Each year the Rotary Club of Annapolis holds its Black Tie and Diamonds fund raiser to benefit one worthy cause or organization. The 2011 event raised $68,100 for the Light House shelter, and the 2012 event, planned for March 3, will benefit the Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation. Nominations are now being sought from Annapolis-area 501(c)3 non-profits, for consideration for the 2013 event.
Candidates should submit the following information:
1. Copy of IRS 501(c)3 letter of determination for non-profit status.
2. List of current Board of Directors with titles.
3. A statement of the nature of the organization and the intended use of funds from the Black Tie and Diamonds gala (five page limit).
4. A Specific strategy on how the candidate organization will partner with the Rotary Club of Annapolis to sell tickets, raise funds, contribute to the pre-planning implementation, and clean-up.
Proposed packets can be posted to Rotary Club of Annapolis, Attn: Elaine Shanley, President-Elect, P.O. Box 603, Annapolis, MD 21404, or e-mailed to elaine.shanley@verizon.net and must be received by Nov. 30. For information, call Elaine Shanley at 410-353-2256 or e-mail questions as above.
Contact
R. Kenneth Henry, Public Relations Committee Chair
410-216-9336, 443-994-5408
rkhenry@verizon.net
