[GREN-Exec] GREN financial status re. request for some funding for election debates

Tue Aug 27 12:49:57 EDT 2019

The only reason I'm asking is because GREN is not doing an environmental 
election forum this year because 100 Debates on the Environment is. I'm 
hoping the other groups we had partnered with for the debates in the 
past will be stepping up and providing some financial support in the 
riding that is most suitable for them.

Harold Albrecht is the only federal conservative MP in the Region. Just 
saying'....

Susan K

On 8/27/2019 11:54 AM, Gregory C. Michalenko wrote:
>
> Dear Exec Members:
>
>
> GREN's credit union account balance on July 31 is $1.527.30.  The 
> starting  balance on Jan. 1, 2019 was $2009.61.
>
>
> We had income of $118.95 ($80.00 from 4 memberships @$20.00. and 
> $38.95 from "donations to defray expenses" at the event at First 
> United Church).
>
>
> Our expenses were $604.26.  Banking costs were $3.00 per month. and a 
> new booklet of blank cheques (enough to keep us going for a few years) 
> was $39.27. Our expenses for events we supported was $543.99.
>
>
> I attempted twice to reach the person who was said to be managing our 
> our website and email list, but never got a response from him.  I 
> don't know what is owed to him or someone else.
>
>
> Regarding Susan's request for support for the debate.  Susan, how much 
> is the rental cost in this case? All of you, please let me know 
> whether you wish GREN to contribute and how much you think is 
> appropriate.  My suggestion is to make it conditional on there being a 
> voluntarydonation box like Laura had at both the Kitchener town hall 
> and the First United event.  This brought in over $200 that was shared 
> by the supporting organizations.  GREN's need is obviously not as 
> great as that of some of the other supporters and we can opt out of 
> accepting anything if we want.
>
>
> In the future, in the interest of accountability, I think we should 
> ask for a rough estimated budget from those seeking support for 
> campaigns and events.  Then we could decide if the request is 
> reasonable - and even if it's too modest, or we might have a 
> suggestion for additional sources, whether financial or in-kind, that 
> the worthy organization or group hadn't considered.
>
>
> - Greg
>
>
> ps Kevin dropped off a hundred alternative stickers for countering 
> Ford's moronic program of forcing gas stations to put anti-carbon tax 
> stickers on their pumps.  Get some for yourselves and for your friends 
> now! You can pick some up from me (53 Menno St., Waterloo, phone 519 
> 725-1059) or I could drop some off at your residence.  I checked with 
> my cosmic medium and she/he/they/it assured me that this law is unique 
> for the 3,687,934,702,594 civilizations in the universe that have gas 
> pumps.
>
>
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> *From:* Executive <executive-bounces at gren.ca> on behalf of John 
> Jackson <jjackson at web.ca>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 27, 2019 6:25 AM
> *To:* Kevin Thomason
> *Cc:* GREN Executive
> *Subject:* Re: [GREN-Exec] request for some funding for election debates
> Before deciding on how much to contribute, I need to see our financial 
> status from Greg. Also I wish we knew what our financial needs are to 
> update our website and to keep it and our e-mail list up to date.
>
> John
>
>
> ------------------------------
> John Jackson
> 17 Major Street
> Kitchener N2H 4R1
> 519-744-7503
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>
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>> On Aug 26, 2019, at 10:01 PM, Kevin Thomason <kevinthomason at mac.com 
>> <mailto:kevinthomason at mac.com>> wrote:
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>> Hi Susan,
>>
>> As I’d mentioned earlier I am very supportive of donating $150 to 
>> $200 for the event.  This is going to be a very important election. 
>>  As we have learned with Doug Ford - elections have consequences and 
>> we need to ensure informed, motivated voters are getting out to vote.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Kevin.
>>
>> -------------------------------------
>>
>> Kevin Thomason
>>
>> 1115 Cedar Grove Road
>> Waterloo, Ontario Canada  N2J 3Z4
>>
>> Phone: (519) 888-0519
>> Mobile Phone/WhatsApp: (519) 240-1648
>> Twitter: @kthomason
>> E-mail: kevinthomason at mac.com <mailto:kevinthomason at mac.com>
>>
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>>
>>> On Aug 26, 2019, at 7:54 PM, Susan Koswan <susankoswan at execulink.com 
>>> <mailto:susankoswan at execulink.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi, We have a meeting tomorrow afternoon (Tues) and I'd like to 
>>> report back whether GREN can provide some money. They're good with 
>>> $150 if we can swing it.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Susan K
>>>
>>> On 8/24/2019 12:02 PM, Susan Koswan wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I forgot I was supposed to ask if GREN could provide some money to 
>>>> cover costs for the Kitchener Conestoga 100 Debates on the 
>>>> Environment? I'm working with the Nith Valley EcoBoosters who are 
>>>> taking a lead on organizing and we'll have to pay room rental. Can 
>>>> GREN contribute $100 to $200 towards that?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Susan K
>>>>
>>>>
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