Update on EF endowments, 2006

This information is of particular concern to branch Educational Foundation chairs. The Foundation has sent a report on contributions as of 4/1/06. Here’s the status of the two “open” funds of concern to North Carolina. Charlotte Branch Research & Projects, #1429: $16,817.52 (needs to reach $35,000 by 2014) Ann Chipley American Fellowship, #4051: $45,661.98 (needs…

A coalition needs help regarding PBS funding, 2006

$95 million. That’s how much Congress wants to slash from public broadcasting’s budget for next year.  Cutting that amount will devastate many of public TV’s best children’s programs. We’ve fought this battle before, and won.  Last year, Congress threatened to slash public broadcasting’s funding by nearly a quarter.  But intense public pressure forced them to…