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(L <br />VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA <br />mwnesota <br />5905 GokJen V*u«y Rc*<J • M r>r#aoo''S MN 55-*22 • (512)545- ’242 <br />January 14, 1993 <br />The Honorable Ed Callahan <br />Mayor of Orono <br />P.O. Box 66 <br />Crystal Bay, MN 55323 <br />Dear Mayor Callahan: <br />The Volunteers of America has been serving others for 97 years. Volunteers of America Weel', <br />March 7-14, commemorates the founding of our organization on March it, 1896. <br />We are one of Minnesota’s largest human service organizations. Year after year, more than <br />90% of every dollar we receive, we spend directly on program services...for the people we serve. <br />I am asking you to proclaim the week In our behalf. Your personal proclamation will be <br />encouraging to those who receive services In Crystal Bay, or Its nearby communities. <br />Through the years, Volunteers of America has demonst;ated It is a dynamic organization <br />keeping pace with the everchanging world around it. Now more than ever, ’ve recognize the <br />constant need for developing new and more creative ways In solving problems, meeting community <br />needs, and improving the overall quality ot life for all members of our society. We must <br />continue forming partnerships, bridging the gap between human needs and t.he resources of the <br />public and private sector. <br />Something wonderful Is happening in Minnesota, because of you! Your interest and support <br />makes a significant impact on the success of our organization. And, as you know, our success is <br />measured through the lives of those we touch. <br />Respectfully yours, <br />.31 ^ y/L.n <br />(James E. Hogie, Jr. <br />y President <br />JEH'dc <br />Enclosures <br />P. S. Your proclamation, along with other proclamations and letters, wHt be duplicated and put <br />into booklet form. A booklet commemorating our 97th birthday will be placed In the <br />reception area of each of our programs and senior dining sites.