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Promote the use of the Uncommon Friends elementary educational curriculum - social studies, character education, history and science lessons. |
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Promote the history of SW Florida and encourage reading Jim Newton's book Uncommon Friends and Ellie Newton's Echoes from the Heart and I Always Wanted Adventure. |
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Provide scholarships to deserving individuals to help them meet their full potential and change their life for the better. |
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Market the award-winning documentary Uncommon Friends of the Twentieth Century. |
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Conduct the Annual Luncheon, open for any person to attend, that provides information, recognition and inspiration - including the presentation of the Honorary Lifetime Awards. |
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Preserve artifacts of Jim & Ellie Newton and schedule a traveling exhibit on the Uncommon Friends. |
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Promote an adult educational curriculum for high school and college students, "Principles for Successful Living", character education. |
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Community partnerships with the Edison Inventors Fair, Lee County Reading Festival, Habitat for Humanity, and South Florida Optimist Performing Arts Club Youth Theatre Awards program. |
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Expose youth and families to the story of the uncommon friends. |
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Provide informational programs and speakers for community groups. |
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Distribute tri-annual newsletter "Hello Friends." |
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Conduct an annual membership drive. |
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Vision Statements |
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| Education Program |
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To provide flexible educational programs that will inspire people of all ages and help them understand the common values and character traits of the uncommon friends. |
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| Scholarship Program |
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To provide a scholarship program to help meet the needs of individuals exhibiting the traits of the uncommon friends in developing their full potential. |
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| Historical Exhibits |
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To preserve historical artifacts and promote the contributions of the uncommon friends through exhibits. |
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| Membership and Development |
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To have a viable Foundation membership program and fund-raising efforts that will sufficiently support the programs and services of the Foundation. |
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| Events and Activities |
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To conduct dynamic events and activities that will provide the opportunity to participate with and support the Foundation. |
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| Marketing and Public Relations |
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To increase community awareness of the Uncommon Friends Foundation and its programs and services. |
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| Finance and Budget |
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To develop a comprehensive finance and fund-raising plan that will result in financial stability and provide for program growth. |
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| Administration and Organization |
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To operate a successful Foundation that properly utilizes community resources (volunteers, partnerships, and financial) to meet its stated goals.
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