Letter to the Editor

Dear Moorestown citizens,

As the chairman of Moorestown’s July 4th parade committee, sponsored by the Moorestown Business Association, I want to update you on the status of the parade. One of the items council cut from the budget was the funding of the parade, so if we are to have one each year, the citizens need to pay for it themselves. As a result, a committee was formed made up of residents from around town who have been working on the issue for many months. One of the major components we’ve taken on is how to pay for the parade. Our solution was the “1776” fundraising campaign which has been is going well, but we’re still short of necessary funds.

Our “1776” fundraiser is a simple concept, and if everyone contributes, we will have a parade to end all parades. Individuals and families can contribute at the Red level of $17.76, organizations and businesses at the White level of $177.60, and major sponsors at the Blue level of $1,776.00. We’re confident that every family in Moorestown will be happy to give $17.76 to see our parade off to a rousing start in 2011.  It’s a small price to pay to celebrate our freedom!

Right now, we’ve received over $4,200 in contributions, but that is essentially what it will cost for the required police and traffic control. In the next few weeks, let’s come together and contribute to make our parade a huge success! There is no question that we can have a parade that will be the best in South Jersey. It’s up to all of us in Moorestown to make it happen.

How can you contribute?  There are two ways: you can write a check to the Moorestown Business Association, with “July 4 parade” in the notation section, and mail to P.O. Box 358, Moorestown, NJ 08057. 

Or you can contribute online, at the Moorestown Business Association’s website:  www.moorestownbusiness.com, and click the “Join/Renew” tab at the top.  From there, you can contribute at any of the donor levels, by credit card.

Look for us on Facebook and at Moorestown Day in the Moorestown Business Association booth, and we will see you along the parade route on July 4, at noon!

Dave Schill
Moorestown

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