To: Supporters and Friends of Rock and Roll Fantasy Foundation

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From: Rey More and Frank Pawlak

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Subject:  Rock and Roll Fantasy Foundation Wind Down of Operations

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We hope this note finds you all well and still enjoying the magic of music.  After over four years of operation, the two of us, together with the Rock and Roll Fantasy Foundation Board of Directors, have decided to cease operations of the Foundation.  It is with mixed feelings that we make this announcement, as we have touched the lives of numerous people with our sponsorships of worthy candidates to attend at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps.  We wish we could have done more, but we are proud of our accomplishments in our drive to “Change Lives Through Music” 

 

At this time, it is very important to us that we thank all of you who have supported us in the last four years with your donations, your time, and your good wishes.  It means a great deal to us that you shared our vision and gave us your support. We want to assure you that in all cases, the funds you contributed were used for their intended purposes - principally to sponsor candidates to attend Camp and, where needed, to cover their expenses.  No one on the Foundation Board took any salary and all of our travel and expenses to support our goals were paid for on our own “nickel”.   The only exceptions were to cover marketing and administrative expenses, primarily for the 25th anniversary book celebrating Rock Camp (with the net proceeds going to the Foundation), and minor overhead and filing and administrative fees to support our 501(c)(3) certification and registrations in the various states where we engaged in the solicitation of donations.  We also sponsored the Sunday brunch at numerous Camps to market and communicate the goals of the Foundation. 

 

For various reasons, we did not achieve the sustainable funding and performance required to make this effort last.  However, each of you understood what we were trying to accomplish. You realized the value of a “Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Experience” and reached out to help others be able to enjoy what we all enjoy today . . . the friendships, camaraderie, and experiences that will last us a lifetime.   Your ongoing support has meant the world to us.

 

With the approval of the Foundation Board, we have decided to utilize the remaining funds to sponsor more attendees to Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.  This remains true to our original “ask” and represents the original reason for your donations.  We have sponsored two individuals to the upcoming February 2025 Camps, and are still seeking one additional candidate for an upcoming event.  Of note, we are sponsoring one of our Board members, Jay Fassbender, to attend the second February 2025 Camp.  For those who were not aware, Jay - a retired firefighter - is recovering from a life-threatening neurological condition.  His courage and unflagging positivity are documented in the podcast he has established:

(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-day-closer-podcast-with-jay-fassbender/id1715189380)

We saw this sponsorship as an opportunity to allow Jay to come full circle in his recovery. 

 

The Rock and Roll Fantasy Foundation will formally cease operations at the end of the 2024 calendar year.  (We have discontinued the “donate” link on the Foundation’s website.)  Once again, we thank you for your support and your friendship, and we hope that you will continue to Change Lives Through Music in your own way.  Hope to see you at an upcoming camp!

 

Best,

Rey More, Chairperson

Frank Pawlak, Executive Director