Lions of Illinois Foundation

Candy Day

Candy Day helps to generate not only the funds needed for the LIF to operate, but also to raise funds for local Clubs. This single event provides the arena for Lions, Lioness, & Leos Clubs the chance to tell the public who the Lions of Illinois are and what Foundation is dedicated to providing to Illinois citizens with vision and hearing loss.

Types of campaigns

There is no secret plan to Candy day success. Simply plan ahead for the best locations, appropriate number of volunteers, and underwriters, combined with active publicity to make it a success. Enthusiasm will help boost any group who knows they have taken the proper steps to prepare.

There are three popular campaign types, although your Club may wish to adopt a variation to best fit their needs. Even the smallest Club can hold an effective campaign, if well planned.

1). Street Corner Solicitation

2). House to House Solicitation

3). Counter contributions. We suggest for maximum benefit that Clubs combine counter collections with either or both the other campaigns types.

Street Solicitation is the the common approach used for Candy Day. Keep in mind to select areas of high usage, such as busy intersections, factories, street corners , shopping centers, or train or bus depots. Safety is of utmost concern for members in these environments. Dress your volunteers in special bright aprons, the LIF has a supply of the traditional clors of yellow & blue accented with the Lions Logo. Give each volunteer the chance to sign up for there hours. If the shifts are not full contact those members who did not have the opportunity to sign up, many will work when approached. Volunteers can be members, family, friends, senior citizens, even cooperative business and or community groups.

Each volunteer should have these tools including the apron: a canister marked clearly with Lions logos, signs to identify who volunteers are & what they are collecting for, candy rolls to give away to the public. some areas might require change, so please have a place to easily and safely store these funds,