Finances
Where does my money go? How does it help CIBPA Niagara?
Your annual membership renewal fee (and initiation fee for new members) helps CIBPA Niagara:
- Organize and set up our professional networking, cultural, and social events;
- Provide deserving students with academic scholarships to attend post-secondary institutions;
- Cover venue booking costs, event insurance, and rental equipment expenses;
- Pay wages for part-time office staff;
- Purchase liquor licenses and hire bartending or wait staff for CIBPA Niagara functions;
- Pay for print materials (i.e., event posters) and office supplies (i.e., cards, letters, toner, paper);
- Locate and hire performers, bands, and guest speakers for CIBPA Niagara events;
- Contribute charitable donations (i.e., disaster relief funds for the victims of Italian earthquakes)