RCMA CARD SALES GROSS $28,650

ISSUE 1145

RCMA CARD SALES GROSS $28,650

Gross sales generated by the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) annual Christmas card fundraiser totaled $28,650 for 2006, up from $16,994 in 2005. Net funds will be matched by government grants at a rate of $16 for every $1 raised. For the first time, all inventories – a total of 13,800 cards – were sold.

The figures were announced at a meeting of the RCMA Christmas Card Committee, Dec. 13, where Lawton Printers presented new possibilities for next year’s campaign, including an interactive Web site to create and proofread orders of exclusive card designs.

An important element in the success of the campaign was the contributions of “Print Angels,” organizations that donated funds toward production of the cards. The 2006 Print Angels are: Artesian Farms, DUDA, Florida Citrus Mutual, Florida Farm Bureau, Pacific Tomato Growers, Six L's Packing Company, Inc., Taylor & Fulton, Inc., Tomatoes of Ruskin and Wishnatzki Farms.

Children participating in RCMA programs create designs for the cards, which are marketed to agriculture and other organizations and individuals via direct mail, magazine advertisements, news releases and volunteer efforts.