Jeanette Frantz

I very much agree that there needs to be some clarification in this instance. First and foremost, the quilts you made were specifically donated to be given to the children served by RMH. If the quilts were donated to be sold, then the suspicion of improper handling would not exist. In this case, you clearly set forth that the quilts were to be given to the children served by RMH. Several years ago, I was a board member and officer of a non-profit organization (located in Florida). Funds had been donated to the organization for a specified purpose, involving services provided by the organization to military personnel. Cash donations had been obtained and the funds were specifically earmarked for that purpose only. About 3 years ago, the organization lost the ability to provide the services for which the cash donations were given. After researching the issue, it was determined that Florida has a state statute which specifically prohibits using donations specifically earmarked by the donors for any other purpose. The non-profit organization ultimately decided that using the donations for purposes other than specified by the donors would be a violation of state statutes and also discredit the non-profit organization. For that reason, the donations were returned to the original donors (most of which were also non-profit organizations). I do believe that RMH authorities at the corporate level need to be aware of the situation. So, yes, I think you really need to resolve this matter for your own peace of mind. Items donated specifically to be given to victims should not, IMHO, be sold. And, the staffer should absolutely not have given your email address to anyone without your specific permission. That would definitely disturb me.