I am his Confirmation sponsor--I want it to be meaningful--not just cash
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When I did my confirmation I received a "Dedicated Bible". It was the coolest thing. It is a Bible where you can write anything on the back. The popular thing to wirte would he his name a small prayer or dedication and you name (the sponsor) and the date. This is a Bible he could use for a long time, or just conserve it, and he will remember you and that special day. Hope this helps!
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Try a local community bank, real estate office,auto dealership, factory, or other very visible community business.We did this for a charity event. The sponsor(s) will want to see their name plastered on everything.Ask if they have a banner or something that you can display during games.Do not display anything for free. Get a corporate logo on pdf file & make sure all newsletters, forms, correspondence, etc. you send has their logo on it. Good luck.Big box stores(Lowe's,Walmart,some grocery stores can often help out w/ small amounts, $100.00 or so, and will often donate gift cards. Have you thought about a raffle?
68384
I would have it notarized to make it official.
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You could take out a classified ad in USA Today, that would \nreach many people. Perhaps an advertisement on CNN, worldwide coverage there. Time magazine, People, Peking News,\nlots of possibilities.\n\nAs far as a gift, he has you.....what more could he want.\n\nGood luck to you both.
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Say that, "There's no way in the world I'm giving it out!" Add a smiley face emoticon or a LOL for good measure.
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How about a scripture keeper?  There's a beautiful one you can get on Amazon.com.  \nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310803233/sr=8-2/qid=1145408778/ref=sr_1_2/103-0743961-4383844?%5Fencoding=UTF8\nIt is very inspirational and motivational.  It will definitly lift his spirits.  Best to you all.
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Add the thanks in the detail or email the person. I am sure they would like to know they were helpful. Something specific is especially meaningful.
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Depends if you are the donator or the donatee?  But I believe the best would be to do a Journal Entry: Debit Equity & Notes payable, Credit Donations.  The first time you pay the note of 142.00 press ctl M to memorize that transaction then set it up as frequently as you need it and if you need it to be automatic or to remind you.  I would need more info to properly answer.
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Accept him as he is.  That would be something that he would really appreciate from a friend.
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a simple thing to do for a very worthy cause. I will make the call.
71998
send him a greeting via email 123greetings.com is an excellent site. Find a card that says something like there's something special about you! They have a wide variety of cards that says different things. Good LUCK!!
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do NOT give gifts of thanks for your promotion. you EARNED what you got. i know you must feel thankful and all that but they do not expect a gift and its not even really appropriate .the best "gift" you can give them is to continue to do your best and show them you deserve it!
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basically, all of it boils down to the what, the need, and the value of the good or service and your personal value at what your doing. that will help you determine the value of what your doing. as for approaching the bigger sponsors, grow some balls and be confident without being obnoxious.
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PAPER TRAIL DEFINITELY HELPS, BUT YOU CAN STRETCH YOUR DONATION TOTALS A LITTLE AS LONG AS IT'S REASONABLE
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Hi; I do appreciation baskets quite often.  I start with a pretty basket I find at Michaels/Hobby Lobby/or any Craft store; know your budget.  Fill with lotion, candles, gift certificate to dinner or movie, nice card telling how much that person means to you.  Add anything special that they collect ... I know our pastor's wife loves pretty journals and pens; anything personal that shows you "thought" about them -- that's the trick.  I recently did this and included the other ladies by having them "donate" to her -- like a money tree -- we gave her the money and it really blessed her.  Also, I had the ladies write down a blessing or special note of appreciation to her and included that in a beautiful china cup for her to read later.  I didn't just use one poem, I used a bunch of blessings -- a basket full of blessings.  Have fun!  She will be blessed just because you thought of her!
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If you are going to give a gift card - make it a game for him to find it so that the gift IS personal.\n\nI made up computer generated "coupons" for all sorts of services (including adult content things) and left post-it notes all over the house telling him where to go next like a scavenger hunt...sometimes he got "favors", sometimes there were silly things like a Snickers bar or a bottle of wine...when he finally got to the end of the trip, he found the card inside a pair of underwear (that I was wearing) that said "both of these are for you"...\n\nIt was fun and he has asked me for a gift card again!!!
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Sounds like a positive sign to me.  He is proud to be with you, and wants to share that pride with his family.