EQUAL EXCHANGE FUND-RAISER

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE? Raise money for the Phyllis Kavanaugh Scholarship Fund Sell products that are ethically and sustainably produced Help farmers and communities in the developing world Spread the word about fair trade products

SELLING POINTS AND TIPS Purchasing these products has a direct, positive impact on farming families and forest areas in the developing world. The purchase raises approximately 40% profits and the prices are comparable to what you would pay for in the grocery or retail stores. Many of the products are what people buy anyway (i.e. coffee, tea, wrapping paper, soaps, chocolate, candy bars). We want to help a PK scholarship winner study abroad!

SELLING POINTS AND TIPS Tell people WHY we are fundraising. Don’t sell to people you do not know. YOU have to deliver the items to the people you sell to. Do not ask your teachers, but have the form and catalog available in case they ask you. Be polite. If someone says “no,” still thank them for their time. Cash is fine, and preferred. Checks MUST be made out to Rose Tree media School District All prices include tax and shipping. Write neatly and keep an organized form.

TIME LINE -All order forms and money and checks made payable to Rose Tree Media School District are due at our next meeting on Wednesday, November 18 th. -If you cannot attend next month’s meeting, personally hand me the form and cash/checks before that date. -Check your.net account frequently to know where and when to pick up the orders. (Early December).

GOAL: To add over $2,000 to the fund. (Last year we added $1600) -If every WLHS member sells $20, we can add approximately $1,520 to the fund -If every WLHS member sells $50, we can add approximately $3,800 to the scholarship fund. -If every WLHS member sells $100, we can add approximately $7,600 to the fund.

PRIZES First person to sell $100: Gift certificate to Ten Thousand Villages Top 2 sellers: Must have sold at least $ tickets to the prom of their choice (junior or senior).