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HOST
ORGANIZATION
La Route du Savoir/
French Literacy Centre of Kingston,
711 Dalton Avenue, Rm. 187,
Kingston, Ontario, K7M 8N6
Phone: 613.544.7447
Fax: 613.544.0431.
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Host organization
The Kingston Operation Red Nose campaign is operated by host organization La Route du Savoir, the French Literacy Centre of Kingston, which offers adult education and training programs. La Route du Savoir executive director Marc Bissonnette started Operation Red Nose in the city in 1997 to help raise funds for local literacy projects targeting youth. So far, the campaign has raised more than $111,016.70 for such projects in its twelve years of operation.
Host organizations must partner with local police and a local radio or television station and demonstrate the ability to mobilize volunteers and efficiently manage community projects. The host organization, through a volunteer organizing committee, must commit to a minimum of nine operating nights during the campaign. The volunteer driver service is to be offered free of charge and all proceeds, raised through patron donations must be given to the youth group(s) supported by the host organization.The organizing committee is made up of about 15 volunteers. They plan, organize and co-ordinate the event using guidelines set by the national office. As early as May, volunteers start devoting time and energy to local campaign preparations. The continued success of Operation Red Nose is due to the commitment of these faithful and generous volunteers.
2009 Kingston Operation Red Nose Organizing Committee
Honorary Campaign Chair --
President -- Marc Bissonnette
Co-ordinator -- Louise La Rue
Community Response Unit -- Sgt. Mary Robertson
Refreshments -- Louise Bond
Team visits -- Bill Cormier
Recruitment -- Jennifer DeBoer
Supplies --
Computer Network -- André Gagnon
Sponsorships -- Donna Dunbar
Headquarters Chair -- Marc Bissonnette
Web designer/webmaster -- André Gagnon
Communications/Training -- Karen Smith
Treasurers -- Linda Daigle
Team visit
Operation Red Nose volunteers are available to visit workplaces and
holiday parties in order to help get our message out. Book a visit by calling Operation Red Nose headquarters at 544-7447.
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