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Joe,
Thanks for this challenge. Just an idea for us "non-profits" out there. We
are attempting to get a lecture on tsunamis from a regional expert and will
donate all donations made at the event to a relief agency. I imagine most of
us can find someone in our communities that might be able to discuss the
science involved, what is known and unknown, and how such a tragic event
could occur.
Chris Wallace Hostetler
Executive Director
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
1500 East Main
Ashland, Oregon 97520
541-482-6767 ext. 31
"Nature and art are too sublime to aim at purpose, nor need they, for
relationships are everywhere present, and relationships are life." - Goethe
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From: Informal Science Education Network
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Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 11:00 PM
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Subject: Tsunami Relief and a Challenge
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Hello All,
We like to think that we make a positive impact on people's lives,
helping them understand a little better how our world works. We seem to
struggle with how to do a better job of that, everyday. Now, there has
been a terrible calamity in our world. Our hearts our sickened by the
pain and anguish of our brothers and sisters.
We, a small, (almost) for-profit company, is going to take a shot at
actually making a positive impact on people's lives. We are making a
small donation ($100) to one of the agencies listed on the USAid web
site. We would like to suggest that other for-profit organizations also
do what they can. In addition, I think there are nearly 700 individuals
signed up on this list, maybe more. You can imagine the impact we would
have if everyone donated just $10 each. My son will donate some of his
Christmas money from Grandma. C'mon, you're not going to be outdone by a
10 year old, are you?
Excuse me for bringing this up on the list. But I am just struck by the
worries of our ant colonies, and our board development issues and what
to call our docent programs and yet we have made scant mention of this
huge event that has destroyed some many lives. Do what you can. Help
change a life.
Sincerely and apologetically
Joe Ruggiero
http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/tsunami/ngolist.html
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