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Straight
Track #84
| Big-Holing Straight Track
J. Dillon Hoey
Hoey & Farina Partner
1-888-425-1212
We decided "big-holing" Straight Track this week was
important. Like so many Americans, we are searching for a way to respond to the
events of September 11 and its aftermath.
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As part of this search, we decided to ask our readers
for their input. There are so many ways to respond, and we also know there
are a lot of sound ideas out there. This email is a call for our readers
to offer their ideas and suggestions.
Choosing A Charity
One suggestion is to donate the funds that normally are
dedicated to our gifts of Christmas fruit baskets to the charitable
efforts. Typically, as part of the holiday season, we send these gifts to
our friends and clients in recognition of the help and service they
provide us throughout the year. The thought this year was to donate our
fruit basket fund to one of the charities established to help the
survivors of the attacks and their families. On top of helping the
charities, and noting the heightened awareness over the anthrax threats,
this year sending fruit in the mail does not appear particularly
appropriate.
However, knowing that the outpouring of private charity
since September 11 has been unprecedented with estimates of $1.2 billion
already raised, we want your ideas and help in identifying where and to
whom the money raised through our efforts ought to be directed. Some have
suggested that many worthy charities unrelated to September 11 events are
in fact struggling because of the unparalleled giving to September
11-related charities. Should we focus on these groups? Which groups are
most in need?
Matching Funds Program
Another idea that has been suggested is to establish a
matching funds program to benefit the families of the policemen, firemen
and postal workers who were killed or affected by the September 11 events
and its aftermath. We thought to establish an account, and match any
contributions made by our friends, clients, and anyone else who would like
to help -- with the goal to raise $50,000. This effort would have no
administrative or fundraising costs – 100% of any money donated will go
to the families.
Despite the fact that so many locals, lodges and
divisions have already stepped up to the plate with generous donations of
their own, if you would still be interesting having your local, division
or lodge participate – either through common funds or individually –
please let us know. Any money raised would be matched dollar for dollar by
our firm.
These ideas stem from the calls for national sacrifice
as we find ourselves in the changed reality that we all share today. Like
all Americans, we mourn the dead from the September 11 tragedies, and
honor those whose lives have been directly affected by the events.
To submit any suggestions or any responses, please drop
us an email at info@felahfd.com, or
give me a call at 1-888-425-1212 or in Chicago at 312-939-1212.
My deep gratitude to all for reaching out and helping to
discover the best way to help.
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