Appeal from Cohousing Association of the US | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Richard L. Kohlhaas (rlkohlearthlink.net) | |
Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:40:35 -0800 (PST) |
Coho/US is sending a letter, composed by the Board president, Bill Hartzell, to our mailing list asking for a year-end contribution to support the organization. I am quoting it below for the benefit of any of you on Cohousing-L who may not have received it. QUOTE-------------------------------------- I consider myself very fortunate. Cohousing has been a part of my family´s life for more than 20 years. I´ve watched children grow and elders tenderly cared for. I have participated in both the celebration of the arrival of new life, and the passing of others. I have laughed, cried and celebrated. Through all the ups and downs there has been one constant: The blessings of community. I´m guessing you know these experiences. And like me, you too have benefited by your choice to live in a cohousing community. I hope you share my belief that anyone who yearns for community should have the opportunity to experience the same blessings. With this firm belief in mind, today I write you to ask you to join me as the Cohousing Association continues its work supporting cohousing communities and cohousers throughout the United States. This year the Cohousing Association launched a $100,000 campaign. Every person on the Cohousing Board has made a `Pacesetter´ gift! The total to date is an amazing $35,000. Matching it with your collective stretch donation, we will raise an even more amazing $70,000! With your gracious financial support the Cohousing Association will be able to provide the necessary resources for the following projects: o The Cohousing Association website is the "front door" to the most comprehensive cohousing resource on the web. With over 2000 pages of information, it contains a wealth of resources available to both existing communities, as well as to those who dream of community. The website will be upgraded so that it will be far more inviting and easier to use than ever before. o The Cohousing Association is your association. In 2013 we will begin shifting to regional representation on the association board. This model will ensure that the association is always be within easy reach of cohousers nationwide. It will also ensure that future strategic decisions made by the board are well informed by the needs of the movement via information gathered directly from communities and cohousers such as you. Board members, with the help of local volunteer liaisons, will now represent specific geographic regions. o The Cohousing Association Affordability/Advocacy Team is developing an "Affordability Toolkit" to help forming groups incorporate affordability strategies into their development plans. The team is also working to form alliances with other national organizations to further the Cohousing Association´s goal of creating affordable cohousing. o The 2012 National Cohousing Conference in Oakland was a great success. Planning has already begun on the next national conference that is scheduled for 2014 in North Carolina. With your generous support we will make it the best conference yet. It is your generosity that assures the success of these exciting initiatives! Cohousing Association´s projects are made possible by and for community. You may donate by mailing a check to: Cohousing Association of the US PO Box 13254 Mill Creek, WA 98082 or go to www.cohousing.org and click on the DONATE button. It´s easy. It´s secure. You´ll make a difference immediately. If you have already given, I sincerely thank you. Please consider an end-of-the-year gift to help the Cohousing Association open doors for others seeking community, and please accept my added gratitude! Yours in community, Bill Hartzell Board President, Cohousing Association of the US UNQUOTE--------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Dick Kohlhaas <rlkohl [at] earthlink.net> (719)633-8170 Board Member, Cohousing Association of the US Resident of Colorado Springs Cohousing Community at Casa Verde Commons Completed March 2003. 34 units on 4 acres www.casaverde.us
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Appeal from Cohousing Association of the US Richard L. Kohlhaas, December 23 2012
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Re: Appeal from Cohousing Association of the US Judy Baxter, December 24 2012
- Re: Appeal from Cohousing Association of the US oz, December 27 2012
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Re: Appeal from Cohousing Association of the US Judy Baxter, December 24 2012
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