Agenda 05/27/2008 Item # 6A
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May 27, 2008
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COLLIER COUNlY MANAGER'S OFFICE
3301 East Tamiami Trail. Naples, Florida 34111 . (239) 774-8383 . FAX (239) 774-4010
April 28, 2008
Mr. Donald Scott
636 Ports ide Drive
Naples, FL 34103
Re: Public Petition Request to Discuss Short Term Use of Office Space to Store
Fumiture for Volunteer Collier
Dear Mr. Scott:
Please be advised that you are scheduled to appear before the Collier County Board of
Commissioners at the meeting of May 27,2008, regarding the above referenced subject.
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Your petition to the Board of County Commissioners will be limited to ten minutes.
Please be advised that the Board will take no action on your petition at this meeting.
However, your petition may be placed on a future agenda for consideration at the
Board's discretion. If the subject matter is currently under litigation or is an on-going
Code Enforcement case, the Board will hear the item but will not discuss the item after it
has been presented. Therefore, your petition to the Board should be to advise them of
your concern and the need for action by the Board at a future meeting.
The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Board's Chambers on the Third Floor of the W.
Harmon Turner Building (Building "F") of the government complex. Please arrange to be
present at this meeting and to respDnd to inquiries by Board members.
If you require any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact this
office.
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County Manager
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cc: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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VOLUNTEER COLLIER BUSINESS PLAN
JANUARY 2008
The Need:
Collier County is blessed with an abundance of volunteers, both retirees and those who
work. There are in excess of 350 charitable agencies that provide services for the diverse
needs of our community. Most agencies, however, have limited staff and budgets and
therefore do not have the resources to identify, recruit, mobilize and train a volunteer
force; to provide background checks on volunteers per insurance and HIP AA
requirements; nor to find and apply for grants and other funding sources.
Secondly, when a grantor or institution wants to distribute funds to an agency, that
grantor requires the agency to fill out a series of forms which differ from grantor to
grantor. Most agencies repeat this process several times a year as well as the follow-up
report showing how those funds expended.
Thirdly, there is no central calendar of fund-raising events so in many cases agencies end
up competing for donor contributions at the same time, especially within our limited
season.
Fourthly, Collier County Human Services continually encounters needs of home bound
seniors that are not being met. In addition the County is still in the early stages of
organizing emergency services and expanding environmental programs which will have
an enormous need from time to time.
Many agencies operate severely under-funded and some efforts overlap.
Collier County may be the only county in the State of Florida that provides no financial
support to charitable agencies unless mandated, relying upon the community to meet the
financial needs ofthese charitable and all important organizations.
There are many people who want to volunteer their services through religious institutions
and others directly with the non profit agencies, but often find it is difficult to identify
which agencies are best suited for their interests and talents and to meet the requirements
for background checks etc. There is no pool of qualified, trained volunteers who are
needed for episodic events or to replace others who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to
continue their efforts.
Proposal:
The religious institutions in Naples have both the people and financial resources to
establish a faith based, volunteer center ("Volunteer Collier") under the aegis of Points
of Light-Hands On Network of Washington D.C. and Volunteer Florida in Tallahassee.
This center would have the capacity to help meet the needs of charitable agencies in
Collier County via the solicitation, communication, vetting, licensing, orientation,
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training and coordination of volunteers and to provide a pool of qualified volunteers as
back -up. Although the recruitment and placement of volunteers with non-profits will be
the maior activity of V olunteer Collier, it will also publicize the various financial
requirements and special requests of all the charitable agencies. It will enlist grant writers
to identify potential sources of funding and write grants for the benefit of various
agencies. Additionally, Volunteer Collier could centralize and consolidate the many
requests from grantors for financial information, thereby eliminating hundreds of hours of
redundancy. It would also make available to all a community calendar of fund raising
events so as to help agencies better schedule their events with less conflict.
Support:
Once established, Collier County may be inclined to provide funds to one umbrella,
social services organization which would be used for the financial benefit of all charitable
agencies, thus avoiding the County's conflict of selectively supporting some agencies
while possibly denying others.
Further coordination should be accomplished through such local organizations as the
Community Foundation, United Way, Chambers of Commerce, Greater Naples
Leadership, Leadership Collier, R.S.V.P, DOVIA, Naplessocialaction.org and the media
of Collier County.
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The concept of using members oflocal religious institutions, synagogues, and mosques
capitalizes on the utilization of existing pools of potential volunteers but not to the
exclusion of non-church attendees. This cooperation should lead to a new synergy and
unity resulting in increased volunteerism and funding from government sources and
individual donors.
Funding:
Although initially funded for a prospective three years by the religious institutions of
Collier County, Volunteer Collier should become self-sufficient financially within three
years. Future aid would come from individuals, corporations, churches and government
grants, together with potentially-related commercial activities, called "social enterprise."
Religious Community Services of Clearwater has used handymen or women (who charge
a fee on a sliding scale) to help people, especially seniors, with odd jobs. Another of
many examples of social enterprise is in Seattle where an organization like this employs
only homeless people to manufacture bins for Boeing airplanes. The income from these
types of efforts would go to help fund the needs of V olunteer Collier. The association
with Points of Light and Volunteer Florida would help in identifying and procuring
sources of funding.
Volunteer Collier would recruit the best of the grant writers in Collier County, some of
whom have been trained by the Community Foundation, to aid in requesting funds for the
non-profits.
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Marketing, Communication, Education and Publicity:
The churches, synagogues and mosques have a mandate to feed the hungry, house the
homeless, minister to the poor and the sick and visit the prisoner. It is they who should
urge their members to get involved in the needs of the deserving people of Collier
County. To centralize efforts, Volunteer Collier would develop an interactive web site
where volunteers could fill out a questionnaire about their interests, gifts and experience
to help identify the agency for which they are best suited. Volunteer Collier through this
same interactive database not only would list the volunteer opportunities but would
become proactive by contacting qualified volunteers directly on behalf of the agencies.
The center would also create a link to the database at Florida Gulf Coast University
which has a listing and description of all the agencies in the county. A prospective
volunteer could call Volunteer Collier to make an appointment to fill out the
questionnaire and to schedule a visit to the various agencies in which they had an interest.
The volunteer would be assisted in obtaining any background checks required. He or she
would be trained in the responsibilities of being a volunteer using an established training
course from Points of Light. Volunteer Collier would work closely with the schools in
placing young people with appropriate agencies to either meet their scholarship
requirements for outside work or to introduce volunteerism to them. Groups, such as
singles, could find projects that would be of special and individual interest.
The Center would help publicize the needs of the agencies not only through the web and
a newsletter but also would introduce the agencies directly to the religious institutions via
their men's or women's groups. It would also make available a calendar offund raising
and other special events.
The center is being established during three phases which are ongoing: phase one, to
enlist all of the religious institutions of Collier County; phase two, to ",-rite a detailed
business plan; comply with the requirements of Points of Light-Hands On Network in
Washington and make a presentation to the religious institutional members in the second
quarter of2008; and three, to implement the plan over the next three years. Voluntee(
Collier is in the process of applying for incorporation and the designation as a 50 IrQ 3
organization,
Personnel:
Initially Volunteer Collier will need an executiye director, one clerical assistant and a
few volunteers to begin implementing the plan. The executive director will report to the
Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will consist of a minimum of ten and a
maximum of fifteen persons chosen from those in the community who have a special
calling for its mission. The Board will meet monthly and delegate day to day operations
to an executive committee consisting of the President, Vice-president, Secretary and
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Treasurer. An advisory board made up of clergy and others with specific talents or
experience will act in an advisory capacity and act as a liaison with the community.
Obstacles:
Obtaining funding from religious institutions for three years will be the most difficult. In
most cases they may have to turn to individual donors who understand the merit of the
objective. Writing grant requests may also present challenges, but the association with
federal and state agencies should help meet our requirements for ongoing funding.
Conclusion:
In a community like Collier County where there is such a strong inclination to provide
charitable services to the less privileged population, it would be of great advantage to
volunteers, the religious institutions, the agencies and those being served to coordinate
and consolidate the efforts of volunteerism in one entity to maximize the outreach to the
community.
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Volunteer Collier, Inc.
Budgeted Income and Expense
March, 2008
Year Year Year
One Two Three
Revenue
Contributions $ 126,000 $ 150,000 $ 200,000
I nterest income 1,275 3,375
$ 126,000 $ 151,275 $ 203,375
Expenses
Salaries 62,000 65,000 68,250
Benefits 15,500 16,250 17,063
Rent 21,000 21,500 22,000
Utilities 1,000 1,050 1,103
Telephone 1,500 1,575 1,654
Postage and Printing 3,500 3,675 3,900
Insurance 500 750 1,000
Supplies 2,500 4,500 6,000
Volunteer costs 10,000 13,500 18,000
Travel 2,500 3,000 4,000
Dues and Subscriptions 500 650 800
Computer Equipment 3,369
1-800-Volunteer.org 1,250 1500 2000
Web Site creation and maintenance 800 1000 1200
Total 125,919 133,950 146,969
Naples United Church of Christ
5200 Crayton Rd.
Naples, Fl. 34103-2446
261-5469
Ron@,naplesucc.org
Cathie@,naplesucc.org
Ron Patterson
Cathie O'Connell
www.naplesucc.org
Ronald M Patterson
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Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church
553 Galleon Dr.
Naples, F1. 34102
262-6581
info@,trinitvbvthecove.com
www.trinitvbvthecove.com
Michael P. Basden
Donald J Scott
Moorings Presbyterian Church
791 Harbour Dr.
Naples, F1. 34103
261-1487
info@,moorings-presbv.org
'www.moorings-presbv.org
Jim Kirk
Chuck Cary
Sydney Pond
Smp 1027@comcast.net
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church
777 Mooring Line Dr.
Naples, F1. 34102
261-0894
e1canaples@,earthlink.net
www.naplesemmanuel.org
Steyen E, Wig dahl,
sewigdahl@earthlink.net
Tom Gemmer
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CVS MEMBERS
May 24, 2007
Temple Shalom
. 4630 Pine Ridge Rd.
Naples, Fl. 34119
455-3030
Rabbi Brad Bloom
GBKA TZ5804@,aol.com
North Naples United Methodist
6000 Goodlette Rd.
Naples, F1. 34109
593-7600
ADMIN@NNUMC.ORG
Harold Brown
Wally Hultman 591-1344
wchultman@aol.com
Ted Sauter
St. John the Evangelist Catholic
625 1 11th Ave.
Naples, F1. 34108
566-8740
566-9117 fax
Father Thomas Glackin
Steven Benson
benson@palmcoastfg.com
St. Monica's Episcopal Church
7070 Immokalee Rd.
Naples, F1.34119-8845
591-4550
kschillreff@'stmonicas.org
www.stmonicas.org
The Rev. Kathryn Schillreff
The Rev. Dr. Kathleen Kircher
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
P. O. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ~\~~
Date: APR 0 42008
Employer Identification Number:
83-0500837
DLN:
17053079306028
Contact Person:
RENEE RAILEY NORTON ID# 31172
Contact Telephone Number:
(877) 829-5500
Accounting Period Ending:
December 31
Public Charity Status:
170 (b) (1) (A) (vii
Form 990 Required:
Ye~
Effective Date of Exemption:
December 12, 2007
Contribution Deductibility:
Yes
Advance Ruling Ending Date:
December 31, 2011
Addendum Applies:
No
VOLUNTEER COLLIER INC
C/O TRINITY-BY-THE-COVE
553 GALLEON DR
NAPLES, FL 34102
Dear Applicant:
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax
exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax
under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are
deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive
tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106
or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions
regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records.
Organizations exempt under section SOl (e) (3) of the Code are further classified
as either public charities or private foundations. During your advance ruling
period, you will be treated as a public charity. Your advance ruling period
begins with the effective date of your exemption and ends with advance ruling
ending date shown in the heading of the letter.
Shortly before the end of your advance ruling period, we will send you Form
8734, Support Schedule for Advance Ruling Period. You will have 90 days after
the end of your advance ruling period to return the completed form. We will
then notify you, in writing, about your public charity status.
Please see enclosed Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501 (c) (3) Public
Charities, for some helpful information about your responsibilities a$ an
exempt organization.
Letter 1045 (DO/CG)
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Enclosures: Publication 4221-PC
Statute Extension
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Sincerely,
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Robert Choi
Director} Exempt Organizations
Rulings and Agreements
Letter 1045 (DO/CG)
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~;t1 Public Charity Status (Continued)
e 509(a)(4)-an organization organized and operated exclusively for testing for public safety. 0
f 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(iv)-an organization operated for the benefit of a college or universrty that is owned or 0
operated by a governmental unit.
g 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)-an organization that receives a substantial part of its financial support in the form 121
of contributions from publicly supported organizations, from a governmental unit. or from the general public.
h 509(a)(2)-an organization that normally receives not more than one-third of Its financial support from gross 0
investment income and receives more than one-third of its financial support from contributions, membership
fees, and gross receipts from activities related to Its exempt functions (subject to certain exceptions).
A publicly supported organization, but unsure if it is described in 5g or 5h. The organization would like the IRS to 0
decide the correct status.
6 If you checked box 9, h, or i in question 5 above, you must request either an advance or a definitive ruling by
selecting one of the boxes below. Refer to the instructions to determine which type of ruling you are eligible to receive.
s Request for Advance Ruling: By checking this box and signing the consent, pursuant to section 6501 (c)(4) of hlI
the Code you request an advance ruling and agree to extend the statute of limitations on the assessment of
excise tax under section 4940 of the Code. The tax will apply only If you do not establish public support sta'us
at the end of the 5-year advance ruling period. The assessment period will be extended for the 5 advance ruling
years to a years, 4 months, and 15 days beyond the end of the first year. You have the right to refuse or limit
the extension to a mutually agreed-upon period of time or issue(s). Publication 1035, Extending the Tax
Assessment Period, provides a more detailed explanation of your rights and the consequences of the choices
you make. You may obtain Publication 1035 free of charge from the IRS web site at www.ino.govor by calling
toll-free 1-800-829-3676. Signing this consent will not deprive you of any appeal rights to which you would
otherwise be entitled. If you decide not to extend the statute of limitations, you are not eligible for an advance
ruling.
Donald J, Scott
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b Request for Definitive Ruling: Check this box: if you have completed one tax year of at least 8 full months and 0
you are requesting a definitive ruling. To confirm your public support status, answer line 6b(~ if you checked box
9 in line 5 above. Answer line 6b(in if you checked box h in line 5 above. If you checked box i in line 5 above,
answer both Jines 6b(i) and (in.
(i) (a) Enter 2% of line 8, column (e) on Part IX-A. Statement of Revenues and Expenses.
(b) Attach a list showing the name and amount contributed by each person, company, or organization whose 0
gifts totaled more than the 2% amount. If the answer is "None," check this box.
(iij (a) For each year amounts are Included on lines 1, 2, and 9 of Part IX-A. Statement of Revenues and
Expenses, attach a list showing the name of and amount received from each disqualified person. If the
answer is ''None,'' check this box. D
(b) For each year amounts are included on line 9 of Part IX-A. Statement of Revenues and Expenses, attach
a list showing the name of and amount received from each payer, other than a disqualified person, whose
payments were more than the larger of (1) 1 % of line 10, Part IX-A. Statement of Revenues and
Expenses, or (2) $5,000. If the answer is "None," check this box.
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Did you receive any unusual grants during any of the years shown on Part IX-A. Statement of
Revenues and Expenses? If "Yes," attach a list including the name of the contributor, the date and
amount of the grant, a brief description of the grant, and explain why it is unusual.
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