2015

Thank you 8th grade student leaders for working hard to provide our entire school community with another exuberant Halloween celebration!

Led by student Molly Soladay, a well-organized and dedicated group of 8th graders planned and executed the entire event. They presented LEAP with a budget proposal for the event, and after receiving their event allowance, and with some adult support (thank you staff and parents!), were able to shop, set up, staff, and pull off a fun and festive event for all. And at the end of the day, the students not only stayed within their budget, but made a $327 donation to LEAP from their proceeds. Thank you 8th graders for your contributions of new ideas, fresh energy and hard work put into a beloved Lagunitas tradition and your generous spirit. The executive skills and leadership needed to pull off an event for 300 plus children and adults are significant and valuable life skills indeed. This was a tremendous service to our school community. We congratulate and thank the 8th grade leadership team and all middle school volunteers for a job well done!

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Film Night Benefit on October 21st

Post author By LEAP
Post date October 16, 2015

Bank of Marin to Host Film Night Benefit for SchoolsRule-Marin October 21^st

Featuring the documentary “Beyond Measure” at The Smith Rafael Theatre

In partnership with the California Film Institute, Bank of Marin will host its second annual benefit film night for SchoolsRule-Marin at the Smith Rafael Theatre on October 21, 2014 at 7:00 pm. Featuring the acclaimed documentary film, “Beyond Measure”, 100 percent of ticket sales will go to benefit SchoosRule-Marin, a coalition of Marin County schools foundations supporting every child, in every public school, in every district in Marin.

From the director of the acclaimed film Race to Nowhere, Vicki Abeles’ Beyond Measure offers an optimistic picture of what’s possible in American education. The film shares stories of innovative public schools from rural Kentucky to New York City that are dramatically improving outcomes for children of all backgrounds. How they’re doing it has paid off with increased rates of students finishing high school and college.

The evening begins with a reception at 5:30 pm at the Smith Rafael Theatre followed by the film screening at 7 pm. Russ Colombo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Marin, and Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools, will co-host the event that will include a Q&A with Vicki Abeles, director and producer of Beyond Measure at the conclusion of the film screening.

Tickets are $10 for children (under age 17) and $20 for adults. Tickets are available at either www.bankofmarin.com or rafaelfilm.cafilm.org.

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Earn 12% on Halloween Purchases

Post author By LEAP
Post date September 29, 2015

Halloween is right around the corner and now you have a great opportunity to earn 12% for LEAP on all of your Halloween purchases! All you have to do is go to the eScrip Online Mall and shop at AnytimeCostumes.Com 12% of what you spend will be go back to LEAP. This is free money for our kids!

If you haven’t signed up for eScrip, it as easy as pie. Just head on over to eScrip.com and register.

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