Delaware Valley Orienteering Association

Topic created by cmarcus on Tue Dec 13, 2022 at 1:27 pm

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I want to donate to DVOA. Is there a way to do it on PayPal?

Reply by MaryFrank on Wed Dec 14, 2022 at 12:08 pm

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If one wanted to donate while they were renewing their membership, go to the DVOA homepage and under the 50th symbol, see the Join DVOA red button.  You can renew your membership and add a donation right there.

Reply by wriley on Mon Dec 19, 2022 at 10:43 pm

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You can also send a PayPal to treasurer@dvoa.org - and you can send an email to the same address to let him know why you're sending it. (email goes to John Ort, our treasurer, and PayPal goes to the DVOA account.)

Reply by Steve on Tue Dec 20, 2022 at 8:31 am

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And for those of you that want to help but do not have spare change right now, Remember that last minute holiday treats bought on Amazon Smiles can give our club a gift also.

Reply by JanetT on Thu Dec 29, 2022 at 11:15 am

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If you haven't already selected a charity, go to https://smile.amazon.com/charity/smile/about/ref=smi_se_ft_abt_saas and search for whatever one you want to support with purchases via Amazon.

Reply by Steve on Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 7:40 pm

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Amazon smiles has sent out this notice

Amazon to focus its philanthropic giving to programs with greater impact. Stay updated.

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Reply by Guy-O on Thu Jan 19, 2023 at 5:50 am

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Smile, my @$$.