Re: [Cz-L] Establishing a cemetery restoration organization

Dear Mimi:

I agree, there is definitely a need for a separate organization with
a defined set of goals, and broad representation. This should
include list members, non members, representation from the Bukovina
Jews World Union, and leaders of the current Jewish community in
Czernowitz. (Hope I didn't leave anyone out!) I think this group
would face the same problems as in the past - inability to collect
sufficient funds, but the problem should not be insurmountable if the
new organization were to seek grant funds, coordinate and encourage
volunteer efforts, and raise funds on its own.

I'll be interested to hear what others have to say.

Good luck,

Bruce

>Dear All,
>
>As I prepare to go to Czernowitz for the unveiling of the Popovici
>memorial plaque and plan possible meetings with city officials
>in order to discuss the restoration of the Jewish cemetery,
>I become convinced that we need a separate group or organization
>which will both discuss and come to definite conclusions about
>the restoration of the cemetery, as well as be able to set up
>a "not for profit" fund to do such work as possible and necessary.
>I think that such an organization is needed so that those who are elected
>to head it, represent and are entitled to speak for all of us who want
>to restore and maintain the Jewish cemetery of Chernivtsi.
>In addition, such an organization will be able to collect and disburse
>funds collected for any work to be done.
>
>The Czernowitz-List is not an organization and cannot claim to speak
>for all those interested in restoring the cemetery. Many Czernowitzers
>are not members of the list. We do not have elected spokes-people and
>cannot raise funds.
>The fact that our correspondence is published on the "ehpes" website,
>is very welcome for information purposes, but too public to be suitable
>for the discussion of certain matters related to the cemetery.
>
>I would like to know whether there are others who share my view,
>whether there is opposition to this view or any other suggestions.
>So, please respond,
>
>Mimi

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