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Terri Horvath
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During my 25+ years as a writer and editor, I've covered a large variety of topics, including health care, fundraising, automotive history, and education. The varied list of subjects shows that I'm passionate about learning and satisfying my curiosity. Recent assignments include compiling information for a textbook on sales, researching and writing a book on Indiana's automotive history, and researching, writing, and compiling photos for a photographic history book on Carmel, Indiana. Past experience also includes researching and writing a newsletter on women's health and one on property management.
Interview
What books have most influenced your life? Man's Search for Meaning Nancy Drew mysteries (which awaken my joy for reading)
Who are your favorite music artists? The Chieftains The Judds Beethoven
What are your favorite websites and why? Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, which is a great resource for work and pleasure an assortment of news sites
Where else can people find you on the web? www.the-resource.com
What are your professional highlights? Co-author of Indiana Cars: A history of the automobile in Indiana First place in a photographic exhibition called Creative Images Initiating and editing the newsletter for the Lilly Centre for Women's Health Publishing Fundraising Success
What advice do you have for the journey of life? The journey is more important than the destination, and you never really arrive at the destination.
What are you most passionate about in life? Learning and creating
What ticks you off? Politics aside, drivers who honk their horns at me because I choose not to make a right turn on red.
Any thoughts or ideas on living a greener life? As much as I can, I recycle and conserve energy.
What would people be surprised to know about you? I know how to curse like a sailor.
Philosophy
We always have a choice in the way we live.
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6 Tips from Terri Horvath
Local celebrities add to the cash flow at your fundraising event
One way to increase the enjoyment and attendance at your fundraiser is to have your major donors and/or local celebrities play very visible roles at the event. They could serve as waiters, auctioneers, or party hosts. The idea is to draw your usual financial supporters as well as the friends and admirers of these celebrities and an additional news slant for the media.
Anniversaries stir news interest and fundraising recognition
Commemorating important events from your organization’s history can help in adding news interest for your fundraising event. Check your archives for past occasions that might be used as a platform for a special commemorative event. Then, contact the media with a great idea for a news story. This is a way to raise money and awareness of your organization.
Corporations support employees' fundraising efforts
Some of your volunteers may have the connections you need to get a little extra cash. Many companies, such as Eli Lilly and Company, will contribute to nonprofit organizations if one of their employees requests the donation. With very little effort on your part, you’ve raised extra cash for your fundraising campaign.
Super heroes' museum opens in Indianapolis
Holy Moly, Batman! Some of your greatest gadgets are on display at the recently opened American Super Heroes Museum in Indianapolis. Your pal Superman also is represented, including the suit he wore on the 1950's TV show. Check it out at 20 West Louisiana Street in downtown Indianapolis.
Hands-on activities at Children's Museum of Indianapolis draws repeat business
Whether it's walking through a representation of the human heart or treading in footprints of dinosaurs, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis draws thousands of visitors and local residents to its varied displays. The hands-on activities has helped to build the facility into the largest children's museum in the world. The more than 400,000-square-foot facility houses permanent and temporary exhibits that explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures and the arts. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is located 3000 N. Meridian Street, near downtown Indianpolis.
Indianapolis Speedrome adds to the racing fame of Indianapolis
Auto racing in Indianapolis is more than the offering at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Another venue is available at the Indianapolis Speedrom, a 1/5 mile, race track that hosts Late Model, Figure 8, Stock Car, Midget, Legend, I-Car Jasper Modifieds and Bomber racing events. The Indianapolis Speedrome is located at 802 South Kitley, about five miles from downtown Indianapolis.