HH just came up from his lair to show me a couple of things he had found while continuing his review of old paperwork in his quest to rid himself of excess stuff (so the kids won't have to worry about it when we go.)
1) A glowing evaluation for his work for the American Red Cross many years ago - how his statistical analysis and unique systems of control led to superior performance of tasks assigned him and how he took responsibility for tasking that he passed on to his workers.
2) Five crisp, new $20 bills in a bank's bill sleeve - obviously part of the advance money that had been given him during his preparation to go out on assignment with the Red Cross.
Oh! Did I mention? HH retired from volunteering with the Red Cross at the end of November. At the annual volunteer recognition dinner, he was awarded not only his 20-year service pin, but also the Clara Barton Honor Award for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership – a very big deal! In the 13 years of my own volunteering, I remember only one or two instances of our chapter's having conferred the award. The certificate of award is with my favored framer being matted and framed (under museum glass) for display.
Clara Barton Award
The Clara Barton Honor Award is the highest award the American Red Cross bestows on volunteers. It recognizes meritorious service in volunteer leadership positions held over a period of years. Recipients of the award are inducted into the Clara Barton Honor Society.
Congratulations to HH :-)
Posted by: Ole Phat Stu | December 03, 2018 at 11:12 AM
Stu--Upon reading your comment, HH asked me to give you his thanks. (You are very kind.)
Posted by: Cop Car | December 03, 2018 at 03:51 PM
Very cool. Way to go HH. And finding some cash is always fun.
Posted by: Ingineer66 | December 03, 2018 at 10:26 PM
Congrats to HH! What a star.
And a wise move to begin on the paper sorting. they say you're supposed to keep statements and bills for something like 7 years but many of mine are from the previous century.
Posted by: Liz Hinds | December 04, 2018 at 11:20 AM
Liz--Oh, My Dear, you've not heard the half of it. The financial papers, we keep sorted by year (at least I know I do and I assume that HH does the same!) and then, each year, throw the 8-year-old papers away. Well...that's true for most of my financial stuff. I still have every pay stub I ever received, going back 66 years!
As to sorting other stuff, perhaps I'll cut this off and cover our cleanup and volunteer efforts in a separate posting.
BTW: Yes, thank you, HH has been a star - not only for the Red Cross but for me.
Posted by: Cop Car | December 05, 2018 at 12:31 PM
Liz - technically it is 7 years, but within the last 2 weeks I found that I had to provide W-2's from 8 & 10 years ago. Good thing I had them as some of the places no longer exist nor would I know how to find any of the people.
Posted by: bogie | December 08, 2018 at 09:09 PM
Bogie--You are correct; but, because it is Tax Years that count, I should have told Liz that it is the 9-year-old records that I throw out. I would only need the 10-year-old records to defend myself against fraud - which I should never need as I am an honest taxpayer! You may recall that your Grandmother H worked for the IRS when I was a kid, or it may never have come up in conversation.
Posted by: Cop Car | December 08, 2018 at 09:16 PM
Yes, congrats to HH! I’ve kept beyond 7 yrs financial info as figured too much might be better than not enough if ever needed. .
Posted by: Joared | December 10, 2018 at 04:25 AM
All--Hunky Husband was pleased to be the recipient of so much good will. Thank you for your congratulatory messages - from him, and from me!
Posted by: Cop Car | December 11, 2018 at 05:48 AM
Somehow I had neglected to understand that you had all PAY STUBS since long, long ago. W2's are definitely all that is needed - even with the 7 year rule. Unless of course, something hinky happens - such as the EX had one employer go bankrupt and close down during the tax year so he never got an actual W2. we had to disclose all the info in order to be cleared as paying taxes appropriately (and getting the refund for over payment). I kept the stubs for about 20 years just to be on the safe side.
I'm not worried about my being honest - it is what happens with the other party - intentionally or not.
Posted by: bogie | December 16, 2018 at 05:01 AM
Bogie--Probably, you didn't know about the pay stubs because I think the above comment is the first time it has been mentioned to anyone! Your dad probably doesn't know. The sentence about my own tax honesty was written with tongue in cheek. I've no worries about anyone in our immediate family being dishonest - especially not on taxes.
Posted by: Cop Car | December 16, 2018 at 09:33 AM