LLL in the USA WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK CELEBRATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: The WBWC money is split up among many LLL entities. What are these entities and what is the money used for?

A: Explanation of percentages:

50% Group: To be used by Groups to further support their needs and to help increase LLL Mission in their community through continuing education for Leaders and for outreach events.

15% Area: To help Areas lower Leader and member costs associated with continuing education events, communications, publicity and outreach.

20% Division: To help with costs associated with developing materials for administrators, Leader outreach and support, increased Web site presence, educational events, scholarships to LLLI events, etc.

5% LLLI: To pay the LLLI Royalty Fee.

5% Joint Division Projects: To be held by the Divisions in the Joint Projects bank account and dispersed as grants. Leaders, with ideas for projects that will further the mission of La Leche League, may fill out the Joint Projects Grant Application, due by February 28th. Grants will be announced by April 15th. Further information can be found at http://www.lllusa.org/admin/opportunities.php (password protected site; use LLL USA passwords) or contact lllusa@juno.com.

5% WBW expenses/start up: To pay the administrative costs of the event, including prizes and postage.

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