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Hey everyone guess who's back. Sorry for vanishing but RL took over etc etc. I finally have some time to try my hand at editing again so figured I'd come back to this project while I work on another one that caught my interest. So a little bit ago I went back to reading through the Wiki again and I found there were various arguments and the such about adding the title of Philanthropist to the intro of Yank's page. It's been added and removed at times for different reasons and I'd like to see it re-added. I saw the update to the National Post article that Richfife pointed out and I think if their "Clarification & Update" includes that they acknowledge his philanthropic work along with it either being the topic of a number of the sources or being part of the subject matter (References #16, 18-21 to name a few) it deserves to be in there. As always, I'll give it a day or 2 before making any changes. Please make this hard for me and give me a good argument! Great to be back. JustAnotherNerdWithWords ( talk) 22:17, 8 August 2017 (UTC)
References
FYI, in the article about D. T. Suzuki, I found a link to a searchable online database of official prize nomination records. For example, Suzuki's 1963 nomination is recorded here. That may be a useful resource to consult for the article. However, I don't personally get the impression that being nominated for a Nobel prize is that big a deal – although actually receiving the prize would be a very big deal, of course. — BarrelProof ( talk) 22:27, 19 August 2017 (UTC)
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I'm Mike Mitchell, the founding member of The Kingsmen. From what I have seen, several editors are bent on turning this page into a malicious campaign. I have read through everything and these editors seem to have a double standard of what they consider and accept as well sourced material. They seem to pick and choose references that support their negative postings and discard sources from sites like CNN because it has many positive elements to reference and include.
There are many instances of this but most notable are the comments by Richfife in the talk page. This example I feel clearly establishes the ill intent to ensure the page maintains a damaging negative slant. (
/info/en/?search=Talk:Yank_Barry/Archive_1)
Don't kid yourselves: This page is the number one Google result for a search for "Yank Barry". We are threatening his livelihood (and rightly so. His means of livelihood is extremely suspect). So, as they say, buckle up. Making this article into a neutral coverage of all aspects of Barry's career will threaten his livelihood. I believe this because, based on the things I have seen, I believe that his livelihood is based on suspect enterprises. He will likely respond vigorously to any attempt to make the article an objective overview strongly, so we should be ready for that and committed if it happens. He can not defend the fluff that goes onto the page, so he won't. My guess is that he will periodically "wait for the dust to settle" and come back. Keep the page on your watchlists. - Richfife (talk) 03:59, 14 April 2014 (UTC)
Going through the archives of the talk page,that appears to be Richfife’s pattern. Compared to the hundreds of credible positive news articles available on Mr. Barry, most editors gravitate to this one negative article ( National Post) on him and utilize it as the undisputed bible of accuracy. The National Post has since issued a retraction along with a public apology to Mr. Barry. This can be read here: National Post retraction. Damaging information is still relying on this article which has been retracted.
Since there are numerous categories of content that I feel need to be corrected to reflect accuracy, I will focus on only one since I have first hand knowledge being the founding member of The Kingsmen. To set the record straight, as indicated on our official website, our group was on a sabbatical at the beginning of 1968. In agreement with our management, auditions were held in Los Angeles for the group that would be touring and recording as The Kingsmen. Yank Barry was chosen by us as the lead vocalist of the band. He became an official member of The Kingsmen band, not merely a touring group known as The Kingsmen. Editors have referenced content from an old archived page of the official Kingsmen website from when it was run by fans and have also tried to discredit the website by saying it is not the official website of The Kingsmen. In 2017, myself and Dick Peterson took over the site and have been managing all the content on the site and its accuracy. The ownership of the domain name can validated as Richard Nicklaus (Dick Peterson). ( GoDaddy Whois). Our website accurately lists Yank Barry as a member of the band ( Kingsmen Website).
This is also confirmed on the official website of The Kingsmen and on Wikipedia: /info/en/?search=The_Kingsmen. Additionally a published article from Eye Magazine in 1969 further validates his status as a member of the group: http://thehotelalbert.com/download/eye_magazine.pdf . Another credible source can be found here: https://www.discogs.com/The-Kingsmen-Feed-Me/release/9038029
All these references are well sourced and should clearly establish his legitimacy in our official band. With this, I am suggesting the section be revised to say the following:
In 1968 The Kingsmen 1960’s Beat/garage rock band held auditions for a lead singer. Auditions were held by the group’s management team, Dick Peterson and Mike Mitchell (the original members of the group) and they selected approved artists. Yank Barry was selected as the approved lead singer of the group. He was a member of the band for two years, before leaving in 1970 and then rejoined the band in 2013. In 1969 Yank was also lead vocalist on The Kingsmen release of "Feed Me" and "Another B Side" on Earth Records.
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Wiki UN: TheCauseArtisin – Audra McMurray
To All Editors:
I would like to propose a few edits as someone with direct ties to and with firsthand knowledge of key pieces of information regarding Yank Barry and Global Village Champions Foundation. My name is Audra McMurray, Director of Marketing & Communications - Global Village Champions Foundations (Tax ID: 27-1991507), Senior Marketing Manager - Central Oregon Collective (501c3 Tax ID: 93-0818219), and Founder & CEO of Causitree - Cause-centered Marketing & Consulting, all current.
Having worked closely with Mr. Yank Barry through Global Village Champions Foundation for over six years, seeing his boots on the ground efforts to save and feed thousands worldwide, I feel there are several inaccuracies on this page which are hurting our foundation and its image. As the Founder and CEO of my own cause-marketing and consulting firm assisting NGO’s globally to further their missions, I feel an obligation to help set the record straight on a few select matters concerning misinformation about Mr. Barry that is detrimental to the ongoing cause of Global Village Champions Foundation’s crucial work internationally. I’m am hopeful that Wikipedia’s commitment for publishing factual evidence will remain true for the following items currently being inaccurately represented.
GVCF 1 Billion Meals & Financial Records:
Global Village Champions Foundation (GVCF) is a private foundation (Tax ID: 27-1991507), not a public charity ( https://www.501c3.org/public-charity-vs-private-foundation/) with supporting evidence of the main contributor being Yank Barry personally, per their publicly visible returns. Currently a few editors on this page are selectively publishing only the lowest activity years of the foundation. I feel for this page to be accurate and unbiased it must not publish only one or two of such important documents, but rather all returns must be included to correctly represent the factual evidence, including proving 4 million dollars in aid instead of what is currently listed. Please find the correct and undisputed documents via the link below for your review: https://gogvc.com/news_and_media/tax_filing
Having personally been involved with many reputable non-profit organizations that GVCF has aided through disaster relief supplies, food, clothing, medicines, housing and more, I can attest first hand the validity of this foundation’s mission and funding: https://gogvc.com/why_us/letters_of_appreciation
Per the documented manifests providing proof of having donated 1 billion documented and delivered meals ( https://gogvc.com/why_us/relief_timeline), the supporting evidence will show GVCF’s 4 Million dollars in receipts, not the current amount listed on Wikipedia, in addition to the correct meal count. I realize that Wikipedia cannot rely solely on supporting documents obtained from the entity in question. So, please find the additional supporting evidence of Yank Barry’s GVCF providing over 1 billion documented and delivered meals, commemorating with special GVCF “Christmas in January” celebrations in Phoenix, Arizona, Ottawa, Canada and Tampa, Florida in 2015 when the milestone was achieved:
http://www.nicklowery.org/gvc.html
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2013-12-04/html/CREC-2013-12-04-pt1-PgH7452.htm
https://www.stvincentdepaul.net/svdp-blog/nfl-legend-nick-lowery-talks-christmas-in-january
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27vshKVfBxA
Here is what I would like to propose as revised content regarding GVCF’s 1 Billion meal mark & current financial contributions amount:
Current Wiki content under “Global Village Champions Foundation” in question:
Barry founded and heads a charity called Global Village Champions Foundation.[3] The charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States, with net assets of about US$11,500 and gross receipts of about US$250,000 for 2012.[17] The foundation, which is funded by the profits from his VitaPro food business,[18] is said to have spent more than US$1 million feeding and housing Syrian refugees in Bulgaria since 2012.[3] The charity says it has supplied 772 million meals to the needy.[4]
I’m proposing that GVCF’s meal count be corrected to show the publicly documented number of 1 Billion delivered meals from the 772 million currently listed, as well as listing $4 million in aid provided my Mr. Barry and his foundation on your site, instead of the US $250,000 listed from 2012, per the receipts & tax returns provided.
I’m also proposing that “private foundation” be added after the current 501(c)(3) listed, to avoid any further confusion about GVCF’s nonprofit status. Barry founded and heads a charity called Global Village Champions Foundation. The charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit private foundation in the United States, The foundation, which is funded by the profits from his VitaPro food business, has received over $4 million in aid from Mr. Barry. The charity says it has supplied 1 billion meals to the needy.
Yank Barry - Philanthropist:
I have worked with many leaders and organizations who have dedicated their time and finances to others. Among the many documented awards Yank Barry has received, please find the supporting evidence below on his work as a humanitarian leader. I believe there is sufficient credible news from leading news outlets to support this. Again, I do feel this page should not be selective and I do also understand and realize that Wikipedia should never be a forum for self-promotion or marketing. There is however compelling credibility in the work he has done as a philanthropist and humanitarian.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXvxbw2DIQHF_QxN24Tyvw
http://yankbarry.com/national-post-sets-record-straight/
http://www.bahamasb2b.com/news/story?title=yank-barry-on-philanthropy
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/568447/Yank-Barry-builts-hotels-fleeing-Syrian-refugees
http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/16/world/europe/evander-holyfield-yank-barry-syria-refugees/index.html
https://www.heraldtribune.com/article/LK/20130318/News/605222915/SH/YANK BARRY RECEIVES NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINATIONLife after Hollywood: ‘Louie, Louie’ singer Yank Berry nominated for Nobel Peace Prizehttps://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/life-after-hollywood-louie-louie-singer-yank-berry-nominated-for-nobel-peace-prize
https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Jewish-Schindler-ex-boxer-team-up-to-aid-Syrian-refugees-331647
Here is what I would like to propose as revised content regarding Mr. Barry’s occupation as a philanthropist:
Current Wiki content under “Yank Barry” description to right of page:
Born Gerald Barry Falovitch 29 January 1948 (age 71) Montreal, Quebec, Canada Nationality Canadian (also a citizen of the Bahamas) Occupation Musician, founder and CEO of VitaPro, and founder Global Village Champions Foundation Spouse(s) Yvette Barry
I’m proposing that “philanthropist” be added alongside “Musician”, as one of Mr. Barry’s well-earned titles, per the strong evidence provided above. Occupation Musician, founder and CEO of VitaPro, Philanthropist and founder Global Village Champions Foundation
Degas Collection Acquisition:
Mr. Barry is an art collector and has been for several decades. By not publishing the correct facts surrounding the Degas collection and continuing to support the uncreditable sources of Mr. Robert Preiss’ false allegations and accusations, its doing GVCF a disservice by not showing GVCF’s proof of ownership, in addition to diminishing the character of this longstanding organizations stellar reputation.
The rulings in the courts of law are indisputable and irrefutable regarding the issue of ownership, the amount that was paid for purchasing this collection, all to benefit GVCF. Please find the below supporting evidence, which states that Mr. Preiss admitted that Yank Barry purchased the Degas for $1 million. Additionally the links below include a court mandate that orders Robert Preiss off Google and the internet entirely. This comes after his second attempt to sue for no just cause is ordered off the internet yet again due to his lack of credibility and malicious activity.
hhttps://hover.hillsclerk.com/FileManagement/ViewDocumentttps://www.courthousenews.com/degas-sculpture-spatwith-charity-settled/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Motion_to_Dismiss.pdf
Here is what I would like to propose as revised content:
Current Wiki content under “Degas bronzes” in question:
Barry said he paid between US$7 million and US$20 million for the bronzes,[1] although a dispute later broke out in which the seller said he had only actually received a payment US$400,000 and that further payments had not been delivered.[22][23] (The dispute was later settled under undisclosed terms.) Conditioned on the presumption that the bronzes were fully authenticated and made from Degas's own plasters, the bronzes were estimated as being worth US$37 million by a New York dealer in an appraisal Barry obtained in 2011 which the appraiser said was intended for Barry's private use only. In 2010, Barry initially offered 50 of the sculptures as prizes in a raffle to raise money for the foundation, but later withdrew the plan to hold the raffle and shut down the web sites on which it was hosted.[1] Barry said the decision to cancel the raffle was in part based on seeing publications that questioned the legitimacy of the bronzes and that he had returned the money that had been raised in the raffle offering up to that point.[1] I’m proposing that the correct purchase amount for the Degas be corrected to the $1 million actually paid for the pieces on behalf of Global Village Champions Foundation, removing false content & accusations made by Mr. Robert Preiss regarding Mr. Barry’s ownership of the pieces with proof of a court order to cease all online harassment of Mr. Barry and his foundation by Judge Mary S. Scriven .
I propose the paragraph be revised as such:
As a livelong art collector, Barry purchased the Degas pieces for $1 million to benefit his private foundation, Global Village Champions Foundation which still holds ownership of the collection. In 2010, GVCF initially offered 50 of the sculptures as prizes in a raffle to raise money for the foundation, but later withdrew the plan to hold the raffle and shut down the web sites on which it was hosted.[1] Barry said the decision to cancel the raffle was in part based on seeing publications that questioned the legitimacy of the bronzes and that he had returned the money that had been raised in the raffle offering up to that point. Nevertheless, Barry said, he is more convinced than ever that the bronzes he bought from Maibaum are genuine. [1]
Global Village Celebrity Champions:
GVCF list of celebrity “Champions” should be respected, noting that all Champions have chosen to give their time and names voluntarily. One particularly concerning issue includes the removal of the bios regarding Ben E King, who is a highly regarded Global Village Champion per his own website( http://beneking.info/biography/), alongside other greats such as Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield, Celine Dion and more. They are all supported by numerous news reports and links. Mr. King is an original “Champion” alongside Gary US Bonds and Muhammad Ali, both close and personal friends of Yank Barry for over 40 years.
All the celebrity champions are key and core foundations of GVCF which are just facts and information a reader of this page should be presented. That is the role of Wikipedia. I feel if they are facts and written in a manner that avoids self-promotion, then they serve as material information related to a Wiki page topic. By not including them it does GVCF and the readers a disservice.
Here is what I would like to propose as revised content:
Current Wiki content in question under “Global Village Champions Foundation:
He has befriended several boxing champions who have supported his charitable work. Retired champion boxer Evander Holyfield became Global Village Champions “Goodwill Ambassador” in 2013.[3][19] Retired boxer Muhammad Ali has also been his personal friend and has worked with Barry on his humanitarian projects.[1][20] After Barry’s involvement in disaster relief in the Philippines, his charity work has also received support from Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao.[9]
I’m proposing re-adding Ben E King’s “Champion” status & Mr. Barry’s longtime partnership with him: http://beneking.info/biography/
Proposed content to be added: “In addition to the above “Champions”, Barry’s longtime personal & professional relationship with Global Village Champion Ben E. King, still holds true, alongside many years of support from superstar, Celine Dion.
I’ve been privileged to be an intricate part of furthering the worthy cause of GVCF and am therefore compelled to defend what I know both personally and professionally to be true. I have nothing to lose or gain by requesting these edits, except for the fact that I have devoted my career to advocating for individual’s and causes that I believe in and stand by.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and upholding the good works Wikipedia provides to the public.
Audra McMurray — Preceding unsigned comment added by TheCauseArtisin ( talk • contribs)
Reply to Vquakr:
VQuakr, thank you for your message. I will try to keep this short and succinct with just one source for each item (even though there are multiple credible sources available). I would like to make the following edits because they are very well sourced:
1. Under Global Village Champions Foundation, revise the existing paragraph to the following: Barry founded and heads a charity called Global Village Champions Foundation.[3] The charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States, with net assets of about US$226,025 and gross receipts of about US$835,000 for 2013.[Source 2 below]. The foundation, which is funded by the profits from his VitaPro food business,[18] is said to have spent more than US$1 million feeding and housing Syrian refugees in Bulgaria since 2012.[3] The charity says it has supplied 1 billion meals to the needy [Source 1 below].
2. I’m proposing that “Philanthropist” be added alongside “Musician”, as one of Mr. Barry’s well-earned titles, per the first line sentence of Source 1 below. Occupation Musician, founder and CEO of VitaPro, Philanthropist and founder Global Village Champions Foundation
3. Under Degas bronzes the rulings in the courts of law are undisputable and irrefutable regarding the issue of ownership, the amount that was paid for purchasing this collection, all to benefit GVCF. Please find Sources 4 and 5 below as supporting court evidence, which states that Mr. Preiss admitted that Yank Barry purchased the Degas for $1 million. I am proposing to revise the existing paragraph to the following: As a livelong art collector, Barry purchased the Degas pieces for $1 million to benefit his private foundation, Global Village Champions Foundation which still holds ownership of the collection [Sources 4 and 5 below]. In 2010, GVCF initially offered 50 of the sculptures as prizes in a raffle to raise money for the foundation, but later withdrew the plan to hold the raffle and shut down the web sites on which it was hosted.[1] Barry said the decision to cancel the raffle was in part based on seeing publications that questioned the legitimacy of the bronzes and that he had returned the money that had been raised in the raffle offering up to that point. Nevertheless, Barry said, he is more convinced than ever that the bronzes he bought from Maibaum are genuine. [1]
Sources: 1. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/yank-barry-motivated-by-past-sins-becomes-unlikely-philanthropist/article15574868/ 2. http://pdfs.citizenaudit.org/2014_10_EO/27-1991507_990_201312.pdf 3. http://beneking.info/biography/ 4. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Permanent_Injunction_%26_Order_Granting_Motion_for_Default_Judgment.pdf 5. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Motion_to_Dismiss.pdf
( TheCauseArtisin ( talk) 17:02, 10 May 2019 (UTC))
BarrelProof, Thank you for your message. I believe you mistook my various sources because your comments on Source 2 was related to Source 3. So, in order to focus on just one thing at a time, I would like to make the following edit because it is well sourced.
Under Global Village Champions Foundation, revise the existing paragraph to the following: Barry founded and heads a charity called Global Village Champions Foundation.[3] The charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States, with net assets of about US$226,025 and gross receipts of about US$835,000 for 2013.[Source 3 below]. The foundation, which is funded by the profits from his VitaPro food business,[18] is said to have spent more than US$1 million feeding and housing Syrian refugees in Bulgaria since 2012.[3] The charity says it has supplied 1 billion meals to the needy [Sources 1 and 2 below].
Sources: 1. https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20140312/sarasota-man-again-nominated-for-nobel-prize 2. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/01/12/st-vincent-de-paul-meals-abrk/21651975/ 3. http://pdfs.citizenaudit.org/2014_10_EO/27-1991507_990_201312.pdf
( TheCauseArtisin ( talk) 19:32, 14 May 2019 (UTC))
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Hey everyone guess who's back. Sorry for vanishing but RL took over etc etc. I finally have some time to try my hand at editing again so figured I'd come back to this project while I work on another one that caught my interest. So a little bit ago I went back to reading through the Wiki again and I found there were various arguments and the such about adding the title of Philanthropist to the intro of Yank's page. It's been added and removed at times for different reasons and I'd like to see it re-added. I saw the update to the National Post article that Richfife pointed out and I think if their "Clarification & Update" includes that they acknowledge his philanthropic work along with it either being the topic of a number of the sources or being part of the subject matter (References #16, 18-21 to name a few) it deserves to be in there. As always, I'll give it a day or 2 before making any changes. Please make this hard for me and give me a good argument! Great to be back. JustAnotherNerdWithWords ( talk) 22:17, 8 August 2017 (UTC)
References
FYI, in the article about D. T. Suzuki, I found a link to a searchable online database of official prize nomination records. For example, Suzuki's 1963 nomination is recorded here. That may be a useful resource to consult for the article. However, I don't personally get the impression that being nominated for a Nobel prize is that big a deal – although actually receiving the prize would be a very big deal, of course. — BarrelProof ( talk) 22:27, 19 August 2017 (UTC)
References
I'm Mike Mitchell, the founding member of The Kingsmen. From what I have seen, several editors are bent on turning this page into a malicious campaign. I have read through everything and these editors seem to have a double standard of what they consider and accept as well sourced material. They seem to pick and choose references that support their negative postings and discard sources from sites like CNN because it has many positive elements to reference and include.
There are many instances of this but most notable are the comments by Richfife in the talk page. This example I feel clearly establishes the ill intent to ensure the page maintains a damaging negative slant. (
/info/en/?search=Talk:Yank_Barry/Archive_1)
Don't kid yourselves: This page is the number one Google result for a search for "Yank Barry". We are threatening his livelihood (and rightly so. His means of livelihood is extremely suspect). So, as they say, buckle up. Making this article into a neutral coverage of all aspects of Barry's career will threaten his livelihood. I believe this because, based on the things I have seen, I believe that his livelihood is based on suspect enterprises. He will likely respond vigorously to any attempt to make the article an objective overview strongly, so we should be ready for that and committed if it happens. He can not defend the fluff that goes onto the page, so he won't. My guess is that he will periodically "wait for the dust to settle" and come back. Keep the page on your watchlists. - Richfife (talk) 03:59, 14 April 2014 (UTC)
Going through the archives of the talk page,that appears to be Richfife’s pattern. Compared to the hundreds of credible positive news articles available on Mr. Barry, most editors gravitate to this one negative article ( National Post) on him and utilize it as the undisputed bible of accuracy. The National Post has since issued a retraction along with a public apology to Mr. Barry. This can be read here: National Post retraction. Damaging information is still relying on this article which has been retracted.
Since there are numerous categories of content that I feel need to be corrected to reflect accuracy, I will focus on only one since I have first hand knowledge being the founding member of The Kingsmen. To set the record straight, as indicated on our official website, our group was on a sabbatical at the beginning of 1968. In agreement with our management, auditions were held in Los Angeles for the group that would be touring and recording as The Kingsmen. Yank Barry was chosen by us as the lead vocalist of the band. He became an official member of The Kingsmen band, not merely a touring group known as The Kingsmen. Editors have referenced content from an old archived page of the official Kingsmen website from when it was run by fans and have also tried to discredit the website by saying it is not the official website of The Kingsmen. In 2017, myself and Dick Peterson took over the site and have been managing all the content on the site and its accuracy. The ownership of the domain name can validated as Richard Nicklaus (Dick Peterson). ( GoDaddy Whois). Our website accurately lists Yank Barry as a member of the band ( Kingsmen Website).
This is also confirmed on the official website of The Kingsmen and on Wikipedia: /info/en/?search=The_Kingsmen. Additionally a published article from Eye Magazine in 1969 further validates his status as a member of the group: http://thehotelalbert.com/download/eye_magazine.pdf . Another credible source can be found here: https://www.discogs.com/The-Kingsmen-Feed-Me/release/9038029
All these references are well sourced and should clearly establish his legitimacy in our official band. With this, I am suggesting the section be revised to say the following:
In 1968 The Kingsmen 1960’s Beat/garage rock band held auditions for a lead singer. Auditions were held by the group’s management team, Dick Peterson and Mike Mitchell (the original members of the group) and they selected approved artists. Yank Barry was selected as the approved lead singer of the group. He was a member of the band for two years, before leaving in 1970 and then rejoined the band in 2013. In 1969 Yank was also lead vocalist on The Kingsmen release of "Feed Me" and "Another B Side" on Earth Records.
Mmitchell46 (
talk) 16:59, 28 March 2019 (UTC)
Wiki UN: TheCauseArtisin – Audra McMurray
To All Editors:
I would like to propose a few edits as someone with direct ties to and with firsthand knowledge of key pieces of information regarding Yank Barry and Global Village Champions Foundation. My name is Audra McMurray, Director of Marketing & Communications - Global Village Champions Foundations (Tax ID: 27-1991507), Senior Marketing Manager - Central Oregon Collective (501c3 Tax ID: 93-0818219), and Founder & CEO of Causitree - Cause-centered Marketing & Consulting, all current.
Having worked closely with Mr. Yank Barry through Global Village Champions Foundation for over six years, seeing his boots on the ground efforts to save and feed thousands worldwide, I feel there are several inaccuracies on this page which are hurting our foundation and its image. As the Founder and CEO of my own cause-marketing and consulting firm assisting NGO’s globally to further their missions, I feel an obligation to help set the record straight on a few select matters concerning misinformation about Mr. Barry that is detrimental to the ongoing cause of Global Village Champions Foundation’s crucial work internationally. I’m am hopeful that Wikipedia’s commitment for publishing factual evidence will remain true for the following items currently being inaccurately represented.
GVCF 1 Billion Meals & Financial Records:
Global Village Champions Foundation (GVCF) is a private foundation (Tax ID: 27-1991507), not a public charity ( https://www.501c3.org/public-charity-vs-private-foundation/) with supporting evidence of the main contributor being Yank Barry personally, per their publicly visible returns. Currently a few editors on this page are selectively publishing only the lowest activity years of the foundation. I feel for this page to be accurate and unbiased it must not publish only one or two of such important documents, but rather all returns must be included to correctly represent the factual evidence, including proving 4 million dollars in aid instead of what is currently listed. Please find the correct and undisputed documents via the link below for your review: https://gogvc.com/news_and_media/tax_filing
Having personally been involved with many reputable non-profit organizations that GVCF has aided through disaster relief supplies, food, clothing, medicines, housing and more, I can attest first hand the validity of this foundation’s mission and funding: https://gogvc.com/why_us/letters_of_appreciation
Per the documented manifests providing proof of having donated 1 billion documented and delivered meals ( https://gogvc.com/why_us/relief_timeline), the supporting evidence will show GVCF’s 4 Million dollars in receipts, not the current amount listed on Wikipedia, in addition to the correct meal count. I realize that Wikipedia cannot rely solely on supporting documents obtained from the entity in question. So, please find the additional supporting evidence of Yank Barry’s GVCF providing over 1 billion documented and delivered meals, commemorating with special GVCF “Christmas in January” celebrations in Phoenix, Arizona, Ottawa, Canada and Tampa, Florida in 2015 when the milestone was achieved:
http://www.nicklowery.org/gvc.html
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2013-12-04/html/CREC-2013-12-04-pt1-PgH7452.htm
https://www.stvincentdepaul.net/svdp-blog/nfl-legend-nick-lowery-talks-christmas-in-january
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27vshKVfBxA
Here is what I would like to propose as revised content regarding GVCF’s 1 Billion meal mark & current financial contributions amount:
Current Wiki content under “Global Village Champions Foundation” in question:
Barry founded and heads a charity called Global Village Champions Foundation.[3] The charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States, with net assets of about US$11,500 and gross receipts of about US$250,000 for 2012.[17] The foundation, which is funded by the profits from his VitaPro food business,[18] is said to have spent more than US$1 million feeding and housing Syrian refugees in Bulgaria since 2012.[3] The charity says it has supplied 772 million meals to the needy.[4]
I’m proposing that GVCF’s meal count be corrected to show the publicly documented number of 1 Billion delivered meals from the 772 million currently listed, as well as listing $4 million in aid provided my Mr. Barry and his foundation on your site, instead of the US $250,000 listed from 2012, per the receipts & tax returns provided.
I’m also proposing that “private foundation” be added after the current 501(c)(3) listed, to avoid any further confusion about GVCF’s nonprofit status. Barry founded and heads a charity called Global Village Champions Foundation. The charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit private foundation in the United States, The foundation, which is funded by the profits from his VitaPro food business, has received over $4 million in aid from Mr. Barry. The charity says it has supplied 1 billion meals to the needy.
Yank Barry - Philanthropist:
I have worked with many leaders and organizations who have dedicated their time and finances to others. Among the many documented awards Yank Barry has received, please find the supporting evidence below on his work as a humanitarian leader. I believe there is sufficient credible news from leading news outlets to support this. Again, I do feel this page should not be selective and I do also understand and realize that Wikipedia should never be a forum for self-promotion or marketing. There is however compelling credibility in the work he has done as a philanthropist and humanitarian.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXvxbw2DIQHF_QxN24Tyvw
http://yankbarry.com/national-post-sets-record-straight/
http://www.bahamasb2b.com/news/story?title=yank-barry-on-philanthropy
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/568447/Yank-Barry-builts-hotels-fleeing-Syrian-refugees
http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/16/world/europe/evander-holyfield-yank-barry-syria-refugees/index.html
https://www.heraldtribune.com/article/LK/20130318/News/605222915/SH/YANK BARRY RECEIVES NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINATIONLife after Hollywood: ‘Louie, Louie’ singer Yank Berry nominated for Nobel Peace Prizehttps://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/life-after-hollywood-louie-louie-singer-yank-berry-nominated-for-nobel-peace-prize
https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Jewish-Schindler-ex-boxer-team-up-to-aid-Syrian-refugees-331647
Here is what I would like to propose as revised content regarding Mr. Barry’s occupation as a philanthropist:
Current Wiki content under “Yank Barry” description to right of page:
Born Gerald Barry Falovitch 29 January 1948 (age 71) Montreal, Quebec, Canada Nationality Canadian (also a citizen of the Bahamas) Occupation Musician, founder and CEO of VitaPro, and founder Global Village Champions Foundation Spouse(s) Yvette Barry
I’m proposing that “philanthropist” be added alongside “Musician”, as one of Mr. Barry’s well-earned titles, per the strong evidence provided above. Occupation Musician, founder and CEO of VitaPro, Philanthropist and founder Global Village Champions Foundation
Degas Collection Acquisition:
Mr. Barry is an art collector and has been for several decades. By not publishing the correct facts surrounding the Degas collection and continuing to support the uncreditable sources of Mr. Robert Preiss’ false allegations and accusations, its doing GVCF a disservice by not showing GVCF’s proof of ownership, in addition to diminishing the character of this longstanding organizations stellar reputation.
The rulings in the courts of law are indisputable and irrefutable regarding the issue of ownership, the amount that was paid for purchasing this collection, all to benefit GVCF. Please find the below supporting evidence, which states that Mr. Preiss admitted that Yank Barry purchased the Degas for $1 million. Additionally the links below include a court mandate that orders Robert Preiss off Google and the internet entirely. This comes after his second attempt to sue for no just cause is ordered off the internet yet again due to his lack of credibility and malicious activity.
hhttps://hover.hillsclerk.com/FileManagement/ViewDocumentttps://www.courthousenews.com/degas-sculpture-spatwith-charity-settled/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Motion_to_Dismiss.pdf
Here is what I would like to propose as revised content:
Current Wiki content under “Degas bronzes” in question:
Barry said he paid between US$7 million and US$20 million for the bronzes,[1] although a dispute later broke out in which the seller said he had only actually received a payment US$400,000 and that further payments had not been delivered.[22][23] (The dispute was later settled under undisclosed terms.) Conditioned on the presumption that the bronzes were fully authenticated and made from Degas's own plasters, the bronzes were estimated as being worth US$37 million by a New York dealer in an appraisal Barry obtained in 2011 which the appraiser said was intended for Barry's private use only. In 2010, Barry initially offered 50 of the sculptures as prizes in a raffle to raise money for the foundation, but later withdrew the plan to hold the raffle and shut down the web sites on which it was hosted.[1] Barry said the decision to cancel the raffle was in part based on seeing publications that questioned the legitimacy of the bronzes and that he had returned the money that had been raised in the raffle offering up to that point.[1] I’m proposing that the correct purchase amount for the Degas be corrected to the $1 million actually paid for the pieces on behalf of Global Village Champions Foundation, removing false content & accusations made by Mr. Robert Preiss regarding Mr. Barry’s ownership of the pieces with proof of a court order to cease all online harassment of Mr. Barry and his foundation by Judge Mary S. Scriven .
I propose the paragraph be revised as such:
As a livelong art collector, Barry purchased the Degas pieces for $1 million to benefit his private foundation, Global Village Champions Foundation which still holds ownership of the collection. In 2010, GVCF initially offered 50 of the sculptures as prizes in a raffle to raise money for the foundation, but later withdrew the plan to hold the raffle and shut down the web sites on which it was hosted.[1] Barry said the decision to cancel the raffle was in part based on seeing publications that questioned the legitimacy of the bronzes and that he had returned the money that had been raised in the raffle offering up to that point. Nevertheless, Barry said, he is more convinced than ever that the bronzes he bought from Maibaum are genuine. [1]
Global Village Celebrity Champions:
GVCF list of celebrity “Champions” should be respected, noting that all Champions have chosen to give their time and names voluntarily. One particularly concerning issue includes the removal of the bios regarding Ben E King, who is a highly regarded Global Village Champion per his own website( http://beneking.info/biography/), alongside other greats such as Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield, Celine Dion and more. They are all supported by numerous news reports and links. Mr. King is an original “Champion” alongside Gary US Bonds and Muhammad Ali, both close and personal friends of Yank Barry for over 40 years.
All the celebrity champions are key and core foundations of GVCF which are just facts and information a reader of this page should be presented. That is the role of Wikipedia. I feel if they are facts and written in a manner that avoids self-promotion, then they serve as material information related to a Wiki page topic. By not including them it does GVCF and the readers a disservice.
Here is what I would like to propose as revised content:
Current Wiki content in question under “Global Village Champions Foundation:
He has befriended several boxing champions who have supported his charitable work. Retired champion boxer Evander Holyfield became Global Village Champions “Goodwill Ambassador” in 2013.[3][19] Retired boxer Muhammad Ali has also been his personal friend and has worked with Barry on his humanitarian projects.[1][20] After Barry’s involvement in disaster relief in the Philippines, his charity work has also received support from Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao.[9]
I’m proposing re-adding Ben E King’s “Champion” status & Mr. Barry’s longtime partnership with him: http://beneking.info/biography/
Proposed content to be added: “In addition to the above “Champions”, Barry’s longtime personal & professional relationship with Global Village Champion Ben E. King, still holds true, alongside many years of support from superstar, Celine Dion.
I’ve been privileged to be an intricate part of furthering the worthy cause of GVCF and am therefore compelled to defend what I know both personally and professionally to be true. I have nothing to lose or gain by requesting these edits, except for the fact that I have devoted my career to advocating for individual’s and causes that I believe in and stand by.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and upholding the good works Wikipedia provides to the public.
Audra McMurray — Preceding unsigned comment added by TheCauseArtisin ( talk • contribs)
Reply to Vquakr:
VQuakr, thank you for your message. I will try to keep this short and succinct with just one source for each item (even though there are multiple credible sources available). I would like to make the following edits because they are very well sourced:
1. Under Global Village Champions Foundation, revise the existing paragraph to the following: Barry founded and heads a charity called Global Village Champions Foundation.[3] The charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States, with net assets of about US$226,025 and gross receipts of about US$835,000 for 2013.[Source 2 below]. The foundation, which is funded by the profits from his VitaPro food business,[18] is said to have spent more than US$1 million feeding and housing Syrian refugees in Bulgaria since 2012.[3] The charity says it has supplied 1 billion meals to the needy [Source 1 below].
2. I’m proposing that “Philanthropist” be added alongside “Musician”, as one of Mr. Barry’s well-earned titles, per the first line sentence of Source 1 below. Occupation Musician, founder and CEO of VitaPro, Philanthropist and founder Global Village Champions Foundation
3. Under Degas bronzes the rulings in the courts of law are undisputable and irrefutable regarding the issue of ownership, the amount that was paid for purchasing this collection, all to benefit GVCF. Please find Sources 4 and 5 below as supporting court evidence, which states that Mr. Preiss admitted that Yank Barry purchased the Degas for $1 million. I am proposing to revise the existing paragraph to the following: As a livelong art collector, Barry purchased the Degas pieces for $1 million to benefit his private foundation, Global Village Champions Foundation which still holds ownership of the collection [Sources 4 and 5 below]. In 2010, GVCF initially offered 50 of the sculptures as prizes in a raffle to raise money for the foundation, but later withdrew the plan to hold the raffle and shut down the web sites on which it was hosted.[1] Barry said the decision to cancel the raffle was in part based on seeing publications that questioned the legitimacy of the bronzes and that he had returned the money that had been raised in the raffle offering up to that point. Nevertheless, Barry said, he is more convinced than ever that the bronzes he bought from Maibaum are genuine. [1]
Sources: 1. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/yank-barry-motivated-by-past-sins-becomes-unlikely-philanthropist/article15574868/ 2. http://pdfs.citizenaudit.org/2014_10_EO/27-1991507_990_201312.pdf 3. http://beneking.info/biography/ 4. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Permanent_Injunction_%26_Order_Granting_Motion_for_Default_Judgment.pdf 5. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Motion_to_Dismiss.pdf
( TheCauseArtisin ( talk) 17:02, 10 May 2019 (UTC))
BarrelProof, Thank you for your message. I believe you mistook my various sources because your comments on Source 2 was related to Source 3. So, in order to focus on just one thing at a time, I would like to make the following edit because it is well sourced.
Under Global Village Champions Foundation, revise the existing paragraph to the following: Barry founded and heads a charity called Global Village Champions Foundation.[3] The charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States, with net assets of about US$226,025 and gross receipts of about US$835,000 for 2013.[Source 3 below]. The foundation, which is funded by the profits from his VitaPro food business,[18] is said to have spent more than US$1 million feeding and housing Syrian refugees in Bulgaria since 2012.[3] The charity says it has supplied 1 billion meals to the needy [Sources 1 and 2 below].
Sources: 1. https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20140312/sarasota-man-again-nominated-for-nobel-prize 2. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/01/12/st-vincent-de-paul-meals-abrk/21651975/ 3. http://pdfs.citizenaudit.org/2014_10_EO/27-1991507_990_201312.pdf
( TheCauseArtisin ( talk) 19:32, 14 May 2019 (UTC))