Dear Members and Friends,
After 2 years of very dedicated work,
The Terminal Islanders has approached the phase, wherein, we must initiate and
enter into the donation program of our momentous project.
Signed by Governor Pete Wilson in September,
1998, Assembly Bill No. 898 recognized the
Abiding with the state legislative
procedure, the Terminal Islanders, as a private sector, fulfilled its
obligation by sending $2,000 to the controller’s office of the
With the dynamic support of the members,
friends and various organizations, our Terminal Islanders Memorial, for sure,
will be spectacular and culturally stimulating. Many of our Isseis,
first generation, have left us, but there are still some who bless us with
their presence. The Isseis hoped that we, the
progeny, would become good citizens and make them proud. Our endeavor now
depends upon the amount of support we will receive for our campaign.
Our goal is to raise the sum of $250,000
in addition to the state’s contribution of $148,000.
• Donations are now being accepted.
• Acceptance of pledges will extend to
the end of March, 2000.
• “In Memory Of_” and honorarium
donations are encouraged.
• Donor plaques will hold the names of
pledged members.
We have now received our non-profit
status from the state Franchise Tax Board, which officially makes the Terminal
Islanders a non-profit organization. With the Terminal Islanders being a
non-profit organization, much of your donation will become tax deductible.
Those who have already donated will be receiving an Information Card regarding
the deduction of your gift.
As is true of any endeavor, our ultimate
success will depend upon the amount of support we receive for our campaign. The
opportunity to provide future generations with this legacy is now in our hands.
Please do not hesitate to contact any of
the committee members for clarification of any subject matter. Also, any
positive suggestions will be entertained by the committee. However, do not wait
too long.
Thank you. And as ever, stay healthy.
Sincerely,
Yukio Tatsumi
President, Terminal Islanders