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RFH 2010, Cover Stories, To the Editor

Letter: Thanks from Emerald Foundation

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

I meant to send this letter around Thanksgiving time to remind me to “give thanks” to the entire community in thanks for the many contributions to the Hamilton Emerald Foundation (HEF) in 2011.

The impact was simply and powerfully illustrated at a gathering last June at the Barge where HCS teachers and students presented all of the proposals, projects, trips and scholarships that had been funded by the HEF in 2010-11. By the time they had completed their presentation, I had totaled the dollar amount that these teachers and students received, and amazingly, it had reached $108,000!  And since there are no administrative or overhead costs for the HEF, and it is a totally volunteer-driven organization, that dollar amount reflects just how much was raised in 2010-11 from you and other important supporters of the HEF. So during this season of “giving thanks,” I hope you will accept the Foundation's  deep, heartfelt appreciation for your financial support and involvement in the continued vibrancy of Hamilton Central School.

Many thanks for your financial support for a little school that continues to have such an important impact on so many lives.

Murray L. Decock, Member, Hamilton Emerald Foundation

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