The Goodwill Fund

The Goodwill Fund is beginning its second year. Since October 1, 2006 a total of $3,753 has been raised as follows:

  1. $2,235 in donations from members;
  2. $478 from members directing that their refund from the HL Foundation be given to the Goodwill Fund;
  3. $550 from the vendor fair in March;
  4. $256 from the sale of Highland Lakes clothing;
  5. $234 from the sale of holiday cards.

Two members have been approved for assistance this year. It is necessary to have a steady stream of contributions and fundraisers to insure monies are available for those members who meet the requirements for assistance from the fund. Please remember this fund when you pay your dues this year and participate in Goodwill fund raising events.

New fund raising ideas and participation in fund raising is welcome. Interested members should call trustee, Judy Norton at #2495.


Goodwill Fund: Established 9/2005

The purpose of the Goodwill Fund is to promote fellowship among the members and perpetuate the standard of good will and charity in the Highland Lakes community. The Goodwill Fund will provide some financial assistance should a Highland Lakes Club member experience significant hardship. The intent is to assist such members experiencing financial hardship as a result of a catastrophic event in the payment of their current year dues and assessments.

Any member who has a need for the Goodwill Fund (“Fund”) and meets the requirements of the Fund should contact the Club Office, in writing, c/o of the Goodwill Fund. You will be contacted by the Fund’s Coordinator for further information. The Coordinator will then forward the request and any additional information to the Goodwill Fund Committee (“Committee”).

The Committee will then anonymously evaluate the member’s request and make a recommendation to the Voting Board to approve or deny the request. The reporting to the Voting Board will also be anonymous. The member making the request will then be contacted by the Coordinator.

The Goodwill Fund is not a tax-exempt entity and, accordingly, contributions made to the Goodwill Fund are not tax deductible. Since contributions are not tax deductible, and to encourage widespread contributions, we are suggesting that contributions be limited to amounts not greater than $25. If half the membership contributed $10 each. we would have approximately $10,000 to assist our fellow neighbors in need.  If you have not already done, so please contribute to this worthy cause.

HL APPAREL being sold year round to benefit the Goodwill Fund!!

Apparel is available at the Activities Center, Beach Hut (in season) and the Club Office.  Check it out!   Watch for various other functions/activities/events

held during the year to help this cause!

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