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Authorization to Donate $1,000 to the Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization for the Purposes of Supporting the Sankofa African-American Museum on Wheel Educational Event
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to authorize the expenditure of $1,000 from the Board of Aldermen contingency fund for the purposes of supporting the Sankofa African-American Museum on Wheels event to be held at the RENA on January 19th and 20th.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cathy Dorando
INFORMATION: Rev. Robert Campbell has made the request below to the Town of Carrboro and many other local government and non-profit organizations. The Town tried to offer space for the event during the weekend but due to logistical needs, this was not an option. Rev. Campbell has found available space at RENA and is coordinating logistics with the museum. This donation will allow the Town to partner in this event in lieu of donating space.
Dear Friends, Classmates, and Family Members,
I am making a request of my friends, I need your help to bring a event to town in January this event is about the African American Museum on Wheels. The cost for this two day event is at $4,500. Will you make a donation to help with the cost of the event?
Please let me know. I would love to make this happen and close the contract by December 20. Please read the information in the attachment. When you make the decision to donate , Please make your Check out to: RENA ( ROGERS -EUBANKS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ), we are a 501(c) (3) non profit organization, This is an educational event please support and become a sponsor . Your contribution is deeply appreciated and is tax- deductible
much work still yet to be done
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Minister Robert L Campbell
President of the Rogers Road Neighborhood Association
A resolution authorizing this expenditure and information regarding the museum is attached.
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