Life Member,
I’m writing to offer you a job. It’s not a permanent job, you understand. It’s not a paying job. On the contrary, it will cost you money.
Membership in TRSMCA Washington State Chapter #1 brings many benefits and advantages, but those come at a price. In order for our Chapter to perform the many tasks and duties for which it is responsible, the Chapter must have operating funds. These funds come mainly from four sources yearly. The 1st source is through our Chapter’s new membership drive each year. The 2nd is by-way-of the Chapter’s fundraiser “Coffee Stop” about every 18 months. The 3rd is through funds that are contributed by Chapter members on a strictly volunteer basis. The 4th is through the adds in our Chapter News Letter. Some highlights of the expenses are:
--- Donated $100.00 toward picnic for deploying and returning Madigan nurses and their medics.
--- Disbursed $55.00 and presented a “Medal of Honor” book and Chapter coin to the ROTC NCO of the Year.
--- The Chapter paid out $48.00 and obtained and presented an American flag, which had been flown over our Nations Capitol, to the recently dedicated flag pavilion located outside Camp Murray (NG) and Madigan Army Medical Center in Tillicum, WA.
--- The Chapter made $77.00 contribution for 60 winter coats to the needy students at the Eugene Tone Transitional School in Tacoma.
--- Exhausted $80.00 to provide Dress Blue uniform to the top graduate of the Fort Lewis Leadership Course.
--- Expended $277.00 at annual Chapter picnic for our members and their guests at McChord AFB in July.
--- Made a $100.00 disbursement to the Fisher House located near Madigan Army Medical Center and some in-kind donations from members in the same chapter.
--- Donations to the USO at both McChord AFB and Seattle/Tacoma International airport. These are primarily in-kind donations that SGM (Ret) Harry Schreiber acquires throughout the year.
--- Contributed $50.00 to the annual Lakewood “Cancer Run” campaign.
--- Distribute $50.00 each year for Veterans Legislative Coalition.
--- Chaplain expenses are $50.00 per year on cards and flowers.
--- The Chapter gave $50.00 to the Providence Saint Peter Foundation.
--- The Chapter supports the E-9 Ball each year with $50.00.
The Chapter’s growth is very dependent on revenues from the four sources of income. Overhead expenses increase every year because of inflation. New programs need funds to implement. Enhanced member benefits such as a Chapter Web Site, Chapter advertisement to enhance membership, and the Chapter News Letter to mention just a few. The “Coffee Stop” revenue this past year has been a problem to achieve. It is becoming increasingly harder to procure a time slot and the personnel to carry out the event. We must increase revenues from the major sources, or we end up with less money to spend on programs and membership benefits, and our chapter will stagnate.
The Chapter’s Officers are calling for an ACTION CAMPAIGN for the remainder of 2007. This request is for a $10.00 minimum voluntary contribution from each Chapter member who holds a Life Membership. Our Chapter stands at 84 members and 65 are Life Membership associates.
Thank you for taking the time to read and consider this job opportunity. Please send your voluntary contribution today for the Chapter’s Action Campaign to:
TRSMCA Washington State Chapter #1
P. O. Box 136
Dupont, WA 98327-0136
We welcome your leadership in this area and any suggestions how we can further improve your Chapter.
Sincerely,
Command CMS (Ret) Jack M. Parkhurst
TRSMCA Washington State Chapter #1 President
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