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At the last annual communication, the
membership approved the dissolution of the CHIP
Committee in favor of the new foundation. The old board
members rolled over to form the new foundation board.
The board’s officers were appointed by Grand Master Reg
Kuhn. Kent Broyhill was appointed Chairman, Dick Corwine
was appointed Vice-Chairman and
Jim Hyland as
Secretary-Treasurer for the ensuing year.
The foundation now pays an
administrative fee for office space in the Grand Lodge
Office in Lincoln
and employs a part-time CHIP coordinator, Barb Bruning.
“CHIP event scheduling has gone very
well thus far with new events being added monthly,”
Broyhill stated. “We have approximately 18,000 alumni of
the CHIP program. There have been several recent events
in conjunction with community health fairs and that
seems to work out extremely well.”
The foundation is responsible for
raising the vast majority of its own operating capitol.
Although most events stand on their own financially, the
continuous expenses of rent, payroll, taxes, insurance
and the constant updating of new equipment strains the
budget.
“We are constantly seeking out
funding sources,” Broyhill stated. “If any member knows
of any grants available or could offer the newly
established CHIP Foundation a financial boost, it would
be much appreciated."
“Gifts and memorials honoring loved ones are also
accepted.”
Kent Broyhill
Chairman
June 2008
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