The Conservatives had a huge advantage in financial resources in the 2008 federal campaign. At the beginning of the campaign, they were able to transfer $65,000 to Rick Casson’s campaign and, during the campaign, they brought in a further $48,000.
We did well for fundraising here in Lethbridge, but we’d like to be able to build up our campaign fund so we can mount a much stronger challenge for the next election which may be this spring, this fall or next spring–who knows?
During March and April, the Federal NDP will be matching donations to the Lethbridge NDP at 50 cents to the dollar donated. That means, for example, a donation of $400 will result in $600 going into our campaign. The cost to the donor: $100, after tax refunds.
The 6 to 1 ratio works for all donations up to and including $400 ($100 brings in $150, costs $25).
The first event in our fundraising is a Lasagna Dinner on March 25th.
What: NDP Fundraising Lasagna dinner
Where: Country Kitchens (downstairs at The Keg–former Sven Ericksens)
Cost: Tickets are $40 with a $25 tax receipt. $15 for students or underwaged (self-defined).
Schedule:
- 5 p.m.–cocktails
- 6 p.m. Lasagna dinner and speakers (Mark Sandilands and Trevor Harrison, a political sociologist from the U of L.)
- Feature: Silent Auction
For tickets, please email or call me to make arrangements.
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Mark Sandilands
403-381-4416
If you’re thinking of attending, tickets can also be purchased or picked up from the NDP Office (#103, 519-7th St. S.) March 16, 18, 20, 22, or 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. We need final numbers by the 23rd.
If you have dietary needs, please let us know.
Also, we have a Facebook page.
Lastly, if you cannot attend, please consider making a donation anyway. The Federal party’s matching means a 6:1 ratio of benefits to Lethbridge NDP : cost to donor. Donations can be mailed to the office:
Lethbridge Federal NDP
c/o #103, 519 – 7th St. South
Lethbridge, AB
T1J 2G8