Contribution to the Maryland zoo in honor of Howard
We have talked about making a contribution to the Maryland zoo in honor of Howard. He’s been a docent there for many years and has given the animal keepers and other staff many images of the animals. I’ve talked with Steve Rosenfeld and David O’Brien, zoo personnel, who will be coordinating efforts for a memorial in honor of Howard. According to Steve all money donated in Howard’s name will be pooled into one pot. We’re hoping to raise a total of $2500 which is the needed amount to have a bench dedicated to Howard. The zoo will include Beth’s wishes as to where the bench will be.
Donations can be via check (made out to Maryland Zoo, put in honor of Howard Penn in the memo line). There is a “Donation Form” that you can print from the zoo’s web site – http://www.marylandzoo.org/membership/make-a-gift.aspx to fill in to send with your check. Checks to the zoo should be mailed to:
Development Office
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1876 Mansion House Drive
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, Md, 21217
Attn: David O’Brien
Donations can also be made by credit card via the zoo’s website – http://www.marylandzoo.org/membership/make-a-gift.aspx. Here in the dedication fields you want to check the box “in honor of” and write in “for Howard Penn” in the box.
Donations are tax deductible. Please make sure there is a return address either on your check, letter, or form, so that a tax acknowledgement letter can be sent back to you.
Thank you in advance for everyone’s support. Howard meant so much to us through the camera club and as a friend.