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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> FYI</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>-----Original Message-----<BR>From: pat bern
[mailto:bernpat@hotmail.com] <BR>Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 8:03 AM<BR>To:
</FONT><A href="mailto:pbern@comcast.net"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>pbern@comcast.net</FONT></A><BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>Subject: supplies
for teachers<BR><BR>Good Morning!<BR>For the many who have already responded,
thank you for helping raise<BR>money to purchase school supplies (see
attached). For others, this is a gentle<BR>reminder.<BR><BR>We have only a short
window of time until the order is placed for<BR>January's delivery. Buying in
bulk literally doubles the dollar's buying power. As<BR><BR>there is no
administrative cost involved, all the money raised goes<BR>directly to helping
teachers.<BR><BR>Please send a tax-deductible check
to:<BR> TAG - Baltimore Community
Foundation<BR> 2 E. Read
St.<BR> Baltimore, MD 21202<BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank you.<BR>Pat Bernstein<BR><BR></FONT>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">HELP ALL OUR CHILDREN!
(from Pat Bernstein)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P><PRE style="tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 2.25in 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt"><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You may know that many of our </SPAN><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Baltimore</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceType><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">City</SPAN></st1:PlaceType><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceType><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Public School</SPAN></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> teachers dip into their own pockets to buy </SPAN></FONT></PRE><PRE style="tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 2.25in 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>basic supplies for their students. It is estimated that on the average, each teacher spends $500 to $1000 a year.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></PRE>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Three years ago, I started a friend-to-friend “chain” e-mail asking for
contribution to provide basic supplies </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">as a way of
acknowledging appreciation for teachers. The result of this grassroots, all
volunteer effort was both </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">overwhelming and
heartwarming. The first year donations enabled 250 teachers to each receive
supplies worth $65; </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">last year 465 teachers
joyfully received goody bags each valued at $90.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>This year with the help of Mayor O’Malley, City agencies, and your
contribution, we hope to raise sufficient </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">funds to distribute
goody bags to 500 middle schools teachers in the City, each valued at $120.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please consider </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">donating either money
or supplies (dropped off at Baltimore City Police District offices). With no
administrative overhead, </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">every penny and pencil
goes directly to our City’s neediest students. Your contribution in November
will enable us to </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">order supplies in
December and distribute them in January. And the ability to buy in bulk doubles
the value of a </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">one dollar
contribution.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
<BR><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>We’ve all been stretched to respond to compelling causes recently but
please, PLEASE remember there is </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">need right here for
our City’s children. Help provide our teachers with this award and reward for
their dedication.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED
THROUGH DECEMBER 15.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Partial Supply
List<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">#2 Pencils<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 2">
</SPAN>(box of 12)<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>$2<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Copy Paper<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 2">
</SPAN>(500/pkg)<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>$10<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Scissors<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 2">
</SPAN>(blunt tip)<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>$2<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Transparency
Paper<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>(90/box)<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>$11<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Construction
paper<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>(50/pkg)<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>$3<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">TAX-DEDUCTIBLE</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Checks made payable
to:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>BCF Teacher Appreciation
Gift<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Mail contribution to:
TAG – Baltimore Community Foundation<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 2">
</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>2 E. Read St.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
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</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN></SPAN><st1:place><st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Baltimore</SPAN></st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">,
</SPAN><st1:State><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">MD</SPAN></st1:State><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
</SPAN><st1:PostalCode><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">21202</SPAN></st1:PostalCode></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>