The Eliminate Project 2013 District Conference

What is The Eliminate Project? A global partnership to prevent MNT A chance for you to save a life A global partnership between UNICEF and Kiwanis International. Every branch of the Kiwanis Family has made The Eliminate Project a priority.

Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus MNT is caused when tetanus spores, found in soil everywhere Caused by open wounds during childbirth Tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch Tetanus spores are found in soil everywhere. Often times, bamboo grown from the ground is used to cut the umbilical cord. Since the bamboo is grown in soil this is how tetanus is often contracted.

Who does the effect? The poorest of the poor There are still 32 countries being affected by MNT The people that are effected are those who do not access to the medical are we have in America. The victims of MNT have probably never seen a hospital and are uneducated on sterial heath care.

How do we stop this? It only takes $1.80 to vaccinate a mother and all of her future babies 110 million dollars will eliminate MNT from the face of the Earth. We will be protecting over 61 million lives The reason we don’t have to worry about MNT here is because of the vaccinations we have received. The vaccination for MNT is given in three 60 cent doses. There are over 61 million women and children who are susceptible to contracting MNT. In order to vaccinate and protect everyone at risk, we must raise 110 million dollars.

Important numbers 110 Million dollars to be raised $1.80 saves a life Our goal is 2015 61 million lives protected 1 baby dies every 9 minutes Currently, 1 baby dies every 9 minutes due to MNT. Our goal to raise the 110 million dollars is by 2015.

Ideas for Fundraising (Easy) • Babysit for UNICEF • Dog Walk/Wash • Merchandise for The Eliminate Project • Senior Slave Day A fundraiser labeled as easy can be organized in less than 1 week and requires minimal financial support. In addition to the ideas on the screen, easy fundraisers could include “Chores for Children”, where Key Club members do chores for Kiwanis members and receive donations for The Eliminate project, A “Wishing wells” where the change collected is donated, and basic collection jars located throughout your school and community.

Ideas for Fundraising (Moderate) • Battle of the Bands • Dance Competition • Family Block Party • Video Game Tournament A Moderate fundraiser is expected to take 2-3 weeks to organize and may have financial needs to get started. Other ideas could include monthly raffles, putt putt golf tournaments, or creating a haunted house and charging entrance fees.

Ideas for Fundraising (Hard) Car Show “Extravaganza” • Eliminate Gala Night • “Taste of the Favorites” Night • Ping Pong to Eliminate Tournament A project labeled as hard will take over a month to organize and will require start up costs. The reason clubs are encouraged to do hard fundraisers is because they are an opportunity to raise great amounts of money as well as provide a lot of promotion for the project in your community.

How to send donations 1.Write a check to the Kiwanis International Foundation 2.Put “The Eliminate Project” on the memo line 3.Please mail checks to the following address: Kiwanis International Foundation 3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196 4.Please include the full name of your club (Division for a Lt. Governor) and your club number with your check. 5.Send me an email to notify me that you have sent a check to International. Please indicate club name and exact amount raised in your email.

Awards & Recognition Club: The Trick-Or-Treat Banner Patch Becoming a 1k Key Club Various awards given to clubs from the district each year Individual: Become a Watler Zeller fellowship holder Receive the Elimidallion Trick-Or-Treat banner patch is given to Clubs who send in at least $250 for TEP before December 31st. To become a 1K Key Club, your club must raise at least $1,000 and submit a form to International. There are also various awards given to clubs at District Conference each year. These will vary each year. Individuals can be recognized for the contributions by becoming a Walter Zeller Fellowship holder by donating $1,250 with one single donation. Individuals can also receive an Elimidallion for donaiting $625 dollars to The Eliminate Project.

What can you do today? Register for the Race-to-Eliminate Look at the merchandise that The Eliminate Project butterfly is selling Buy a raffle ticket for the 50/50 raffle Make a donation now! The cost to Register for the Race-To-Eliminate walk is $10, and that takes place on Saturday. All proceeds made from The Eliminate Project Butterfly will go to the project. Raffles will be done at each assembly, don’t forget to enter to win some cash as well as save lives!

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