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2015 Hoedown Recipient Application Form
The 27th Magna Hoedown will take place on two nights this year, Friday Sept 18th and Saturday
Sept 19th.
Once again, Magna is pleased to announce that 15 York Region charities, not-for-profits and
community groups will be selected as recipients of the Hoedown proceeds.
The selection is based not only on the needs of the organization but their ability to
successfully complete the tasks required as identified in this application.
Applications are due by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 17th, 2015
Decisions will be communicated on Friday, April 24th, 2015.
We thank all applicants for their interest.
Name of organization:
Type of organization:
Charitable_____
Charitable Number:
If other (please describe):
Street Address:
City:
Postal Code:
Website Address:
Facebook Address:
Twitter Username:
Non-Profit_______Other_______
Main Contact:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail:
Alternate Contact:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail:
Application Questions
1. When was your organization established?
2. How many members does your organization have or how many people in the community does your
organization serve?
3. Is your organization a previous recipient of the Hoedown proceeds?
If so, when:
Yes
No
4. If a past recipient, how did your organization use the proceeds?
5. What will your organization do with the proceeds if selected this year?
6. Has your organization previously or currently been issued an Ontario Lottery License (including
Raffle, Lottery & Bingo proceeds) governed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario?
7. Does your organization have a dedicated Lottery Trust Account required by the Alcohol and
Gaming Commission of Ontario?
8. Please be advised that if your organization is selected, it must commit to the following:
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To provide up to 30 volunteers who will be available to work throughout Hoedown week before,
during and/or after the event;
To assemble a team of at least 3 individuals, responsible for various Hoedown charity duties
including: arranging for volunteers, coordinating raffle and event ticket sales and poster
distribution prior to the event
To sell at least 100 event tickets;
To sell a minimum of 1,500 raffle tickets prior to the event;
To distribute posters in assigned areas of York Region
To assist with providing silent auction items
**Please note: the average time required to complete the above tasks is approximately 200 hours
and includes a commitment of time during the summer months, kicking off in June 2015.
a) How will you provide up to 30 volunteers for a variety of duties during Hoedown week?
b) How will you sell 100 event tickets?
c) How will you sell 1,500 raffle tickets prior to the event?
d) How else can your organization contribute to the Hoedown?
8. Please include any other relevant information for our consideration.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY E-MAIL OR FAX.
Attention: John Crowell
Magna International Inc.
337 Magna Drive
Aurora, ON L4G 7K1
Tel: (905) 726-7132
Fax: (905) 726-9779
Email: john.crowell@magna.com
THANK YOU!