Roger Knox - Vernon Morning Star Published: December 11, 2010 12:00 PM
These guys are for real when they come knocking at your door, and are easily identified. Representatives of Rocky Mountain Marketing are going door-to-door throughout the North Okanagan and Shuswap through to the end of January raising money for Crime Stoppers. “The representatives are wearing bright yellow jackets that have the ‘Rocky Mountain Marketing’ logo on it, and they will be wearing identification,” said Gord Molendyk, spokesperson for the North Okanagan-Shuswap Crime Stoppers Society. Rocky Mountain Marketing is selling a coupon card with hundreds of dollars in savings from businesses in the North Okanagan and Shuswap region. The card sells for $28, tax included, and the representatives will be able to take credit and debit cards. “This is our major fundraiser for the year,” said Molendyk. “This is how we’re able to operate and pay out rewards for tips.” Since its inception more than 20 years ago, the North Okanagan Shuswap Crime Stoppers Society has collected more than $14 million in drugs seized through tips from the public, recovered more than $748,000 in property and has received more than 5,000 tips. Callers can help solve crimes in their community without fear of retaliations, or having to testify in court, because of the anonymity. However, like many organizations, Crime Stoppers needs to fundraise in order to survive. They do not receive funding from the RCMP or other police organizations.
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