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Please note letters can be written to Dan Tanner, Executive Offer Parish Council with copies sent to below. This is the most effective means of communicating via mail. Thank you. Betsy Greaney - The Next 50 Years Executive Committee
Dan Tanner
Executive Officer Parish Council
Saints Peter and Paul Parish
7906 Ocean Gateway
Easton MD 21601
Send additional copies to:
Catherine P. Weaver
Superintendent of Schools
Wilmington Diocese
1626 North Union Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
email: cpweaver@cdow.org
Rev. Msgr. J. Thomas Cini, M.A.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2030, Wilmington, DE 19899.
Phone: (302) 573-3118.
Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly
Bishop of Wilmington
P.O. Box 2030
Wilmington, DE 19899
Phone: (302) 573-3100
Fax: (302) 573-2391
email: pbossi@cdow.org
Hi Alexis,
Unfortunately, as you probably could assume from the recent lack of my online presence that I've been busier than I was planning to be. I apologize that I haven't been around. :( The mosaic installation was initially only suppose to take a few days, but it has become a few weeks instead. I have a draft letter that I do intend to send out very soon, but I feel it won't be enough.
Since it doesn't look like I'll have a ride secured from Baltimore for Thursday night, I would still like to contribute some questions and comments. These may be obvious though:
I would really like to know HOW we can keep the school open, or if it must close, if we can organize an action plan TOGETHER (i.e. clergy, staff, parents AND students) on making sure it can reopen within a year. After reading all these articles that were posted about the diocese and parish, I think we need to be realistic that yes, they are in debt. It's unfair that the high school would have to suffer for their circumstances, but I think we need to realize that if it does come to a closing, we have to make sure it's temporary!
I also would like to know more about the donation process. If we were to raise enough funds to keep the school open, how will we know that it will go to that cause? Can the "Another 50 years" committee maybe become an official organization (maybe non-profit status) to make sure our fundraising efforts won't be in vain?
I would also like to know what we would be allowed to do for fundraising. Since there is a religious affiliation involved, there might be some limitations on what we can do. For example, I feel like there are enough businesses and constituencies in the area that can help out with donating a percentage of sales, advertising events, etc... but there might be something funny in the "fine print" since this is under a Catholic institution. We really need to know these specifics before we raise a bunch of money for nothing.
I guess this is all- I feel I had more ideas to share over a week ago! I would love to help organize some creative fundraising events if I'm around and capable. I'm also still interested in making "propaganda" like videos and other visual means. From what I understand, Thursday's meeting isn't the place for them, but maybe for later events.
Take care,
C. Ralls
Thanks Christina- I'll be sure to keep your questions in mind and working towards getting your answers. I'd say email www.savesspphs.com for information about the 50 years committee, or I'll send you someone's name if you're really interested.
I'll ttys.
Alexis :)
was there a previous fundraising effort for building the new high school? where did that money go?
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