Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Appeal from Cohousing Association of the US

[Judy Baxter (baxterjs]

glad you forwarded this, Rick.
Thank You.
Judy

On Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 12:40 AM, Richard L. Kohlhaas
<rlkohl [at] earthlink.net>wrote:

>
> 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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Judy Baxter,
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Division of  Epidemiology and
     Community Health
University of Minnesota
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