I'm extremely excited about what has been going on recently with LUVnLUGZ. I have had many opportunities to meet and share my vision for LUVnLUGZ with others and I have received some great feedback. As I have said before, I received the vision for LUVnLUGZ back in 2007 at this leadership conference that I attended called, Leadershape. Until late last year, I have not really pursued this vision. I know for a fact now though that LUVnLUGZ is what I'm being called to. That is why I will do all I can to see this vision happen. I have worked so hard this summer on developing a business plan. Now that the business plan has been developed I have began to work more on some of the details of the day to day operations. I'm also currently spending time praying about who I will begin to ask to be a part of the initial board of directors. This is an important decision because this first group of individuals will be the ones that will set the tone for years to come as this organization develops. Being a part of the board also brings a time commitment. I know that there is still so much to be done. I'm planning for the first trips to be this upcoming January.
In order for LUVnLUGZ to start in January there are a few specific things that are needed:
- A Board of Directors
- Individuals that are passionate for the mission.
- Individuals who are willing to spend some time fundraising (or providing personal funds), to get the organization up and running.
- We would love to have a Lawyer and a CPA on the board for the expert point of view.
- Funds
- We need to raise enough money to purchase a 12 passenger van (or have one given to us).
- I have found a couple of 2003 12 passenger vans for around $9,000.
- The other major expense is for gas which I have anticipated to not go over $10,000 for the first year.
- With having the vehicle we will also need $6,300 for insurance.
- Another important item is the 501(c)(3) fee which is $850.
- People
- I have already began to put out the info about LUVnLUGZ, but we need help in finding more people who can benefit from these trips.
I thank you so much for taking the time to read this! Please feel free to contact me personally at, (248)709-9551 or Dylan@LUVnLUGZ.com, if you have any suggestions or leads.
Dylan Marshall
