2006 Review!!

The Board of Directors met the 3rd of February, and among other things took a look at some accomplishments in our first year of "being"! I am including them here, because it's been an amazing year, many thanks due to our already loyal supporters. Also, please expect your annual donation request about the third week in March. We promised a once a year request only, and it'll soon be in your mailboxes.

DISCUSSION OF 2006 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Board of Directors elected
Bylaws created
Bank account established
P. O. Box and official address set up
Creation of: logo design; address labels; cards ( for sale, for special occasion and
memorial donations, for acknowledgements, and for thank you notes);
postcards; Foundation letterhead; and business cards
Mailing list and spread sheet
March 2006 Solicitation letter sent out
Website created / Spanish translation added
Email address/ generous consideration by Olypen
Bank account set up in San Cristobal
Scholarship and Spanish/English dictionary given to first recipient
Honorarium given to Carmen for scholarship coordination work
Rent subsidy for Cooperative for six workshops
Books for children of Cooperative members
Scissors donated to the sewing cooperative
Articles of Incorporation
Conflict Resolution Policy
Foundation achieves non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) (3) status
Fall 2006 Newsletter mailed
Excellent newspaper articles about the Foundation in Sequim and PA papers
Very successful Day of the Dead Celebration Fundraiser ---$2109
Original maps of Mexico and Chiapas designed
Three powerpoint programs given: Highline, Sequim Soroptimists & at Fundraiser
Requests for “Donate the Plate” contributions from area UU churches
System of recording donations and responses
Establishment of a BLOG