Posted by David Short, Kingston
David Short here - I'm with the Rotary Club of Kingston – inviting your club to participate in the annual March Is Easter Seals Month campaign. It’s a special year this year - our 100th Anniversary!
 
Founded in 1922 by Ontario Rotary clubs, Easter Seals Ontario has been supporting Easter Seals Kids and their families in Southeastern Ontario - helping children with physical disabilities obtain equipment needed for daily living, as well as camps and social activities they might otherwise not have access to. Learn more about how your money helps. or watch this two minute video showing how funds raised make a HUGE impact on kids’ lives: The Impact and Cost of Essential Equipment

The annual March Is Easter Seals Month campaign is THE major fundraiser of the year. Its success is critical. We encourage your club to participate in at least one of the many ways to do so this year!
Host Easter Seals at one of your own Rotary Club meetings
Linda Clouthier, our regional Easter Seals rep, would welcome the opportunity to attend one of your upcoming club meetings along with a Kingston club Rotarian and, where possible, an Easter Seals parent and child. We could make either a quick presentation or be your feature speaker. Email Dave Short to arrange a visit to your club in the next few weeks.
 
Start your own fundraising team
Form an Easter Seals club team on the Easter Seals web page. Team members can then send donation requests to family, friends, and business contacts. Register your team at  https://marchiseastersealsmonth.org/
 
Sponsorship ads
CKWS TV (Global News Kingston) will celebrate Easter Seals throughout the month of March. They are donating very reasonably priced ad time with 100% of the ad fee going to Easter Seals. Your ad will be a still spot with pictures, text and an on-air voiceover of your desired message. Various sponsorship levels are available, and we encourage you to take advantage of this great promotional opportunity. 
 
   … for your Rotary Club
Purchase a televised sponsorship ad to promote your club’s presence and involvement in the community. You could congratulate Easter Seals on their milestone anniversary with Rotary! What a great way to raise regional awareness of your Rotary Club and your support of Easter Seals. 

… for local businesses
Your club members can approach local businesses and encourage them to purchase corporate on-air ads. This is a very cost-effective opportunity to promote their support for Easter Seals kids in southeastern Ontario.
 
For rate details and to reserve an ad, email Linda Clouthier lclouthier@easterseals.org to ensure the studio has time to schedule and proof the ads.
 
You'll be pleased to know that donations are tracked by postal code to ensure that funds received are allocated to Easter Seals Kids and families in our own region. Any support your club can provide to our wonderful Easter Seals Kids and families will be much appreciated.