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The Kool Kidz Foundation has accomplished much in the short time that it
has been in existence.
Below is a high level list of what we have accomplished
so far since our start in May of 2002:
| 2007 |
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Hired first full time Executive Director |
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Adaptive Swim Team Program introduced at locations around Atlanta |
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Held another successful Kool Kidz Classic |
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Sponsorship/Marketing/PR consultant hired to increase exposure and funds raised at the 5th Annual Kool Kidz Classic Polo Tournament. |
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Overnight Camp in conjunction with FOCUS added to Camp Program |
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North and South Day Camps another success |
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Held the first Can Imagine Gala event
on Feb 25 which included special guests Team Hoyt and Patrick Henry Hughes. |
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Held the first Can Imagine Triathlon on Jan 21 |
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Respite Program expanded to 10 dates and increased locations serviced. |
| 2006 |
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Continued pursuit of large land donation in Newnan, GA. Updated conceptual drawings of overall facility as well as specific structures based on the specific land characteristics and constraints. New involvement of specific, high profile companies relevant to moving forward on project. |
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Sept 9 Kool Kidz Classic Polo Tournament |
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First full time employee hired - Program Coordinator |
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Consultant hired for long range planning and strategy |
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July 31- Aug 3 North Camp Kool Kidz - Another four full days |
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May 30- June 2 South Camp Kool Kidz - Another four full days |
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May 20-21 Pediatric Sports Medicine Course provided |
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May 6 First Annual Spring Fun Walk and Carnival |
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Kidz Night Out Respite Program expanded to seven dates during the year. |
| 2005 |
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New Executive Director appointed for 2006 |
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Continued pursuit of large land donation in Newnan, GA. Worked with architect to develop conceptual drawings of overall facility as well as specific structures based on the specific land characteristics and constraints. |
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Establish a Southside Camp to be held in addition to existing Northside Camp. Both camps will be 4 full days. |
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Established two new fundraising events for 2006, 2007 |
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- Spring Fling, Family Carnival and Walk |
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- Kool Kidz Foundation Dinner |
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Oct 22-23 NMES Course provided |
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Sept 10 Kool Kidz Classic Polo Tournament - raised $64,000 |
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Kidz Night Out Respite Program expanded to four dates during the year. |
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May 31- June 3 Camp Kool Kidz - Another four full days with over 90 campers of all abilities and over 100 volunteers. |
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New officers and board elected as well as new board members welcomed. |
| 2004
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Foundation opens permanent Kool Kidz Closet location in Roswell. |
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Foundation elects 2005-2006 Board of Directors and establishes three new VP positions. |
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Sept 11 Kool Kidz Classic Polo Tournament - raised $40,000 |
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July 30, 31 Kool Kidz Closet - raised over $1,200 |
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June
18 Kidz Night Out respite service night |
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June
1-4 Camp Kool Kidz - Expanded 2003 camp to four full days with over
60 campers of all abilities and over 60 volunteers. |
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May
8th Inclusion Workshop co-sponsored with DSAA |
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March
12-13 Advanced Aquatic Course - raised $3,700 |
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March
4 Olde Towne Fundraiser - raised $3,000 |
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Set
dates and location for 4 day Camp Kool Kidz |
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Hired
Executive Director |
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Established
major 2004 Fundraising Events
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- Kool Kidz Classic Polo Tournament
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- Kool Kidz Closet Sales
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Held
All Day Retreat Meeting to set strategic initiatives and goals |
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Continued
monthly board meetings and committee meetings
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Continued
fundraising presentations to businesses, organizations, etc.
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| 2003 |
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Developed
and went live with Foundation web site |
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- In depth site detailing all Foundations aspects |
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- Online donation capabilities |
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- Online registrations, application/form downloads |
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Developed
and successfully executed initial Camp Program Events |
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Established
major 2003 Fundraising Events |
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- Wine Tasting - raised over $2,000 |
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- Polo Tournament - raised over $18,000 |
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- Kool Kidz Closet Sale - raised over $1,500 |
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Continued
monthly board meetings and committee meetings |
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Continued
fundraising presentations to businesses, organizations, etc. |
| 2002
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Incorporated
the organization
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Established
officers and board for 2003
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Developed
Foundation Mission and Goals
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Formulated
a long range plan and budget
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Established
initial fundraising strategies
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