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IFC News January 2001 Pg. 2

STEERING COMMITTEE

Jack Willis 222-3298

 

One of the primary responsibilities of the Steering Committee is to review the appropriateness of IFC participation in new programs and to assess the validity of continued participation in existing programs. These reviews are conducted within a two to three year review cycle. Programs are reviewed against the following criteria:

 

  1. How does the program fit into the Club’s service philosophy, stated as:

    The purpose of the club, implemented through established Committees, is to provide services in response to community requests for financial, technical and volunteer human resource assistance to the region. It shall operate within the guidelines and principles established in the Constitution of the Club.

  2. Can the program’s goals and objectives be accomplished within existing or planned personnel and financial resources?

  3.  Does the program fit into one of the existing Club’s Service committee’s mandates (Community Service, Education, Health, and Emergency)?

  4.  If funds will be transferred to an external organization for assistance in their programs:

  • Does the organization have an effective service delivery system, documented short and long term program plans and adequate staffing?

  •  Is the organization continuing to provide a service or services, which will not be fully funded without the IFC?

  •  Is the organization able to raise some program funding in a manner that does not materially conflict with the fund raising activities of the IFC?

  •  Is the organization willing to publicly support and advance the good name of the IFC when and where appropriate?

  •  Is the IFC level of funding support for the organization sufficient to make a positive impact and to help that program to operate effectively?

  1. What is the most appropriate funding level when viewed against all IFC program funding?

  2.  Are there sufficient IFC financial and volunteer management resources to make a commitment throughout the length of the program to completion?

 

In the past, uncertainty concerning the amount of funds, and the timing of fund availability resulted in budgeting difficulties. Variations from cash projections have led to large financial swings and as a consequence spending was required to be severely curtailed. This year, it is essential that we undertake a review of those programs which were cut last year and to re-establish priorities among all program requirements and needs which have been made known to us. Program and project definition and associated Budget Preparation are the current priority activities. Input from all IFC members is required in order to assure knowledge of critical needs which otherwise might be overlooked and to assist in the very important process of Budget Preparation. Please do not let this interfere with your Patrocinio efforts. Contact any member of the Service Committees to transmit information concerning needs where IFC could be of help in providing services. The best way to proceed would be the preparation of a short memo describing the need, to include (1) brief description of the need, (2) address and phone numbers of contact persons, (3) rough estimate of amount of funds and resources required, (4) rough estimate of time to complete the project, and (5) any other comment which you feel would be helpful during evaluation, including your own phone number.

BAZAAR - 2001

Yvonne Ward, for the Committee

Tel. 22-80050 Fax 22-80458

Email: Yvonneal@pvnet.com.mx

 

SET-UP: Saturday, February 24

SALE: Sunday, February 25

SAME LOCATION: “Ford School”calle Carranza, Esq. Olas Altas

 

That’s it - we’ve got our dates and we are gathering momentum toward this big event. We have already been collecting items and storing them at our bodega. Knock on your neighbors’ doors and alert them not to throw away anything that could be put out for sale at our “flea market”. Broken items can be repaired, unsightly furniture, etc. can be painted or cleaned - you name it, we’ll take it - clothing, shoes, hats, jewelry, art objects, paintings, books, mattresses, etc., etc. Even plants are saleable and desirable.

 

New items will be welcome by Marise Rolnick, our “silent auction” department.

 

If you want to rid yourself of “stuff” - call me and we will take it off your hands. Be generous - give us the “treasures” you’ve grown tired of.

 

Our fliers to advertise this event will be available at the Club House and will be printed in both Spanish and English. Post them in your condo and apartment buildings and anywhere else they will get noticed.

 

Thanks for your help!