File #: 19-373    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agendas Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/15/2019 In control: Board of Aldermen
On agenda: 11/19/2019 Final action:
Title: 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.
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Resolution, 2. Attachment B - Sankofa African American Museum on Wheels Information
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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

 

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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.       

 

FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT:  Staff time is estimated at two hours for this event. The fiscal impact will result in the appropriation of $1,000 from the Board of Aldermen Contingency Fund.          

 

RECOMMENDATION:r  It is recommended that the Mayor and Board approve the attached resolution.