THE REBIRTH OF WINDSTAR
     Jan 2001
                       by Ron Deutschendorf

     My name is Ron Deutschendorf and I am extremely pleased -
nay, I am very honored to be communicating to you all on this
subject.  My purpose in writing you all is to announce the
rebirth of the Windstar Foundation!  After a great deal of
time and consideration, the Board of Trustees has been
expanded, with new and old friends. The Board shares my
commitment to a new beginning for the Windstar Foundation. We
are finally at the point where we may offer our many friends
the opportunity to participate with us in the Windstar
Foundation's Global Family!
     As is the case with my brother's music, I feel deeply
that the Windstar Foundation is truly part of his legacy. My
interest has therefore been to see it continue and move
forward with the original vision and an even stronger
commitment to accomplish the goals we, as participants, choose
to accomplish.  As with the original inception of the
Foundation, there are many difficulties to be addressed and
overcome. I want you to know that I have heard about these
difficulties that can be associated with the "Windstar of the
Past!" I hope to assure you that we are aware of the
shortcomings the Foundation has had, as well as its many
strengths.  We commit to you all, we will strive to ensure
that the new Windstar is inclusive, welcoming, productive, and
fiscally sound.
     This brings me to the next major point of discussion. We
are finally once again, after much hard work by many, open to
all for participation! We tried to make the ability for
participation broader so more people can be involved. We are
doing this by offering a variety of dues for participation -
depending on your interest and family circumstances. Please
"make a conscious choice" to join us in the Windstar
Foundation Global Family!  We also invite you to learn more
about Windstar's 2001 programs, to register to participate in
those of interest, and to share the program information with
others. We look forward to hearing from you and welcome your
active involvement. "Together, We Will Make A World of
Difference," and, as my brother John sings, "It's About Time!"

Sincerely,

Ronald L. Deutschendorf, Sr.
President, Windstar Foundation Board of Trustees

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