16 — Wednesday, Septemter 30, 1998 — North: Shore News NEWS photo Mike Wakefield DAVID Smith (above) believes he’s dialed into a sure- fire fundraising device for amateur and school sport organizations with custom long distance phone cards. Adam Korbin 3 / when the banks say “no” _/ when speed counts / low rates and fees “Celebrating our [5tb Anniversary: Call me for a quote today.” 687-2020 Lender Broker fees may apply _ + north shore news ~ Reach out and raise funds for someone PREPAID phone cards have been around for a few years now, but a North Van man has made a connection with a Florida-based company that could help local schools with fundraising. David Smith is the local rep for Nexstar Communications, 2 com- pany that customizes phone cards for both schools and retail busi- ness. Using a software program, an image (ic. a school logo or mascot) can be imprinted on the $20 and S50 cards. The value of the card can then be used for long distance calls in’ North America. The card expires atter six months. “Irs a serv usetul product,” says Smith, who also represents the high school athlete scouting service College Pro Prospects. “And with the need for fundrais- ing at most schools at a high, phone cards can be a major fundraiser.” For example, for every $20 card a school sells, it keeps $5. Smith adds thar unlike cradi- tional fundraising schemes — like selling chocolate bars — phone cards can be used by the athletes themselves. Around the world to From page 15 “LT love my job because I love retail and serving customers,” said Clase, her unbridled enthusiasm tor the ‘ob making itself very