Decided to accelerate things at first. Donny's charity is the Alpha School. Jerry's charity is a worthwhile organization called the Saco Food Pantry.

I'll mail those checks, plus the check for the charity Chas chooses on July 1.

That means the charity Don chooses in his area will get their check on October 1. Tony Mads will follow in late December (to get the tax deduction in 2008). Don and Tony...no hurry.

I'm going to ask for a 6th suggestion for 2008, making the total $600.00 for the year. It would be an honor if Rory would give me a suggested group from his area. That check will also go out October 1.

Any other suggestions will be put in a que for later.

I'll increase contributions to $100.00 a month, $1200.00 for 2009.

Just get me the names of the charities after you've decided. It's your call.

Somehow, this makes our association more tangible and meaningful to me.


Thanks for your participation.


Russ