CLAN WALLACE SOCIETY
Rewards Program
Rewards Program Reports - Oct. 2005
The CWSW Board of Directors has approved a new Rewards Program. The Program will address long-term shortfalls in CWSW revenues; enhance and stabilize the financial status of the Society during periods when new memberships are low; and secure sufficient funds to assist our Society in the execution of its goals, missions, and projects set forth in the Society's Articles of Incorporation. The new Rewards Program will commence July 1, 2005.
Work on the program began in 2003, and the details were confirmed at the September 2004 ADM. The basis of this Program is the solicitation to dedicated Members and others to make donations and endowments to our Tax-Exempt 501(c-3) non-profit organization. In return for these contributions, a tiered scale of rewards in the form of lapel pins, medals, medallions, and accompanying certificates has been established to tangibly "thank" the donors. Contributors will also receive public recognition for their voluntary monetary donations made to the Society.
A Member of the Board of Directors will administer the Rewards Program. Donations for the Program will be cumulative. Donations and all pertinent information will be logged in a permanent Master Log or spreadsheet, wherein an account will be opened for that individual for future reference and action. When that individual makes further donations to the Society and reaches a defined Reward Level, they will receive the appropriate Reward documents, and the additional donation will be logged in their "account". Since donations are cumulative, persons can make several donations over time to achieve specific Reward Levels. Persons who initially donate a larger amount to the Society sufficient to achieve a defined Reward Level will receive that Reward. Persons making donations in amounts that exceed other Reward Levels will receive the higher Reward plus the pins and pendants from the lesser Rewards, minus the lesser Reward Certificates. Regardless of the size of the donation made to the Society by an individual, they will receive a standard letter from the Society Treasurer acknowledging their contribution, notice of the amount that is tax deducible, and the citation of the Tax Exempt 501(c-3) nature of the Society. All persons receiving Rewards will also receive a Letter from the President acknowledging the donation, congratulating the donor on their Reward, and thanking them on behalf of the Society.
The five levels of Rewards are The Circle of the Thistle, The Circle of the Cross, The Circle of the Saltire, The Circle of the Knight, and the Circle of Sir William Wallace. Each has its own range of monetary donation and a description of the Reward Elements. The following diagram shows the details of these levels:
Reward Level Pins/Medals Donation Range Rewards Circle of the
Thistle$100 to $199 Thistle Pin; Letter from the President;
Unframed Thistle Certificate;
Newsletter PublicityCircle of the
Cross$200 to $ 499 Cross Pin; Letter from thePresident;
Unframed CrossCertificate;
Newsletter PublicityCircle of the
Saltire$ 500 to $ 999 Saltire Pin; Letter from the President;
Framed SaltireCertificate;
Newsletter PublicityCircle of the
Knight$ 1000 to $ 4999 Knight Medal on Tartan Ribbon;
Miniature Medal with Ribbon
in a Presentation Box;
Framed Knight Certificate;
Letter from the President.
Newsletter and Local
Newspaper ReleaseCircle of
Sir William Wallace$ 5000 and over Sir William Wallace Medallion on a
Tartan Neck Ribbon in Presentation Box;
Framed Sir William Wallace Certificate;
Letter from the President.
Major Newsletter Article and
local Press Releases
The following is a description of the Reward Elements: Pins: The Pins for the first three Reward Levels (Thistle, Cross, and Saltire) will be a 1¼ inch tall shield-shaped lapel pin, and will contain the Clan Badge (with Crown) and associated design to distinguish each specific level. The back will have a pin device for attachment to garments.
Medals: The Circle of the Knight Medal will be a 1¾ inch tall shield-shaped pendant medal with a small ring loop at the top, to which shall be attached a pin-on Wallace Tartan Ribbon similar to a military decoration. This Reward will normally be worn pinned to the breast of a jacket, coat, or dress. Along with this Reward, there shall also be awarded a Miniature Knight Medal (about ¾ inch tall) on a Wallace Tartan Ribbon for wear on occasions when small medals are appropriate, and for incorporation into miniature medal mounts
Medallion: The Circle of Sir William Wallace will be a 2½ inch tall shield-shaped pendant medallion with a small ring loop at the top, to which shall be attached a Wallace Tartan Neck Ribbon. This Reward is worn around the neck with the medallion resting upon the breastbone of the wearer.
Certificates: The certificates for all Rewards shall be a standard Clan Wallace Certificate design containing the name of the recipient, the date of approval, information about the Reward Level, and shall contain the Clan Wallace Clan Badge and a drawing of the Reward pendant.
The Board of Directors is confident that the Rewards Program donations will provide funds the Society needs to accomplish goals, missions, and projects outlined in Article Four of the Society's Articles of Incorporation.
Donations of any size can be made, and can be tailored to an individual's ability to give and in a time frame that suits them. The Rewards Program provides a clear and positive method for individuals to demonstrate their support and entrepreneurial spirit to our fine organization, while receiving in return a tangible and attractive token of gratitude designed specifically for our Clan Society
All members of the Clan Wallace Society are encouraged to participate in this important program. Donations for this program will be accepted after July 1, 2005. The Society President John Wallace will temporarily serve as the Program Director until the Project is running smoothly. Donation checks made out to "Clan Wallace Society Worldwide" should be mailed to him at the following address:
CWS - Rewards Program
John R. Wallace
110 Azalea Drive
Walterboro, SC 29488-2605Rewards Program Reports - Oct. 2005
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