Fellow Chippers...

On May 6th, 2002, checks were sent to 13 different charities. The total amount of money sent was $6,794. Since then, added sales of the Opera House NCV sets increased the total raised to over $7,000. Each charity was asked to send an individual receipt for each donation. After expenses, a gross contribution of $100 resulted in a donation of $89.

Those of us involved in this effort are very proud of the amount of money raised for a variey of great causes. Having said that, we are only 1/2 way to our original goal of $14,000.

These unique sets will be available at the natonal convention at table #33 - Chips Off the Old Block.

If you won't be in Las Vegas, please e-mail me or call toll-free at 1-888-CHIPS-97 to add this set to your collection. Any charity of your choice is fine.

If you would like a more detailed accounting of results to date, please e-mail me and I'll be glad to provide it to you.

Here is a breakdown of the checks sent:

American Red Cross $178
Camp Comfort Zone $2,403
Disabled American Veteran's Charitable Trust $267
Manhattan Youth $89
NY Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund $356
NYC Police Foundation Heroes Fund $89
Salvation Army $89
September 11th Children's fund $979
September 11th Fund $357
Special Operations Warrior Foundation $184
Twin Towers Fund $734
Twin Towers Orphan Fun $980
World Trade Center Police Disaster Relief Fund $89