[Elfsea] Update (Was Re: Katrina Relief)

[Stacy E. Dickey]

Alex, thank you so much for your donation to the Red Cross and for your kind words. You're a most considerate lady.

Please don't think I feel unappreciated. That really isn't the concern at all.... those people in great need are. Perhaps I'm a bit militant and to the point when it comes to times like this. And for that, I apologize if I offended anyone. I don't mean to be abrasive, but rather cut to the chase and just get the job done as quickly and effectively as possible.



Meanwhile, an update...

Rix and I head to the Texas/Louisiana border tomorrow afternoon instead of today. So we have one more day to collect items if anyone has supplies to donate. My car is approaching full, but I also have a subwoofer in the back that can come out to make more room if needed. So, if you have supplies to donate then please conact myself, Rix, or if you're closer to Steppes then Katheryn to arrange your drop-off. (My one request is that dropoffs are not last minute.)

No idea on when I'll be back, as I may be sent further south by the Red Cross to work on telecom repairs. If any replies are sent after our departure, then they will be answered upon my return... whenever that may be.


Regards,
Colete

817-306-5838  Hm (please try this one first)
940-399-9797  Cell



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: alexandra taylor 
  To: elfsea at ansteorra.org 
  Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 9:38 AM
  Subject: RE: [Elfsea] Re: Katrina Relief


  Colete,

  We donated 3 boxes of clothing, 2 blankets and 2 grocery bags of foord to the American Red Cross directly. The American Red Cross was the agency who most helped my father's recovery from the tornado which destoyed Moore, Oklahoma in 2001. I personally received meals from their "hot meal truck" while I shoveled debris for 2 weeks.

  Thank you, Colette, for your efforts.Your offer to coordinate the giving was very generous. Please do not feel that your efforts were not appreciated- just raising the idea of donating to this cause may have provided the spark that folks needed to get their extra items to the donation bins.

  Personal giving is a choice that has to be made by each family, according to their ability to assist- and according to the particular needs of the agencies. It's a tough time for folks- even those not hit by the hurricane may be experiencing what they view as a disaster of economics. It is my view that this personal decision should remain private. 

  I believe there will be much discussion of the management of this particular relief effort in the news as efforts congeal. Perhaps the discussions will lead to more coordination and faster response in the future.


  Lady Alexandra
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