Sunday July 06, 2008

How to Donate to the

Wisconsin Lions foundation . . .

Checks should be made payable to: Wisconsin Lions Foundation, Inc.  In the memo portion of the check, please indicate what the Donation is for.

 ANNUAL  DONATIONS:  For Lions, Lioness, and Leo Clubs.  Money is used for the operation of Lions Camp and other Foundation Projects.  Annual Donations allow kids to attend Lions Camp.  Money is used to operate the Foundation without restriction.

After your Club has made its Annual Donation,

You may wish to consider one or more of the following:

Wish List:  This is a list, published monthly, of items needed at Camp and the Foundation.  Clubs, businesses, and individuals can select items they wish to help purchase.  Money is used to purchase selected items only.

Birch-Sturm Fellowships:  A Birch-Sturm Fellowship is the highest form of recognition from the Foundation.  It is used to honor someone, living or deceased.  Fellowships can be purchased for $1,000.  Additional increments can be added up to $5,000.  Money is deposited in the Endowment Fund, and only the interest is used for the operation of the Foundation Projects.

Memorials:  In remembrance of, or to honor someone or an event.  Money goes to the Endowment Fund.  Only the earned interest can be used for the operation of the Foundation Projects.

Friends of the Foundation:  For non-Lions who wish to support the operation of the Foundation and its programs.  Money is used without restriction.

Wall of Honor:   Open to anyone, including Lions, Lioness, or Leo Clubs, individuals, businesses, and other foundations, wishing to be remembered forever and help with the ongoing building projects at Lions Camp.  For a donation of just $500, name is placed on the Wall of Honor located in the Foundation Headquarters.   Money is used strictly for Building Projects at Lions Camp.

Friends and Honors Garden:   To honor an individual, club, or business.  Half or Full Diamonds are purchased for $2,500, $5,000, respectively, or more, with the name permanently inscribed on the Recognition Wall of the Garden.  Donor specifies how money is used.  

Sustaining Membership Program:   For individuals who wish to show their support to the Wisconsin Lions Foundation.  There are three different levels:  “Bronze Sustaining Member” - starts at only $50.00;  “Silver” – is for $100.00;  the third level is “Gold” - achieved by being a Silver Member for five (5) consecutive years or a one-time donation of $500.  Call the Office or visit with your Director to learn the additional benefits of becoming a sustaining member.  Money is used without restriction.