AEHS receives a gift from Bob Tipman
Dear AEHS Executive:
I would like to congratulate all members of the AEHS Executive for all the hard work and commitment to making the AEHS so successful in the projects which were undertaken over the last two years since our inception. The first Jaanipäev at Linda Hall vcelebrating the legacy of the 4K’s, the DVD project and this year’s Jaanipäev at Lincoln Hall were outstanding successes. It was a honor to be your first President and witness the energy that the AEHS Executive put into making all these projects as successful as they became. Bob Kingsep will have a rewarding time working with all of you into the next series of projects.
As a parting gift to the AEHS, I would like to make a donation of $1,000 to the Society to cover any outstanding expenses that have risen. What funds are left over are intended to be enjoyed by the members attending Executive meetings and cover the costs of such extraneous items as lunches and wine which will help inspire even more exciting projects.
Tervitust
Bob Tipman
October 27, 2007
A reply from Bob Kingsep
Dear Bob,
From the first days we had the opportunity to plan and rehears our duties as co-masters of ceremony at the Alberta Estonian Centennial celebration in 1999, I was struck by your sincere and energetic commitment to the Estonian community. Your tenure as the first President of the AEHS further strengthened my appreciation for your spirited dedication to the success of the society.
On behalf of the AEHS I am expressing our appreciation for your contribution in time and energy, and further recognize your significant monetary donation. This will help ensure the completion of our current projects, and ease the way into future endeavours.
Since we have determined that the DVD project is paying its way, my suggestion is to budget this donation for executive meetings.
We need to be prudent in how we use it, but I think it is reasonable to provide a modest supplement to executive/board meeting costs.
I see merit in this direction. Without organization and planning, nothing else happens. The more sociable and amenable the environment for meetings, the easier it is to continue. We do have the tools to make communication over distances easier and we will continue to use them, but we are, after all, humans. Humans are social, and our organization is a reflection of a long-standing human community.
We look forward to your continued involvement with the Society, and many more opportunities to break bread, toast our accomplishments, and share our friendship.
Sincerely
Bob Kingsep
