What s in it for me What the Foundation

What’s in it for me? (What the Foundation can do for: Your Club, Your Members, Your Community) National Convention, Halifax 2017 Breakout Session

Overview • • • Introduction to the Foundation Vision and Mission Statement Board Governance Leadership Foundation Programs: Hal Rogers Fellow 49 th Parallel North Kin ASSIST Agency Agreements How to Contribute to the Foundation - Legacy Gifts and Estate Planning • How Can We Help? • Questions

Introduction to the Foundation • Established in 2005 as the charitable arm of Kin Canada • Public charitable foundation under Canada Revenue Agency regulations • Any Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin Club in good standing may access Foundation as a vehicle to operate projects

Introduction to the Foundation • Offers tax receipting and CRA reporting as part of wraparound service to clubs • Conducts a number of programs to facilitate fundraising and raise profile of Kin Canada (see later slides) • Provides a vehicle for those wishing to make a gift to Kin as part of annual charitable contributions

Vision, Mission & Values • Vision: Provide people and organizations with opportunities to build their communities to create a stronger, vibrant, compassionate Canada • Mission: Empowering Canadians to change lives by enhancing and building communities both in human experience and bricks and mortar • Values: Community; Compassion; Leadership; Accountability; Education

Board Governance • Operates independently from Kin Canada and has its own governing bylaw, however … • … Foundation Board of Directors includes up to two members appointed by Kin Canada National Board of Directors, and last year added the National Service Director • Most Foundation Board members individual members of Kin Canada Clubs, but not all members required to be Kin members • Foundation Board seeks members with particular skill sets, e. g. estate planning and project administration

Leadership 2017 -2018 Foundation Board Sean Thompson, PNP – Chair Philip Jewel- Treasurer Bonnie Joseph, PNP- Secretary Penny Lees-Smith, PNP- NSD Bruce Lloyd, PNP – Director Ryan Malley - Director Keith Hodgson – Director Robin Stanton – Director Brian Leslie – Director Tom Therien – Director Diane Rogers – Director emeritus 2 Kin Canada NBOD Directors TBD) Leaving the Board: Terri Mac. Cannell-NVP Davina Thuroo – NSD Leona Thorogood, PNP Cameron Kemp Paul Mudry

Foundation Programs • Hal Rogers Fellow: • Highest award conferred by the Foundation • Recognizes club members, alumni and non-Kin who have made significant contribution to community or country • Proceeds from program will go to permanent endowment to support Kin Canada

• Hal Rogers Fellow (continued): Foundation Programs • Some notable recipients to date: • Arthur Mc. Donald (Nobel Prize winner) • Colin Traquair • Wayne Gretzky • Bill Skelly • Ian F. Mc. Clure • Celine Dion • Rt. Hon. Michaelle Jean • Mike “Pinball” Clemons • Rick Hansen • General (Retired) Rick Hillier • Rt. Hon. Ray Hnatyshyn • Urban Donlevy

Foundation Programs • 49 th Parallel North Fund: • Purpose: To honour and show respect to fallen Canadian first responders (military, police, firefighters, EMS, etc. ) • Raises necessary funds to provide support to families of fallen first responders • Provides funding assistance toward college/university or training expenses for family members • Awards follow same application guidelines as for HRF

Foundation Programs • 49 th Parallel North Fund (continued): 49 th Parallel North Fund HRF recipient: Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent Presentation took place Oct 18 th in St Hubert, QC Bursaries have been granted to his nephew and niece under 49 th PNF

Foundation Programs • Kin ASSIST: • Purpose: to provide support to individuals and families requiring assistance during or after devastating life events, e. g. : • Life-threatening or terminal illnesses • Hospital stays • Vehicle collisions or industrial accidents • House fires or other catastrophic events • Program still waiting opinion from CRA Charitable before disbursements can be done • Applications made through Clubs and funds on a provincial basis capped at lessor of $1, 500 or available funds • Available to Kin and non-Kin • Large scale disasters will not be eligible

Foundation Programs • Agency Agreements: • Are the vehicles by which Foundation forms a contract with clubs to support fundraising operations • Allow tax receipts to be issued • Foundation charges an administration fee of 3% to cover costs of receipt production and reporting to CRA • For projects with proceeds exceeding $250, 000, administration fee may be negotiated

Contributing to the Foundation • Gifts to the Foundation are welcome at any time and official tax receipts can be issued • Potential donors may consider starting charitable trusts or making a memorial or legacy gifts • Potential donors are encouraged to contact financial advisors or estate planners if contemplating a gift to the Foundation

How Can we Help? • Clubs wishing to use the Foundation may complete “Contact Us” form on the Foundation’s website at: http: //www. kincanadafoundation. ca/contact-us/ • OR email the Foundation: info@kincanadafoundation. ca for information on Hal Rogers Fellow, 49 th Parallel North, Kin ASSIST, or any other Foundation program • Individuals or clubs wishing to donate to the Foundation or to discuss a legacy gift may contact Carmen Preston at cpreston@kincanada. ca 1 -800 -742 -5546 ext 205 or visit: • http: //www. kincanadafoundation. ca/category/ways-todonate/

Volunteers Required … • Kin Canada Foundation will be recruiting potential new members in the next year… • Interested? • If you consider you have the skill set to become a member of the Board, or the time and interest to help on a specific committee please contact: Kin. sean@sympatico. ca Or info@kincanadafoundation. ca

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Questions?