Adopt a stone to rebuild Catoctin Aqueduct on the C&O Canal

[divingbiker]

Did you say there'd be something carved in it?

According to the website, the Park Service doesn't allow carving in the stones.

[Kalidurga]

Nope, no carving, which is probably why they offer a map showing your stone location along with the certificate. There's also a list of donors at the website, so the Ladies of TE-DC would be added to that.

So Mad wants a certificate, how about Zen and pfunk? I'll also find out what the deal is with the receipt. I assume they only give one since there's one payment. Would it work for tax purposes if I send a copy to each of you and you note the portion of it that you paid?

I have a Paypal account, but I need to take a look at it to figure out how to collect money. Janice, you've done that before-- I assume it's pretty easy? And Regina, I won't send the money for the stone until I've collected from everyone, so we can all pester you to pay up

[divingbiker]

I'll also find out what the deal is with the receipt. I assume they only give one since there's one payment. Would it work for tax purposes if I send a copy to each of you and you note the portion of it that you paid?

I have a Paypal account, but I need to take a look at it to figure out how to collect money. Janice, you've done that before-- I assume it's pretty easy?

I'd think that the combination of my canceled check (made out to whatever the name of the charity is) and their receipt would be enough for tax purposes.

I'd suggest not using PayPal if possible, because (1) they take a cut and (2) I'd rather make the check out to the charity directly (for tax reasons). We could all just send you a check, and you send them all in together.

Would that work?

[dingster1]

Count me in.

[Zen]

I want to be certified.

[pfunk12]

A certificate would be cool if doable.

[Kalidurga]

In case anyone's wondering, this idea has not died. I e-mailed the Catoctin Aqueduct Restoration Fund about individual receipts but haven't yet heard back from the guy. Update to come when all the details have been worked out.