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CLARITY
SOLICITATIONS
BOARD
Minutes
Date
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CHARITY SOLICITATIONS BOARD
January 17, 1973
The meeting opened at 1:40 P.M. with the following present:
Guy L. Kennedy„ Jr., Chairman Representing City Attorney
Rev. Thomas M. Johnston Ministerial Association
Chester B. McMullen, Jr. Chamber of Commerce
R. G. Whitehead City Clerk
Absent:
Larry W. Lord, Secretary Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Frank Daniels Police Chief
The Chairman called the meeting to order with the first
application being that of the Central Florida Chapter,
Leukemia Society. Present at the meeting were Mrs. Amy
Bravo Newberry, Executive Director, and Mr. Don Chicosky,
representing; the National Leukemia Society. A lengthy
discussion ensued with Mr. Kennedy and other board members
asking numerous questions, particularly relating to their
financial statement where they showed assets of $270.00
and liabilities of $2,100 or a deficit of $1,830. Another
item that was questioned was titled Tax Refund Receivable.
It was pointed out that this was at least the second year
that a deficit balance had been shown on their financial
statement. Mr. McMullen moved that the application of the
Central Florida Chapter, Leukemia Society, for solicitation
during the month of March, 1973 be approved subject to the
organization correcting; accounting; deficiencies and receipt
of a letter from Mrs. Newberry agreeing to take the steps
to institute a better system of accounting. Motion was
seconded by Reverend Johnston and carried unanimously.
The next application to be considered was that of the March
of Dimes or National Foundation. The request had been
approved at w evious meeting subject to representative being
present at this meeting., A Mr. Gene Pacula, District Field
Representative of the National Foundation was present. Mr.
Kennedy read a letter from Mr. Richard Delker, the president
of the local chapter, attempting to explain the excessive
cost of raising; their funds. As neither Mr. Delker or
other representatives could be present, Mr. Pacula took
their place. He explained that the organization and the
local chapters are trying to streamline and cut costs to
bring the fund raising costs below 20%. It was shown that
past performances were over 20% for some years and the
projected budget showed a cost of raising the funds of
approximately 27%. The Board, particularly Mr. McMullen,
spoke of the high salaries being; paid at the National
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headquarters and other board members asked questions based
on a report of the National.Information Bureau. By consent
it was agreed that a letter should be sent to Mr. Delker
thanking him for his cooperation, approving of Mr, Pacula
being present and notifying them that the Board will check
carefully in the future,
The next item to be considered was that of the American Legion
Auxiliary, Turner-Brandon Unit #7 for them to hold a Poppy
Sale on February 16th and 17th. Reverend Johnston moved that
the application be approved. Mr. McMullen seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
The American Cancer Society's application requested approval
ofsolicitation during the month of April. With everything
being found in order, Reverend Johnston moved that the
application be approved, Mr. McMullen seconded the motion
which.!carried unanimously.
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The last application to be considered was that of the Suncoast
Heart Association to solicit during the month of February.
As the application was in order, Mr. McMullen moved that the
application of the Suncoast Heart Association be approved.
Reverend Johnston seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
j? The City Clerk reported that the application of the American
Vital Organ Transplant Foundation had been withdrawn at this
time. He also reported that the County Charity Board had
received some information regarding an organization known as
World Changes Inc, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The minutes of the meeting of December 13, 1972 were
presented for approval. Hearing no objections the Chairman
declared the minutes approved in accordance with copies
submitted to the Board in writing.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at
3;20 P.M.
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