The Ombuds Blog: IOA Seeks FUNdraising Donations

February 10, 2016

IOA Seeks FUNdraising Donations

The International Ombudsman Association is asking for donations to its annual FUNdraiser raffle. Participants can win some great prizes and lasting memories. Last year, donations included gift cards, themed baskets, books, university gear, photography and handmade crafts that helped offset costs for onsite activities during the conference. ALL raffle prize contributions are welcome!

Contact Sponsorship Committee Members Mindy Eaves, Ombudsman Jefferson County Public Schools Ombudsman at mindy.eaves@jefferson.kyschools.us, or Joan Waters, Columbia University Ombudsman at jcw2199@columbia.edu, if you have questions or would like to donate a prize.

They are hoping to beat $1200 raised last year. The 2015 donors included:

Columbia University
Eaton
University of California Berkeley
Coca-Cola
Beatriz Dale – American Express
Mindy Eaves
Lisa Neale
Melissa Connell
Katherine Greenwood
Halliburton
UNC Chapel Hill
Newark Public Schools
Los Alamos Laboratory
Auburn University

Plan to drop off your prize at the IOA Registration Desk on site at the conference hotel. (IOA Raffle Info.)

Related posts: IOA Posts Agenda, Opens Registration for 2016 Annual Conference.

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February 10, 2016

IOA Seeks FUNdraising Donations

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