I know the Masons are a charitable organization, especially in regard to children and public education. I am considering approaching my local lodge for assistance, so I wanted to ask the good men of this forum for comment.
Many of you are aware of the widespread catastrophic flooding that occurred in South Louisiana in August (and into September). Of the thousands of affected families, many of them have children with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, etc. who have difficulty communicating. In many cases, iPads are used for communication. For many others, iPad- based programs are essential to their education, or even their emotional well-being. The floods struck so quickly and unexpectedly that many families lost this essential equipment.
I am working with an established 501 (c)3 group dedicated to helping families with special needs to help replace as many as the estimated 200 needed iPads we can.
My questions for you gentlemen are:
1) Would it be appropriate to present this to a local lodge and request their assistance?
2) I don't know anyone who I know is s lodge member. Would it be appropriate to approach the Tyler during a meeting and ask him to convey a request for the Master to contact me?
My intention is to present the request to the Lodge and leave the contact information for the organization, so the Lodge can discuss the matter and if they choose, they can contact the organization directly.
I welcome all comments. Thank you.
Many of you are aware of the widespread catastrophic flooding that occurred in South Louisiana in August (and into September). Of the thousands of affected families, many of them have children with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, etc. who have difficulty communicating. In many cases, iPads are used for communication. For many others, iPad- based programs are essential to their education, or even their emotional well-being. The floods struck so quickly and unexpectedly that many families lost this essential equipment.
I am working with an established 501 (c)3 group dedicated to helping families with special needs to help replace as many as the estimated 200 needed iPads we can.
My questions for you gentlemen are:
1) Would it be appropriate to present this to a local lodge and request their assistance?
2) I don't know anyone who I know is s lodge member. Would it be appropriate to approach the Tyler during a meeting and ask him to convey a request for the Master to contact me?
My intention is to present the request to the Lodge and leave the contact information for the organization, so the Lodge can discuss the matter and if they choose, they can contact the organization directly.
I welcome all comments. Thank you.