I can see why you originally set the fund up through her agency, because it
was a quick way to get things up and running. We are looking into what the
process is for establishing it as a nonprofit. I'll let you know what we
find out!


On 5/8/08 6:16 PM, "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@...> wrote:

> Hey-- I had originally been counseled by Dr. G. to try to establish the fund
> thru Linda Andron's group because setting up a nonprofit was such a hassle.
> Don't know more, Jen
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "heidi hofer" <heidihofer@...>
> To: <rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 5:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [rdischolarship] update
>
>
> I'm for that too.
>
> Heidi
>
> On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 3:59 PM, K DARROW <k.darrow@...> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sounds great...... are there any negatives as far as setting up our own
>> non
>> profit? I would think that would make it easier for us to raise money!
>>
>> And yes, your newsletters rock!
>>
>> Kathy
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Nicole Beurkens
>> To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
>>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 2:59 PM
>> Subject: Re: [rdischolarship] update
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi Everyone,
>> I just wanted to let you know that my staff and I have been kicking around
>> the idea of stepping up to run the scholarship fund. We've been thinking
>> about it since Jen sent me an email a couple of weeks ago asking if I'd be
>> interested in doing it. It's not something I could do on my own due to my
>> already hectic schedule, but as a staff we feel we could do it. One of
>> the
>> things we'd like to do, though, is consider setting up the fund as it's
>> own
>> non-profit rather than running it through FACT Family. I'm interested in
>> people's thoughts on this ­ both setting it up as it's own entity and our
>> clinic staff stepping up to run the fund.
>> Thanks - Nicole
>>
>>
>> On 5/7/08 10:34 PM, "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@...> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hey, Kathy. I am definitely not in the Wright's league!!!
>> Thanks so much for wanting to be involved. We would be honored to have
>> you
>> take over as the new contact person. Any suggestions on how to get that
>> word out, Bev? I would bet that just notifying the RDI community about a
>> new contact person/ head of the scholarship fund may help generate some
>> donations! Should I post the news on the parent forum of the rdios?
>> I have tried to recruit Nicole to be a fundraising chairperson-- she
>> definitely appears to have the talent for effective communication! Have
>> you
>> guys subscribed to their newsletter? Seems to be informative.... thanks
>> so
>> much to all who have given of their time to help get the scholarships
>> going,
>> take care, Jen
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>> From: K DARROW <mailto:k.darrow@...>
>>
>> To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
>>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:37 PM
>>
>> Subject: Re: [rdischolarship] update
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hey Jen
>>
>> Well, unfortunately to raise Millions you sort of have to have
>> connections
>> lol and the Wrights do! So if you guys are thinking to get someone to
>> raise money like that, Im not you gal lol
>>
>>
>>
>> I am interested in keeping this going till someone who may have some
>> talent
>> at fundraising wants to take it under their wing..... :)
>>
>>
>>
>> Kathy
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>> From: Jennifer Gerson <mailto:jengerson@...>
>>
>> To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
>>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:14 PM
>>
>> Subject: Re: [rdischolarship] update
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hey, Kathy and Heidi and others. Sorry that I am just getting your posts
>> (one of THOSE days at work). Kids finally in bed.
>>
>> Last year, private donors donated over half of the money. The annual
>> conference was also a big donor (thanks, Kathy), along with additional
>> money from Mary Kay and a couple of other "corporate" donations.
>>
>> I think it would be great to have an energetic fund-raising
>> chairperson,
>> who might come up with one or two events each year (? the T-shirt or
>> stationary ideas, and/or some sort of national walk). I am floored by
>> the
>> amount of money national organizations like Autism Speaks raises
>> (millions
>> each year). Unfortunately, I lack the organizational skills and time to
>> be
>> such a person.... thanks, Jen
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>> From: K DARROW <mailto:k.darrow@...>
>>
>> To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
>>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 5:37 PM
>>
>> Subject: Re: [rdischolarship] update
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Yes, I believe if you go to
>> http://www.factfamily.org/rdi-donations.asp
>>
>> you can click on donate!
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Kathy
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>> From: Rana Zellner Burr <mailto:ranazb@...>
>>
>> To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
>>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 5:02 PM
>>
>> Subject: RE: [rdischolarship] update
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Is there still a place to send contributions? I have some proceeds of a
>> promotion I ran for the scholarship fund that I have yet to post. Rana
>>
>>
>>
>> Rana Zellner Burr, MT-BC
>>
>> Live well. Spend less.
>>
>> www.smart-money-management.com <http://www.smart-money-management.com>
>>
>> 702-897-7507 or 702-588-4942
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
>> From: k.darrow@...
>> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 08:36:32 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [rdischolarship] update
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I could *advertise* this on the new group? I dont mind being *part* of
>> the committee, but as far as fund raising, not sure what else could be
>> done? Are we talking just writing letters to companies?
>>
>>
>>
>> Kathy
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>> From: Jennifer Gerson <mailto:jengerson@...>
>>
>> To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
>>
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:29 AM
>>
>> Subject: Re: [rdischolarship] update
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I would ditto the message by Heidi. I was hoping that another volunteer
>> with some ability for fund raising, coupled with a bit of time (that
>> nobody
>> has!!) would step forward and help the fund out. Apparently, all of us
>> are to our limit. I think that perhaps another group will need to be
>> started to bring this forward, or start a new fund.
>>
>> Thanks so much to all who have worked on this in the past. It is
>> certainly not too late to keep it going if anyone is able to do so......
>>
>> BTW, Kath's new group is fantastic. Hope to have more time for that in
>> the
>> future!!!!! take care, Jen
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>> From: K DARROW <mailto:k.darrow@...>
>>
>> To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
>>
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 12:24 PM
>>
>> Subject: [rdischolarship] update
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hey guys
>>
>> Just wondering what the status is of the scholarship committee. I went
>> on
>> Fact family and you cannot apply, as someone on a board asked.
>>
>>
>>
>> BTW I know Heidi and Penny are there, but I started a board to help
>> with
>> the hole that MIdatlantic left.... join if you can!
>>
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Autism-remediation-for-our-children/
>>
>>
>>
>> Kathy
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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