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My name is Cliff Campbell, and I am the founding
Theater Teacher at Uncommon Charter High School in Brooklyn, NY. We are heading to Scotland to showcase an original
piece of theater representing America at the National Theater of Scotland’s Youth Exchange Festival in July 2012
(July 1-8). Our school is committed to providing students with experiences that will ensure they graduate from college.
Since opening our doors three years ago, we are already out-performing New York City public school students in many state
and national exams, however, in addition to academic preparation, we want to ensure that our students are exposed to different
cultures and life-changing experiences to get them prepared for college and beyond.
Our smart and talented scholars have worked
so hard for this opportunity. Due to the enormous price of airfare in July and the low income status of our students,
our budget for this trip is extremely limited. In turn, I am reaching out to individuals and organizations such as you
who believe in the value of continued cultural exchange between the United States and Scotland.
As the first week of July is peak travel
season, with ten students, 1 director, and two chaperones going on the trip, we in turn need over $15,000 to cover airfare. We have some fundraising initiatives already
in place, but need to reach out in multiple directions if we want to meet our goal of raising at least $10,000. Uncommon Schools
is a non-profit organization, so any donation would be 100% tax deductable. Financial sponsorship is as simple
as writing a check for a flat donation ($25, $50, etc.). Clearly, ANY donation, large or small would be extremely
appreciated to help offset the enormous costs of this amazing opportunity!
Interested parties can make checks payable to
Uncommon Charter High School (write “Scotland” in the memo line) and mail to:
Attn: Cliff Campbell
Uncommon Charter HS
1485 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Questions can be directed to ccampbell@uncommonhs.org . We will be seeking donations through the end
of April 2012
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Request on behalf of St Andrew’s Hospice
In celebration of 25 years of caring for the people of Lanarkshire Scotland and also in recognition
of our patron Saint Andrew, I would like to appeal to our expatriate associations to consider supporting St Andrew’s
Hospice (Lanarkshire) during this very difficult economic period. I have attached a copy of our Newsletter which
gives a very clear insight into the work and needs of the hospice, which I hope will encourage your deliberations.
The assurance is that any donation which you may consider making will be used solely for patient care for those
suffering from cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.
Should you decide to support this wonderful cause please make cheques payable as follows :- St Andrew’s
Hospice (Lanarkshire) and send to the address below. Should you wish to support our appeal by any other method of payment
please contact the writer.
I would like to wish you and your association every success in the coming years and thank you for taking the
time to consider our request.
Regards,
Bob
Bob Reid
Fundraising Manager
St Andrew's Hospice
Henderson Street
Airdrie
Scotland
ML6 6DJ
Tel: 01236 772012
Fax: 01236 748748
Web: www.st-andrews-hospice.com **********************************************
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
My name is Catherine Robertson-Ross and YES! I am a SCOT who lives in Aberdeen Scotland, I write to ask for your help. I
plan to come to New York in November to run the New York Marathon, my intention is to raise funds for America's injured servicemen
and women and to donate all funds raised to the above American charity.
Please support me in this effort. It is outlined on my web page. You may click on the link below to see it.
For the link to the Catherine Robertson-Ross page, click here.
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THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROTECTION
OF RURAL SCOTLAND
Background
Formed in 1926, the Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland (APRS) works to protect Scotland's world renowned
landscape and the amenity of the countryside. It is Scotland's longest established independent environmental organisation,
and a forerunner of the National Trust for Scotland. It has been raising awareness of Scotland's unique landscapes for
over 80 years.
As an independent charity, we welcome as members all who share what we care about - Scotland's varied scenery and rural
environment which is a priceless asset for the health, prosperity and well-being of present and future generations. We strive
to be an authoritative voice which makes good things happen in rural Scotland and combats threats to damage it.
APRS is a voluntary organisation which relies heavily upon a part-time Director, a part-time Administrator and
volunteers to do its work. With a small office in Edinburgh it has members throughout Scotland and beyond. It is
funded by membership subscriptions, donations and grants from charitable foundations.
John Mayhew, Director
The Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland
Gladstone's Land (3rd Floor)
483
Lawnmarket
Edinburgh
EH1 2NT
Scottish Charity Number SC016139
A scottish Charitable Company limited by guarantee
Reg'd No. 154563
Telephone: Tel : 0131 225 7012
Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland
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BAGPIPES WANTED
I'm seeking charitable donations of pipes and other musical instruments in playable condition.
These donations will benefit students at Wyoming Catholic College, the State of Wyoming's only four-year liberal arts
college now entering its fourth academic year. Many of our students have an intense interest in traditional Celtic music,
and are doing remarkable things with a couple of battered guitars, a few pennywhistles, and a drum; however, because we are
such a new institution we lack discretionary funds to purchase other instruments for them. If you have playable pipes
gathering dust and would like to send them to a good home where they will help introduce young people to Scottish music performance,
please contact me, Dr. Nancy E. Llewellyn, at nancy.llewellyn@wyomingcatholiccollege.com. You can count on receiving our eternal gratitude plus a letter you can use for tax-deduction purposes. Thank
you! --
Nancy E. Llewellyn, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Latin
Wyoming Catholic College [Visit our website:
www.wyomingcatholiccollege.com]
P.O. Box 750
Lander, WY 82520
Office: (307) 332-2130 x11
Cell: (307) 349-0464
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