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Joined: 11-05-2006
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I have been a staunch supporter of the Sally Ann since my childhood in England, they, the organization do tremendous work and I have always admired the philosophy of no questions asked, just help given.
I saw a photo in this weeks paper of the person in command of the local Sally ann receiving a cheque from our Mayor and Council for $1500.00, a lot of money that hopefully can do some good and incidentally a move by council that I totally endorse.
I understand however, that a major local business has too made a generous donation of several boxes of food and a cheque for actually twice the amount received from City council, outpourings of generosity like this corporate one are hard to find and given the current world state of affairs, will be even harder to find in the future, it is my understanding that at the time of the donation the person who is in charge locally was too busy to come out of the office to even say thankyou personally for this huge donation, not what I would call polite, certainly not sowing any seeds for future help, it seems nowadays so many people ,even the ones who supposedly are there to help other people, have forgotten the art of a simple thankyou.
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Joined: 15-12-2006
I don't believe the Major has forgotten the art of a simple thankyou or intended to be impolite.
I too have found her to be busy...busy ministering, busy at funerals, busy with needy folks. She's not busy getting her nails done, or yaking with friends on the phone or having an office party.
I am certain that after X-mas you'll recieve your thank you, I have.
I just wonder where your true spirit of charity is if you can't see how much the sally ann has on their plate, cut them a little slack and enjoy the gratitude when it comes.
tanya
Joined: 11-05-2006
Tanya wrote" I am certain that after X-mas you'll reveive your thankyou"
Sorry Tanya, you missed my point, I was not looking for a personal thankyou, merely remarking on what had transpired with a third party, businesses large and small , although they give from thier heart, bacause we are all human beings, also need to be seen publicly as having given back to the community, these days, especially in Fernie and other small towns many bigger stores are painted with the dreaded "Big Box" label so it is particularly nice to see good remarks given out, kudos given if you will, and I am sorry ,I cannot agree with being too busy ministering to come out of your office to say a simple thankyou.
Joined: 26-10-2006
A real giver does not need to be pated on the back. I give a large amount to the sally ann and know it is appreciated. That is what it is all about. Some years Major is available some not, but every year I know every dollar is welcome and needed.
Joined: 06-05-2007
I agree with bob. There are lots of reasons to give. Expecting a thank you and a picture in the paper is not a very good one. I'm sure that the Thank you's that the Major gets when she delivers the hampers to families in this area often come with hugs and tears of gratitude. Those thank you's aren't just for the Major, they are for everyone who gives. I am happy to be able to give what I can. Maybe you should go to that retailer and thank them on behalf of the Sally Ann and the people of the Elk Valley.
Joined: 30-03-2008
I'm with Bob and snowydreads. There's a saying among those working in non-profits "You achieve a lot more if you don't care who gets the credit."
It is important to recognize those who contribute to any cause, but in the end it is the major and her helpers delivering the goods to the doors of folks in dire need that counts. A pat on the back is nice, but food on the table is critical.
Most of the folks who volunteer at the sally ann do so without any expected kudos and simply out of compassion for those in need. They don't expect a picture in the paper or anything more than smiles as they work. If you add up their time at a reasonable wage, it would be at the top of the contribution lists.
The effort is a community effort for a community. That's what makes Fernie Fernie.
Joined: 18-07-2007
A gift is a gift and a thank you is a thank you. They used to always go hand in hand. And no one, I don't care how busy they are, is too busy to be courteous.
Joined: 30-03-2008
[quote=David R Gildea]
it is my understanding that at the time of the donation the person who is in charge locally was too busy to come out of the office to even say thankyou personally for this huge donation, not what I would call polite, certainly not sowing any seeds for future help, it seems nowadays so many people ,even the ones who supposedly are there to help other people, have forgotten the art of a simple thankyou.
David R Gildea
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no where does David say the donor was not thanked for the donation. His complaint seems to be that major joan did not come out to bow thank you and the donor didn't get their picture in the paper. this is a busy time for the sally ann and a complaint that they didn't get a thank you in-person from the major at a time when there are huge strains on the local resources of the group seems a little juvenile. and if he wants his picture in the paper, that's a paper issue not a sally ann issue.
i have little doubt that the person who accepted the sally ann donation thanked the donor very much.
that is still "hand in hand" as a matter of course at the sally ann.
Joined: 11-05-2006
Kieth wrote" if he wants his picture in the paper", somehow this is slowly turning to me wanting my picture in the paper, I repeat, I did not make the presentation, I was merely commenting on someone else, I stand by what I have said but please do not start stretching the truth to embellish your letter.
Joined: 22-01-2008
this has got to be the silliest thread that i have ever read.
merry christmas everybody, and please remember that there are always people out there who need a helping hand...
Joined: 06-03-2007
AMEN!