For those that were able to join us for our virtual Annual Meeting on February 12th, you would have heard about the remarkably generous bequest Forest History Ontario received from Ken Armson's estate. As you recall, Ken was the founder and first President of the then called the Forest History Society of Ontario and passed away in late 2024. We were made aware of his gift in mid 2025 as his estate was being probated by his executors. Ken left $50,000 for FHO and a further $25, 000 to the Frank A. MacDougall Fund, also administered by FHO. While personally, I don't have a lot of experience with Legacy Giving, I have since done some homework on the practice and discovered that it is increasingly common and not just among the very wealthy whose names we have seen on hospitals, libraries and community centres. I recognize that many of us do not have substantial financial portfolios and quite legitimately feel that any accumulated wealth/assets be passed to family upon our passing. At the same time, if this is something that may be of interest to you please get in touch with me and I will be happy to discuss the possibility. I can promise that your privacy will be protected.





