Below are links to 4 sample letters you can use to copy or to help you write your own.

Don’t be shy about telling people about The Pursuit of Excellence more than once. Many people need to hear about it more than once before they sign up.

Your friends, family and co-workers will be glad you gave them the opportunity to come.

Use these for emails or for sending letters in the mail. Lots of people would like a personal note from you telling them about The Pursuit of Excellence.

Thanks and here is to your success!

Warmest Regards,

The Excellence Foundation Staff

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Sample Letter # 4 (for your supervisor, staff or business)

The Excellence Foundation is a registered non-profit organization in the state of Washington, currently working towards IRS 501(c)3 status.

You can donate by sending a check to The Excellence Foundation, 10512 NE 68th St, Suite C-201, Kirkland, WA 98033. Please write “Donation” in the memo field of your check. Credit card donations reduce our paperwork and are especially appreciated. Please call 206.686.4550 or e-mail us at info@excellencefoundation.org to donate via credit card.

Thank you for your financial support in helping us continue The Excellence Series.

Founder’s Club (Gifts of $1,000 or more):

– Chip Anderson
– Richard Brodie
– Shiraz Cupala
– Annie Gugiu, née Beringer
– Peter Hannah

– Nichole Hardy
– Anna Hedly
– Lori Litwack
– Lupe Lopez
– Robert Matthews

– Debiruth Stanford
– Timothy Ufkes
– G. Russell Warnick
– Brian Wilkerson

Donors:

– Ann Amati
– Evelyn Armstrong
– Jennifer Bennett
– John Boal
– Robert Boucher
– Diana Butler
– Tara M. Butler
– Karl Erik Bystrom
– Stanislaw Chalicki
– Tami Cornwell
– Scott Cull
– Elizabeth Czhubirka
– Ben Demboski
– Joe Demboski
– Willie Dickerson
– Esther Doyle
– Brian Gilles
– Tim & Janice Grigar

– Adam and Carol Hasko
– Jen Hannah, née Brandon
– Stephen Hopkins
– Jeff Houston
– Teri Howe
– Young Gah Kim
– Carlos Klapp
– Judi Kruller
– Kerry & Kathleen Lawrence
– John Lever & Jamison Cheney
– Brent Magstadt
– Hannah Martin
– Sallie McArthur
– Leslie McDonald
– Maureen McMahan Moore
– Carlos Mendez
– Larry Miner
– Gay Niven

– Linda Olson
– Steve Parlee
– Lea Patricelli
– Walt Paulsen
– Jacqueline Richards
– Mary Robinson
– Neal Schrepfer
– Arlene Schubert
– Victoria M. Silas
– Joel Skillingstead
– Andrew Sohn
– Laurel Ann Spivey Dumas
– Dan Sullivan
– Brenda Thompson
– Timothy Ufkes
– Walt Wardzmski
– Paul Woods
– Tom Woods

In addition, we wish to acknowledge all those who give freely of an even more precious gift: their time, their energy, and their hearts. Their contributions make it possible to put on these programs in the first place. They also pass on the tradition of dedicated service to those who they inspire to join the roster of program assistants and event volunteers . We thank you all!

There are lots of other ways that you can help keep the Excellence Series alive and well, while enjoying the company of others of the same mindset. These include:

– Intro Teams – Be part of a twice-monthly Introductory Session for the Pursuit of Excellence, greeting guests and graduates, answering questions, and registering people for the Pursuit. A fun way to get re-grounded in the Pursuit with only the commitment of one night. Prerequisites to be on a team include successful completion of the Pursuit of Excellence and enrolling one person in the Excellence Series. Business or business-casual dress are appreciated, and Intro Team Members usually are needed from 6 to 9 PM.

– Registration Teams – Contribute to the excited energy at the beginning of a program. Greet participants, work with our sales team to ensure paperwork has been received. Prerequisites to be part of a Reg Team are completion of the program in question. Business or business-casual dress are appreciated, and Reg Team Members usually are needed for about 2 hours total.

– Business Skills and Services – The Excellence Foundation is run mainly by professionals donating their time, in everything from web page design to accounting to legal counsel. If you have skills that could be put to use in a non-profit business, from graphic design to insurance, or resources that you could donate – from storage space to printing, from office supplies to cell phones – we can always make use of them.

Volunteers are the mainstay of our organization. We seek to match our volunteers with opportunities that are fun and fit with your interests. Examples of such opportunities: work on one of many committees (fund raising, PR/Marketing, events, alumni relations, operations). Let us know where you would like to volunteers, get signed up and begin a short time later – having fun, expanding your network, contributing to the organization. Contact info@excellencefoundation.org for information, or call the office 206.686.4550.

The following positions remain open and need to be filled: Managers of operations , graduate relations and marketing. If you are interested in volunteering for one of these roles, then please review the additional information listed below:

– Operations Manager Job Description
– Graduate Manager Job Description
– Marketing Manager Job Description

Assisting means being part of the team that helps the Program Leader run a Pursuit of Excellence, Wall or Advancement, either working directly with participants or helping with logistics. It’s an amazing place to learn more, be of service to others, and experience great teamwork. Assisting a program means committing to be at each day of the program, before and after the participants, as well as a one-night grounding before the program begins, and a one-night completion evening/Introductory Session after the program ends. It’s an intense but fun experience, and very rewarding.

Those wishing to assist must meet the following requirements:

– Complete the Excellence Series (Pursuit, Wall and Advancement)
– Enroll at least one person in the Excellence Series
– Attend an Assisting Workshop

Interested? E-mail or call us, info@excellencefoundation.org
206.686.4550.

As of May 13, 2006, we need assistants for the following programs:

The Pursuit of Excellence starts June 22, 2006
(with Dan Sullivan at Kirkland Holistic Center):
=> Team Captain, Logistics, and Team Assistants
( e-mail info@excellencefoundation.org )

The WALL (Residential!) starts July 26, 2006
(with Dan Sullivan at TBA):
=> Team Captain, Logistics, and Team Assistants
( e-mail info@excellencefoundation.org )

Dear Graduates,

To borrow a line from John Denver (and change the pronouns)…”We have to say it now, it’s been a good life all in all; it’s been fine to have the chance to hang around…”

In 1999 a group of dedicated visionaries banded together to form the Excellence Foundation and, since then, so many of you have volunteered your time, energy, money and countless other resources to introduce people to the gift that is the Excellence Series.

Consider auditing this program. This is a fabulous opportunity to sharpen your life skills. Your energy will add to the entire program! The audit tuition for The Pursuit of Excellence is only $99.

The last Pursuit of Excellence will start on June 22nd. [click for more ...].

The last Wall will start on July 26th. [click for more ...].

The Mastery class will start on August 23rd. [click for more ...].

For those of you unfamiliar with Mastery, the purpose, objectives, and some testimonials from graduates along with registration information can be found by clicking on the above link.

So, graduates, thank you many times over for your participation and support over the years. And thank you, in advance, for helping us complete our work with huge enrollments and unfaltering goodwill. Let’s really celebrate the difference we’ve made in not only our own lives but the lives of all those we’ve touched.

Love,

Dan Sullivan
Carol LaCroix
Larry Reymore
Larry Reymore
The EF Board of Directors (Judi Kruller, Lisa Dubuque, Marvell Hansford, Teri Howe, Phyllis Hunt, Russ Warnick)

Schedule:The Wall is a residential program and is conducted over five days, Wednesday to Sunday.

Tuition:$1,295 (audits $625).

Prerequisite:The Pursuit of Excellence

Call Today and Enroll 206.686.4550

Schedule:The Pursuit of Excellence is normally conducted over two evenings and a weekend,
(e.g., Thursday and Friday evenings, and all day Saturday and Sunday).

Tuition:$495 (audits $99).

Prerequisite:None

Call Today and Enroll 206.686.4550

Schedule:One Hour FREE Information Session Introducing The Pursuit of Excellence.

Tuition:FREE

Prerequisite:None

Come and discover the benefits of taking The Pursuit of Excellence. Receive a $50 discount for signing up. Discount valid for 12 months.

Excellence Foundation • 10512 NE 68th St, Suite C-201 • Kirkland, WA 98033 • Voice and Fax: 206.686.4550 • info@excellencefoundation.org

The 2100 Building
2100 24th Ave. S.
Seattle, Wa 98144

From I-5

– Take Interstate 90 East.
– Take Exit #3 (the Rainier Avenue S. Exit).
– At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Rainier Ave. S.
– Turn left onto S. Massachusetts St.
– Turn right onto 24th Ave. S, and continue 4 blocks.
– The building is just past S. Hill St., on your left.
– For complimentary parking, turn left onto S. Walker St. and then turn left into the alley immediately behind the building. Street parking is also available.

From the Eastside

– Take Interstate 90 West.
– Take Exit #3 (the Rainier Avenue S. Exit).
– At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Rainier Ave. S.
– Turn left onto S. Massachusetts St.
– Turn right onto 24th Ave. S, and continue 4 blocks.
– The building is just past S. Hill St., on your left.
– For complimentary parking, turn left onto S. Walker St. and then turn left into the alley immediately behind the building. Street parking is also available.

From Downtown Seattle

– Take 2nd Avenue heading south out of downtown, toward the International District.
– Turn left onto Jackson St.
– Continue on Jackson St. through the International District
– Turn right onto Rainier Ave. S.
– Turn left onto S. Massachusetts St.
– Turn right onto 24th Ave. S, and continue 4 blocks.
– The building is just past S. Hill St., on your left.
– For complimentary parking, turn left onto S. Walker St. and then turn left into the alley immediately behind the building. Street parking is also available.

Excellence Foundation • 10512 NE 68th St, Suite C-201 • Kirkland, WA 98033 • Voice and Fax: 206.686.4550 • info@excellencefoundation.org

The attitudes and abilities which support a person to take each step in life with excellence are the same as those which distinguish people who are experiencing success and fulfillment in their lives.

The Excellence Series is an in-depth exploration of these essential elements of success, with emphasis on the ways in which participants can build upon the abilities and strength they already possess:

Vision
Forming and holding a vision of what success looks and feels like is essential to personal fulfillment.

Goals
Establishing goals, achieving them and then setting new ones is a hallmark of success.

Choice
Recognizing choices builds strength and confidence.

Accountability
Being in charge of the quality and direction of one’s life means living without blame.

Leadership
Maximum effectiveness through identifying and understanding the different leadership styles.

Trust
Those who know and trust themselves inspire trust and confidence in others.

Win/Win
Creating agreements in which everyone wins supports short- and long-term success.

Laughter
Developing humor, especially with regard to oneself, is both healthy and empowering.

Listening
Communication is enhanced by expanding sensitivity to hear what is being said, as well listening between the lines.

Conflict Resolution
Address the issues and unspoken grievances that create resentment and distance. Resolve conflict and disagreements from a win/win perspective.