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Behind Family History

An interesting theme to help celebrate Father's Day with your loved ones… The origin of your family genealogy usually begins with a look at your surname, usually passed on from your father. But how did these names come to be?

Historically, surnames originated in Europe over a thousand years ago. They were given most often due to necessity. For example, a village containing several people using the same given name had to be given unique status. If there were six Johns living in a small town, certain recognition had to be given to one person over another. Hence, the birth of the surname.

Here are some examples of surname origins:

We often take for granted the names we are given, without realizing the history behind them. The above examples may give you insight into the name your father and forefathers passed on to you, an often overlooked but very important way they contributed to who you are.

Sit down with your family this Father's Day, and begin to trace the roots of your family name and you might come up with interesting results.

Happy Father's Day!

Source: last-names.net

Cookie dough fundraising is becoming very popular with many fundraising groups today. It's no surprise! The taste of freshly baked cookies is sure to get anyone's mouth watering, since they are as easy to sell as they are to eat! It's so easy to understand cookie dough fundraising’s popularity!

How Cookie Dough Fundraising Works

Using order-taker brochures, your group members allow your supporters to choose from a selection of mouth watering flavors, some of which include Chocolate Chunk, M&M's, Peanut Butter, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, Reese's Pieces, Hershey's Kisses and White Chocolate Macadamia.

Once all orders are taken and the money has been collected, the order forms are tallied and the cookie dough is ordered with your fundraising company. About two weeks later, your cookie dough is delivered for you to distribute to your buyers. The dough is usually packed in 3 lb tubs. Because most cookie dough comes frozen some planning with your fundraising company is needed for delivery day. However, some of the newest cookie dough requires no refrigeration and will keep for many months.

 No Money Up Front

Since cookie dough fundraising is an order taker fundraiser, you can fundraise without putting any money up-front. This is great if you are low on cash to begin with. Most tubs sell for $10 and expect to make between 35% - 55% profit depending on how much your group sells. Make sure to choose a fundraising company that provides free shipping since 3 lb tubs can add up fast. A group size of 20 and larger is recommended, but any group can raise anywhere from $1,000 - $10,000 and more if they are motivated and focused.

Please See June 04 Fundraising Success Story.

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For a second year in a row, cookie dough satisfies another fundraising group! The Stuttgart Girls Softball Team raised a profit of $4,774 helping them buy more to add to last year's purchase of 2 pitching machines. 176 girls on a team between the ages of 6-14 years old from Stuttgart, Arkansas helped make this possible. Team leader, Hannah Maier states, "With this years' profits, we were able to buy new helmets, bats, balls and other equipment. "The profit earned came from repeat donations on a second year campaign for one of our new fundraising products; Emma Lou's mouth-watering cookie dough. With such a successful campaign, Hannah Maier plans to use cookie dough again for her next fundraiser.
 
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Dad's Occupational Hazard
 
Two small boys, not yet old enough to be in school, were overheard talking at the zoo one day.

"My name is Billy. What's yours?" asks the first boy.
"Tommy," replies the second.

"My Daddy's an accountant. What does your Daddy do for a living?" asks Billy.

Tommy replies, "My Daddy's a lawyer.""Honest?" asks Billy.

"No, just the regular kind", replied Tommy.