ATTENTION TEAM CAPTAINS:

Before September 15 please send the following information to the Teams co-chairs -

1.Your team name
2.Your team category
3.Total team members
4.Total number of Medium shirts required
5.Total number of Xtra Large shirts required
6.Total number of Xtra Xtra Large shirts required


More details about the above 6 items -

Team names are printed on the back of the official Run T-shirt in CAPITAL letters.

Team categories include: Corporate, School, Women and Community (Friends and Family)

You must have at least 10 team members. EACH team member must have EITHER paid a $35 registration fee or raised at least $150 in donations to qualify as a member of your team. Youth are only required to raise $50 or pay the registration fee.

There are only M, XL and XXL shirts. No large. No small. No children sizes :(
The t-shirts are pre shrunk cotton and run like regular women's clothes. I wear a medium
t-shirt and I sign up for a medium Run t-shirt. Since it is early Fall you may want to go with an a larger size up so you can wear another shirt underneath.

If you didn't round up 10 team members, don't fret. Take your proofs of registrations, and donation forms to the Individual Registration days at the Running Room in Kings Place Mall. They will give you a Participant Kit for each person who qualifies. You can then decorate them with your "team" name at home :)

Send your information via email at teams_fredericton@@cbcfrun.org - remove the extra @ sign before sending. Or leave us a message at 454-CURE , 454- 2873

Fredericton's Planning committee would like to remind all participants of the CBCF- CIBC Run for the Cure that while we are invited to enjoy the beautiful grounds of Old Government House, during our event Old Government House will not be open to the public.

This most beautiful, historic home is the private residence of the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick and her Honor. It is also part museum.

We have been very fortunate over the years to have Old Government House as host site of our event and during the past 10 years the event has grown from a few hundred participants to a few thousand. As we get bigger, the committee has to continuously plan for larger crowds ensuring the safety for everyone and at the same time ensuring the grounds are well respected.

In anticipation of thousands attending our event, there will be Security personnel at each entrance of Old Government House. Indoor facilities will be restricted to committee members and bathroom facilities will be available only to those requiring assistance. We will have ample signage directing participants that there will be port a potties on the grounds all day.

Although the House will be closed during our event, we invite you to inquire about participating in the guided tour that is held during the week and on weekends. It is a beautiful home, filled with rare gems and beautiful art pieces on display , a home we highly encourage you to view at your convenience.

Also please note that there are no locked storage areas or change areas (outside of the port a potties) . We will not be responsible for items that are left unattended.

Please pass this along to members of your team and plan accordingly.

The Committee greatly appreciates your dedication and commitment to the CBCF-CIBC Run for the Cure event. We are all looking forward to the day when we can stop running and say that we have found a cure !

We thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
If you have any questions, please contact one of the Run Directors, Judy Douglas or Rachel Brown at 454-CURE

HOT TIP

Many teams are asking for items to sell. The committee does not have any items however have you tried eBay?

Sometimes there are Pink Ribbon items (beads, fabric, etc) that are listed on eBay.

You could make up a small craft and sell those (a bookmark with a pink ribbon bead).

www.ebay.ca

Tips for Making Bank Deposits

It's never to early to start making deposits! Here are some tips to make your trip to the bank easier:

You can make two separate deposits with each donation sheet. There are two squares for the bank to stamp it. It is the number written in pen inside the bank stamp that counts.

Have your bills and coins organized - all facing the same way and sorted - the way banks like them.

You can make deposits for team members, or you can have team members make their own deposits.

If you have a large deposit, with multiple sheets, add up all the bills and coins and get a total and then add up the donation sheets and make sure you have the same total.

If you have a large deposit - try not to go to the bank at lunch time :)

You can make deposits at any CIBC branch - 448 Queen, Smythe Street (near Burger King), or Nashwaaksis Place.

If you don't want to make a trip to the bank you can Charge all Donations to your Credit Card. See the bottom of the donation form. You can take the money you have raised and apply it to your credit card. In October, once National has received the forms, they will charge an amount to your credit card. ( I guess this doesn't really work if you have received Cheques payable to the Foundation from people)

Make sure your cheques are payable to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, this is written on the bottom of the donation sheet. Verify that the person signed and dated the cheque.

The team captain can pick up t-shirts starting on Thursday, September 28. So you should have all your deposits completed and forms into your team captain by Wednesday, September 27. So your last fundraising event should be no later then Tuesday, September 26 ...Plan Ahead !!

Be patient. The Run for the Cure Committee knows how much time, effort, training and planning the CIBC puts into this event every year. We appreciate how many donation forms the Tellers process each year and we are extremely grateful. We also appreciate the time and efforts contributed by the Team Captains! With a little organization, and patience, things will go smoothly.

See you on Run Day!!
50 days from now.

The Basics

You must have at least 10 people to make a team.

Each team member must fill out a registration form OR register online.
A team member can only register online if the Team Captain has FIRST created the team online.

Each team member must pay $35 OR raise at least $150 in donations by September 15, 2006.

You must have contacted the Teams Co-chair by September 15 with your team name, and the number of people on your team.

Examples:
A person who raises $0-$140 in donations must pay the $35 registration fee.
A person who pays the registration fee and then raises $150 does NOT get their money back :(
A person who pays the registration fee may also collect donations :)

At the time of this posting there is still plenty of time (roughly 45 days!) to recruit new team members and work towards raising at least $150 per team member. Check out the official Run website link to see the list of incentive prizes if you raise $300 or more.

Thank you for all your efforts, without you we wouldn't be that much closer to finding a cure.

If you have any questions contact us at
teams_fredericton@@cbcfrun.org

Remove the extra @ sign before sending.

Do you have a Breast Cancer Survivor on your team? Do you know of anyone who is a Breast Cancer Survivor?

The Run for the Cure committee will be hosting the Second Annual PINK-nic at Old Government House on September 16, from 2pm to 4pm.

It is an afternoon for Survivors to come together for refreshments and entertainment.

Let your Survivor (and guest) know to HOLD THIS DATE !

More details to come!

Below is an idea that might interest your team:

The team at NB Power is having a yard sale on August 19th in the morning. It will be taking place in the parking lot of the IBEW union building, which is located at 138 Neill St on the north side of Fredericton.

We would like to extend an invitation to any other team in the Fredericton area to participate in the yard sale if they would like.

All teams may set up their site in the parking lot them morning of Aug 19th. Each team will be solely responsible for their site and also for the pick up of any left over things. I am looking into having community living or some other organization coming to pick up any left over articles, but I have not confirmed that yet. If this happens, I will let you know and that will make clean up much easier.

Please contact Marie Lyons, mlyons@@nbpower.com (remove the extra @ sign) to participate.

Missing Forms ? Want more information ?

Check out the teams section on the national website

https://www.cibcrunforthecure.com/html/en/t_tck.asp

Below is an idea that might interest your team, the committee received this solicitation and is passing it along. Please visit their website for more information.

Allow us to introduce you to a new method of advertising your fundraiser programs.

Simply go to http://www.mycanadianyardsale.com and select your county or region and post your fundraising event for FREE.

Once you have posted your event, you can even print FREE customized posters in support of your event.

When listing an event we recommend you click on "related links" at the bottom of each page. These links will provide helpful tips and hints to make your event a success.

Our sponsors have made it possible for us to provide you with FREE listings. You will note that many of our sponsors are local to your region. We ask you to support our sponsors by clicking on their advertising links or printing and using their coupons.

Once you've listed your event, we invite you to forward this website link to friends and family. The more people who discover and visit this website, the better the opportunities for all.

Below is an idea that might interest your team, the committee received this solicitation and is passing it along. Please visit their website for more information.


June 21, 2006
CIBC Run for the Cure
Team Organizers

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What a GelPax fundraising campaign can offer:
50% of sales
Your organization will receive 50 cents on every dollar sold! This is a great way to reach your financial goals quickly. We value the time you put into making this fundraiser work and we reward you with great returns for your efforts.

The GelPax fundraising campaign has been designed so that everyone wins! You raise the money to meet your goals; family and friends buy a great product that they will use over and over again … and we make it as stress-free as possible.

Below is a testimonial as to how successful the GelPax fundraising campaign was for TEAM CIBC in Vancouver, BC :

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IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2006


All team categories must have at least 10 people to be classified as a team and get their team name printed on the back of their t-shirts.

We encourage people with less then 10 in their group to register as individuals and use their creativity to distingush their "team". Pink fabric markers, hats, boas, socks, shoe laces, banners, etc.

There is no increase in the registration fee in September. The registration fee used to increase around mid-September, this was too complicated so it was changed.

There is no Cox-Hanson Small Business Award this year.

FUNDRAISING TIPS:


Ask your family, friends, and co-workers:
1. Ask. Ask. Ask! Remember, the #1 reason people don’t give is because they
were never asked!
2. Send an email – it’s easy and effective. Complete your registration on the Run
website at www.cbcf.org, then invite everyone you know to sponsor you ONLINE.
The letter is done for you; just insert your email addresses.

At Home:
1. Communicate your message - Start a letter writing or email campaign to tell
your story.
2. Host a theme party – Ask for a donation of $50, but spend no more than $20
per person on the food. You’ll have $30 per person in donations by the end of the
night!
3. Host a movie party at your house – Rent a new release, make popcorn, pick
up some soft drinks and invite your friends over for a movie night. Ask them to
donate what they would have spent if they had gone to the movie theatre!
4. Answering Machine Message – Change your message to tell everyone who
calls what you are up to. Let them know you need their support!
5. Start a spare change box – put all your extra coins in, or instead of buying a
coffee once a week put in the money you would have spent. Just see how it adds
up!

With Family & Friends:
1. Host a birthday party or other occasion and encourage donations instead of gifts.
2. Organize a car wash or a neighbourhood garage sale
3. Host a party or silent auction.

Welcome to the blog for the

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure Fredericton NB Committee.

Here you will find tips, tricks, forms, contact info and messages from various committee members.

We're here to make your participation in the largest breast cancer fundraiser a successful one.

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