FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

MEMBER QUESTIONS

 

Q. How do I become a member?

A. If you would like to become a member, please go to JOIN US and submit the form.

 

Q. How long do the events last?

A. Events will take no more than one hour. We aim to start at 7:00 pm and should be done by 8:00 pm. There is time for socializing before, during and after the formal part of each meeting.

 

Q. I’m a new member: what should I expect at an event?

A. Expect to sign-in at the registration desk. 

6:30 Registration

7:00 Event begins

- Opening remarks & update from the previous event's recipient charity

- Reminder on how voting will take place for new members

- Announce the three charity finalists for the event drawn from a hat

- Each member who nominated a charity finalist presents – 5 minutes each, no PowerPoint or collateral materials, use the template

- Voting and tabulation – each member circles 1,2 or 3 on their ballot

- Announce the winning recipient charity (by simple majority)

- Group photograph with the big check. All members are asked to not publicize the winning charity until we are able to deliver the check to the charity.

 

Q. Is my donation tax deductible?

A. Yes, a tax receipt will be given to you at the entrance to each event. The tax receipt will come from Kaysville Rotary which is a 501(c)3 non-profit  

 

Q. What if I cannot attend an event?

A. If a member cannot attend a quarterly event, they should place their blank $100 check in an envelope marked “100 Kaysville People Who Care” and give it to a fellow member who will be going to the meeting. 

 

Q. Can I just give you four post-dated $100 checks?

A. Nope, because we want to see you at our meetings to cast your vote.

 

Q. Can I just send the donation to the charity myself?

A. You can always donate more to a charity separately on your own but for the purposes of 100 Kaysville People Who Care, we make one big donation as a group. To make a big impact we want to give $10,000+ dollars. 

 

Q. Is membership limited to 100 people?

A. Nope, more than 100 are welcome.

 

Q. Can I bring a friend to a quarterly meeting?

A. Yes, but we'll ask them to join as a member at the door. 

 

Q. How does 100 Kaysville People Who Care communicate with its members?

A. The website will have the most up to date info at all times. We also update Facebook. Members are emailed from rotaryclubofkaysville@gmail.com. Please add this to your address book.  If you change your email address, please let us know. Should you wish to discontinue membership at any time, please send an e-mail to the above address indicating your withdrawal.

 

Q. What do you do with my personal information?

A. Your personal information (including name, email address, address, phone number) is collected strictly for the purpose of keeping in contact with you. 100 Kaysville People Who Care will not sell, give or otherwise share your personal information with any third party without your express consent, unless required to do so by law. We may occasionally recognize our members via social media and other media. 

 

CHARITY QUESTIONS

 

Q. How do I nominate a charity?

A. When you arrive at the meeting, you can submit a charity for nomination if you like. (This is not mandatory, though.) Three charities will be selected from a hat. 

 

Q. How are the three presenting charities chosen?

A. Nominated charities go into a hat at the meeting and three charities are drawn at random. The members who nominated each charity give short five-minute presentations at the meeting. We then vote to select the recipient charity.

 

Q. Which charitable organizations are eligible for consideration by the group?

A. Any local area charity or cause within reason.

 

Q. Can a charity nominate itself?

A. No, charities may only be nominated by a member. Our members are not just interested in nominating and donating – they want to learn about local causes. They may want to volunteer, sponsor or serve on a board or committee. They may even become a regular donor or benefactor. 

 

GENERAL QUESTIONS

 

Q. How much of my donation goes to the administration costs of 100 Kaysville People Who Care or to Kaysville Rotary?

A. Zero. 100 Kaysville People Who Care is organized and operated entirely by the Kaysville Rotary Club and volunteers. 100% of funds raised at a meeting go directly to the chosen charity.