The Society Events

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wear A Kilt To Work Day?
On this day, The Glenlivet encourages corporations and small businesses to challenge their employees to wear a kilt to work for a day to raise funds for a good cause. For every employee that faces up to the challenge, companies will donate a fixed sum to Direct Relief International, a charity organization that provides aid to victims of natural disasters, and was instrumental in aiding victims of the tsunami in SouthEast Asia and victims of Hurricane Katrina.

When is Wear A Kilt To Work Day?
Wear A Kilt To Work Day will take place on Tartan Day, April 6, 2006.

What is Tartan Day?
Tartan Day celebrates the existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants overseas. Over 20 million people in the United States claim Scottish descent, and take pride in the transatlantic connection. In North America, Tartan Day is held on April 6, the anniversary of the date on which the Declaration of Arbroath was created in 1320. This year, however, you don’t have to be Scottish to wear a kilt.

What is the registration deadline?
All registration forms must be submitted online or by fax by April 1, 2006.

Is there any cost to the company for participating in The Glenlivet Kilt Day?
The company will agree to donate a fixed sum for every participating employee. Any effort is appreciated – there is no minimum amount of money needed to participate as every dollar raised will be sent directly to Direct Relief International.

My company wants to match our employees' donations. How do we do that?
Employers will be responsible for paying the fee. Employees are responsible for seeking out a kilt for rent or purchase, and wearing them to work on April 6!

What if my company is not participating but I want to participate as an individual?
Everyone is encouraged to take part in Wear A Kilt To Work Day. Individuals are challenged to raise money via donations from friends and family to help support the cause.

Do employees have to donate in order to participate?
Absolutely not.

What is Direct Relief International?
Direct Relief International is a non-profit, non-political, and non-sectarian organization that provides assistance without regard to race, ethnicity, political or religious affiliation, gender, or ability to pay. Direct Relief International’s dedication to their cause is evident in the fact that less than 1% of financial support received goes to administrative and fundraising expenses.

How much of the money collected goes to Direct Relief International?
Every single penny raised from Wear A Kilt To Work Day will be donated to Direct Relief International.

How are contributions used?
Direct Relief International works to improve the health and lives of people living in developing countries and people victimized by disaster or war by giving support to locally run facilities, hospitals, and programs that provide health services with essential material resources – medicines, vitamins and nutritional supplements, supplies, and equipment. Most of these products are donated to the organization, and in turn Direct Relief International ensures that they are provided in the most secure, most efficient manner possible.

Where can I get more information about Direct Relief International?
For more information, visit: http://www.directrelief.org/.

To whom should company checks be made payable?
All checks should be made payable to DIRECT RELIEF INTERNATIONAL.

Can I get receipts for employees who contribute?
Tax receipt forms are available at http://www.wearakilt.com/receipt.pdf.

Where should donations be sent?
Donations should be sent to the attention of Lori Dinham at Direct Relief International, 27 South La Patera Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93117.

What is the deadline for mailing in donations?
April 15, 2006 is the deadline for mailing in donations to Direct Relief International.

What if I am a woman and still want to participate?
Women are absolutely encouraged to join in the fun by challenging colleagues and superiors to wear a kilt. Remember – it’s all for a good cause!

What if my question is not addressed here?
Please contact us at afelmeister@ttc-pr.com and your questions will be answered promptly.