Thanks Dr. Hovermale!
Subject: FW: Southern Insurance Company
A MAN and his wife, moved to Kentucky, from Ohio. The husband had a wooden leg, and to insure it back in Ohio cost them $2000 per year!
When they arrived in Kentucky, they went to an insurance agency to see how much it would cost to insure his wooden leg.
The agent looked it up on the computer and said: '$39.'
The husband was shocked and asked why it was so cheap here in Kentucky to insure it because it cost him $2000 in Ohio!
The insurance agent turned his computer screen to the couple and said, 'Well, here it is on the screen, it says: Any wooden structure, with a
sprinkler system above it, is $39... You just have to know how to describe it!"
(HILLBILLIES know how "to git'er done")
Friday, January 7, 2011
Charity CEO Compensation Study results-Google
Charity CEO Compensation study Results-Google
Back in 2005
As of 2005, these were the most up-to-date and trustworthy figures I could find for the executives originally listed:
•Marsha J. Evans, President and CEO of the American Red Cross, was paid $468,599 in salary and benefits in fiscal 2003. (Source: BBB Wise Giving Alliance)
•Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way, was paid $432,709 in salary and benefits in fiscal 2003. (Source: Charity Navigator)
•W. Todd Bassett, National Commander of the Salvation Army, was paid (along with his wife, who also works for the organization) an estimated $94,091 in salary and benefits in 2003 (including house and car). (Source: Fayetteville Observer)
Fast-forward to 2010
•As of 2010, Marsha J. Evans, was no longer employed by the American Red Cross. According to United Press International, Gail McGovern took over as CEO of the American Red Cross in 2008 at an annual salary of $500,000 plus a signing bonus of $65,000.
•Brian Gallagher is still President and CEO of United Way, and currently earns $1,037,140 a year, according to a December 2010 report from the American Institute of Philanthropy.
•W. Todd Bassett is no longer National Commander of the Salvation Army. The current National Commander, Israel L. Gaither, is paid somewhere between $79,389 and $243,248 annually for his services. (Since the Salvation Army, as a religious organization, doesn't report its expenses to the IRS, the only available figures for executive salaries are estimates, which vary greatly from source to source.)
•UNICEF's Executive Director, Anthony Lake, earns $201,351 a year, according to a 2010 communique from the organization — dramatically less than the $1,200,000 per year claimed in the message above.
•Dave Toycen, the President of World Vision Canada, earns $184,000 per year plus a "moderate vehicle allowance," according to that organization's annual report to the Canada Revenue Agency. Again, that is significantly less than what is claimed above.
Is It Fair to Compare?
Is one charity automatically more respectable than another just because its leader is paid a lower salary? Not necessarily, says Charity Navigator, a website that evaluates and compares the financial health of charitable organizations.
"While there are certainly some charities that overpay their leaders," the site's FAQ page explains, "Charity Navigator's data shows that those organizations are the minority. Among the charities we've evaluated, the average CEO salary is $150,000. ... These leaders could inevitably make much more running similarly sized for-profit firms. Furthermore, when making your decision [about where to donate] it is important to consider that it takes a certain level of professionalism to effectively run a charity and charities must offer a competitive salary if they want to attract and retain that level of leadership."
Share This Article
Sources and further reading:
Red Cross Names New Chief, Gail McGovern
UPI, 9 April 2008
Salvation Army: Executive Compensation Data
Chronicle of Philanthropy, 2010
Salvation Army
Forbes.com, 24 November 2009
America's Biggest Charities
Forbes, 17 November 2010
Top 25 Compensation Packages from AIP's Charity Rating Guide
American Institute of Philanthropy, December 2010
UNICEF Response to Misleading CEO Salary Email
UNICEF Canada, 2010
World Vision Canada: Our Approach to Executive Compensation
World Vision Canada, 2010
Charity Navigator - Fundraising Organizations
Evaluates financial health of charitable organizations
Top Rated Charities
American Institute of Philanthropy
America's Most (and Least) Efficient Charities
Forbes.com, 24 November 2004
Charities' Leaders Take Home Big Checks
Fayetteville Observer, 4 April 2004
Major Charity Heads Reap Rising Pay
CBS Market Watch, 5 December 2003
Charity CEO Compensation Study
Charity Navigator, 8 August 2005
Last updated: 12/11/10
Back in 2005
As of 2005, these were the most up-to-date and trustworthy figures I could find for the executives originally listed:
•Marsha J. Evans, President and CEO of the American Red Cross, was paid $468,599 in salary and benefits in fiscal 2003. (Source: BBB Wise Giving Alliance)
•Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way, was paid $432,709 in salary and benefits in fiscal 2003. (Source: Charity Navigator)
•W. Todd Bassett, National Commander of the Salvation Army, was paid (along with his wife, who also works for the organization) an estimated $94,091 in salary and benefits in 2003 (including house and car). (Source: Fayetteville Observer)
Fast-forward to 2010
•As of 2010, Marsha J. Evans, was no longer employed by the American Red Cross. According to United Press International, Gail McGovern took over as CEO of the American Red Cross in 2008 at an annual salary of $500,000 plus a signing bonus of $65,000.
•Brian Gallagher is still President and CEO of United Way, and currently earns $1,037,140 a year, according to a December 2010 report from the American Institute of Philanthropy.
•W. Todd Bassett is no longer National Commander of the Salvation Army. The current National Commander, Israel L. Gaither, is paid somewhere between $79,389 and $243,248 annually for his services. (Since the Salvation Army, as a religious organization, doesn't report its expenses to the IRS, the only available figures for executive salaries are estimates, which vary greatly from source to source.)
•UNICEF's Executive Director, Anthony Lake, earns $201,351 a year, according to a 2010 communique from the organization — dramatically less than the $1,200,000 per year claimed in the message above.
•Dave Toycen, the President of World Vision Canada, earns $184,000 per year plus a "moderate vehicle allowance," according to that organization's annual report to the Canada Revenue Agency. Again, that is significantly less than what is claimed above.
Is It Fair to Compare?
Is one charity automatically more respectable than another just because its leader is paid a lower salary? Not necessarily, says Charity Navigator, a website that evaluates and compares the financial health of charitable organizations.
"While there are certainly some charities that overpay their leaders," the site's FAQ page explains, "Charity Navigator's data shows that those organizations are the minority. Among the charities we've evaluated, the average CEO salary is $150,000. ... These leaders could inevitably make much more running similarly sized for-profit firms. Furthermore, when making your decision [about where to donate] it is important to consider that it takes a certain level of professionalism to effectively run a charity and charities must offer a competitive salary if they want to attract and retain that level of leadership."
Share This Article
Sources and further reading:
Red Cross Names New Chief, Gail McGovern
UPI, 9 April 2008
Salvation Army: Executive Compensation Data
Chronicle of Philanthropy, 2010
Salvation Army
Forbes.com, 24 November 2009
America's Biggest Charities
Forbes, 17 November 2010
Top 25 Compensation Packages from AIP's Charity Rating Guide
American Institute of Philanthropy, December 2010
UNICEF Response to Misleading CEO Salary Email
UNICEF Canada, 2010
World Vision Canada: Our Approach to Executive Compensation
World Vision Canada, 2010
Charity Navigator - Fundraising Organizations
Evaluates financial health of charitable organizations
Top Rated Charities
American Institute of Philanthropy
America's Most (and Least) Efficient Charities
Forbes.com, 24 November 2004
Charities' Leaders Take Home Big Checks
Fayetteville Observer, 4 April 2004
Major Charity Heads Reap Rising Pay
CBS Market Watch, 5 December 2003
Charity CEO Compensation Study
Charity Navigator, 8 August 2005
Last updated: 12/11/10
Taking uninsured vehicles off the road- Dallas TX
Thanks Bob Looney!
Harsh, but our elitist congress members, republican and democrat, are essentially doing nothing. Lobbyists support the continuing import of illegals to give cheap labor for their employers. We, the taxpayers pay all of their benefits and the employers go home free except for their lobbying costs.
I hope the Tea Party advocate congress members get this right! There isn't anythinbg wrong about legal immigrants that I am aware of.
Recently, in the City of Dallas, Texas, they passed an ordinance that if you are pulled over by law enforcement and not able to provide proof of insurance, your car will be towed right away..
Afterwards, to retrieve your car after being impounded, you must show proof of insurance to have your car released. This has made it easy for the City of Dallas to remove uninsured cars that are typically driven by mostly illegals.
Shortly after "No insurance" ordinance was passed, the Dallas impound lots began to fill up quickly and were full after nine days. Most of the impounded cars were driven by illegals.
Not only must you provide proof of insurance to have your car released, you have to pay for the cost of the tow, a $350 fine, and charged $20 for every day their car is kept in the lot.
I would suggest other cities across the nation to follow what Dallas , Texas is doing. Not only is it getting uninsured drivers off the road, but it is taking away vehicles driven by illegals that have no insurance that might endanger your life.
Brings a tear to my eye.
GO Texas !
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Dallas' Solution Get them off the road WITHOUT making them show proof of nationality. Wonder how the ACLU or the Justice Department will get around this one.
Dallas, TX's solution to Illegal's... Brilliant!!!
Harsh, but our elitist congress members, republican and democrat, are essentially doing nothing. Lobbyists support the continuing import of illegals to give cheap labor for their employers. We, the taxpayers pay all of their benefits and the employers go home free except for their lobbying costs.
I hope the Tea Party advocate congress members get this right! There isn't anythinbg wrong about legal immigrants that I am aware of.
Recently, in the City of Dallas, Texas, they passed an ordinance that if you are pulled over by law enforcement and not able to provide proof of insurance, your car will be towed right away..
Afterwards, to retrieve your car after being impounded, you must show proof of insurance to have your car released. This has made it easy for the City of Dallas to remove uninsured cars that are typically driven by mostly illegals.
Shortly after "No insurance" ordinance was passed, the Dallas impound lots began to fill up quickly and were full after nine days. Most of the impounded cars were driven by illegals.
Not only must you provide proof of insurance to have your car released, you have to pay for the cost of the tow, a $350 fine, and charged $20 for every day their car is kept in the lot.
I would suggest other cities across the nation to follow what Dallas , Texas is doing. Not only is it getting uninsured drivers off the road, but it is taking away vehicles driven by illegals that have no insurance that might endanger your life.
Brings a tear to my eye.
GO Texas !
--------------
Dallas' Solution Get them off the road WITHOUT making them show proof of nationality. Wonder how the ACLU or the Justice Department will get around this one.
Dallas, TX's solution to Illegal's... Brilliant!!!
Never choke in a resataurant in the south
Thanks good Denison friend, Doug Brooke! Out of my afternoon nap and into a good laugh!
Sam
Subject: Never Choke In A Resturant In The South
Two hillbillies walk into a restaurant. While having a bite to eat, they talk about their moonshine operation.
Suddenly, a woman at a nearby table, who is eating a sandwich, begins to cough. After a minute or so, it becomes apparent that she is in real distress. One of the hillbillies looks at her and says,"Kin ya swallar?"
The woman shakes her head no.
Then he asks, "Kin ya breathe?"
The woman begins to turn blue and shakes her head no.
The hillbilly walks over to the woman, lifts up her dress, yanks down her drawers and quickly gives her right butt cheek a lick with his tongue.
The woman is so shocked that she has a violent spasm and the obstruction flies out of her mouth.
As she begins to breathe again, the Hillbilly walks slowly back to his table.
His partner says, "Ya know, I'd heerd of that there 'Hind Lick Maneuver' but I ain't niver seed nobody do it!"
If you don't send this to five friends, there will be five fewer people laughing in the world!
Sam
Subject: Never Choke In A Resturant In The South
Two hillbillies walk into a restaurant. While having a bite to eat, they talk about their moonshine operation.
Suddenly, a woman at a nearby table, who is eating a sandwich, begins to cough. After a minute or so, it becomes apparent that she is in real distress. One of the hillbillies looks at her and says,"Kin ya swallar?"
The woman shakes her head no.
Then he asks, "Kin ya breathe?"
The woman begins to turn blue and shakes her head no.
The hillbilly walks over to the woman, lifts up her dress, yanks down her drawers and quickly gives her right butt cheek a lick with his tongue.
The woman is so shocked that she has a violent spasm and the obstruction flies out of her mouth.
As she begins to breathe again, the Hillbilly walks slowly back to his table.
His partner says, "Ya know, I'd heerd of that there 'Hind Lick Maneuver' but I ain't niver seed nobody do it!"
If you don't send this to five friends, there will be five fewer people laughing in the world!
Grandpa's hands... Thanks Pat Richards Whitehead (PHS 50)
Thanks Pat Richards Whitehead (PHS 50)
Of the hundreds of e-mails I receive, this one might be one of the most honest, real story. enjoy.
Grandpa's Hands
Grandpa, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. He didn't move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat, Iwondered if he was OK. Finally, not really wanting todisturb him but wanting to check on him at the same time, I asked him if he was OK.
He raised his head and looked at me and smiled. "Yes, I'm fine. Thank you for asking," he said in a clear strong voice.
"I didn't mean to disturb you, Grandpa, but you were just sitting here staring at your hands and I wanted to make sure you were OK," I explained to him.
"Have you ever looked at your hands," he asked. "I mean really looked at your hands?"
I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked at my handsas I tried to figure out the point he was making. Grandpa smiled and related this story:
"Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have served you well throughout your years. These hands, though wrinkled, shriveled, andweak have been the toolsI have used all my life to reach out and grab and embrace life.
* They put food in my mouth and clothes on my back.
* As a child my mother taught me to fold them in prayer.
* They tied my shoes and pulled on my boots.
* They have been dirty, scraped and raw, swollen and bent.
* They were uneasy and clumsy when I tried to hold my newborn son.
* Decorated with my wedding band they showed the world that I was married and loved someone special.
* They trembled and shook when I buried my parents and spouse and walked my daughter down the aisle.
* They have covered my face, combed my hair, and washed and cleansed the rest of my body.
* They have been sticky and wet, bent and broken, dried and raw.
* And to this day, when not much of anything else of me works real well, these hands hold me up, lay me down, and again continue to fold in prayer.
* These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of my life.
* But more importantly it will be these hands that God will reach out and take when he leads me home.
* And with my hands He will lift me to His side and there I will use these hands to touch the face of Christ."
I will never look at my hands the same again. But I remember God reached out and took my grandpa's hands and led him home.
When my hands are hurt or sore I think of Grandpa. I know he has been stroked and caressed and held by the hands of God. I, too, want to touch the face of God and feel His hands upon my face.
When you receive this, say a prayer for the person who sent it to you and watch God's answer to prayer work in your life. Let's continue praying for one another.
Passing this on to anyone you consider a friend will bless you both.
Passing this on to one not considered a friend is something Christ would have done.
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Of the hundreds of e-mails I receive, this one might be one of the most honest, real story. enjoy.
Grandpa's Hands
Grandpa, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. He didn't move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat, Iwondered if he was OK. Finally, not really wanting todisturb him but wanting to check on him at the same time, I asked him if he was OK.
He raised his head and looked at me and smiled. "Yes, I'm fine. Thank you for asking," he said in a clear strong voice.
"I didn't mean to disturb you, Grandpa, but you were just sitting here staring at your hands and I wanted to make sure you were OK," I explained to him.
"Have you ever looked at your hands," he asked. "I mean really looked at your hands?"
I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked at my handsas I tried to figure out the point he was making. Grandpa smiled and related this story:
"Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have served you well throughout your years. These hands, though wrinkled, shriveled, andweak have been the toolsI have used all my life to reach out and grab and embrace life.
* They put food in my mouth and clothes on my back.
* As a child my mother taught me to fold them in prayer.
* They tied my shoes and pulled on my boots.
* They have been dirty, scraped and raw, swollen and bent.
* They were uneasy and clumsy when I tried to hold my newborn son.
* Decorated with my wedding band they showed the world that I was married and loved someone special.
* They trembled and shook when I buried my parents and spouse and walked my daughter down the aisle.
* They have covered my face, combed my hair, and washed and cleansed the rest of my body.
* They have been sticky and wet, bent and broken, dried and raw.
* And to this day, when not much of anything else of me works real well, these hands hold me up, lay me down, and again continue to fold in prayer.
* These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of my life.
* But more importantly it will be these hands that God will reach out and take when he leads me home.
* And with my hands He will lift me to His side and there I will use these hands to touch the face of Christ."
I will never look at my hands the same again. But I remember God reached out and took my grandpa's hands and led him home.
When my hands are hurt or sore I think of Grandpa. I know he has been stroked and caressed and held by the hands of God. I, too, want to touch the face of God and feel His hands upon my face.
When you receive this, say a prayer for the person who sent it to you and watch God's answer to prayer work in your life. Let's continue praying for one another.
Passing this on to anyone you consider a friend will bless you both.
Passing this on to one not considered a friend is something Christ would have done.
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Jack H speaks about Joe Luchi !
I have always heard stories about the legendary Joe Luchi of Portsmouth, Jack. Apparently, he was a naturally built strong and talented athlete. i watched those legend basketball teams and I inteerviewed Ray Kornhoff's son. Mick, for my Softball "It Don' Matta' book. Mick has pics of the legion teams in bounceyball and softball.
I am not currently working on an athletic book, but there are many excelletn ones I didn't get, including Joe, Jack H Plymale, Gene Tennace, Gene Bennett, LeRoy Frazier, Joe Roberts, Don Gullett, Larry Hisle, and many others I would like to interview for stories before I, or they, pass on. Something like Exc in Ath II. Currently I am interviewing for Acquaintances With Integrity II and want to schedule a few Portsmouth guys for some of those interviews.
I admire Your good friend, Paul Walker's son, for wanting to do a similar Excellence in Athletics book for Middletown. Jack Arturs has hinted at a similar book for Westerville.
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Plymale
To: Sam Kegley
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 10:27
Subject: Re: FW: I'm in the 7% Amazing Photo's & message
My linking in this blog is inexpert. Try Googling Amazing Photos or 7%. (Sam)
Sam, You probably don't remember too much about Joe Luchi. Great bouncey ball player on one of the extra good legion team in Portsmouth. A starter with Don Monk at the U. of Cinn.Was about 6 feet, but ,like the rest of us old guys---has shrunk a little. Not a great talker but he and his wife Billie are lovely people to be about. His dad owned that old bar that used to be on the corner at 8th and Campbell, so you know he's a tough cookie.But as mild mannered as anybody you'll encounter. Jack P.
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 2:12 AM, Sam Kegley wrote:
Beautifully done, Jack H!
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Plymale
To: Sam Kegley
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 22:48
Subject: Fwd: FW: I'm in the 7% Amazing Photo's & message
Sam, I hope you get these pictures. As you can see I already sent copies to Jim Fout and Rod Kinskey. They are from Joe Luchi and his wife Billie. She was one of three gorgeous Pridmore girls of portsmouth. Joe Hedrick( starting guard on the '43 Trojans) married Eloise.Give youself plenty of time before you sit to look at these pictures, I think they are breathtaking.
.G
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jack Plymale
Date: Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Subject: Fwd: FW: I'm in the 7% Amazing Photo's & message
Let it snow! Keep on clicking for beautiful pictures and messages.
Amazing and breathtaking too
Absolutely amazing pictures.. and very wise words.
Keep clicking forward its worth the time !!!!
Happy New Year, let's make this the Best One Yet!
You may have to click on each picture to advance. __
Jack P.
I am not currently working on an athletic book, but there are many excelletn ones I didn't get, including Joe, Jack H Plymale, Gene Tennace, Gene Bennett, LeRoy Frazier, Joe Roberts, Don Gullett, Larry Hisle, and many others I would like to interview for stories before I, or they, pass on. Something like Exc in Ath II. Currently I am interviewing for Acquaintances With Integrity II and want to schedule a few Portsmouth guys for some of those interviews.
I admire Your good friend, Paul Walker's son, for wanting to do a similar Excellence in Athletics book for Middletown. Jack Arturs has hinted at a similar book for Westerville.
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Plymale
To: Sam Kegley
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 10:27
Subject: Re: FW: I'm in the 7% Amazing Photo's & message
My linking in this blog is inexpert. Try Googling Amazing Photos or 7%. (Sam)
Sam, You probably don't remember too much about Joe Luchi. Great bouncey ball player on one of the extra good legion team in Portsmouth. A starter with Don Monk at the U. of Cinn.Was about 6 feet, but ,like the rest of us old guys---has shrunk a little. Not a great talker but he and his wife Billie are lovely people to be about. His dad owned that old bar that used to be on the corner at 8th and Campbell, so you know he's a tough cookie.But as mild mannered as anybody you'll encounter. Jack P.
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 2:12 AM, Sam Kegley
Beautifully done, Jack H!
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Plymale
To: Sam Kegley
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 22:48
Subject: Fwd: FW: I'm in the 7% Amazing Photo's & message
Sam, I hope you get these pictures. As you can see I already sent copies to Jim Fout and Rod Kinskey. They are from Joe Luchi and his wife Billie. She was one of three gorgeous Pridmore girls of portsmouth. Joe Hedrick( starting guard on the '43 Trojans) married Eloise.Give youself plenty of time before you sit to look at these pictures, I think they are breathtaking.
.G
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jack Plymale
Date: Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Subject: Fwd: FW: I'm in the 7% Amazing Photo's & message
Let it snow! Keep on clicking for beautiful pictures and messages.
Amazing and breathtaking too
Absolutely amazing pictures.. and very wise words.
Keep clicking forward its worth the time !!!!
Happy New Year, let's make this the Best One Yet!
You may have to click on each picture to advance. __
Jack P.
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