220 Upland Ave. Horsham, PA 19044 215-957-1571 www.mch2learn.org Dear Friend: Horsham Montessori Children’s House is preparing for our Annual fundraising event event, the International Family Fun Festival to be held on April 27, 2013 2013, from 11AM to 3PM. Our school is a 501©3 non-profit profit entity, dedicated to providing a safe and stimulating environment for our children. This event offers a special opportunity for you to increase your visibility and brand within our community, while also providing support to our school. The proceeds roceeds of this event will benefit the rebuilding of our school library and playground that was destroyed by an arson fire in August 2012, our scholarship fund that supports are families in need, as well as much needed curriculum and educational tools for our classrooms. School Facts: • History: Since 1964, MCH has been educating children according to the Montessori Method. Each school is directed by a Montessori-trained trained Principal and is gguided by a Board of Directors. • Mission: Montessori principles of respect, a love of learning,, and peacefulness are integral parts part of our mission. The children are self - motivated in a prepared environment. Mixed age groups encourage helping and teaching in a non-competitive competitive environment. • Educational Program: Our Montessori programs allow children children, ages 18months to Kindergarten, Kindergarten to learn naturallyy through their experiences in a specially specially-prepared prepared environment, centered around the five curriculum areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math and Cultural. Auction & Donation Facts: • The festival and silent auction are well-attended events with approximately 350 attendees. • Donations of any type of service or merchandise would be greatly appreciated. If you would prefer to give a monetary donation ion we will graciously accept that as well. • Your contribution will be recognized on our website http://mch-internationalfest.org and on the bid sheets during the auction. A brochure acknowledgin acknowledging all sponsors is distributed all attendees of the Festival. • Any expiration dates for your donations should be listed after April as our event will not be held until April 27th. Include any ad materials with your donation donation, including logoss to be used on the auction website and at the event itself. Donations can be mailed to the school at the address listed above, or arrangements can be made for one of our committee members to pick up your donation by contacting the school office. If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact the school directly or you may reach us via email at mch2auction@gmail.com Your influence and support is requested, your donation is needed and your kindness is most appreciated. Thank you for your support of Horsham Montessori Children’s House, a non non-profit 501©(3) organization (Fed Tax ID #23-2242917). 2242917). Sincerely, Nona Melnick Principal Horsham Montessori Children’s House International Family Fun FUNDRAISER SILENT AUCTION DONATION FORM Silent Auction on April 27, 2013, Deadline for Donations is April 20, 2013 CONTACT INFORMATION Donor:_______________________________________________________________________ Contact Name/Title:________________________________________________________________________ Address : _______________________________________________________________________________ ___ City, State:__________________________________________________ Zip: ___________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Fax_______________________________________________ Website: ______________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________ ITEM/SERVICE DONATION Item or Service Donation:_____________________________________________________________ Description of Item/Donation: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Restriction/Expiration (after April 2013 please): __________________________________________________ Estimated value: $_________________________ Gift certificate enclosed Item enclosed This contract w/signature serves as certificate Contact us to arrange for delivery/pickup CASH DONATIONS Please accept my fully tax-deductible donation of $__________________to help support Horsham Montessori Children’s House I have enclosed a check payable to MCH (please note “Donation” in memo) DONOR SIGNATURE I/we agree to provide the items, services and/or cash donation described above to support the Montessori Children’s House annual auction. I/we understand that donors will be recognized on the website used to promote the auction. I/we agree that the School may auction the items individually or package them with other items. Authorized Donor Signature:_____________________________________ Date: __________ Thank you for your generous donation! Please include a digital file of your corporate logo, if applicable, or email to mch2auction@gmail.com Please return this page with any enclosures to: Auction Item Donation c/o Horsham Montessori Children’s House 220 Upland Ave Horsham, PA 19044 Phone: 215-957-1571 Thank you for your support of MCH, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (Fed Tax ID #23-2242917)