Information for Bonner Community Scholars

Bonner Center for Civic Engagement FIRST annual

SERVATHON

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 9am-2pm

"Sustaining and Advancing Our Community thru Service”

Wednesday, August 19^th, the Bonner Center for Civic and Community Engagement will be hosting their first annual Servathon  “Sustaining and Advancing Our Community thru Service” to benefit the center.  This year, the goal is to raise $5,000, all of which will be used for funding two Democracy Fellow positions that will help the center advance its mission of connecting the college and non-profit organizations. We are asking each Bonner Scholar to fundraise $100.  The campus community and other alumni may register to sponsor a Bonner Scholar.  The Servathon will begin at 8:30, and the service activities will begin at 9:00am.

This year, there will be three service sites where Bonner Community Scholars will be serving: 

·         The Delaware and Raritan Canal in the Trenton area:  the importance of open space for the community has been well documented in articles and reports.  In this particular area, the open space exists however, it is currently covered with trash.  TCNJ Bonner Center has adopted the Trenton Greenway area and a section of the nearby D&R canal as a site.  Your hours of service will impact this area.

·         Visitation Home in Hamilton Township:  this home has been created for adults who have development disabilities.  This team will be assisting staff run activities for their residents.

·         West Ward Recreation Center in Trenton:  this space, utilized on a regular basis by students and residents who live nearby, is in need of beautification.  This will be our third project with this community partner.  We will be building upon an existing mural.

The 1st Annual Serve-A-Thon held to benefit TCNJ Bonner Center for Civic and Community Engagement can be a great success with everyone’s participation.  Help us fundraise $5,000 for our center.

Serv-a-thon Information:

How do I get involved?

Our annual servathon is a fun and interactive activity for the entire TCNJ Bonner family. It is a day of service to get us trained and geared up for the upcoming academic year. It will be during our August Orientation and will count towards our fundraising and our training activities.  Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support the centers two Democracy Fellow position, who are an integral part of the center’s success. 100% of the funds raised are for helping the center.

Step One

Contact a group of individuals (family, friends, coworkers) and maybe even organizations and companies too and ask them to sponsor you in this servathon for as little as $5.00 or as much as ??  Your goal is just $100.  That means 10 people sponsoring you at just $10.  Bonner Community Scholars who are able to raise the most funds will be recognized at our orientation with a certificate and a small gift.  Make checks payable to TCNJ Foundation.  Check out TCNJ website for information how to donate using a credit card.  Check out your name, you will get your own sponsors!!!  The team will the most donations will receive a surprise AWARD!

Step Two

Start collecting contributions. Use the excell spreadsheet to keep track of your contributions. The contributions will be collected when you check in prior to the servathon.

Step Three

Check-in will start at 8:30 a.m. at the student center at TCNJ on August 19^th.   Please bring your money and contribution sheet to the check-in. Any outstanding pledges can be turned in at The Bonner Center after the servathon. You will receive lunch and water bottles. Complimentary bagels, juice & coffee will be served during registration.

Remember…..

WE need your participation for the Servathon to be successful.  We are counting on you.

This event doesn’t have a rain date. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds, rather, your sponsorship fees will be used as a donation.

We look forward to all having a great time!

For questions or concerns, email Briana Villei at villei2@tcnj.edu

 Bonner Love.