2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Did Bernie's wife commit a felony when she secured a loan for Burlington College? [View all]virtualobserver
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Luck said he did not realize Leavitt was listed as a $60,000 confirmed contribution on the loan document. While he may have given Sanders a hopeful impression about the second $30,000, he does not recall telling her it was a signed and sealed pledge.
may have given? does not recall?
Former trustee Rob Michalak is a Burlington College alumni who now works at Ben & Jerrys. Michalak is listed on the loan document as a $5,000 confirmed pledge. He recalls being asked to contribute to the schools capital campaign along with other faculty and trustees.
However, he doesnt recall pledging at the $5,000 level. After reviewing his own financial records, Michalak confirmed he did make a pledge and donation, but not for $5,000. He did not wish to share the actual amount of his contribution.
Once again "doesn't recall" - people make pledges to Colleges without honoring them or only partially honoring them ALL THE TIME.
I've worked in this field with Colleges and with Hospitals - pledges fall through- and people are embarrassed if they are called out on them. So colleges don't pressure them.