FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ: CAN I JOIN 100+ MEN WHO CARE QUINTE WITH A GROUP OF FRIENDS AS A TEAM?

At this time, we are not accepting team memberships, individual memberships only.

FAQ: WHICH ORGANIZATION(S) ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION?

In order to be considered at a meeting, an organization must be based in and serve the Quinte region and it must be a registered, not-for-profit or charitable organization able to provide tax receipts for donations. We are not considering nominations to national or international charities, programs, or organizations at this time, as the current focus is on contributing to our local community. It must also be previously established (no start-ups).

FAQ: HOW OFTEN CAN AN ORGANIZATION BE NOMINATED ?

A charity can be nominated at each meeting as long is has not been a recipient of the group's donation in the past seven meetings (two years). The exception is a specific program within a large organization (for example, a specific department or program within a hospital), which may be considered again after one year for a different program or department.
We will accept multiple nominations for the same charity. If a charity is nominated multiple times then it will have multiple ballots in the draw box, however it can only be one of the three that are voted on at the meeting.

FAQ: HOW IS THE ORGANIZATION THAT RECEIVES THE GROUP DONATION CHOSEN AT EACH MEETING?

Members are asked to nominate a local charity via our web page, at least one week before each meeting. All approved and legitimate charity nominations will be eligible for the draw box on the night of the meeting. At random, three organizations will be selected at the meeting. The nominating member will be asked to give a short, three minute presentation to the group as to why the organization they are nominating should receive the donation. Members can ask other members to present their charity on his behalf. Guests are not permitted to present.

FAQ: ARE MY $100 DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

Absolutely! Only registered, not-for-profit and charitable organizations will be sponsored by the group. Cheques are written directly to selected charitable organizations and not to 100 Men Who Care Quinte at each meeting. Tax receipts will be either sent electronically by the charitable organization directly to the members or will be given to 100+ Men Who Care Quinte and they will then be distributed at the next meeting.

FAQ: WHAT IF I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND A MEETING?

If a member cannot attend a meeting, he can send in a blank, signed cheque with a trusted friend or another member to the meeting (preferred). The surrogate member will then write in the name of the charity that is chosen on the cheque and submit it on his behalf. A friend acting as a surrogate member may not vote on behalf of the absent member. Otherwise, he can deliver his cheque in person or courier it, before the meeting, to either
Ian Press
Eric Fetterely, Eastside Secondary School
Colin McLean
Tony McGarvey, Hawkins Cheezies
Ken Manderville, International Man of Leisure

FAQ: CAN I JUST SEND MY DONATION TO THE CHARITY MYSELF?

Because the goal of 100+ Men Who Care Quinte is to make a large donation on behalf of the whole group, the answer is no. We want to be able to support this endeavor and give $10,000 at one time to make a large impact in our community - with each member's donation being part of the larger donation. This is the power of individuals united for a cause! We also need to be able to track your donation so that you get credit for the donation and remain an active, voting-eligible member of the group.

FAQ: HOW MUCH OF MY DONATION GOES TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF 100 MEN WHO CARE QUINTE?

None of it! 100+ Men Who Care Quinte is organized and operated by an organizing committee of volunteers - The Main Men. Everything else, from our meeting space, to our advertising, has been given to us by generous donours in our community. 100% of the money raised at our meetings goes directly to the selected organization!

FAQ: HOW LONG DO THE MEETINGS LAST?

Meetings are intended to be very short and will last no longer than 60 minutes; however, members are invited to socialize before and after each meeting.

FAQ: CAN MEMBERS BRING A FRIEND TO THE MEETING?

At this time, we ask that only members join us at our meetings. However, we are always seeking philanthropic men to contribute their energy to the group and invite you to ask your friends to join the movement.
We will have commitment forms at each of our meetings so new members are allowed to sign up at the door.

FAQ: WHY DO YOU NEED MEMBERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We collect members' information (including name, phone number, address, and email address) strictly for the purpose of maintaining our membership list and assisting charitable organizations when creating individual tax receipts. 100+ Men Who Care Quinte will not sell, give, or otherwise share your personal information without your express consent, unless required by law.

FAQ: HOW DO I JOIN?