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Originally Posted by nhhumane
Over 160 cats and 50 dogs are saddened that you have decided not to consider sending a small donation for their care. Even a $25 amount will sponsor the care of one of the animals and your group could have their name placed on the website - www.nhhumane.org
If you are interested in one of the "breathing pets" (run by batteries), no vet fees, no food bills, and full adoption papers for your auction please let me know.
Maybe a consideration for a dual effort (Loon & NHHS?) afterall they are both animal related. |
I am ready to address your post now that I've had some time to think and spoken with several folks who have far more experience than I do with organizing this event.
First off, I admit I had the knee jerk reaction of saying, "Oh, we must include you, too. I'm so sorry!" I did PM you immediately and tried to suggest ways I could incorporate your request into this event but realized I was inexperienced with this and needed to get some input from others about what to do...
I do mean it when I say,
"I am sorry if you felt left out or offended by the decision that was made." I felt very bad about this when I read your post today - it really cut me to the bone because I'm a big supporter of the NH Humane Society, as are many of the folks I spoke with today about the charity decision.
However, I have since learned that over $580 was raised for the NH Humane Society last year. I think it's great that your organization received that much from our forum! WOW! What a terrific show of support!
I have also learned that each year we have had only ONE charity for each Forum Fest. In 2006 the recipient was St. Balderick's and in 2005, the money went to a webcam fund. I don't believe there was a charity in 2004 but I could be wrong...
Anyhow, the point is that there's only been one charity and it's always been a different one. To change this into a multi-charity would be confusing and would cause people to choose between two or more charities who were both more than worthy of their money. Your organization was very blessed by the donation last year and it's another organization's turn now.
Please forgive me for my knee-jerk reaction - I am human and was trying to make everyone "happy". I feel it's best that the donation is not disputed and please know that you have my support and many others support in other ways than this forum fest. No offense or ill-will is meant to your organization or any others who might be reading this.
Peace,
-Krista