P.O. Box 2173
The transfer of the cemetery from Mr. Tom Davis (Riverview Gardens, Inc.) to FHRC was scheduled for December 16, 2008 and did not occur because we discovered a huge unpaid tax bill; apparently because Mr. Davis had not filed the proper paperwork since taking ownership in 2003. The FHRC Board and their attorneys are working with the city and county to resolve this issue and help Mr. Davis so that we may complete the transfer of the cemetery to FHRC. We will notify our members and issue a press release when we have more details. The Friends of Historic Riverview Cemetery (FHRC) incorporated with the State of Delaware on April 17, 2008. Our checking account is at Wilmington Trust. The Delaware Community Foundation provides our 501c (3) non-profit status and is our source for saving and investing money for perpetual care. The FHRC application for our own 501c/3 was mailed on November 10, 2008. Membership: Many thanks to our founding members who joined in 2008. To join, you must fill out a membership form (at the end of this newsletter and on the website) and pay dues. Your membership will last until December 2009; and from that time forward it will be renewable on a yearly basis. Your membership allows you to vote and receive the newsletter. If you would like to apply to become a Board Member or serve on a committee, please call Cheryl 239-7842 or contact friendsofficers@gmail.com. Elected Officers and Board Members:
Every person is needed to restore and preserve Riverview Cemetery. If you are able to help, please contact us. Below are a few areas to consider:
Do you have a suggestion not on the list? We'd love to hear about it.
We want to increase our volunteer partnerships with homeowner associations, churches, schools, rotaries, and other community groups who may be interested in the restoration and preservation of Riverview Cemetery. If you have a contact person within these groups, please make them aware of the Friends of Historic Riverview Cemetery and notify one of the officers at friendsofficers@gmail.com.
Once the cemetery transfer is complete, signs will be posted at all three gates so the community knows that Riverview Cemetery has new ownership. The signs will have our website and phone number so the officers can easily communicate with the public. A prototype has been designed and we are seeking donations to pay for these signs.
Unfortunately we were unable to tour the chapel before the end of 2008 because settlement was postponed. If you would like to serve on a building usage and renovation committee, contact friendsofficers@gmail.com.
Is available during January for $15.00 (half price). Contact Lee Anderson at drleeanderson@aol.com or call (610) 388-1920 to place your order and mail your payment to 260 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Free shipping.
Take a look at our wonderful new page here on the website. If you have names to add, please contact Tedd Cocker at teecee62@comcast.net
We are collecting old historic photos of Riverview Cemetery. If you have any photographs you are willing to share, please mail them, or copies of them, to the address at the top of this newsletter. If you would like to coordinate this project, contact Lee (610) 388-1920 or email her at drleeanderson@aol.com.
Mark your 2009 calendar for March 21 and be part of the tree planting project. The Delaware Center for Horticulture will oversee this project.
Now is the time to join a committee to prepare for a very special Memorial Day service under the flagpoles at Riverview Cemetery. Veterans from all wars will be remembered and honored. Please contact friendsofficers@gmail.com.
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