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csamir@community.net asked on Thu 04 Jan 1996 14:41:37 GMT how did the fundraising 
dinner and fashion show get in community.general, in out area?

The Fundraisng Dinner and Fashio show is only a part of the Fundraising campaign. 
The Edmonton Chinese Lions Club is also seeking donation on a continual basis from the 
genral public, the communities in Canada and around the World. Attached is a brief
description of the Foundation.



                                             The Learning Mosaic Foundation
                                               ... supporting public education

Who are we ?

The Learning Mosaic Foundation is a registered non-profit charitable society in
Alberta. It is committed to supporting public education through enhancement
programs and activities that will better prepare our children to become good 
citizens and leaders of the world of tomorrow.

The goal of the Foundation is to sponsor educational and leadership training
initiatives and programs that focus on developing the potentials of children from
kindergarten to grade 12 through holistic, practical, and high technology learning.

The Edmonton Chinese Lions Club spearheaded the formation of The Learning
Mosaic Foundation in partnership with other Lions Clubs from District 37B in Canada, 
Lions Clubs internationally and the Edmonton Public Schools. The Foundation has
volunteer boards of governors and directors, as well as a number of honorary patrons.

While we maintain a very close relationship with the Lions Clubs and the Edmonton
Public Schools, we are an independent foundation that is accessible to all eligible 
applicants.

What do we do ? 

We support:
*  student excellence & achievement

*  student inventions and the development of innovative ideas for the betterment of
the student population of Canada & of the world.

*  international student leadership and 
entrepreneurship initiatives

*  partnership initiatives with community & businesses

 *  training & development of student in practical life  
 skills and skills in modern technologies

*  international/multicultural awareness, understanding, cooperation, and learning
through international student exchange initiatives

Examples of proposed projects: 

� Recognition programs such as awards and scholarships for student excellence, for 
example in the areas of outstanding academic achievements, service excellence, 
leadership, inventions, and innovative ideas etc.;
 
� International student summer exchange programs for educational, cultural, leadership,
and young entrepreneurs training;
 
� Computer literacy and proficiency training such as the Schoolnet;
 
� Speechcrafts for children;
 
� Video conferencing and interactive learning activities with children from other 
parts of Canada and around the world.

Questions & Answers

� Why should I support your Foundation ?
 
Funding for programs and initiatives which have an international and futuristic focus
is extremely limited. We invite you to share our vision and our commitment to develop
and enhance the leadership qualities of our children and to better prepare them for
the world of tomorrow.

Yes, we want our children to become leaders ... leaders who are responsible global 
citizens, leaders who know when to lead and when to follow, leaders who are
effective team players, leaders who can communicate well, leaders who serve, and 
most importantly, leaders who care.

� What kinds of gifts are acceptable ?

Gifts of cash, securities, and real and personal property will be gratefully accepted. 
We are grateful for any amount of givings. Whatever you pledged or give will be 
added to the gifts from others to help fund the programs and activities we support.
It may help to know that your gift may be pledged over one or more years.

We thank you for your interest and generosity. For more information on the Foundation 
please e-mail soyu@oanet.com