Naming The Library for Marilyn Dershowitz

Nat Dershowitz recently emailed me to say that he was raising funds to name the library in honor of his late wife, Marilyn. For those of you who are new to the community, Marilyn was tragically killed last July in a biking accident in NYC. Here are 2 letters to Nat from Liz Potter the interim library director regarding the fund they have set up for this purpose. Read on for instructions if you would like to donate to this fund. 

Dear Nat,

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Phoenicia Library, we are delighted to name the library in Marilyn’s memory. I know that her love and appreciation of the library over these past 40 years was something you both shared, and we are honored by your offer to support the renovations and expansion..........

People wishing to support the Phoenicia Library in honor of Marilyn’s memory, should  send their donations to Phoenicia Library, P.O. Box 555, Phoenicia NY 12464 with a note indicating the Marilyn Dershowitz Memorial Fund.  They can also donate on-line via our PayPal account, accessible at http://phoenicia.lib.ny.us

Since our library is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law, and donors, of course, receive an acknowledgment for their gift with this information. We can also accept gifts of appreciated stock.  Any questions people might have can be directed to me, Liz Potter, the library director, at 845-688-7811, or the president of our board, Kurt Boyer at the same number.

We are so grateful for your help for our library at this time, and look forward to rebuilding a library full of good books and community worthy of Marilyn’s memory. 

Liz

Second Letter with detailed instructions:

Hello Nat:

A savings account was set up this morning.  There are two ways money can be put in there:

1- a check can be made out Pay to the Order of "The Phoenicia Library Assoc. Marilyn Dershowitz Fund."  The entire name of the account should appear.

2-  money can be wired directly to

Phoenicia Library Association Marilyn Dershowitz Fund
Ulster Savings Bank
Routing Number  # 221971264
Account Number #  587012800

(If we receive checks written to Phoenicia Library, with the memo line it is in memory of Marilyn, that is fine, too, we can move the money over to the fund.)

The library mailing address is:

Phoenicia Library
P.O. Box 555
Phoenicia NY 12464-0555

People are always welcome to call me if they have any questions.

Thank you so much.  We really appreciate all you are doing.

Liz

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Elizabeth Potter
Interim Director
Phoenicia Library Assoc.
845-688-7811
phoeniciadirector@gmail.com