DSFoundationUSA - 2012Christmasletter3
The Danube Swabian Foundation of the U.S.A., Inc.
Die Donauschwaebische Stiftung der USA, Inc.
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T’is the season when we spend time with loved ones, giving thanks, enjoying
memories and traditions as well as participating in many club functions. It is
also the time to consider an annual donation to the Danube Swabian
Foundation, your Stiftung, which turned 30 years old this year. I am aware
that you are often asked to give to charities, everything from bell-ringing on
the corner to the American Cancer Society. Equally as important is an
opportunity to give to your heritage and your donation is tax deductible - just
like giving to the “big guys”. There are 3 ways for you to participate in our
annual fund-raising:
1.Our "Pledge Your Age" campaign was kicked off this year at the April
meeting in Chicago. If in the past 30 years you have ever participated in a
Deutsche Schule sponsored by your Verein, have been in the youth group or
traveled with your youth group, or played on a soccer team it is highly likely
that you have benefited from a grant made by the Stiftung to your club. The
simple gift of giving a donation equal to your age assures that these programs
can continue in the future.
2. A second opportunity to participate is by purchasing copies of "The Great
Swabian Migration", "Der Grosse Schwabenzug" novel. Elizabeth and Mike
Walter along with Pannonia Press have made this a fund-raising opportunity
for the Stiftung. The book has received very good reviews and we
encourage you to share this with the younger generation. Another
consideration is to purchase the book to give to someone, friend, neighbor or
schools, who have little knowledge of our heritage. This book is a historical
novel, important enough that it was translated into English.
3. Finally, we urge you to purchase a copy of the Anne Morrison Millions
Cried and No One Listened DVD series. Many of our members contributed
their personal stories to make this DVD possible. $55,000 of the Foundation’
s money purchased 1000 DVD sets from Anne. It is hoped that these will all
be resold to our members at a cost of $55/set. Please consider purchasing a
set for your household and a second to be given to your local school or
library to ensure a broader understanding of our history and heritage.
Please see your club’s directors if you have further questions or would like
to make a purchase or donation. On behalf of the officers and directors of
YOUR Danube Swabian Foundation, we would like to wish you and your
family Happy Holidays.
With best wishes,
Eddie Tullius, President
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