Hello everyone!
Us the committee are so excited to be working on this event. Tonight during our meeting we worked on our website and are looking forward to its launch. Be sure to check it out when it makes it debut.
On it we will have all the information for the event, how to purchase tickets, who is involved, why we are working on this event, what the night will entail, what will be offered by Toronto artist in the silent auction and other exciting details about the event.
One important thing we want to post today is this:
We are looking for Toronto Artists who want to donate their art for our silent auction. If you are interested please contact us. This event is to celebrate life. You would be helping in this cause. It would be wonderful. Please contact us at cuttin.it.for.cancer@gmail.com
All the best and we cannot wait to hear from you!
The committee, xo
Monday, January 26, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
The Artists Involved
Here are a list of the artists involved:
Scarlet O'Neill- Toronto Photographer, Framed Photographs
Erin Jasiura- Toronto Artist, Painting and Commissioned Artwork
Jessica Rose Powell - Book Craftswoman, Handmade Book
Jeff Blackburn Toronto Artist, Paintings
Jay Derry - Toronto Artist, Painting and Prints
Dina Jacobs - Toronto Artist, Art Pieces
Shannon Marshall Maguire - Registered Massage Therapist, Hot Stone Massage
Scarlet O'Neill- Toronto Photographer, Framed Photographs
Erin Jasiura- Toronto Artist, Painting and Commissioned Artwork
Jessica Rose Powell - Book Craftswoman, Handmade Book
Jeff Blackburn Toronto Artist, Paintings
Jay Derry - Toronto Artist, Painting and Prints
Dina Jacobs - Toronto Artist, Art Pieces
Shannon Marshall Maguire - Registered Massage Therapist, Hot Stone Massage
The Committee!
Here we are!!
In a meeting and so excited for this event!!
Meg Maguire
Steph Law
Shera Everett-Singh
Scarlet O'Neill
Erin Jasiura
In a meeting and so excited for this event!!
Meg Maguire
Steph Law
Shera Everett-Singh
Scarlet O'Neill
Erin Jasiura
Friday, November 14, 2008
Application: DONE
Well, I feel so much better now that is all done!
Yesterday, Meg and I met at the Lunch Box right outside Keele Station to fill out an application she found on the Canadian Cancer Society's website. Basically, this is exactly what we were looking for. If our application is approved we will get "community partnership" and that will help us solve all of our legality woes. We can obtain tax receipts from our individual donors and a logo that will help prove our legitimacy - not to mention a letter that formally states we are legit from the Cancer Society.
It took us a lot longer to fill out the form than expected. We were hoping to do it on the coffee table before heading out the door to drop it off by hand. It ended up being two pages long with very little space to explain ourselves and much more thinking was going to be necessary. And if you know me (and I'm sure Meg will agree) I'm much more productive if I'm in the presence of food. So instead of venturing out to 10 Alcorn Ave by St. Clair Station, we headed to Keele Station.
Basically as we devoured some of the greatest mushroom soup I have ever tasted, we made our first official budget, our first official draft of the Organization Committee and a real mission statement. We made phone calls to our most trusted friends to get them on board and so far we have:
Scarlet O'Neil
Shera Everett-Singh
Erin Jasiura
Unfortunately for us, a career in the Fine Arts is almost more demanding than being in enrolled in Fine Arts classes, so we actually got turned down by some people. Not to worry, its totally understandable. We have made plans to meet every Monday with this group of fine young women, starting Monday, November 17th at Niche.
After printing out a very neatly written draft of our application this morning, Meg and I got dressed in our finest and headed to the closest main office of the Canadian Cancer Society. There a very wonderful receptionist helped us deliever it to the apporpriate office (to the desk of Sharon Ross) who ensured that it would make it to her office by next week.
Now I guess we play the waiting game until we hear back from them.
Sharing our idea with the three girls is going to be great though. More people to share our vision and more people to bring their talents to the table.
Yesterday, Meg and I met at the Lunch Box right outside Keele Station to fill out an application she found on the Canadian Cancer Society's website. Basically, this is exactly what we were looking for. If our application is approved we will get "community partnership" and that will help us solve all of our legality woes. We can obtain tax receipts from our individual donors and a logo that will help prove our legitimacy - not to mention a letter that formally states we are legit from the Cancer Society.
It took us a lot longer to fill out the form than expected. We were hoping to do it on the coffee table before heading out the door to drop it off by hand. It ended up being two pages long with very little space to explain ourselves and much more thinking was going to be necessary. And if you know me (and I'm sure Meg will agree) I'm much more productive if I'm in the presence of food. So instead of venturing out to 10 Alcorn Ave by St. Clair Station, we headed to Keele Station.
Basically as we devoured some of the greatest mushroom soup I have ever tasted, we made our first official budget, our first official draft of the Organization Committee and a real mission statement. We made phone calls to our most trusted friends to get them on board and so far we have:
Scarlet O'Neil
Shera Everett-Singh
Erin Jasiura
Unfortunately for us, a career in the Fine Arts is almost more demanding than being in enrolled in Fine Arts classes, so we actually got turned down by some people. Not to worry, its totally understandable. We have made plans to meet every Monday with this group of fine young women, starting Monday, November 17th at Niche.
After printing out a very neatly written draft of our application this morning, Meg and I got dressed in our finest and headed to the closest main office of the Canadian Cancer Society. There a very wonderful receptionist helped us deliever it to the apporpriate office (to the desk of Sharon Ross) who ensured that it would make it to her office by next week.
Now I guess we play the waiting game until we hear back from them.
Sharing our idea with the three girls is going to be great though. More people to share our vision and more people to bring their talents to the table.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
It may seem like hiatus - but its not!
So it seems like nothing has been accomplished since last post. That is not at all true. Sure, Meg and I lead extremely busy lives, but that doesn't mean we still aren't working on this goal.
We found out that due to my continuing involvement with Winters College at York University, the end of February is not feasible anymore. So, it looks like the date will be pushed back to the first weekend in March. Which day of the weekend has yet to be determined.
We also found out that it in fact takes 12 ponytails to make one wig... so the goal for two wigs might seem unfathomable to reach. In any event, we were originally looking for 12 ponytails anyway.
A budget is beginning to take form. We know the areas we will need to pay into (venue, food, publicity, and contingency) and the areas we hope we get completely donated. Meg and I are keeping our fingers crossed that we can accomplish that - I have complete faith.
We also started compiling a list of names for a team of people to help us get the event even further off the ground. We know we need someone to look after our money, someone to help us with PR and someone to organize all the artwork and entertainment. As much as Meg and I would like to do it ourselves (and I know we are completely capable too), that would involve us quitting our jobs and doing this full time. But alas, there are bills to pay and rent to maintain... but I'm sure when we approach these talented folks they will not disappoint us and help us come out on top!
Legalities are still a bit of a concern. The way I'm thinking we need to be headed looks long and dreary - but that can't be our only hope. This is what I found so far:
www.bloombergs.ca/non_profit.php There is a wealth of information on this site for Charity/Non-Profit. It recommends that it should be done through incorporation to provide "Limited Liability" protection to the Officers of the Charity. (UHG - sounds very much like what I just got out of with WCC - no thanks, I need a break from all of that)
And how to register: www.cra.gc.ca/charities
I'm sure all it takes is deeper looking. Meg is going to be checking out the Canadian Cancer Society's website when she gets back from her vacation.
We found out that due to my continuing involvement with Winters College at York University, the end of February is not feasible anymore. So, it looks like the date will be pushed back to the first weekend in March. Which day of the weekend has yet to be determined.
We also found out that it in fact takes 12 ponytails to make one wig... so the goal for two wigs might seem unfathomable to reach. In any event, we were originally looking for 12 ponytails anyway.
A budget is beginning to take form. We know the areas we will need to pay into (venue, food, publicity, and contingency) and the areas we hope we get completely donated. Meg and I are keeping our fingers crossed that we can accomplish that - I have complete faith.
We also started compiling a list of names for a team of people to help us get the event even further off the ground. We know we need someone to look after our money, someone to help us with PR and someone to organize all the artwork and entertainment. As much as Meg and I would like to do it ourselves (and I know we are completely capable too), that would involve us quitting our jobs and doing this full time. But alas, there are bills to pay and rent to maintain... but I'm sure when we approach these talented folks they will not disappoint us and help us come out on top!
Legalities are still a bit of a concern. The way I'm thinking we need to be headed looks long and dreary - but that can't be our only hope. This is what I found so far:
www.bloombergs.ca/non_profit.php There is a wealth of information on this site for Charity/Non-Profit. It recommends that it should be done through incorporation to provide "Limited Liability" protection to the Officers of the Charity. (UHG - sounds very much like what I just got out of with WCC - no thanks, I need a break from all of that)
And how to register: www.cra.gc.ca/charities
I'm sure all it takes is deeper looking. Meg is going to be checking out the Canadian Cancer Society's website when she gets back from her vacation.
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