Busy Family Guide
Here you’ll find new ideas to get more results in less time.
My Family Is SO Busy. How Can We Make a Difference In The Least Time?
One word: EMAIL! We’ve created sample email letters you can “make your own” and send out to friends,
family and coworkers that can have a huge impact in a matter of minutes. (If every Penny Creek family sent
an email to 10 potential Frog Fun Run Sponsors, we could reach 7000 people in just a few days!) Click here
for a child’s version and click here for an adult version of our sample letters. You can create your own Fun
Run “campaign headquarters” from the warmth and comfort of your home…and make a huge impact
toward reaching our goal.
We don’t have time to find sponsors; can we just make a donation from our family?
Of course! We know how busy ALL of our families are and any form of support is greatly appreciated!
We Are Constantly Driving Our Kids To Sports Practices, Games and Other Commitments. How
Can We Make A Difference?
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Use “drive time” to your advantage. Before you hit the road, think about which friends or relatives live
in the direction you are going…stop by to say hello and ask them to be a sponsor!
While waiting for your child’s activity to be over, use the phone to make five phone calls to friends and
family; asking them to be a sponsor in our Fun Run.
After your team or club meeting, grab a snack or meal at your favorite place and ask the store manager
if he or she would be a sponsor in our Fun Run. Even if it’s only for $5 or $10, every little bit helps!
Make “every day” errands a growth opportunity.
While bringing the kids along to run errands, ask your child to talk to someone they have met about our
need for sponsors. It’s a great way to stretch comfort zones, practice manners and grow public speaking
skills!
Think about where/who your family does business with frequently: dentist, hair salon, landscaper,
doctor, car dealership. Tell them how important it is to have our PTA funding and ask them to be a
sponsor! (Be sure to remind them their donations are tax deductible!)
If you are calling to schedule an appointment in the future, ask them to support our cause, the same
way you have supported their business over the years.
We Want To Help, But We Have Other Fundraisers To Support This Fall. What Makes The Frog
Fun Run Different From The Rest?
• Tell businesses, bosses and coworkers: all donations are tax deductible! Other fundraisers may not provide
a tax deduction benefit. Penny Creek’s PTA is recognized as a 551(c)3 non-profit organization by the IRS -which means all donations are fully tax deductible.
• Benefit is tangible and lasting. Fun Run Sponsor donations will help fund an entire year’s worth of activities
for the school community – these contributions will directly affect the lives of your children (and hundreds
of others) for many years to come.
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
Kids: Here are some things you can talk about when asking for Fun
Run Donations!
“Hello. I’m a student at Penny Creek Elementary School. Our school PTA is raising money to support our
teachers and the school by holding a “Frog Fun Run” on October 30th. Will you please become a donor
for me?
Here is why the Fun Run is important to my school. School has just started and the PTA bank account
needs some help. Your donation to the Frog Fun Run will help us ensure so we can meet our goals this
year, which are:
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To provide money to our classrooms to fund activities such as Art Docent, Science Day, Field
Day, books, Carnival, etc.
We are trying to raise $20,000 this year. My personal goal is $55. Will you provide a donation to help me
meet my goal? Your donation is fully tax deductible!! Here’s how:
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Give me your donation by October 30th (Checks payable to: Penny Creek PTA)
OR
Use our secure donation website at www.pennycreekpta.weebly.com
Please check with your company to see if matching charitable donation funds are available.”
Here are some other tips and ideas you can use to increase your Fun Run donations!
1. Email, email, email! Be sure to email family and friends, both near and far, to ask for Fun Run
donations!
2. Send out the link to our PTA website for easy online donations! Making donations online is the
easiest way to help! No checks to write, no money to collect—just visit
www.pennycreekpta.weebly.com and that’s it!
3. Corporate Matches! Be sure to ask your donor if their company participates in matches for
charity. It’s an easy way to double your donations.
4. Facebook! Does your parent/guardian have a Facebook page? Ask for permission and get the
word out to family and friends about your upcoming Frog Fun Run.
5. Save your money! If you earn an allowance or if you can do extra chores for extra change, save
it up to increase your donation.
6. Ask, ask, ask! Good luck in raising funds for the Frog Fun Run!
7. Visit our PTA website for more ideas! Go to www.pennycreekpta.weebly.com for more tips!!!
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
Common Q’s and A’s
Here are answers to some common questions.
What PTA programs will be funded this year?
Many of our programs and events such as the Field Day, Art Docent, Science Day, and Family Nights are
designed to serve Penny Creek families and usually “break even” with expenses. Participation charges are
minimal; the intent is to help create a sense of community in our school and have fun together. The PTA
often subsidizes these events with funds earned earlier in the year. In addition, we pay for “extras” the
school district does not, such as student enrichment programs, Aquasox Reading Program, teacher grants,
school landscape maintenance, Math and Science Nights, school assemblies, etc.
If we are not able to help raise funds, can my child still participate?
Absolutely-- the Frog Fun Run is for EVERYONE. Every child will receive a small prize and hopefully have a
great time doing it!
We don’t have time to find sponsors; can we just make a donation from our family?
Of course! We know how busy ALL of our families are & any form of support is greatly appreciated!
Is the number of laps my child runs important?
No, number of laps will not be counted. One of the goals is to get kids moving…and have fun while doing it –
no matter what age or how athletic they are. While some children may decide to run, many will be following
the “activity station” signs that suggest “dancing”, “skipping”, “marching,” or “doing the limbo” to the
energetic music.
What if more than $20,000 is raised?
Any amount raised over our goal of $20,000 will go toward other PTA projects such as equipment the
teachers may need, or will be passed on to the next school year’s programs. We have earned a reputation
for planning well and spending wisely.
How do Matching Funds work?
Since the Penny Creek PTA has non-profit status with the IRS, it means we are eligible to receive “Matching
Funds” from companies who provide them. With these program’s an individual contribution can increase,
sometimes double in amount! For instance, if you or someone you know works at Boeing or Microsoft, a $60
donation to the PTA’s Frog Fun Run could become $120 by simply filling out an additional form the company
provides! You’ll find a list of Companies Who Match Charitable Contributions on our website,
www.pennycreekpta.weebly.com. Perhaps you know someone who works at one of these companies and
can help us “multiply” our donations! Note: When your child turns in their sponsorship packet, please
include a printout of the online matching fund stating Penny Creek PTA as the recipient, with your child’s
Sponsor Form so we can count the matching donation toward the student’s cumulative prize level. Thank
you!
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
Matching Funds Guide – YOUR BENEFITS WORKING FOR OUR STUDENTS!
Corporate Matching Funds or Gifts
Many corporations will match donations to a non-profit organization; please refer to the list below
to see if yours is one of them. The company web site should have a form employees fill out to
apply for a matching donation (also sometimes called a matching gift). If you do not find one on
the company web site, a human resource representative at your company should be able to
provide you with one.
PTA Info You Will Need to Fill Out Matching Donation Form:
 The exact name of our organization: Penny Creek PTA
 Our charity EIN number: 91-1895184
 Contact name within PTA organization: Linda Evans ( lindarayevans@comcast.net)
 Exact address: Penny Creek Elementary School, 4117 132nd Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
 Web site: www.everett.k12.wa.us/PennyCreek
 Charity Description: Penny Creek PTA partners with educational staff and the community
to enhance curriculum and raise funds to support the school. Currently the PTA is
promoting the “Frog Fun Run” to gain sponsors and raise funds for 20 programs and 30
events to support students, staff and families.
After You Have Submitted the Matching Donation Form:
 You should receive some type of confirmation from your company on whether your
request for a matching donation was approved. This could be in the form of a letter or
email your company generates and sends to you.
 Please send a copy of this confirmation with your child’s Sponsor Form so we can count the
matching donation toward the student’s cumulative prize level.
This is not a
complete list of
all companies
who participate.
Please ask your
employer if you
do not see your
company’s name
on list.
Black & Decker
Blake, Cassels &
Graydon
Blount Foundation
A
Abbott
Laboratories
ABC/Capitol Cities
ADC
Telecommunicatio
ns
Addison Wesley
Publishing
Adobe Systems
ADP
BMC Industries
CSG Systems Inc
Cummins Engine
Company
CUNA Mutual
Insurance Grp.
D
BOC Group Inc.
Dana Corp.
Hughes Network
Systems Inc.
J
Boeing Company
DEKALB Corp.
J. C. Penny Company
Boeing Employees
Credit Un.
Bonneville
International Corp
Borden
Boston Company
Deloitte & Touché
Delta Airlines
John Hancock
Mutual Life Ins.
Johnson & Johnson
Delux Corp.
Dennison
Manufacturing
Johnson Controls
Joseph Seagram &
Sons Inc.
BP America
Digital Equipment
Corp.
Dole Food
Company Inc.
Dow Chemical
Company
J.P. Morgan & Co.
Bridgestone/Fireston
e
Brinks Home
Security
Houghton Mifflin Co.
Household
International Inc
Hughes Aircraft Co.
Nova Corp.
NutraSweet
Company
NYNEX Corp.
Southwestern Bell
Spiegel Inc.
O
SPX Corp.
Occidental
Petroleum
Olin Corp.
Staley
Manufacturing Co.
Standard Insurance
Co.
Standard Oil
Company
Starbucks Coffee
Company
State Farm
Steelcase Inc.
K
Keebler Company
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Oppenheimer Funds
Inc.
Outboard Marine
Corp.
Owens-Corning
P
Pacific Mutual Life
Insurance
Paramount
Communications
Pella corp.
Sprint
Stride Rite Corp.
Subaru of America
Sun Company Inc.
Aetna
Albertson’s
Alcan Aluminum
Ltd.
Alco Standard Corp
Alcoa
Alexander &
Baldwin
Alliant Techsystems
Allied Signal
American Brands
American Express
Co.
American Express
Financial
American General
Corp.
American Home
Products
American
International Grp.
American Medical
Security
American Stock
Exchange
Ameritech
Amgen Foundation
Amoco
AMSTED Industries
Analog Devices Inc.
Anchor Capital
Advisors Inc
Anderson
Consulting
Anheuser-Busch
Aon Corp.
Apple Computers
Inc.
Appleton Papers
Aramark
Archer Daniel
Midland
ARCO
Arkwright Mutual
Insurance
Arrow Electronics
Inc.
Arthur Anderson
LLP
Bristol-Meyers
Squibb
Brown Group Inc.
Dow Jones & Co.
Inc.
Dresser-Rand Co.
Kellogg Co.
Pennzoil Co.
Brunswick Corp.
Dun & Bradstreet
Kemper National
Insurance
Kerr-McGee Corp.
Peoples Energy
Corp.
Pepsi Company Inc.
Bunge Corporation
Burroughs Wellcome
Co.
Butler
Manufacturing
Bridgestone/Fireston
e
Brinks Home
Security
Bristol-Meyers
Squibb
Brown Group Inc.
E
Eaton Corp.
Key Bank
Kimberly Clark
Perkins Cole
Pet Inc.
Eckerd
Kmart Corp.
Pfizer Inc.
Ecolab Inc.
KPMG Peat Marwick
Eli Lilly & Co.
L
Pharmacia & Upjohn
Inc.
Phelps Dodge Corp.
Emico Process
Equipment
Equilfax
Land O’Lakes Inc.
Philip Morris co.
Tenet Healthcares
Corp.
Tetley Inc.
Piper Jaffray Co.
Texaco
Brunswick Corp.
Equitable Financial
Co.
Ernst & Young
Lanier Worldwide
Inc.
Levi Strauss & Co.
Pitney Bowes Inc.
Lexmark
Pittway Corp.
Texas Instruments
Inc.
Textron Inc.
Polaroid Corp.
Tiffany & Co.
Expedia
Lincoln Financial
Group
Liz Claiborne
PPG Industries Inc.
Time Warner Inc.
Bunge Corporation
Sun Microsystems
Inc.
Sunoco Inc.
Symantec
T
T Rowe Price
Associates
Tandy Corp.
Tektronix Inc
Burroughs Wellcome
Co.
Butler
Manufacturing
C
Ethyl Corp.
Exxon Corp.
Lockheed Martin
PQ Corp.
Toro Company
Campbell Soup
F
Loews Corp.
Capital Cities/ABC
Federal Home Loan
Mortgage
Federal National
Mortgage
Fidelity
Investments
FINA Inc.
First Data Corp.
Fleet Financial
Corp.
Follett Corp.
Ford Motor
Company
Lotus Development
corp.
Lucent Technologies
Premark
International Inc.
Price Waterhouse
Toyota Motor Sales
USA Inc.
Toys R Us
Transamerica Corp.
Mack Trucks Inc.
Macy’s
Mattel
Principal Financial
Group
Procter & Gamble
Co.
Prudential
Puget Sound Energy
Pyramid Brewery
Maytag Corp.
Mazda North
America Inc.
Q
Quaker Chemical
Corp.
U
Champion Refining &
Chem.
Charles Schwab & Co
G
MBNA America Bank
Quaker Oats Co.
Gap
McDonald’s Corp.
Qualcomm Inc.
United Airlines
Chase Manhattan
Corp.
Chemical Banking
Corp
Chevron Corp.
GATZ Corp.
McDonnell Douglas
Corp.
McGraw-Hill
Companies
Mead Corporation
Quantum Chemical
Corp.
Qwest
UPS
Medtronic
Ralston Purina Co.
General Mills
Mellon Bank
Rand McNally
The UPS Foundation
Ciba-Geigy Corp.
General Motors
Merck & Co. Inc.
Random House
US Bancorp
CIGNA Corp.
General Re Corp.
Meredith Corp.
Raytheon Company
USAA
Castrol North
America
Caterpillar Inc.
CBS Incorporated
Central Inc.
Centerior Energy
Corp.
Certain Teed Corp.
Champion
International Corp.
M
Travelers Companies
Tropicana
TRW Inc.
Tyco
Union Pacific Corp
Chicago Title & Trust
Co.
Chrysler
Gemini Group
General Cinema
Corp.
General Electric
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R
United States
Fidelity & Guaranty
United Technologies
Corp.
AT&T
Cingular Wireless
Merrill Lynch & Co.
Inc.
Metropolitan Life
Reader’s Digest
Assn. Inc.
Real Networks
USG Corp.
Circuit City Stores
Georgia-Pacific
Corp.
Gillette Co.
Auto Alliance
International
Automatic Data
Processing
Avery Dennison
Corp.
Avon Products
Cisco
Gilman Paper Co.
Microsoft
Reebok Foundation
Vanguard Group Inc.
Citicorp/Citibank
Glaxo Inc.
Milgard
Regence Blue Shield
Veritas
City of Seattle
Glenmede Corp.
Milliken & Company
Verizon Wireless
B
Clorox company
Ball Corp.
CAN Insurance Co.
Coats & Clark Inc.
Coca-Cola Company
Milton Bradley
Company
Mitsubishi
International Corp.
Mobil Oil Corp.
Moen Inc.
Reynolds Metal
Company
RH Macy & Co.
RJR Nabisco Inc.
Vulcan Materials
Banana Republic
Bank of America
Goldman, Sachs &
Co.
Goodyear Tire &
Rubber Co.
Goodrich Corp.
Google
Reliable Life
Insurance Co.
Revlon Inc.
Bank One
Graco Inc.
Monsanto Co.
Rockefeller Group
Bancroft-Whitney
Colgate-Palmolive
Co.
Comerica Inc.
GTE
Bank America Corp.
Compaq
RR Donnelley & Sons
Co.
Rubbermaid Inc
Bankers Life &
Casualty
Bankers Trust Co.
Computer Associates
Int’l
COMCAST
Guardian Life
Insurance Co.
Gulf+Western Inc.
MONY Financial
Services
Morton
International Inc.
Motorola Inc.
H
Mutual of America
S
Barclays Bank PLC
Congoleum Corp.
H & R Block
Safeco Insurance Co.
Barnes & Roche
Inc.
Barrett Technology
Conoco Inc.
H. B. Fuller
Company
Hallmark Cards
Mutual of Omaha
Insurance
N
Washington Dental
Service
Washington Mutual
Bank
Washington State
Physicians
Welch Foods Inc.
Sallie Mae
Wells Fargo Bank
Nabisco Brands Ltd.
Sandoz Inc.
Hampton & Harper
Inc.
Harcourt General
Inc.
Harper Collins Pub.
Inc.
Harris Corp.
NACCO Industries
Santa Fe Pacific
Western Life
Insurance Co.
Western Wireless
Nations Bank Corp.
SAP
Westin Hotels
Nationwide
Insurance
NCR Corp.
Sara Lee Corp.
Harris Trust &
Savings
Hartford Insurance
Group
Hazelton Labs
Nellie Mae
Westinghouse
Electric Corp.
Weyerhaeuser
Company
Whirlpool Corp.
Bayer Rubber Inc.
Consolidated Natural
Gas
Consolidated Papers
Inc.
Consolidated Rail
BC Telecom BCE
Inc,
Beatrice Company
Consumers
Programs Inc.
Continental Bank
Bechtel
Continental Can Co.
Becton Dickinson &
Co.
Bellcore
Continental Corp.
BASF Corporation
BellSouth
Bermis Company
Inc.
Benjamin Moore
Bethlehem Steel
Betz Laboratories
Inc.
BF Goodrich Co.
Continental
Insurance
Costco
Cooper Industries
Cooper Rubber &
Tire Co.
Coopers & Lybrand
Coming Inc.
Hershey Foods
Corp.
Hewitt Associates
Hewlett-Packard
Company
Higher Education
Pub.
HJ Heinz Co.
CPC International
Inc.
Crane Company
Home Depot
Credit Suisse
Hormel Foods
Corp.
Honeywell Inc.
New York Life
Ryder
SBC
Communications Inc.
Sc Johnson & Sons
V
Visio
W
Wachovia
Foundation
Wal-Mart
Warner-Lambert Co.
Whitman Corp.
New York Times
Company
Newsweek Inc.
Schering-Plough
Corp.
Seattle Northwest
Securities
Seattle Times
Nike
Shell Oil
Xerox Corp.
Nintendo
Sherwin-Williams
Co.
Six Flags
Yahoo!
Nokia Inc.
Northern Telecom
Inc.
Northern Trust
Company
Northwestern
Mutual Life Ins.
Norwest Corp.
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WK Kellogg
Foundation
XYZ
Skinner Corporation
Zurich-American
Insurance
OTHER
Smith Klein Beecham
3M
Sons
Pharmaceuticals
Sony Corp. of
America
Every school year your PTA looks to the future... — What do our
school/children need this year? — How can we support the school
and bring families together? — How do we make it all happen with
limited time and resources?
Dear Parents,
Your PTA is working hard to answer all these questions — the only answer that is 100% clear — our annual
budget needs to be funded to make anything happen at all...
The Frog Fun Run is how your PTA will generate the funds to unlock great opportunities for our children, our
families and our school. As the major fall fundraiser this year, it will help us provide Penny Creek with many
“extras” such as Art Docent, Science Day, Field Day, Carnival, and so much more. Penny Creek Elementary
PTA’s fundraising goal is to raise sufficient funds through the Frog Fun Run to support the entire PTA
2014-2015 school year operating budget.
The Fun Run is designed to make fundraising as successful and painless as possible. Penny Creek students
simply ask for and collect Fun Run sponsor donations from neighbors, friends and family members—no
catalog sales or deliveries! And while traditional catalog fundraisers yield less than 55% profit and no tax
deduction benefit, our Frog Fun Run generates an unrivaled 90% profit and donations are fully tax
deductible.
Our goal this year is $20,000!
To reach that goal we need a total donation average of $55 per student. That works out to be eleven $5
donations for each student…or perhaps one phone call to Grandma and Grandpa? On October 30, donations
are due, and students will participate by running with their classmates around the school during lunch
recess. Music, activity stations (hopping, skipping, dancing, etc.) and snacks will add to the excitement.
Let’s make our financial goal — and open the door to a great year!
— With sincere thanks from Cora Gefter, your VP of Fundraising,
Here’s how to get your keys to success...
1. Find the Donor Form in your Fun Run packet coming soon, and set your goal. Please be sure to fill out ALL
the information at the top!
2. Look for time-saving tips on the cover of your information packet - like sending emails to family and
friends with links to our easy online donation website! www.pennycreekpta.weebly.com
3. Go to the PTA website and find more great ideas.
4. Don’t forget to ask donors if company matching donation programs are available!
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
Frog Fun Run Program Details:
SCHEDULE:
The Fun Run takes place on Thursday, October 30th during the student’s lunch recess time. For 20 minutes
they will run, hop, limbo, slow motion, skip, tip-toe and more while having a great time with their
classmates and staff. Laps will not be counted.
PRIZES:
Prizes will be awarded to individual students and staff members based on donation dollars received
(matching funds will be included in this total). Please refer to the Prize Sheet for further details. Penny Creek
PTA may substitute prizes if necessary. Prizes will be delivered approximately 2-4 weeks after the Fun Run.
In the unexpected case of a tie for 1st or 2nd place, the winner for the higher prize will be determined by a
random selection drawing. The other winner will be given the next prize down. In the case of a 3rd place tie,
a similar 3rd place prize will be handed out. To ensure your student receives the correct prizes, make sure to
include your teacher’s name on the donor form!!
DONATIONS:
Please fill out the sponsor form completely with the student’s name, grade and teacher. Students can
submit more than one sponsor form! Additional forms may be obtained from the front office or online at
www.Pennycreekpta.weebly.com. Please turn in all donations along with the sponsor form by Thursday,
October 30th. Donors are to contribute flat donations only (pledges will not be counted “per lap”). All
money needs to be collected and delivered to the teacher the morning of the Fun Run. Checks should be
made payable to Penny Creek PTA. All donations are per student, and cannot be combined per family to
receive a higher prize level. Penny Creek PTA is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax
deductible. All donors who request a tax deduction receipt, will receive it by kidmail 2 to 4 weeks after the
Fun Run. You can provide this receipt to the appropriate donor.
CORPORATE MATCHING FUNDS:
Many corporations (Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks, Bank of America, etc.) will match donations to a non-profit
organization. Please ask ALL donors if their company participates in such a program. Verification of matching
funds must accompany the donation for the matching amount to count towards the student’s prize level.
Forms of verification include a copy of the corporate matching fund paperwork or a printout of the online
matching fund, stating “Penny Creek PTA” as the recipient of the matching funds. To fill out a corporate
matching fund form you will need to know:
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The exact name of our organization: Penny Creek PTA
Our EIN number: 91-1895184
Contact name within PTA organization: Linda Evans, Treasurer,
lindarayevans@comcast.net
More detailed information and a list of Companies Offering Matching Gifts are available in our Matching
Funds Guide on the PTA website at www.Pennycreekpta.weebly.com.
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
Every school year your PTA looks to the future... — What does our
school need this year? — How can we support the school and bring
staff and families together? — How do we make it all happen with
limited time and resources?
Dear Penny Creek Staff,
Your PTA is working hard to answer all these questions — the only answer that is 100% clear — our annual
budget needs to be funded to make anything happen at all...
The Frog Fun Run is how your PTA will generate the funds to unlock great opportunities for our students,
our families and our school. As the major Fall fundraiser this year, it will help us provide Penny Creek with
many “extras” such as Art Docent, Science Day, Field Day, Carnival, and so much more. Penny Creek
Elementary PTA’s fundraising goal is to raise sufficient funds through the Frog Fun Run to support the
entire PTA 2014-2015 school year operating budget.
The Fun Run is designed to make fundraising as successful and painless as possible. Students and staff simply
ask for and collect Fun Run sponsor donations from neighbors, friends and family members—no catalog
sales or deliveries! And while traditional catalog fundraisers yield less than 50% profit and no tax deduction
benefit, our Frog Fun Run generates an unrivaled 90% profit and donations are fully tax deductible.
Our goal this year is $20,000!
To reach that goal we need a total donation average of $55 per staff member. On October 30, donations are
due, and students (and hopefully YOU) will participate by running with their classmates around the school
during lunch recess. Music, activity stations (hopping, skipping, dancing, etc.) and snacks will add to the
excitement.
Let’s make our financial goal — and open the door to a great year!
— With sincere thanks from Cora Gefter, VP of Fundraising,
Here’s how to get your keys to success...
1. Find the Donor Form in your Fun Run packet coming soon, and set your goal. Please be sure to fill out ALL
the information at the top!
2. Look for time-saving tips on the cover of your information packet - like sending emails to family and
friends with links to our easy online donation website! www.pennycreekpta.weebly.com
3. Go to the PTA website and find more great ideas.
4. Don’t forget to ask donors if company matching donation programs are available!
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
Frog Fun Run Program Details:
SCHEDULE:
The Fun Run takes place on Thursday, October 30th during the student’s lunch recess time. For 20 minutes
they (and hopefully YOU) will run, hop, limbo, slow motion, skip, tip-toe and more while having a great time
with classmates and staff. Laps will not be counted.
PRIZES:
Prizes will be awarded to individual students and staff members based on donation dollars received
(matching funds will be included in this total). Please refer to the Prize Sheet for further details. Penny Creek
PTA may substitute prizes, if necessary. Prizes will be delivered approximately 2-4 weeks after the Fun Run.
In the unexpected case of a tie for 1st or 2nd place, the winner for the higher prize will be determined by a
random selection drawing. The other winner will be given the next prize down. In the case of a 3rd place tie,
a similar 3rd place prize will be handed out. To ensure winners receive the correct prizes, make sure to
include your name on the donor form!!
DONATIONS:
Please fill out the sponsorship form completely. You can submit more than one donor form! Additional
forms may be obtained from the front office or online at www.Pennycreekpta.weebly.com. Please turn in
all donations along with the sponsorship form by Thursday, October 30th. Sponsors are to contribute flat
donations only (pledges will not be counted “per lap”). All money needs to be collected and delivered to
the office the morning of the Fun Run. Checks should be made payable to Penny Creek PTA. All donations
are per staff member, and cannot be combined per family to receive a higher prize level. Penny Creek PTA is
a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. All donors who request a tax
deduction receipt, will receive it by “staffmail” 2 to 4 weeks after the Fun Run. You can provide this receipt
to the appropriate donor.
CORPORATE MATCHING FUNDS:
Many corporations (Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks, Bank of America, etc.) will match donations to a non-profit
organization. Please ask ALL donors if their company participates in such a program. Verification of matching
funds must accompany the donation for the matching amount to count towards the staff member’s prize
level. Forms of verification include a copy of the corporate matching fund paperwork or a printout of the
online matching fund, stating “Penny Creek PTA” as the recipient of the matching funds. To fill out a
corporate matching fund form you will need to know:
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The exact name of our organization: Penny Creek PTA
Our EIN number: 91-1895184
Contact name within PTA organization: Linda Evans, Treasurer,
lindarayevans@comcast.net
More detailed information and a list of Companies Offering Matching Gifts are available in our Matching
Funds Guide on the PTA website at www. Pennycreekpta.weebly.com
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
Sample Email Letter: Adult
Parents: Use this “sample” for ideas to create or personalize your own family’s email letter…or simply fill in
the “blanks” and send!
TO: family, community businesses, civic organizations, neighbors
SUBJECT: Will you support a local school?
HELLO! We hope you are finding health and prosperity this Fall!
We are working hard to achieve the same at home and at our local school: Penny Creek Elementary. It’s a
beautiful school with great teachers and staff. However, our school PTA is working hard to raise the funds
needed to deliver the programs and events Penny Creek families and staff have come to count on to
increase their success at school.
We were hoping you could help…can you provide a sponsor donation for Penny Creek’s “Frog Fun Run”?
On October 30, 2014 this fundraising event will encourage our kids to run, walk, and dance their way around
the school. There will be prizes for all, music, and “activity stations” to increase the excitement.
As a Fun Run sponsor, your donation is fully tax-deductible. Any amount is welcome and muchappreciated! If you’d like to help, there are several ways you can do it:
1. Provide your sponsor donation to us by October 30, made payable to Penny Creek PTA.
Our home address is: (your address here)
2. Save time and a stamp. Donate using a secure connection on our web site.
www.pennycreekpta.weebly.com , click on the “Donate” button, add some info, and you’re
done!
Thanks for taking the time to consider this!
With gratitude,
(Your family names here)
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
Sample Email Letter: Child
Parents: Use this “sample” for ideas to create your own family’s email letter…or simply fill in the “blanks”
and send as is! Email is a fantastic way to save time and reach more potential sponsors…it’s easy to use our
online donation site at www.pennycreekpta.weebly.com!
TO: Grandparents, aunts/uncles, friends, neighbors
SUBJECT: Will you sponsor me?
HI! It’s (your child’s name here)!
Will you please sponsor me in the Frog Fun Run at my school? Our school PTA is trying to earn
$20,000 this year so they can help the school, help teachers, pay for Art Docent Program, Science
Day, Field Day, library books, after school programs, supplies and equipment teachers need, and a
lot of fun events we do together as a family.
I can also earn some prizes if I help bring in a lot of donations, so I’m excited about that too!
Please let me know if you can help me with a Fun Run Sponsor donation. If you want to save time
and donate by computer, you can do that on our school PTA website –
www.pennycreekpta.weebly.com there’s a button to donate money and you can attach my name
to it. I think it’s pretty easy. Here’s the address: (By the way, I had help with this).
Love, (child’s name)
Note to parents: including a picture of your child in this email can make it more personal…
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
All Penny Creek Students will run, walk, skip, hop, and dance their way through
the Frog Fun Run this year! The Frog Fun Run will take place during school recess
times on Thursday, October 30, 2014.
Please visit www.pennycreekpta.weebly.com for more details!
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
Have you asked your out-of-town friends and family to
sponsor you at the Frog Fun Run? Don’t forget to
mention the Corporate Matching option to them
and your parents!
The Frog Fun Run will take place during school recess times on Thursday,
October 30, 2014.
Please visit www.pennycreekpta.weebly.com for more details!
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
1. ______________________________
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2. ______________________________
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3. ______________________________
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11 – 1:30 PM FROG FUN RUN
1. ______________________________ (Snacks) _____________________________
2. ______________________________ (Snacks) _____________________________
3. ______________________________ (Photos) _____________________________
4. ______________________________ (Photos) ______________________________
5. ______________________________ (Station) ______________________________
6. ______________________________ (Station) ______________________________
7. ______________________________ (Station) ______________________________
8. ______________________________ (Station) ______________________________
9. ______________________________ (Station) ______________________________
10. ______________________________ (Station) ______________________________
1:30 – 3 PM CLEAN-UP
1. ______________________________
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2. ______________________________
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3. ______________________________
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Sound equipment: Check with United Rentals or Audio-Visual Specialists. You will need 1 speaker and
stand, audio cable for I-phone/I-pod. The equipment will need to be picked up the day before and
returned the day after the Fun Run. Stations suggestions: Limbo, Backwards Run, One-Foot Hop, Crazy
Dancing, etc. Request snacks donations from local grocery stores at least 1 month prior to the event.
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
1. CORA GEFTER
425-385-8588 / corazita@aol.com
2. ALISA YEE
____________________________
3. ______________________________
____________________________
4. ______________________________
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5. ______________________________
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6. ______________________________
____________________________
Count money, verify information, determine prize level, etc.. It’s a good idea to have separate
money tally sheets. It is a good idea for the PTA to provide lunch/snack for all-day volunteers.
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
1. CORA GEFTER
425-385-8588 / corazita@aol.com
2. ______________________________
____________________________
3. ______________________________
____________________________
4. ______________________________
____________________________
5. ______________________________
____________________________
6. ______________________________
____________________________
Coordinate with principal to create an agenda for the assembly and to introduce the Fun Run.
Design prize demonstrations and show prizes at assembly, remind students to complete front
of envelope, introduce parent information sheet, talk about the website, show Kids sample
letter to family, talk about Corporate Matching, Prize levels, etc.
Remind kids to be safe when raising money!
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
1. ______________________________
____________________________
2. ______________________________
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3. ______________________________
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4. ______________________________
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5. ______________________________
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6. ______________________________
____________________________
Copy documents, assemble and distribute packets, create and post flyers and posters, student
announcements, etc.
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
1. ______________________________
____________________________
2. ______________________________
____________________________
3. ______________________________
____________________________
4. ______________________________
____________________________
5. ______________________________
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6. ______________________________
____________________________
Order, package, distribute prizes, etc. Check novelty websites (Rhode Island Novelty, Oriental
Trading Company, Joissu, Heathsong, etc.) Estimate prize order amounts and other expenses.
Order a few samples to show at the assembly. Review Labels of Education Points. Ask Fred
Meyer, Best Buy, Target, etc. for Grand Prizes. Decide on Whole-school prizes. Contact school
office and principal to get a class roster.
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
VP FUNDRAISING
EVENT
ACCOUNTING
ASSEMBLY
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com
COMMUNICATIONS
PRIZES
STUDENT’S NAME: ______________________
PHONE NUMBER: _______________________
TEACHER/GRADE: _______________________
AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $___________________
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ‘PENNY CREEK PTA’
STUDENT NAME: ____________________
GRADE: _______
TEACHER: __________________________
PRIZE LEVEL: ________________________
Penny Creek Elementary PTA Frog Fun Run Donation Receipt
Thanks for being part of the Penny Creek Elementary Frog Fun Run! By sponsoring a student in the 2014 Frog Fun Run, you
have contributed to the activities, programs, and events held at Penny Creek Elementary. Our students, families, and staff
are grateful for your generous donation.
2014 TAX RECEIPT
Penny Creek Elementary PTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable institution and your donations are tax deductive to the fullest
extent allowed by law. Please complete and keep this receipt for your Federal Tax Return. Penny Creek PTA EIN#911895184.
Name of Contributor: _____________________________
Amount Contributed: $_______________
Student Sponsored: _____________________________ Teacher: ____________________ Date: 10/30/2014
Penny Creek Elementary PTA – 4117 132nd Street SE, Everett, WA 98208 – 425-385-7200
Penny Creek Elementary PTA Frog Fun Run Donation Receipt
Thanks for being part of the Penny Creek Elementary Frog Fun Run! By sponsoring a student in the 2014 Frog Fun Run, you
have contributed to the activities, programs, and events held at Penny Creek Elementary. Our students, families, and staff
are grateful for your generous donation.
2014 TAX RECEIPT
Penny Creek Elementary PTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable institution and your donations are tax deductive to the fullest
extent allowed by law. Please complete and keep this receipt for your Federal Tax Return. Penny Creek PTA EIN#911895184.
Name of Contributor: _____________________________
Amount Contributed: $_______________
Student Sponsored: _____________________________ Teacher: ____________________ Date: 10/30/2014
Penny Creek Elementary PTA – 4117 132nd Street SE, Everett, WA 98208 – 425-385-7200
Hi Teachers!
Hi Teachers!
It’s Frog Fun Run Time! Please pass
out the Pencil Toppers to the kids on
October 30 for participating at the
Frog Fun Run! There’s one for you
too!
It’s Frog Fun Run Time! Please pass
out the Pencil Toppers to the kids on
October 30 for participating at the
Frog Fun Run! There’s one for you
too!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Cora Gefter
VP Fundraising
Cora Gefter
VP Fundraising
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at
corazita@aol.com
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at
corazita@aol.com
Hi Teachers!
Hi Teachers!
It’s Frog Fun Run Time! Please pass
out the Pencil Toppers to the kids on
October 30 for participating at the
Frog Fun Run! There’s one for you
too!
It’s Frog Fun Run Time! Please pass
out the Pencil Toppers to the kids on
October 30 for participating at the
Frog Fun Run! There’s one for you
too!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Cora Gefter
VP Fundraising
Cora Gefter
VP Fundraising
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at
corazita@aol.com
Questions? Contact Cora Gefter at
corazita@aol.com
To have a fun and successful Fun Run – we need you!
It is a great day filled with excitement, laughter and smiles! Come help cheer the kids on as they
follow the course or help take pictures for the yearbook.
The Frog Fun Run will take place during school lunch recess times on Thursday, October 30th.
We need help with set-up, during the Fun Run and tear-down. If you are interested in
volunteering please contact Cora Gefter at corazita@aol.com by October 20th.
The current schedule for the Frog Fun Run is as follows:
AM Kindergarten: 10:30am 5th grade: 10:50am 4th grade: 11:10am ADK: 11:55am
1st grade: 12:05pm 3rd grade: 12:30pm 2nd grade: 12:50pm PM Kindergarten: 1:15pm
Thank you for your support!