Letter from Ron Deutschendorf:
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August 2001

Dear Friends/Fans of John Denver,

     It was my sincere pleasure to be in Columbus, Ohio last
weekend for "Windstar One World" put on by the "Heart of Ohio
Windstar Connection". What a joy to meet so many people, like
minded in spirit, wanting to carry on the vision of Windstar.
I had the opportunity to both speak to and, more importantly,
visit with many folks one on one, about the future of the
Windstar Foundation. This was a real treat and I hope as good
for them as it was for me.
     There were many connections groups there and I also had
the pleasure of meeting Jim Toth, President of the "Northern
Ohio Windstar Connection"! What a wonderful man and kindred
spirit in what we are all about. He has inspired many folks
and created a "model" connections program. This was my first
opportunity to meet and learn more about his group and the
many excellent things they do in their community, many of
which, we (Windstar) hope we can emulate literally around the
globe as we continue to expand and grow. My only regret is
there weren't more people there gathered to learn and grow as
I think we all did.
     I believe next year Jim Toth will be hosting the event in
Cleveland with support from Nancy Holloway and the "Heart of
Ohio" connection, and I am confident this will be beneficial
for everyone who can, to attend.
     As I look at the progress made so far this year by the
foundation I am even more excited about the future. We had
another successful "Kids Week" and "Ed Week" on the Windstar
Land, both of these programs being a part of what Windstar is
all about - "Education!"  We also had a wonderful "Volunteer
Work Weekend" that I was able to attend and enjoy as many of
us worked our fanny's off, to rebuild the path up to John's
meditation platform, and plant many trees and plants around
the dam of the upper lake, as well as many other wonderful
jobs that needed to be done.
     Our second newsletter is in the mail and, through the
magic of e-commerce, folks are now joining us from all over
the world via the internet at http://www.wstar.org - our home
page.
     Soon we will have the new charter for the "Connections
Program" in place, allowing people to form a connection
without the hassle of creating a 501c3 to do it. We are
already seeing folks coming together and forming new
connections as we gain new membership. I think we have members
in all but 8 states now, and in many foreign lands.
     If you have not yet chosen to participate with us, please
do. This is the time to "Come Home to Windstar!" For as I keep
reminding folks each time I am given the chance to speak, "The
Job's Not Finished!" There is still so very much to do for the
"environmental sustainability of our planet!"

Ron Deutschendorf
President, Windstar Board of Trustees