The Friends
of TADL Long Lake Branch are pleased to announce that
nearly half of the funds for the new library have been
raised. Gerald and Iva Bates propelled the project
forward in February by pledging $100,000.00.
Their
pledge along with many other generous donations moved
the project almost to the point at which grant applications
are accepted. Committee members were hard at work this
winter and spring, sponsoring community library events
such as Sleddi Spaghetti, the 3rd
annual Books and Bargains Sale, Author/Illustrator
workshops, book walks at Westwoods and
Long Lake Elementary Schools, etc. All of these
events were great fun and well attended!
The
estimated cost of the building is $695,000. The
funds will continue to be raised privately through pledges,
in-kind gifts, donations, grants and fundraisers. The
committee is buoyed by the support of the community and
is looking forward to continued success in its capital
campaign with an July, 2008, target date for groundbreaking.
More
conceptual drawings of the library (in pdf format)
To
volunteer at the Long Lake Branch Library, please fill out
this questionnaire ( offered in Word .doc format) and send
to Deb Hepner at hepcat@chartermi.net
Your
generous check, payable to Friends of TADL – Long
Lake Branch will be an investment in the future of our community.
Pledge
To allow you
to maximize your gift to the library. You may choose to
make a pledge, payable over the next three years.
Commemorative
/ Memorial Gifts
Individual family
or business gifts made in honor of or memory of a loved
one offer a wonderful opportunity to remember that person
in a special way.
Securities
Gifts of appreciated
securities are welcome and may provide tax advantages depending
on the donor’s financial situation. Contact you accountant
for further information.
Other
Gifts
Gifts of real
property, including real estate, art, etc will be evaluated
and accepted on an individual basis.
Matching
Gifts
If your employer
offers a matching gift program, you may be able to ‘double
your dollars’ to the campaign. Contact your human
resource department for information before you complete
your pledge card.
Planned
Gifts
Planned gifts
Designating the Long Lake Branch Library in your estate
planning through a bequest, a trust or other method is a
wonderful way to provide future support to the Long Lake
Branch Library.
Donor
Recognition
All donors
to the TADL Long Lake Branch Library will be recognized
unless they wish to remain anonymous.
Tax
Advantages
The State of Michigan will grant a 50% credit up to $200
on a $400 donation for a couple each year. All contributions
are federally tax deductible. The Friends of TADL –
Long Lake Branch is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3)
status. Please consult with your tax advisor for your
specific circumstances.
