Thursday, February 4, 2010

A message from the DSU

Haiti relief update

My name is Priscilla and I am the External Relations Coordinator for the Douglas Students' Union. I had initially sent an email about our match funding groups who wanted to fundraise for the relief efforts for Haiti.

I was not clear with my messaging and there has been miscommunication since. I would like to say that this was not the DSU as a whole that has made this error, it was myself. When requested I mistakenly did not send the following message:

"The DSU is committed to making every effort to raise funds for Haiti. Our primary fundraiser will be a bake sale held in the concourse on January 28. DSU will match funds collected by DSU though direct fund raising or clubs to a total maximum of $500before January 29, 2009 and requires the funds to be sent though DSU to a legitimate aid organization. DSU will also be making an up front contribution of $500 to Haiti aid."

The DSU believes in supporting the efforts put forward for this cause and are doing their best to rectify any problems because of this error.

I thank you for the moment of your time, I wanted to apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,

Priscilla Bartleman
External Relations Coordinator
Douglas Students' Union
Posted by doug is here editor at 2:00 PM
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3 comments:

  1. Is it possible for the DSU to disclose how much was raised, by what clubs/groups, and where the money was sent along with a proof that it was sent there?
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  2. Hello,
    The DSU is going to be sending $1411 total to the humanitarian coalition. Members of the coalition consist of CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam Quebec, and Save the Children. Donations to the Humanitarian Coalition are also matched by the government as you can see on the website:
    http://www.thehumanitariancoalition.ca/
    Proof that it was sent there will be on our financial statements next year but if you would like something more immediate you can come to the office and view our receipt when it arrives.
    Priscilla Bartleman
    External Relations Coordinator
    Douglas Students' Union
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  3. Mike DominelliFeb 5, 2010 04:25 PM
    The Semester 6, BSN Nursing Students would like to thank everyone who donated money on “Toonie Tuesday” Feb.2, 2010 at both Douglas College Campuses.

    We are pleased to announce that we collected $1261.12 in 2 hours which the Federal Government will match.

    The donations collected are already on their way to the Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.

    Thank you all once again for your donations!!

    From the Douglas College BSN Semester 6 Nursing Students
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