Application
Revised 6/2014
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Dear Christian Leadership Conference Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in applying for a YMCA Christian Leadership Conference
Grant. Incomplete applications won’t be considered. A separate application needs to
be submitted for each CLC (i.e. fall and spring). All potential CLC Directors must have
attended at least one CLC in the previous year to submitting an application. Those
directors who have attended a CLC Directors’ Training(s), represented the Walker
Foundation at another CLC, other than their own, will be given priority for funding.
Applications are to be submitted by November 1. Anything received after that date will
be considered in the next year. All items need to be e-mailed with the exception of the
Letter of Intent which is to be faxed to 951-346-3555.
Sincerely,
Terra Lynn Dearth, Director
YMCA Christian Leadership Conferences
And Rag / Leather Programs
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YMCA Christian Leadership Conferences and
Rag/Leather Program Outreach Project Application
Application Guidelines
An application to the C. J., Carrie D., and R. Howard Walker Foundation must be
planned carefully. There are important considerations concerning your organization,
project impact and timetable which you should review in determining when to
submit an application to the Foundation. These factors, in turn, must be considered in
conjunction with the Foundation's review schedule.
Application Procedures
A complete application must include the following information:
1. Letter of intent. Signed by yourself and your YMCA’s CEO, President or
Executive Director.
2. Narrative Statement. All proposals should be typed and a comprehensive document
that contains the following basic elements:
A. Organizational Information
Sponsoring YMCA information:
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How does this YMCA currently put Christian emphasis into the programs?
How does this YMCA put Christian emphasis into the employment process?
Description of the services provided and people served by this YMCA.
Is this YMCA chartered with YMCA of the USA or an independent YMCA?
What is this YMCA’s mission statement and where would it be found at the
YMCA?
Key people already committed to implementing this project:
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Who will take the lead, plan and implement the CLC or project.
Is this person a YMCA Ragger? If so, what color are they?
What role will the sponsoring YMCA President / CEO and Executive Director
play?
List of confirmed and targeted planning committee members including their
name, state, YMCA.
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Rag/Leather Program Outreach Project Application
Organizational Information cont'd.
Describe the support base that has been put into place already for this event.
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Is this a first year for this request or has this CLC or project been directed by
the same person, sponsored by the same YMCA and held at the same site for
a number of years?
If the latter, what changes will there be this year?
Have the Site, Camp or Executive Director attended a Christian Leadership
Conference?
Have the Site, Camp or Executive Directors attended YMCA Christian
Emphasis events? The Foundation is more inclined to support those projects
where the key leadership has attended these events.
Does the sponsoring YMCA or site have a Rag/Leather Program? If so, for
how long has it been in place? Is it the traditional program or a variation
thereof?
B. Project Information
Description of the project and its expected impact on YMCA’s.
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What are the goals and objectives of your CLC or project? i.e. goal - teach
people how to use a bible. Objective – have one hour sessions at CLC with a
minimum of 50% of the conference attendance attend the “Bible Basics”
session. The session will use a bible and a minimum of two handouts for each
participant.
If this is a CLC application address how the recreational time meets the goals
of the CLC.
Address the specific ways the Christian emphasis will be further strengthened
by YMCA’s as a result of your CLC or project.
What specific things will done to glorify God and witness to Christ’s teachings
through the process of and during the CLC or project?
How will you measure the impact of this CLC or project?
YMCA Target population including ages and positions of people, geographical
area to be solicited. This needs to include names of YMCA's and camps that
will be served and affected. This event is not available to outside groups.
If applicable, what is your marketing strategy?
If applicable, number of anticipated participants. Include anticipated number
of first time attendees.
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Rag/Leather Program Outreach Project Application
Project Information cont’d.
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Number of people to be impacted by this CLC or project.
If applicable, what theme has your planning committee chosen?
If applicable, list the names of proposed speakers and their proposed session
topics. Mark the ones that are confirmed.
If applicable, attach the proposed agenda. Make sure to note activities in
non-session times.
Using no more than 250 words describe what will be the unique result of your
CLC or project.
Attach your first planning meeting’s agenda.
Budget Information
What financial and other type of support has been obtained for this CLC or
project?
- Name sources, amounts and types of support. Be sure and list the donated
items as well. Include the organization’s contact information.
- If the Foundation does not fund this project will the CLC or project still occur?
Where will the funding come from?
- Complete the attached budget form as it is. Itemize all on the budget form.
Be sure to include the donated items. The Foundation is inclined to fund
projects where there are matching funds and other support sources. Do not
expect 100% funding from the Foundation.
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Proposals must be e-mailed by November 1 to Terra Lynn Dearth for consideration for
the upcoming year. Proposals and incomplete packets submitted after this date will not
be considered. Notification of response to proposal will be sent within 60 days.
Please address all correspondence to:
Terra Lynn Dearth, Director
Christian Leadership Conferences
and Rag/Leather Programs
17130 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92504
terra.lynn.dearth@lbymca.org
951-780-1168 voice
951-346-3555 fax
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Rag/Leather Program Outreach Project Application
LETTER OF INTENT
The YMCA Christian Leadership Conference, CLC, and Rag/Leather Program Outreach
Projects are underwritten in part by the C.J., Carrie D. and R. Howard Walker
Foundation.
By signing this Letter of Intent I acknowledge that I:
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Have read the CLC Manual.
Have read the CLC Best Practices.
Have read the CLC or Project Application.
Have seen and support the budget for the CLC or Project.
Will help support the purpose, administration and directorship of the CLC.
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CLC Director
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Sponsoring YMCA CEO or President
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