[jane032657]

I just saw all these comments. I do not know anything of any political contributions from the Foundation to anyone running for anything. The FOUNDATION is a separate 501 c 3 charity. It heavily was a conduit for supporting Katrina when it happened. We presently have TWO projects where the proceeds from this event will go to. ONE is the HELPING HANDS program which provides durable medical equipment at NO CHARGE to VILLAGERS in need, any Villager. Doesn't matter what you belong to. Everything from walkers to electric scooters. SECOND, we and PETRINA support the SPARKLE scholarship which provides scholarships to students who promote inclusiveness among their peers.

I PERSONALLY am the President of the FOUNDATION. I give my time and energy to raise money for the ABOVE causes. I am not involved politically in any way with Villages politics. I am aware that the VHA and the POA have differences but my focus in on neither. MY FOCUS is on raising funds for two great programs that benefit local Villagers who are in need, and students who step outside the bounds of cliques and support their peers.

NEVER while I have been President for two years, NEVER, and I will say again NEVER, has one penny gone to anything but charitable causes. This is the FOUNDATION, not the VHA itself, though certainly there is a cooperative relationship. I am a LONG TIME PROFESSIONAL fundraiser and was the Executive Director of charities most of my career except when I was operating assisted living/memory care communities. I have raised $30,000 in Mission Hills for the AED Program. Last year I put on the event with The Dorels for THE FOUNDATION.

So whatever your politics, whichever groups you like or don't like, of course have your opinions. I am not asking anyone to do anything except look at the event I am working hard to put on which will benefit VILLAGERS and STUDENTS, and trust me that there is no money, not a penny, going to anything except these programs from this fundraiser, and NEVER, while I am President, does one penny go to anything that is not a proper 501 c 3 legitimate cause. My reputation is clean and I am respected for my work. I hope you will consider supporting the ROCKY AND THE ROLLERS event to benefit VILLAGERS AND STUDENTS and get your tickets at
Home - The Villages Entertainment * Special Events * Box Office - The Villages Entertainment * Special Events * Box Office

Last, I can assure you, if I ever do decide to run for any office, I was in politics in British Columbia, I would not be someone who would be supported or given money to by those who are referred to in the posts above as my politics are in the minority in The Villages and I do not care. I do what I believe in, and I believe in charity and raising money to help people. That is what this event is about and what I am about. I have no interest in the local government or in being on the VHA or POA. I just do what I enjoy to help the community in the manner which I find fulfilling. So please, please, don't tarnish my event for reasons that have NOTHING to do with the FOUNDATION. It is it's own charity. It is not political, is is charitable. It helps your neighbors. I gain nothing in my future from doing these events, and I have no agendas except as I have stated. Thank you for listening to my side of what is being said. I am ONLY focusing on raising funds for good causes. This is THE VHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. It is it's own entity.

[Advogado]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

That would be nice. Many people KNOW who I am. AND who Jane is. She is a helpful member of the VHA. And is supportive of many charities around The Villages. And an excellent contributor to the online News.

This thread was started by her to encourage participation in a worthy charitable event.

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[Advogado]

Originally Posted by jane032657

I just saw all these comments. I do not know anything of any political contributions from the Foundation to anyone running for anything. The FOUNDATION is a separate 501 c 3 charity. It heavily was a conduit for supporting Katrina when it happened. We presently have TWO projects where the proceeds from this event will go to. ONE is the HELPING HANDS program which provides durable medical equipment at NO CHARGE to VILLAGERS in need, any Villager. Doesn't matter what you belong to. Everything from walkers to electric scooters. SECOND, we and PETRINA support the SPARKLE scholarship which provides scholarships to students who promote inclusiveness among their peers.

I PERSONALLY am the President of the FOUNDATION. I give my time and energy to raise money for the ABOVE causes. I am not involved politically in any way with Villages politics. I am aware that the VHA and the POA have differences but my focus in on neither. MY FOCUS is on raising funds for two great programs that benefit local Villagers who are in need, and students who step outside the bounds of cliques and support their peers.

NEVER while I have been President for two years, NEVER, and I will say again NEVER, has one penny gone to anything but charitable causes. This is the FOUNDATION, not the VHA itself, though certainly there is a cooperative relationship. I am a LONG TIME PROFESSIONAL fundraiser and was the Executive Director of charities most of my career except when I was operating assisted living/memory care communities. I have raised $30,000 in Mission Hills for the AED Program. Last year I put on the event with The Dorels for THE FOUNDATION.

So whatever your politics, whichever groups you like or don't like, of course have your opinions. I am not asking anyone to do anything except look at the event I am working hard to put on which will benefit VILLAGERS and STUDENTS, and trust me that there is no money, not a penny, going to anything except these programs from this fundraiser, and NEVER, while I am President, does one penny go to anything that is not a proper 501 c 3 legitimate cause. My reputation is clean and I am respected for my work. I hope you will consider supporting the ROCKY AND THE ROLLERS event to benefit VILLAGERS AND STUDENTS and get your tickets at
Home - The Villages Entertainment * Special Events * Box Office - The Villages Entertainment * Special Events * Box Office

Last, I can assure you, if I ever do decide to run for any office, I was in politics in British Columbia, I would not be someone who would be supported or given money to by those who are referred to in the posts above as my politics are in the minority in The Villages and I do not care. I do what I believe in, and I believe in charity and raising money to help people. That is what this event is about and what I am about. I have no interest in the local government or in being on the VHA or POA. I just do what I enjoy to help the community in the manner which I find fulfilling. So please, please, don't tarnish my event for reasons that have NOTHING to do with the FOUNDATION. It is it's own charity. It is not political, is is charitable. It helps your neighbors. I gain nothing in my future from doing these events, and I have no agendas except as I have stated. Thank you for listening to my side of what is being said. I am ONLY focusing on raising funds for good causes. This is THE VHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. It is it's own entity.

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[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Advogado

Could you provide an explanation about the FOUNDATION'S contribution to the political campaign of the former VHA president? Or are the records of the Sumter County Supervisor of Elections wrong?

Are you sure you have the right foundation? Could you please copy and paste what you are talking about? The link you posted brings up a blank page with nothing filled in for me.

The developer and many of his staff and family have openly made contributions to the Republican Party. I see no reason why contributions would be hidden to support any candidate or made through this foundation. It just doesn't make sense..


And again. Thank you Jane. And Thank you VHA.

[jane032657]

I do not know anything about this. I have not seen what the record says and it has not happened while I am President and I do not believe it has ever happened under The Foundation. I will certainly investigate but if and when this happened, which I do not believe it did because it would be a violation of being a charity, it did not happen while I have been on the Board of Directors of The Foundation. I have not seen the document you are referring to. It would be helpful if you could email it to me at
janeinthevillages@gmail.com so I can actually see it, or take a screen shot and message it to me at 352 391 0899. I will try and find out what you are referring to and I will respond to my findings in this public forum, as I believe in transparency and I know it has never happened while I have been involved. I need to actually SEE what you are referring to so I can research and respond intelligently and with facts. Thank you.

[Advogado]

Originally Posted by jane032657

I do not know anything about this. I have not seen what the record says and it has not happened while I am President and I do not believe it has ever happened under The Foundation. I will certainly investigate but if and when this happened, which I do not believe it did because it would be a violation of being a charity, it did not happen while I have been on the Board of Directors of The Foundation. I have not seen the document you are referring to. It would be helpful if you could email it to me at
janeinthevillages@gmail.com so I can actually see it, or take a screen shot and message it to me at 352 391 0899. I will try and find out what you are referring to and I will respond to my findings in this public forum, as I believe in transparency and I know it has never happened while I have been involved. I need to actually SEE what you are referring to so I can research and respond intelligently and with facts. Thank you.

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[Advogado]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Are you sure you have the right foundation? Could you please copy and paste what you are talking about? The link you posted brings up a blank page with nothing filled in for me.

The developer and many of his staff and family have openly made contributions to the Republican Party. I see no reason why contributions would be hidden to support any candidate or made through this foundation. It just doesn't make sense..


And again. Thank you Jane. And Thank you VHA.

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[jane032657]

I was not a part of this is September 2012, I can assure you it is not the practice as of the past two years, and I am looking into it to get the facts and find out the specifics, Thank you for bringing this to my attention so I can investigate.

[Moderator]

The topic of this thread is the charitable event sponsored by the VHA Foundation. If you wish to start a new thread to discuss the relationship between the Foundation, the VHA, and the Developer, you may.

Any further off topic posts will be deleted.

Moderator

[jane032657]

Thank you Moderator. If I may close this with a VERY important point of clarification. The report that the poster is referring to does indeed show a donation of $100. HOWEVER, if he looked CLOSELY, he would see it was an EXPENSE of that individual's campaign and THEY made a donation to THE FOUNDATION. The FOUNDATION did NOT Make a donation to the campaign.


Exp 9/8/2012 Burgess, Donald Lain-85 County Commissioner, Dist. 3 VHA Foundation
1104 Main Street
The Villages, FL 32159 $100.00 donation Monetary TR-P

[Advogado]

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[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Advogado

...Lest it be said that I am anti-Developer or anti-Villages, I am not...

Almost lost my morning oatmeal when I read that. [emoji23]

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Almost lost my morning oatmeal when I read that. [emoji23]

[Bonny]

Good luck with the fundraiser. Hope you have a great turnout.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Bonny

Good luck with the fundraiser. Hope you have a great turnout.