GONE 5 Years But Not Forgotten. DOD 12/26/2020. Remember Grant Frey Always
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Join Our Charitable Foundation's Board of Directors
Truth be told, it takes a rather special & unique type of person to even want to be considered for a position & a seat on any Philanthropic Board of Directors, and our Public Charity's Board is no different. It's a commitment, and one that should only be made by folks who are dedicated to the vision & the goals of our modest Charitable Foundation, and only by those who truly want to try their best to do what it takes to insure that SeMPer FREY, Inc. enjoys every success possible going forward, and that the Foundation assists people and organizations in ways consistent with our Public Charity's Mission Statement.
Do You or Someone You know have what it takes to be a vital part of our Board of Directors?
The formal & official By-Laws of SeMPer FREY, Inc. dba The Wishes GRANTed Foundation, adopted 02/25/2022, are written to specifically and intentionally promote, foster & encourage new & fresh & proactive thoughts and ideas among and between Board Officers & Directors. In other words, stated a bit more simply and directly, Board Members have limited terms, and therefore change & replacement is inevitable and fully expected and anticipated (if not quite frankly, embraced). Toward that end & that reality, it's now time to replace one of our inaugural Board members. In fact, going forward, each inaugural Board member (& those Board members who replace them) will "one day" move on in order to make room for new folks and with it, the immediate influx of new ideas & energies & thoughts & ideas & ideals! Might you be or might you know someone who quite literally "belongs" on our Board. If so, APPLY NOW.
Carefully Read, Understand & Say Aloha to Our Foundation's By-Laws
Our Foundation's By-Laws quite clearly & effectively explain "the How & the Why" re: Director seats / positions on our Public Charity's Board, to include "when" these important seats come-up & are available. It's interesting reading (& quite informative, and important if not mandatory) for all those folks who "live & breath" to serve on a Philanthropic Board such as ours. BUT, please be reminded as you read on that, "There is no harder work than volunteer work......" Now, for the "rough & ready" out there, READ ON (& then APPLY NOW):
1. There are FOUR (4) inaugural / initial Directors of SeMPer FREY, Inc. dba The Wishes GRANTed Foundation ("Foundation") (SEE, Articles of Incorporation filed in DCCA SOH on 01/08/2021)(SEE ALSO, Minutes of the First Mtg. of the Incorporators on 03/29/2021 & Minutes of the First Mtg. of the Bd. of Directors ["BOD"] on 03/29/2021)(SEE ALSO, By-Laws, Article V. 5.2(a)).
A) THREE of the FOUR inaugural Directors were initially & formally approved, placed & installed on our Foundation's Board on 01/08/2021, and the 4th inaugural Director was thereafter approved, placed & installed on our Foundation's Board on 03/29/2021 (SEE, Articles of Incorporation filed in DCCA SOH on 01/08/2021)(SEE ALSO, Minutes of the First Mtg. of the Incorporators on 03/29/2021 & Minutes of the First Mtg. of the Bd. of Directors ["BOD"] on 03/29/2021).
2. Each of the FOUR (4) inaugural / initial Directors serve on our Foundation's Board for a term of THREE (3) years, or until the First Annual Membership Mtg. (SEE, By-Laws, Article V. 5.2(a)). The First Annual Membership Mtg. was held on 02/25/2022 (SEE, BOD Mins. dated 02/28/2022).
3. Having served the Board with dignity, purpose, dedication & honor as the inaugural / initial Directors from 01/08/2021 (or from 03/29/2021 for ONE of the FOUR inaugural / initial Directors) up to and including the date of the First Annual Membership / Bd. of Directors Meeting on 02/25/2022. Pursuant to the mandate(s) of the referenced By-Laws, beginning on 02/25/2022 (interpreted, at the Bd. President's discretion & election, to begin on APRIL 1st), each of the Directors shall have staggered terms of one (1), two (2), three (3) (and so on) years (SEE, By-Laws, Article V, 5.2(b))(SEE ALSO, BOD Mins. dated 02/28/2021).
4. Pursuant to the detail & specificity & authority presented herein above at paragraphs 1. - 3., to include all sub-paragraphs made a part thereof, the term of ONE of the FOUR existing inaugural / initial Directors is up & shall end as of & on the date of the 2023 Annual Mtg. (to be / not yet scheduled) (and each year thereafter, in 2024 & 2025 & 2026, the term(s) of one more of the initial FOUR Directors will be up & shall end as of & on the date(s) of the Annual Mtgs. for each of these referenced years (SEE, By-Laws, Article V. 5.2(b)).
5. UPDATE / STATUS: Believe it or not, although our dedicated Foundation 'Ohana has worked hard & diligently, NO ONE stepped-up to date (i.e., in 2023 and/or beyond) to express interest to become a Director. The same is true in 2024, year to date). What does this all mean, you ask?!? Well, sadly, the two directors who would have been replaced after 3-years of exceptional service (if not longer) have not yet been replaced. Each continues to serve with honor & pride, and probably will until "someone somewhere" decides to help our modest Charitable Organization by "doing what it takes" to be a Director of our fine Foundation ("F2"). By 2025, THREE of our skilled & talented Directors should be replaced, BUT "that ain't gonna happen" unless fine folks supportive of "TWGF" raise their hand(s) to say, "I'm here to help!" Obviously, we need help. PLEASE STEP-UP, and "Do It" now.
Give it to Us in Simple "Layman's Terms" so We can understand What's Going on & What we need to do
Stated as simply & as clearly & as directly as possible, it is NOW TIME (as it has been since 2023) for the existing Bd. Officers & Directors to begin accepting applications from all those folks who are interested & motivated & really want to be a member of our Foundation's Board of Directors. There is ONE (1) opening / position / seat on the Board since 2023 & a SECOND seat open in 2024, & there will be a THIRD opening / position / seat open in 2025, each to be discussed & essentially chosen at a future Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors (to be / not yet scheduled) (UPDATE / STATUS: Truth be told, the Foundation Board is a bit behind, BUT will correct & comply at a series of Board meetings in 2025 --- SO, TWO "board seats" are still open, and will be filled in 2025 as will a THIRD seat to be open in 2025). SO, now's the time. Don't be shy. APPLY NOW. "TWGF" really needs you help & your support & your volunteer / philanthropic spirit, and we need it NOW!
The Application Process is quite easy & straightforward. APPLY NOW to Make a Difference!
Our dedicated Foundation 'Ohana doesn't want to make it too difficult for interested folks to apply for a seat / position on our Charitable Organization's Board of Directors. It's simply not our style & not how we want to be or to act. SO, the process is quite simple & very straightforward. Here's all you have to do to be considered for the next opening / available seat on our Foundation's Bd. of Directors:
1. Email our Bd. Secretary, Maria "Mia" Fialho Frey.
A) Direct Email Contact: Mia.SeMPerFREYInc@gmail.com
2. Copy your email to MIA to our Bd. Founder & President, P. Gregory "Greg" Frey.
A) Direct Email Contact: RIP.RememberGrantFreyAlways@gmail.com
3. Provide ALL relevant contact information, to include your USPS mailing address, (Work & Home) email address(es) and (Work, Home & Cellular) phone number(s).
4. Tell us why it makes sense to you & perhaps more importantly, why it should also make sense to us (i.e., the current Bd. Officers & Directors) to select you to be our newest Director / Bd. member.
A) Tell us about your past Bd. service experience, IF any.
B) Tell us what unique and/or special talents & skills you will bring to the Bd., IF any, as its newest Director.
C) Tell us your connection to and/or association with LtCol Grant V. Frey, USMC (Ret.) (i.e., Did you and/or how did you know him?), if any, and/or with any other current Bd. Officer / Director, if any?
D) Tell us "anything & everything" else you want to share which you think mught help us understand you, your passion(s) and the reason(s) you want to be a part of our Foundation 'Ohana.
FAQs
1. Is prior experience serving on and/or working with a Charitable Organization Board of Directors necessary and/or required in order to apply for a position / seat on the SeMPer FREY, Inc. Board?
NO. Our selection will be based upon numerous factors, to include life & work & personal experiences, NOT only whether an Applicant has previously served as a Director on a Foundation Board.
2. What is the time commitment for the Foundation's Bd. Officers & Directors?
Our Foundation's By-Laws require the Bd. to meet / get together for Bd. Mtgs. several times a year. Most of these Mtgs. are conducted remotely by ZOOM (inasmuch as our Bd. Members / Directors reside in different States, from HI to as far away as NJ). Each Director is expected to prepare for these mtgs., and to participate in good faith.There may be fundraising events & activities from time-to-time, not to mention telephone conferences and other forms of communication as needed and as appropriate. Foundation Officers & Directors are also encouraged to promote our Foundation on social media and its dedicated website. All-in-all, however, the time commitment is extremely minimal & very manageable. Stated more directly, its never been an issue for any of our current Bd. Officers or Directors (& please remember, each of these dedicated folks have been serving for years, AND will continue to do so UNTIL at least TWO [more preferably, THREE] others "step-up" to serve as Directors going forward).
3. Are the Bd. Officers & Directors required and/or mandated to donate monies to the Foundation, and if so, how much and how often must monies be donated?
NO. Truth be told, however, the measure and success of any Philanthropic Bd., to include our Foundation's Bd., includes whether or not each Officer & Director donates money to the very Charitable Organization (s)he serves. So, of course & without question, each Bd. Officer & Director is highly encouraged to donate monies to SeMPer FREY, Inc. (Note: Donations to our tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Public Charity are tax-deductible to the Donor [Consult your tax preparer / CPA] ).
4. Must all Foundation / Board Officers and Directors be residents of the State of Hawaii?
NO. Our Foundation's current Bd. Officers & Directors are residents of numerous different States, from Hawaii to Idaho to Missouri to New Jersey & beyond. For this reason, most Foundation business & mandatory Bd. Mtgs. are conducted remotely, most-often by ZOOM.
5. How long is the term of a Board Director / member?
Our Foundation By-Laws specifically outline term length and term limits of our Bd. Directors. Currently, each Director serves on the SeMPer FREY, Inc. Bd. for THREE (3) years, and there is opportunity for additional terms thereafter subject to certain limits, restriction(s) & discretion. (Update / Status: As stated several times throughout this Page 6, our modest Charitable Organization needs "replacement Directors." Yet, to date, no one has "stepped-up." So, ALL the innaugral Directors continue to serve, selflessly. Each of these dedicated folks has been serving for years, AND will continue to do so UNTIL at least TWO [more preferably, THREE] others "step-up" to serve as Directors going forward
6. Are the Foundation Bd. Officers & Directors paid monies for the work done by each on behalf of SeMPer FREY, Inc.?
NO. Each & every person who is involved with and works for and advances the mission & mission statement of our Charitable Organization is a volunteer. No one is paid any monies for the energy, effort, commitment & work performed for our Public Charity. In fact, truth be told, our dedicated Founder & Bd. Pres. and our hardworking Sec. / Treas., GREG & MIA FREY, continue to this date to advance ALL costs of the Foundation in order to try to allow the donations balance to increase & to grow, AND they probably will continue to advance these monies (as tough as it is to do at times) until the Foundation has a rather stable if not sizable donations account balance (Heartfelt Request: PLEASE donate some onies to this Foundation so that GREG & MIA won't have to continue to front costs to "TWGF").
6. What if I have additional questions & concerns which I need to discuss & understand BEFORE I apply for a seat on the SeMPer FREY, Inc Bd. of Directors?
We are here to help & to answer any questions and/or to address any concerns you have, and every one of our Foundation's Bd. Officers & Directors as well as our dedicated volunteer team is very approachable and easy to talk with. As stated several times above, don't hesitate to contact our Bd. Secretary, MIA ( email: Mia.SeMPerFREYInc@gmail.com ) and/or our Foundation Founder & Bd. Pres., GREG ( email: RIP.RememberGrantFreyAlways@gmail.com ). They will promptly answer our questions and address your concerns.
"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence."
No Original Work of Art Better Illustrates the Energy, Effort, Drive & Determination of LtCol Grant V Frey USMC (Ret.) than this Artwork, Now Proudly Owned by SeMPer FREY, Inc. **
Have you ever walked by or seen an original work of art which, for one reason or another, "floored you?" Quite literally stopped you in your tracks. Took your breath away. Invoked memories & emotions almost too powerful to control (even if you wanted to)? It happens. Perhaps not too often, BUT it does happen. Such was & is the case when our Founder & Bd. Pres., P. Gregory "Greg" Frey (who along with his extremely supportive wife, Maria "Mia" Fialho Frey [our Bd. Sec. & Treas.], are extreme art / artistry devotees & collectors), discovered this original artwork on line. As GREG tells the story with a twinkle in his eye, "the power & the purpose & the 'stick-to-it-ness' of the artistry by Kael Thornn made me cry & laugh all at the same time." GREG adds with a bit of a "pep in his step," "Memories of my late twin brother, my mentor, my hero, flooded my mind & body & spirit." Our Founder knew right then & there that he simply had to acquire this powerful original artwork in order to be permitted to proudly display it here for all our supporters, friends and donors to admire and to appreciate. He went to work & he got it done. Proudly & with conviction and passion.
Our modest non-profit. SeMPer FREY Inc. dba The Wishes GRANTed Foundation, now owns this original work of art, at least digitally (to include the right as its owner to proudly display the work here on our modest website, www.TheWishesGRANTedFoundation.com). See this exceptional exclusive work of art here: https://www.deviantart.com/kaelthornn/art/OPEN-Exclusive-Adopt-3530-1300356605 ** (AND/OR hit the link / button below)
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Whenever our dedicated & driven SeMPer FREY 'Ohana thinks about and looks at this original work of art by KAEL THORNN going forward (proudly knowing that our modest Charitable Organization now owns the visionary work, at least digitally), it will remind all of them of so many other "famous folks" throughout history (to include our very own LtCol Grant V Frey USMC (Ret.)) who have inspired "the world" by their words & their determination & their passion & their desire to "just do it," and to just do it well. Just as LtCol FREY tried to do and in fact almost always did in life. IYKYK.
Here are examples of some of these famous words confidently uttered by famous folks which inspire & motivate & remind us all that we can always do a bit better than we think we can & we can always do a bit more than we think we can (starting with the famed quote [captioned just above the original Thornn artwork] by CALVIN COOLIDGE, 30th U.S. President). Read on, and as you do, reflect about just how GRANT would have done it, and perhaps see in this original work of art the same determination & passion & "stick-to-it-ness" that both GREG & MIA & our devoted Charitable Organization see in it and in GRANT and in all of you! Enjoy each & every famed quote of inspiration hand selected especially for you, and as you do, Remember Grant Frey ALWAYS:
1. "Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all." ~ Dale Carnegie
2. "A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell
3. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." ~ Winston Churchill
4. "Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never -- in nothing, great or small, large or petty -- never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense." ~ Winston Churchill
5. "Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity." ~ Louis Pasteur
6. "Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of; the heck with sugar and spice." ~ Bethany Hamilton
7. "Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it, piece by piece - by thought, choice, courage, and determination." ~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
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The Many Ways to Support The Wishes GRANTed Foundation
Donate MONEY to SeMPer FREY Inc. dba The Wishes GRANTed Foundation
Your MONEY donation will help us to continue our mission. A mission which will forever honor & pay tribute to LtCol. FREY's lifelong desire to help & give guidance to those most in need. Every dollar counts and will make a HUGE difference in the lives of those we serve, ALL in LtCol. FREY's name & honor. Hit one of many links on just about every page of this informative Website, OR Scan a QR Code. Our modest Foundation is proud to work with several donation partners, to include PayPal & Zeffy.com & Go Daddy. PLEASE visit each of these easy to understand & easy to navigate donation portals (each is a bit different from the other), and of course, consider a money donation to SeMPer FREY Inc. while you are there.**
** Any and all money donations are tax-deductible. (Although the IRS approved the application of our nonprofit as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Charitable organization ----- the IRS approved SeMPer FREY, Inc. as a 509(a)(2) Public Charity by Letter 947 dated 10/12/2021 ----- our modest Charitable Foundation recommends that ALL generous donors see & consult a qualified tax consultant / C.P.A.)
Volunteer with SeMPer FREY Inc. dba The Wishes GRANTed Foundation
Our small yet extremely dedicated group of volunteers "do what they do" out of their collective respect for LtCol. FREY. Each wants and make a difference, ALL to honor & to pay tribute to LtCol. FREY. Want to HELP? Want to get involved? What to make a difference too? Your time and skills are appreciated. Hit one of many links on this informative Website to send us an email. We assure you. WE WILL RESPOND.
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Stay up-to-date on all the latest news and happenings at SeMPer FREY Inc. dba The Wishes GRANTed Foundation by following us on social media. We're active on Facebook (Hit the link below) & Instagram ( #semperfrey ). In order to "get the word out," and to gain followers & supporters, we really depend upon the regular & constant engagement & involvement of all our supporters, friends & donors. Like. Comment. Share. Do it often.
Partner with OR Sponsor SeMPer FREY Inc. dba The Wishes GRANTed Foundation
We're always looking for new partners, new sponsors & new benefactors to collaborate with on projects and events which are designed & intended to generate MONEY donations & to bring in folks who want to HELP. Our Website's "Foundation Events" page keeps ALL informed re: events & important things that have happened, are happening & will happen going forward. If you and/or your organization share(s) our Foundation's values and our heartfelt mission, let's work together to make a positive impact just as LtCol. FREY would have done in life & would have wanted now. Hit one of several links found throughout this informative Website to express your desire the "link-up" to HELP SeMPer FREY, Inc. . raise money & increase donations in order to HELP others via meaningful & important GRANTS.
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Help us raise awareness of our mission and programs by sharing our website, social media pages, and events with your friends, family, and business connections. Engage with us. Tell "anyone & everyone" you know to do the same. Over time, our modest Foundation hopes to be "well known," BUT it will NEVER happen without our supporters' energy & effort. HELP SeMPer FREY, Inc. become "well known," and in the process raise money to HELP folks who need the MONEY, ALL in keeping with our charitable mission & goals.
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Aloha & Mahalo for visiting our "Built from the Heart" website. We know you'll enjoy every page, article & picture. We want to inspire you to Get Involved & perhaps DONATE if you can in honor of LtCol GRANT V. FREY, USMC (Ret.).