Development Report for October 1996
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By Angela Lukach (ag544), Development Officer


1)  Information Package
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With the assistance of the Executive Director, I have produced a comprehensive
package of information for potential sponsors.  This package includes the
information on all levels of corporate sponsorship - from Key Partner to a
Business Account.

Several members have already requested the information for small business
purposes, and our co-op students will assist me in contacting other small
businesses in the National Capital Region to get them on-line.  We anticipate
launching this program in the week after Thanksgiving.

Board members are invited to use the package in their contacts with friends
and acquaintances.

2)  Connection Sponsors
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With the assistance of several board members, sponsors from the last year
were contacted with regarding to renewals.  Unfortunately, we were
unsuccessful, though I understand the Passport Office is still considering
us and will me a final decision next week.

Dave Sutherland gave me two very good leads, both of which will also be
contacting me again next week, one of which may sponsor several lines.

The Museum of Civilization has paid to sponsor one line for 6 months.

After consulting with the Executive Director, I have made approaches to
Mosaid Technologies Inc., MetLife and Hummingbird Communications.  Although
Hummingbird is based in Toronto, its CEO, Fred Sorkin, is originally from
Ottawa.

I plan to approach the new Chapters Bookstore and the current Information
Providers this week.

I would like to thank Jeff Bossert for sponsoring a connection for his
consulting business.

2)  Current Campaign
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I am pleased to report that the U.S. Robotics challenge drive has been a
complete success.  As of October 11, we have raised $21,000: well over the
$15,000 targetted.

3) Grants
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I have completed draft grant proposals for the Royal Bank of Canada and
the Trillium Foundation.

The RMOC grant information was received only a few days before the deadline
for remittance and we were unable to prepare in time.  I am investigating
grant tracks through Carol Sage and will report as soon as I have additional
information on the next deadline.