************************************************************** IFCSS Headquarters News Release No. 5037 August 12, 1993 ************************************************************** Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars (IFCSS) 733 15th Street, N.W., Suite 440, Washington, D.C.20005 Tel. (202)347-0017 Fax: (202)347-0018 Email: ifcss@wam.umd.edu IFCSS Sent Donations to Flood Victims ===================================== About one month ago, the flood in the Midwestern states caught the attention of many of our fellow students, who expressed a strong willingness to help alleviate the sufferings of the flood victims. As a result, IFCSS organized a donation drive. Up to August 11, $5,900 has been received. Today, IFCSS HQ sent out $5,500 to the flood victims through the offices of Senator Bond and Congressman Gephardt in Missouri, and Senator Harkin of Iowa. The donation drive is still going on. IFCSS hopes that every student and scholar who is able to help will make a contribution. You can make your checks payable to "IFCSS Flood Relief Fund" and send them to 733 15th St., NW Suite 440 Washington, DC 20005 IFCSS sincerely appreciates the generosity of those who have helped. The following is a letter to Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa. --------------------------------------------------------------- August 11, 1993 The Honorable Tom Harkin U.S. Senator 531 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510-1502 Dear Senator Harkin: As president of the Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars (IFCSS), I am writing to express my deep concern over the damages caused by the flood in the state of Iowa. Currently, a donation campaign is going on among Chinese students and scholars who are currently residing in the U.S.. My fellow students and I value the opportunity to study here and we believe this is an occasion to express our appreciation of the kindness of the American people. Enclosed is a check of $2,000. Please forward it to the needing people in your area. Thank you. Changsheng Lin President of IFCSS ********************************************************************* * IFCSS Headquarters Office * *-------------------------------------------------------------------* * President: Lin Changsheng Vice President: Shi Heping * *-------------------------------------------------------------------* * PBS-L is IFCSS's news distribution list for individuals. To sign * * on or off from the list, please send email to listserv@ifcss.org * * leave the subject line open and put in the mail body: * * (For signing on) sub PBS-L last name first name * * (For signing off) unsub PBS-L last name first name * * For more information about IFCSS, write to ifcss-info@ifcss.org * *********************************************************************