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Read all about the 2010 Fun Camp and progress our water program and more painless and fun ways to raise money for the Blue Mountain Project in the August issue of our newsletter.

In Penlyne Castle, David helped the children write a song about Fun Camp. Called the “Mighty, Mighty Fun Campers,” it was the highlight of the day for most of the children, as they loved singing and hearing David play his guitar. As the week progressed, drums and other rhythms were added to the song and almost all of camp became involved. It was exciting to see how much joy a simple song could bring to the kids! Read more

The water committees will hold their first meetings in late September to look at the preliminary water system designs. Water committees will be instrumental in ensuring the sustainability of the water system. Once the system is in place, they will oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of the system as well help the community use it properly. Till then the committees will help Gwion design a water delivery system that meets the needs of the community and find volunteers to help build it. Read more

Here are some fun ways to raise money:

1. Work with your kids – Kids have a lot of energy and loads of ideas. One of our board members works with a service group of fourth and fifth graders at Clyde Hill Elementary who participates in monthly service projects benefitting their school, local, and global communities. A long time supporter of the BMP, the service group decided in the spring to raise money and awareness regarding clean water and its impact on your health. The kids designed and distributed informational posters and created and sold over 200 buttons. They raised almost $1000. The kids went door to door, to local shops, to community ball games, etc...

2. Have a birthday or anniversary coming up – Don’t need another sweater or kitchen gadget, ask family and friends to donate to the Blue Mountain Project in your name. You can use Facebook to help gather in the donations.

3. Alternative Gift Fairs – The holiday season is coming up. Many areas hold alternative gift fairs where people can buy a special gift and donate to a charity (hopefully the Blue Mountain Project) in the name of a loved one. We have a gift fair kit with display materials and items to sell (spices and coffee from Jamaica) if you are interested in running a booth at a fair in your area.

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Also check out our past newsletters:
July 2010
April 2010
March 2010
February 2010
December 2009
June 2006
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
August 2005
February 2005
September 2004

Annual Reports

Please look at our 2009 Annual Report. The 2009 Annual Report has information about our programs, accomplishments, donors and finances.

Earlier Annual Reports:
2008 Annual Report

Our Finances

The Blue Mountain Project is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Like most nonprofit nongovernmental organizations we do a tremendous amount of work on a shoe-string budget. The following is a three-year average of our income and expense.

Income
60 % Contributions (Gifts of cash and in-kind)
38% Program Fees
2 % Grants & Other

Expense
84% Programs
11% Administration
4% Capital
1% Fees & Other

Please look at our 2009 990 for further details.