1. August 2011 - Newsletter
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Changing Peoples Lives
John Maxwell once said:
“If you want to improve your world, then focus your attention on helping others.”
7Pounds We hope to raise enough funds to further her education at
7Pounds is a registered Public Benefit Organisation PE College. Both of these students need Half Scholarships
with the objective of identifying school leavers residing which means we need R60 000 per year per student to be
in children’s homes, in and around Port Elizabeth, with able to help them further their studies and change their
the potential to succeed in a tertiary educational future, however at this stage 7Pounds can only support
environment. It is an organisation that sponsors these Ntando and Divan. Therefore, 2012 will see 3 7Pounds’
youngsters towards the completion of a tertiary candidates (with our current candidate, Tash-leigh)
qualification by giving them all the support they need studying.
(finances, accommodation, time to study, a better
study environment, resources, a support team, and a The focus for 2011, in terms of fund-raising, was to
mentorship program). Progress is continuously establish and improve relationships with more firms which
monitored to ensure funds are effectively spent. can assist the 7Pounds vision with Social Development
funding. We have had opportunities to present 7Pounds to 2
Feedbackonthe7Poundsvision2011/2012 companies where prospects for funds are looking very
positive.
One of 7Pounds aims was to identify three new
candidates during 2011 with the vision to have, in total,
Please, if you know of companies that needs to make
four candidates enrolled for the 2012 academic year
Corporate Social Investments (CSI), let us know! All we
(including this year’s candidate). After presentations
need is an opportunity to present 7Pounds to companies.
we had 7 candidates applying in May 2011 to be part of
7Pounds.
Currently, 7Pounds has individuals financially contributing
to the cause, for example by donating R100 - R500 per
On 1 August, after all the interviews were completed
month. 7Pounds wants to increase the number of people
and 7Pounds received the candidates’ last term
involved in their individual capacity and by such also
academic results, the 7Pounds Board had a meeting
increase its database of contributors and contacts.
to discuss each candidate’s case. Out of the 7
candidates 4 really showed great potential.
Unfortunately, due to financial constraints 7Pounds, at Howdoes7Pounds’statusbenifityou?
this point in time, could only say ‘yes’ to 2 of the
7 Pounds is BBBEE accredited and verified as an Exempted
candidates. Ntando Bawana is one of the new
Micro Enterprise Level 4. In being verified as such, any
candidates - intake January 2012 - and will be
donation/sponsorship from your business will improve your
studying towards his BA degree in Media
BEE scorecard with regard to your Social Development
Communications and Culture at NMMU. He is from the
responsibility.
SOS Children’s Village. The other successful
candidate from MTR Smit Children’s Haven is Divan
7Pounds is a Public Benefit Organisation with Exemption
Dysel - his life long dream is to become a motor
Number: 930 034 815. 7Pound also received its Article 18A
mechanic. We are currently trying to find a registered
status. What does it mean to have article 18A status? Well, if
Merseta Mechanical workshop were Divan can do his
a taxpayer donates money or goods to 7Pounds we will give
apprenticeship and study to become a qualified motor
you a Article 18A certificate and then you can deduct your
mechanic. We are very proud of these 2 deserving
donation from your taxable income, up to a maximum of
candidates and look forward welcoming them into our
10% of your taxable income amount.
7Pounds family. We believe that the program will
assist them with making their dreams come true.
Let us explain it a bit more: If taxable income before any
The other 2 deserving candidates were Reggie Hufki - section 18 and section 18 medical deductions is R100, 000
currently studying towards a Diploma in Sports and then the maximum donation deduction would be R10, 000.
Events Management. The other candidate is Jamy- Therefore, a taxpayer donating R10, 000 would be able to
Lee O’Reilly. She is currently in Grade 10 at West View deduct the R10, 000 from their taxable income, which
and doing exceptionally well in all her subjects. therefore saves them the R3, 000 on their tax bill if they fall
into the 30% tax bracket.

2. Ourendoftheyearfundraisingfunction!! Howyoucanmakeadifference
On 1 October 2011 it is the long awaited 7Pounds You can make a difference and help us to change
Annual end of the year Fund-raising event called the future through the following ways:
7Pounds Magic. At this event we will give feedback Ü A once off monetary donation
on the 7Pounds program and introduce the new Ü A monthly cash contribution via debit order
candidates to you. There will be an auction with Ü Companies can make donations from their
some great items and lucky give-aways. Bojangles Social Development fund
will cater a 3-course meal and there will be a cash Ü Adopt specific expense, e.g. payment of
bar available. Very exciting: our entertainment for textbooks
the evening is a 1-hour show by world renown Ü Accommodation
magician, PeterG. Ü Providing vacation / part-time work
How much for a ticket you ask? Only R125pp or Ü Transportation
you can book a table for 10 people at R1 250. The Ü Use your influence to introduce 7Pounds to
7Pounds Magic evening is an ideal event for year- other people and businesses
end functions or dinner parties. We only have 100
seats left - book now to avoid disappointment! contactdetails
Contact Ansu at ansu@elizabethplace.co.za or Tel: 041 368 2047
0413637038. Fax: 086 7304135 (New number)
Marketing opportunity: Sponsor an auction item Cell: 083 520 3586
before 14 September and you can have your email: steve.7pounds@gmail.com or
business details advertised in the 250 booklets michelle.7pounds@gmail.com
distributed at the event... Website: www.7pounds.co.za
NewsaboutTash-Leigh-ourcandidate2011
Tash-Leigh is doing very well at NMMU as she Postaldetails
studies towards a Diploma in Logistics. She 7 Pounds Student Uplifting Program
passed all her first semester modules and is really PO Box 211000
a star candidate. She worked at Tenneco in the The Figtree
July holidays as part of the mentorship program. Port Elizabeth
We received very positive feedback from the 6033
NMMU Department of Business Management
where Tash-Leigh works weekly as a student bankdetails
assistant. Tash-Leigh also spend time with our 7 Pounds Student Uplifting Program
psychologist and he is very impressed with her Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
developmental growth. Branch Code: 211217
The 7Pounds Board is proud of her and are looking Account number: 62280746797
forward to just see her blossom even more. 7-8
October 2011 Tash-Leigh, alongside with the new
Thankingyou!!!!
candidates, will attend the annual Global
Thank you for supporting 7Pounds. Hope you enjoyed
Leadership Summit held in Port Elizabeth. For
the newsletter and that we will see you at our Annual
more info on the summit go to
event on 1 October 2011...
www.willowcreeksa.co.za and click on Events.