short, to the point. I think the process of building a mission statement
is a good one for people to go through, even though personally, I hate that
kind of thing.
Sally Anne, an Urban Farmer
Seattle, WA
On Thu, 26 Sep 1996, Sue Lily wrote:
> >In response to John Barclay's request for mission statements of CSA farms:
>
> The "mission statement" should be one sentence, according to grant writer
> advisors -
>
> Ours, in Ashland, OR;
> FOUR EAGLES GARDEN:
>
> "Helping each other to live in a good way and ensure a future of healthy
> land, water and food."
>
>
> PS. THIS IS THE WEEK TO WRITE, CALL, FAX AND EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE TO STOP
> THE FUNDING FOR THE DEVASTATING SALVAGE RIDER THAT HAS BEEN CAUSING TREES
> TO FALL...
>
> SIGN ON AND MAKE YOUR CALL, PLEASE - today and Friday
>
> Call the President: 202-456-1111
> Call Leon Panetta: 202-456-6797
> email this sign on letter to:
> president@whitehouse.gov
>
>
> The Hon. William Jefferson Clinton
> President of the United States
> The White House
> Washington DC
>
> Dear President Clinton:
>
> In these final days of the 104th Congress, there is one more
> opportunity to end the damage that is being done to our nation's
> environment by the Rescissions Act Logging Rider and the Mt. Graham
> Rider.
>
> We are thankful that you have asked the Congress to repeal both of
> these odious Riders. We believe you have the power, in negotiations
> with Congressional leaders, to insist that this be done.
>
> Jessica Mathews recently observed that citizens should know "whether
> elected officials' professed concern for the environment is matched by
> action when it counts."
>
> This is a case where it counts. Ancient Forests, pristine waters,
> endangered fish and wildlife, Native American sacred sites, and the
> rights of citizens in our nation to hold their own government
> accountable are all at stake.
>
> You have the means to insure that no legislation funding the Forest
> Service after October 1 is signed that does not repeal these two
> Riders, and restore the laws that are designed to achieve balance in
> our environmental policies and fulfill our obligation to be good
> stewards of this Earth.
>
> We are counting on you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Ms. Lily
> lily@mind.net
> Ashland OR
>
>
>