Because of recent controversy surrounding the Winslow St. Fund, I have taken it upon myself to do an exhaustive historical background study of the situation. The time line starts at Fantasia Fair, in 1989. There is informal discussion between Merissa and some of the Fair's attendees. Fundraising for IFGE becomes a topic of discussion.
Interested individuals decide to meet and talk fund raising.
Joni Chrissman met Merrisa during this weekend for the first time. She was basically told to put together a Fundraising Committee, and summit ideas to the Board. This information is confirmed by a letter written to Merissa from Joni in May of 1990. The board meets in Pittsburgh at the Be All, and appoints a Fundraising Ad Hoc Task Force. Joni Chrissman, as the chair of the Ad Hoc Fundraising Task Force was asked to address the Committee.