Date: 11/2/26 4:07 am From: Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...> Subject: Fwd: Fwd: letter to request votes
Hi all,
I am sharing this from Merrill David. Maybe we all can help!
Hi, all -
I'm forwarding this to ask that if you have a moment please click on the
radio station link and help Doug Mason get a new roof. Many of you have met
Doug -- the sweetest kindest man, who volunteers a great deal of his time
and efforts with the Sierra Club, the PA Native Plant Society, and the SC
Bird Club despite great physical and personal hardships. This radio contest
is awarding the winner with a new roof, and Doug has fallen on hard times,
both physically and economically, his house is in disrepair, his roof is
leaking, and he has lost his sources of income.
You can click on the "vote" link once a day. His is the top center photo in
B&W.
Best,
Merrill
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Manxy Me <manxyme...>
Date: Fri, Oct 30, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: Fwd: letter to request votes
To: Daniel Alters <danalters...>
Cc: Merrill David <mer22david...>, Douglas Mason <ramakong1...>,
Sarah Chamberlain <sjchamberlain8...>, Pugh, Cathryn <
<cathrynpugh...>, Stahlman, Cindy <cstahlman...>, Danielle
Lanagan <Dlanagan720...>, Kristen Devlin <BeeBopFarm...>,
Karen Keifer-Boyd <ktk2...>, Kathy Bechdel <kmbechdel...>,
Kevin Abbey <kabbey12...>, Kristy Gallo <gallomadre...>,
Marisa Eichman <meich9...>, Elaine Meder-Wilgus <
<webstersbookstorecafe...>, Diane Albright <beagle4483...>,
Wentzel, Doug <djw105...>, Kevin Abbott <kevingabbott...>
I hope this helps. Remember to vote daily to support Douglas, and have a
great day!
Karen
On Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 9:30 AM Daniel Alters <danalters...> wrote:
> Below is a link to the voting page. But, which one is Doug? Dan
>
> https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebusrocks.com%2Fnews%2F2026%2F10%2F28%2Fcontests%2Froof-a-vet%2F3805873&data=05%7C02%<7CSCBIRDCL...>%7C32886ad062184132004b08df38d9c731%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639292180171993175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N9FFUTHiOYHWm2bSS0ix3IEwP3%2FKG9RqArgiZtAty68%3D&reserved=0 >
> On Wed, Oct 28, 2026 at 12:34 AM Manxy Me <manxyme...> wrote:
>
>> Sorry, nothing to share at 12.30 am on the "Contests" heading and no
>> "Roof A Vett" icon or badge on the app so far.
>>
>>
>> - Voting runs from Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (12:01 AM) through
>> Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (12:00 PM).
>> - Tell your family and friends to vote daily (1 vote per email every
>> 24 hours) at THEBUSROCKS.COM <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebusrocks.com%2F&data=05%7C02%<7CSCBIRDCL...>%7C32886ad062184132004b08df38d9c731%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639292180172012968%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HCqCqh%2BpBfwkiEXUzzZZDT11y75soS7VYfKZN9Cj4Jw%3D&reserved=0> or on The Bus
>> Rocks app by clicking the “Roof A Vet” badge.
>>
>> I saw no voting page except under the "Contests" heading.
>>
>> Karen
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 7:16 PM Merrill David <mer22david...> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi!
>>> Sorry, but I don't see the link or page at the BUS.com either. Does
>>> anyone have a direct link to the voting page?
>>>
>>> Merrill
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Oct 27, 2026 at 2:46 PM Manxy Me <manxyme...> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'm going to assume the place to vote will be added later or after
>>>> midnight under this tab circled.
>>>>
>>>> Scroll down yo the "Contests" header and there it should be when its up
>>>> to he voted on.
>>>>
>>>> Best wishes Doug, you're very deserving of this!
>>>>
>>>> Karen
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 2:09 PM Douglas Mason <ramakong1...>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>>>> From: Douglas Mason <ramakong1...>
>>>>> Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
>>>>> Subject: Fwd: Fwd: letter to request votes
>>>>> To: Douglas Mason <ramakong1...>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>>>> From: Joan Bouchard <bouchardjm...>
>>>>> Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2026 at 6:38 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: Fwd: letter to request votes
>>>>> To: Douglas Mason <ramakong1...>, Elyse Johnson <
>>>>> <americorps.scwc...>, Kelly Forest <kelly68forest...>,
>>>>> ernest boyd <ernestcboyd...>, Ellen Foreman <
>>>>> <esforeman...>, David Roberts <puzzlewuzzle.dr...>,
>>>>> Nancy F Parks <nancyfparks...>, Bill & Judy Tanner <
>>>>> <billtann...>, Deborah <d5me16...>, Ron Johnson <
>>>>> <rwjohnson1...>, Steven Lachman <stevelachman...>, L
>>>>> Barr <lauriebarr59...>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi, Vicki - I can't find the "roof a vet" badge by using either of
>>>>> those Methods. Do I have to sign in first, And do I have to create an
>>>>> account? I don't want to do that!
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm glad I looked now because the 28th is the day after tomorrow, and
>>>>> I can't find out how to do it. Can anybody on this thread help?? Joan
>>>>> Bouchard
>>>>>
>>>>> *Hope, real hope, comes from doing the things before us that need to
>>>>> be done in the spirit of thankfulness and celebration, without worrying
>>>>> about whether we will win or lose.*
>>>>> *- David W. Orr, "Earth in Mind" READ THIS! :*[image: Emoji]
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 05:32:05 PM EDT, Joan Bouchard <
>>>>> <bouchardjm...> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> You can count on me. To do this every day, Doug and Vicki! And
>>>>> hopefully, every single person on this thread will do the same!! Joan
>>>>>
>>>>> *Hope, real hope, comes from doing the things before us that need to
>>>>> be done in the spirit of thankfulness and celebration, without worrying
>>>>> about whether we will win or lose.*
>>>>> *- David W. Orr, "Earth in Mind" READ THIS! :*[image: Emoji]
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 03:37:15 PM EDT, Douglas Mason <
>>>>> <ramakong1...> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>>>> From: *Douglas Mason* <ramakong1...>
>>>>> Date: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 at 3:34 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: letter to request votes
>>>>> To: Vicki Parks <vickilmps...>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi, folks!
>>>>>
>>>>> When Vicki entered me to qualify for a new roof with station 99.5 FM,
>>>>> we didn’t realize it was going to be a popularity contest. So I am writing
>>>>> to you asking you to take a moment every day starting October 28 until
>>>>> Veterans Day to vote for me to get the roof installed. See Vicki’s letter
>>>>> below for more details. Thanks for your help!
>>>>>
>>>>> Doug
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Oct 23, 2026 at 11:26 PM Vicki Parks <vickilmps...>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I, Vicki Parks nominated Doug Mason, my boyfriend, for a local radio
>>>>> contest in which ONE VETERAN would receive a free roof (by vote). My
>>>>> nomination was accepted and I just found out that voting is by family and
>>>>> friends. So this is basically a popularity contest.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am writing this letter to request your assistance to
>>>>> flood the polls daily (for as many of the 14 voting days as you can)
>>>>> for Doug per the instructions he received:
>>>>>
>>>>> Congratulations on your nomination for a roof replacement from The Bus
>>>>> and Home Genius Exteriors!
>>>>>
>>>>> Here's a few important instructions:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> - Voting runs from Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (12:01 AM) through
>>>>> Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (12:00 PM).
>>>>> - Tell your family and friends to vote daily (1 vote per email
>>>>> every 24 hours) at THEBUSROCKS.COM <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebusrocks.com%2F&data=05%7C02%<7CSCBIRDCL...>%7C32886ad062184132004b08df38d9c731%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639292180172038176%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Z7INPRmyWehUv0TAAi2MMSflMVSihTuJhYLq672h5Eo%3D&reserved=0> or on
>>>>> The Bus Rocks app by clicking the “Roof A Vet” badge.
>>>>> - Send over a photo of yourself in uniform so we can put it on the
>>>>> voting page.
>>>>> - No need to reach out during voting—we’ll call you on Tuesday,
>>>>> November 10, 2026 after 12:00 PM once voting wraps up if you are the winner.
>>>>> - Have your proof of military service (DD-214 or current Military
>>>>> ID) ready in case you win!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you in advance for assisting Doug. He needs a new
>>>>> roof desperately. I am including a copy of my nomination in this letter so
>>>>> you can see just how deserving Doug is!
>>>>>
>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>
>>>>> Vicki Parks
>>>>>
>>>>> *NOMINATION*
>>>>>
>>>>> Douglas M. Mason <ramakong1...>
>>>>>
>>>>> 1084 Ghaner Road
>>>>> <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fsearch%2F1084%2BGhaner%2BRoad%3Fentry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&data=05%7C02%<7CSCBIRDCL...>%7C32886ad062184132004b08df38d9c731%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639292180172058628%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KYHU9VD0%2F%2FPEJpMSN4VQV0SrTJvvAyBF%2Fyt8CFEHR78%3D&reserved=0> >>>>> (814) 753-0598
>>>>>
>>>>> Port Matilda, PA 16870
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Submitted 10/5/26 12:02 AM
>>>>>
>>>>> I would like to nominate Doug Mason, a 76-year-old
>>>>> Vietnam Air Force veteran, #185-38-6356, to receive a free roof. Doug has
>>>>> spent his entire life in service to others. His career in soil management
>>>>> has been directed toward the protection of the environment. His resume
>>>>> includes Water Quality Technician for PA Department of Environmental
>>>>> Resources, Soil Conservationist for U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil
>>>>> Conservation Service, Soil Scientist for PA Department of Environmental
>>>>> Resources, Soil Scientist for the National Center for Appropriate
>>>>> Technology (Memphis, TN), Director of Pollution Prevention for Hoosier
>>>>> Environmental Council, Emergency Responder for Indiana Department of
>>>>> Environmental Resources; (self-employment) Hoosier Soil Services, and Happy
>>>>> Valley Soil Servi*ce*s.
>>>>>
>>>>> In his retirement, Doug has chaired the Sierra Club’s
>>>>> Moshannon Group for eight years. He stepped down as chair this year but
>>>>> remains active on the board as Program Director. Other environmental
>>>>> organizations in which he is an active member include Nittany Valley
>>>>> Environmental Coalition, Centre County Greens, Pennsylvania Native Plant
>>>>> Society, and State College Bird Club. In addition, Patton Township’s Board
>>>>> of Supervisors appointed Doug to represent the township on the Spring Creek
>>>>> Watershed Commission. Doug has written an online article about climate for
>>>>> the Spring Creek Watershed Atlas and is currently penning another piece
>>>>> about reptiles and amphibians for the Atlas.
>>>>>
>>>>> Doug, his wife, and disabled stepson lived together and
>>>>> shared expenses until two years ago when his wife passed away. This past
>>>>> March, his stepson also passed away. Without their combined income, Doug’s
>>>>> house has fallen into disrepair, even though he works 16 hours a week as a
>>>>> security guard and takes on all the substitute shifts he can get. I have
>>>>> been assisting Doug as best I can, given that I have Parkinson's, to get
>>>>> his house ready to take on a roommate or two to share expenses which would
>>>>> allow him to keep his home and his beloved pets as well as to make numerous
>>>>> necessary repairs.
>>>>>
>>>>> Earlier this month, Doug was hospitalized for three days
>>>>> and consequently lost a week of income. Since then, despite his mobility
>>>>> issues, he continues to work as many hours as he can. I have been driving
>>>>> him to his various doctor's appointments between shifts.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am aware of three places Doug’s roof is leaking, under
>>>>> one of which he has permanently placed a bucket. Water has also damaged the
>>>>> floors in his kitchen and a bedroom causing them to sag. While a new roof
>>>>> cannot solve all the structural, plumbing, and electrical repairs the house
>>>>> requires, nor pay for heating oil this winter, it would certainly make
>>>>> Doug’s limited income go a lot further toward keeping him living
>>>>> independently in his home and making it mold free. Thank you in advance for
>>>>> considering Doug Mason as a deserving veteran for this very generous
>>>>> opportunity to have a new roof.
>>>>>
>>>>> Vicki Parks
>>>>>
>>>>> (203) 803-3339
>>>>>
>>>>>
