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Catastrophe Fund
This Fund began in early 1992 with a contribution from a company wanting to express their gratitude for assistance that the Guild and its members had given to their company over the years. The thought was that such a fund would benefit the members.
The fund was established to assist NGPP members during a crisis, such as sudden illness, equipment loss and debilitating injury. While medical insurance may cover medical expenses, other losses to income are generally not recoverable.
The company originating the fund agreed to donate $2,500 to this Fund each year for three years as a test program. After the test period, both NGPP and the contributor agreed the program was beneficial and agreed to maintain the fund.
- Each January, the company contributes $2,000 (originally $2,500) to an account set up and administered by the NGPP exclusively for the Fund. The fund is open to donations from individuals and other companies for the benefit of all NGPP members.
- The monies are distributed as grants of $500 (minimum) to $1,250 (maximum) at the discretion of the Guild’s Fund Committee.
- Grants are based on need caused by either a catastrophic loss, i.e. shop fire, stolen van, storm damage or serious illness that results in family hardship or loss of work.
- The contributors to the Fund are not to be involved in choosing grant recipients. The Fund is not intended to cover business losses due to lack of work or recession.
- Information regarding disbursements is kept confidential.
- If the entire Fund is not dispersed during any given program year, excess monies are carried over to the next program year.
- Any changes to the program should be mutually agreed upon between the Fund's founding contributor and the NGPP.
The Guild has designed an application and developed Fund procedures.
- A member submits an application requesting funds and explains the need. The request is approved by a chapter president or regional director.
- Once staff receives a request, staff sends a copy to each Fund Committee member along with a “voting form.” A self-addressed stamped envelope addressed to the chair accompanies he information. There is a time frame determined and noted to return the “voting form.” The time frame is generally 14 working days.
- The committee chair notifies staff of the acceptance or rejection and staff sends the check (if applicable) for the amount approved and a personal letter is drafted and sent. The chair receives a copy of the acceptance or rejection letter.
- For confidentiality purposes, recipient names go no farther than the committee, staff and the treasurer (who signs the checks).
Skip Lowe Memorial Fund
The Skip Lowe Memorial Fund was established to further the public awareness and charitable opportunities within wallcovering industry. Monies from this fund will be given to a chapter or individual that spends monies for enhancing public awareness of the wallpaper industry. The national organization must be made aware of a project or endeavor prior to the event being held for it to be considered later for reimbursement. One example may be a chapter with limited funds contracting for a booth in a local home show. Another example may be supplementing a short course on wallpaper hanging by a Guild member who may be retired… money could be used for drywall and materials-such as tools which are not donated or an ad in a newspaper for this "How To Hang Course" or renting a room in a hotel or club for this purpose.
The Guild has designed an application and developed Fund procedures.
- A member submits an application requesting funds and explains the need. The request is approved by a chapter president or regional director.
- Once staff receives a request, staff sends a copy to each Fund Committee member along with a “voting form.” A self-addressed stamped envelope addressed to the chair accompanies he information. There is a time frame determined and noted to return the “voting form.” The time frame is generally 14 working days.
- The committee chair notifies staff of the acceptance or rejection and staff sends the check (if applicable) for the amount approved and a personal letter is drafted and sent. The chair receives a copy of the acceptance or rejection letter.
- For confidentiality purposes, recipient names go no farther than the committee, staff and the treasurer (who signs the checks).
Dedicated Funds
The NGPP has in the past developed Funds dedicated to a specific cause or situation. In the past, NGPP members have established funds for such disasters as:
The Guild has developed Fund procedures that may be modified based on the specific disaster.
- A member submits a letter requesting funds and explains the need. The request is approved by a chapter president or regional director.
- Once staff receives a request, staff sends a copy to each Fund Committee member along with a “voting form.” A self-addressed stamped envelope addressed to the chair accompanies he information. There is a time frame determined and noted to return the “voting form.” The time frame is generally 14 working days.
- The committee chair notifies staff of the acceptance or rejection and staff sends the check (if applicable) for the amount approved and a personal letter is drafted and sent. The chair receives a copy of the acceptance or rejection letter.
- For confidentiality purposes, recipient names go no farther than the committee, staff and the treasurer (who signs the checks).
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