Fundraising
The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society is currently reviewing its fundraising programme as increasing demand for our service means increasing pressure on financial resources.We are proud that our fundraising programme is managed by Liz Carroll-Lowe who is a member of the Fundraising Insitutue of NZ. The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society operates by the FINZ Code of Funding Practice and donors and supporters can be confident of our adherence to the following principles:
Code 1: Respect
Code 2: Cultural context
Code 3: Transparency
Code 4: Open communication
Code 5: Flexibility and innovation
Code 6: Integrity
Code 7: Accountability
We hope that you feel confident that every dollar you donate to our Society is:
*Appreciated
*Recorded
*Used appropriately
*Makes a difference
Thank you for supporting our Society. There are many valuable causes in society who need financial resourcing. We know that you had a choice of who to donate your money to, and we are very grateful that you chose the Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society.
NEW BOOK RELEASE
Expressing Love - Book of Poems by Janet Carrington
This beautiful book of poems is the third from author Janet Carrington. This book would make a lovely gift or table top talking piece. Janet donates $5.00 from each purchase to the Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society. To order your book now please phone Tania (03) 4555 894 ext 2 or email Tania@msotago.org.nz
Dr Janet Carrington lives in Dunedin. She lectured in biochemistry at the University of Otago for nearly 25 years before retiring for health reasons. Janet is married to Emeritus Prof Gerry Carrington; they have three children and four grandchildren. The following is an example of Janet's poems:
FREEDOM
Our parents, grandparents and great grandparents
fought for freedom
fought to give us
the right to choose
the right to
do the things we want
lounge around
while we think
about making things perfect
for our children, grandchildren and great grand children
Also by Janet Carrington:
• A Six-pack of iced Buns 2007
• A Sliced-bread moment 2009
• Enjoy the Moment 2010
2012 PENS
The pull out 2012 calendar has important facts about Multiple Sclerosis on the reverse so that we can also improve the knowledge of all pen users about MS.
We still have a number of pens available, but these are selling fast. If you wish to order some pens or you have a retail outlet where you would be willing to have one of our professionally made display boxes at your point of sale, we would very much like to hear from you as soon as possible.
Part of the Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society Fundraising Programme.
MS EARRINGS NOW AVAILABLE
Due to an overwhelming demand we now have more supplies of the gorgeous MS Otago earrings. These handcrafted earrings are on silver hooks for pierced ears and compliment any outfit.
So if you want to support Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society in a unique way, have people notice you and comment on your earrings (a great way to start up a conversation) then these limited edition earrings are for you.
Only $25.00 per pair
To arrange a purchase phone the office on: 0508 MS OTAGO (0508 67 68 246) or email: tania@msotago.org.nz
These won't last long so order yours now!
Postage extra.
Part of the Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society Fundraising Programme
TOILET PAPER SALES GOING FAST
Thanks to all those who have helped Don find his desk by buying some toilet paper. Stock supplies of toilet paper are literally walking out the door! Be in quick and order yours now. For sale - $20.00 for 45 rolls.
Contact the office on: 455 5894 to arrange a time to collect yours.
Part of the Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society Fundraising Programme.