To whom it may concern,

I recently donated a hand-painted feather (link to the photos has been included at the bottom) to the Bowling for Rhino's event in Western NC this past May.  It was donated through a ZAS program through the Davidson County Community College.  I was happy to donate a piece of my work for such a worthy cause and the painting was received with much enthusiasm.  

However, I have become confused and disheartened with what has happened.  My liaison for the donation was informed that it was not used, though it arrived well within the date requirement.  I understand that events can sometimes garner an overwhelming response and items must be saved for a better suited event.  While that was my assumption, I was informed that this was not the case as they were low on donations this year.

No tax form has been sent for the donation.  While my intent was in no way focused on the perk of the tax write off, the lack of receiving the form mixed with the feathers missing the event has raised some questions.

Most upsetting is that my liaison has been trying to contact those responsible for the donations and has yet to receive any further information on where the donation is and what has or will happen to it.

It is my hope that the donation has been received by AAZK and that there has just been a delay in paperwork or a misunderstanding in communication.  If it has been received and will be held for a future event to raise proceeds, I will be equally pleased.  

Though either way, I am disappointed in how those handling the donations have responded thus far.  It creates a poor image for such an amazing cause as well as for considerations for future donations.  If nothing else comes from this e-mail, I hope that it has brought attention to a possibly unknown problem of poor representation from members of the NC Chapter that will be resolved for future events.

Thank you for your time,
Amber Roth
Red Tail Arts
amber@redtailarts.com

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