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There have been many budget cuts to parks and recreations programs as well as cuts to State Parks and National Parks a like. These cutbacks have caused closures to many of the parks, shortened hours, delayed maintenance & repair and new projects have been put on hold
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Unlike other fundraisers where your benefactor receives a product as part of their donation immediately (like cookies or candy fundraising), it may take a very long time for the brick donors to see the final brick engraving project. How do you keep your donors happy while they wait?
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Labor Day is the day is celebrated on the 1st Monday of September and pays tribute to the working men and women of the United States. It’s the last three day weekend of the summer where you can kick back and relax. It is recognition for the hard work
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Across the United States, Veteran Memorials are created to honor the men and women who have served our country. Adding an engraved memorial brick walkway or an engraved tile wall can be a standalone memorial project or can help to enhance an existing monument. Veteran memorials programs
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A fun way to raise funds while beautifying your swim center or swim club is by starting an engraved tile fundraiser. Etched tiles can adhere to both interior and exterior walls. They are easier to install than engraved bricks and can fit in better with the overall
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Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day and has been observed since the end of the Civil War. Memorial Day is now observed on the last Monday of the month of May and honors the brave men and women who have died while in service of our
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Sending a thank you letter to donors is not only a nice way to thank your donors for contributing to your engraved brick or engraved tiles project. It is also a good way of helping your benefactors get a little tax relief. In order for your donors to be able to
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month according to the CDC “about one in 6 children in the U.S. have one or more developmental disabilities or other developmental delays.” Developmental disabilities can be due to impairments in learning, language, physical or behavioral areas. Conditions may range from Autism, behavior disorders, brain
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Cookie Season is upon us once again. We all love these round little cookies sold by the Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts of America have been raising funds with their delicious treat since 1917. What many people do not realize is that the Girl Scouts conduct many different
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Do you ever wonder how organizations manage to sell hundreds of engraved bricks for their brick fundraisers, filling plazas, patios, walkways and walls with beautifully engraved pavers? Fundraising and memorial campaigns are not successful by chance. Organizations that are effective in conducting an engraved brick or tile campaign have
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This year’s theme for Veterans Day is a quote from Abraham Lincoln along with the VA Motto. The quote reads “To care for him who shall have borne the battle…” How do we care for our Veterans? We support our troops, through benefits paid through our taxes
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Maybe it is the crisp cool breeze, the little cold nip, the smell of spice and bonfires that motivates people to get into the giving spirit. Halloween is the first of the giving holidays followed by Thanksgiving and Christmas. This time of year is when people give the
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Labor Day honors the American Labor Movement and marks the unofficial end of summer. Labor Day sales and back to school sales are all around us and brick fundraisers can get in on this action. Time sensitive sales: One way of boosting your engraved brick fundraising efforts is by offering
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There are many ways to honor our veterans, past, and present, but an engraved brick is a permanent tribute to the brave men and woman who serve in our armed forces. An engraved brick memorial project is the perfect way to both honor and remembers military service members,
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Many people have fond memories of attending summer camp in their youth. It is a tradition that has endured since the late 1800’s. In the 1800’s camps were started to give young boys a break from big cities and get back to enjoying nature. Today camp is for everyone
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The first Independence Day celebration was 240 years ago on July 4th 1777. Ever since we have celebrated with parties, BBQs concerts and of course wonderful fireworks shows that light up the sky across our great nation. These events draw large crowds and are a great way to connect
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Tired of doing the same old fundraiser? Why not try something new. Polar Engraving the leading brick engraving company in the USA has been helping thousands of charitable organizations to raise funds. Take a look why so many have chosen a brick fundraising or memorial brick fundraiser to help
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When deciding on a potential fundraiser it’s only natural to research the different types of fundraising campaigns that could help your organization raise money. Choosing a fundraising idea for your nonprofit or charity can be a challenge, there are many options to consider. At Polar Engraving we’re with you
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A beautiful way to remember our loved ones who have passed is by creating a garden incorporating engraved memorial bricks. A remembrance garden should be a tranquil place of reflection where your donors can visit to honor their loved ones. Your donors will appreciate the opportunity to memorialize
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If you’re a Freemason, Elk, Moose, Shriner or any other type of community service oriented organization could benefit from engraved bricks or engraved tiles to help raise money for your organization while also boosting morale within your fraternal service organization or community. Many of our clients have used the
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