White Rose &
Whisper 1895
The
Fredericton Yacht Club (FYC) is committed to the establishment of an
opportunity for local youth to learn a sport that they can participate in all
their lives; a sport that is competitive; and teaches valuable life and safety
skills – sailing.
The FYC, the New Brunswick Sail Association (NBSA) and the City of Fredericton
have taken the initiative to form the Fredericton Youth Sailing School in
concert with the Fredericton Small Craft Aquatic Centre.
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The objectives of the Fredericton Youth Sailing School are:
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Youth sail training for those living in the Fredericton area
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Introductory and advanced levels for ages 6 to 18
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Provision of nationally recognized safety training
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Canadian Yachting Association Certification
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Progressive training – Optimist dinghy to 420
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Development and provision of CYA certified instructors
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Provision of scholarships to increase accessibility to all
kids
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Our goal is to raise $75,000
from corporate sponsors, interested individuals and granting agencies.
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Donations have charitable donation status for income tax
purposes through the NBSA.
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The boats will be donated to the City by the FYC and
subsequently owned by the City.
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Revenue levels will cover operating costs as well as the
replacement of boats.
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The costs of taking the 2-week sailing course will be
competitive with other sports camps.
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The School will generate civic pride and enhance the usage
of the St. John River.
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Corporate sponsorship will be visible all summer in the
downtown river area.
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Financial assistance will be available to disadvantaged
kids.
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Major sponsors will be noted in regular press releases and
WebPages.
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The FYC relationship with the City will be enhanced.
How
can you help? We will need your
assistance in raising money by soliciting potential sponsors, raising awareness
in your neighbourhood, submitting ideas, promoting the school to potential
students and of course donating to the cause:
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Sponsorship Level
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Donation
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Gold Sail
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Over $2000*
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Silver
Sail
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Over $500
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Bronze
Sail
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Over $100
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White
Sail
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Over $50
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* Gold
Sail Corporate Sponsors will have the
opportunity to have their corporate logos placed on the side of a sailing school
Optimist dinghy or 420 in recognition of their generosity.
Derek Hatfield will also generously donate $40 of each
$100 donation arranged by FYC from his AroundTogether
campaign for his entry in the next Around Alone solo race around the world. (www.spiritofcanada.net)
No matter what the size of your donation, you will be contributing to a worthy
cause, and providing Fredericton area youth with access to the well-organized,
and egalitarian sport of SAILING! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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Donations can be forwarded to Bob Gamble, Mike Corbett, Frank Camm
or George Dashner.
Other FYC
members are invited to participate in the fundraising efforts.
