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Raise-it-online is an Internet based fundraising program that offers your organization the opportunity to raise money by enlisting the support of family and friends located across America throughout the continental 48 states.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps.

1) Signing Up: Simply call us at 800-359-7873 to sign up. We will establish your password and get you started.

2) Contact Your Supporters: Your next step would be to request that each active member of your group collect and bring to you 10 to 20 names and addresses (e mail or US mail) of each supporter. Using the sample letter which follows, your group creates and mails a letter to each supporter asking for their help with your cause. The letter simply guides them to our web site: www.purelyamerican.com.

3) Shopping: Once at our web site, each supporter is introduced to over 100 of America’s finest gourmet foods. After shopping, each customer will go to our checkout page. To assign the sale to your group, simply instruct your customers to place your password after their first name. For example, if the name of your soccer group was the “Panthers” and Jane Smith was checking out, on the first line she would type “Jane – Panthers”. On the second line, she would type “Smith” and complete the checkout as normal. We collect the money, process the orders, and ship all products. There is no selling, no collecting money, and no distribution headaches for your group.

4) Profits: Your group receives 15% of each sale. (shipping costs for each order not included). Historically, the average sale from our web site is over $40.00. Checks are mailed to you within two weeks after each sale ends. You may wish to conduct a sale several times throughout the year.

That’s it! Call us @ 800-359-7873 to get started. We will be more than happy to answer any additional questions. We appreciate your consideration.

Sincerely,

Ray Leard and dedicated staff of foodcrafters


       Raise-It-Online Sample Contact Letter:

March 5, 2008

Dear Bob and Sue:

Our son’s soccer team, The Columbus Wave, is conducting an innovative Internet fundraiser program and we would like to ask for your support. The program is called Raise-It-Online and offers some of America’s finest gourmet foods. It’s part of www.gourmetfundraising.com - The fundraising division of Purely American Foods.

The idea is very simple. Here’s how it works:

1) Between now and April 5 , if you purchase any of the great specialty foods from www.purelyamerican.com, our group makes 15%.
2) The secured site works like any Internet merchant site. You simply go to the shopping area where you will find over 100 of America’s finest handcrafted gourmet foods including:
• Purely America bean soup, chili, pasta, and dessert mixes
• Slow Cooker Gourmet meal kits
• Gourmet Virginia Peanuts – America’s finest peanut!
• Peter’s Beach Sauces – Award winning Carolina style BBQ sauce!!

3) Simply make your choices. These products make great gifts too!
4) The site takes all major credit cards. VeriSign secures the site.
5) CHECKING OUT – So that our group receives credit for your purchase, simply type in your first name followed by our code word “ WAVE”. Type in your last name on the next line and complete the form. That’s it!
6) The products will be shipped directly to you and/or to those you wish to send a terrific gift of America’s best specialty foods!

It’s that simple! Our group receives 15% of each purchase. Purely American started in 1988, and is a specialty food manufacturer whose products are sold in over 1,000 specialty food stores across America.

Please take a moment to support our sons’ organization this year. That web site address is www.purelyamerican.com.

Remember that all orders must be entered by April 5, 2008. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely, The Norfolk Wave