Dear Friends:

I wanted to tell you that the American Classical League relief efforts for hurricane victims in the Gulf are over and to give you a report on where we stand thanks to your generosity and care.

With your help we raised just under $12,000 and this has all been distributed to worthy schools, buying books, videos, equipment, recordings, reference works, field trips, and similar things.  A significant amount was contributed to the Louisiana Classical Association and to the Louisiana Junior Classical League, as well, for them to use as they saw fit to enhance the Classics in the region.  Some of the money will allow impoverished programs to participate in the state convention.  The rest will be wisely spent. 

The coffers are now empty and we will be taking no further donations.

To all those who contributed, know that you made a real difference in the lives of students and teachers alike who had suffered in ways at which we can only guess.  Once more, as always, the Classics community has shown its heart. 

Ken Kitchell
Past President, American Classical League