[MainstreetTowns] FW: Help

[John Newby]

Muskogee will be glad to chip in $200. Will get it sent off by Monday.

John


On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 10:44 AM, Kelli Yadon <Kelli.Yadon at okcommerce.gov>
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> *Forwarding a message from Jim Watters, Advisory Board Member and former
> Main Street State Staff member. **J*
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> Hi, my name is Jim Watters and for the folks who were not around when I
> worked for the Oklahoma Main Street Program, I used to do the work that
> Jeremy does now.  Not too long ago, Linda Barnett wrote to you about the
> Oklahoma Main Street Foundation.  I have copied her note below.  Within her
> note is my address.  Well, Jim had one of his *senior moments* when he
> gave Linda is address.  My "real" address is
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> *2807* Raintree Circle
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> Norman, OK 73072
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> For the managers who know me, I'm sure you understand.
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> I am really sorry for the mistake.  Fortunately, Raintree Circle in Norman
> is only one block long and I have told the Post Office of my mistake.
> Please excuse me.
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> *Dear Board Members, Main Street Communities, Oklahoma Main Street Staff
> and Friends, As you probably know, Main Street, like every other entity in
> state government, is facing funding threats due to the dwindling state
> budget.  For several years now, the Board of Directors of the Main Street
> Foundation has been looking at ways to supplement revenue and to assist
> this worthwhile movement in our state.  Originally, we had hoped to form
> the foundation to create a tax-deductible base for donations so that we
> could return the funds to communities in the form of grants and
> assistance.  We still hope to do that but we are also hoping to create more
> sustainability within the state program.  For instance, if the state, in
> the future, can't fund our contract with the National Main Street Center,
> perhaps the OMSF Board of Directors could do so.  This is just an example.*
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> *Thanks, to former State Staffer, Jim Watters, we are on the road to
> achieving our 501(c)3 status.  However, some base funding is needed.  Larry
> paid $50 from his own pocket to start the foundation checking account and
> Jim contributed $100.00 to get the Employer Identification Number (EIN).
> Now we are facing an $850 filing fee.  I am sending a check for $100.00 to
> Jim to begin the process.  I am challenging each of you to do the same (or
> more, or less).  Your donation is entirely tax deductible during this
> process.   The Foundation address is:     *
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> *James G. Watters             *
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> *2708 Raintree Circle.         *
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> *Norman, OK  73072 *
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> *If you know of any entities also willing to contribute, any amount is
> appreciated.  This is a grass roots effort for a worthwhile program that
> makes all of our lives better.   *
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