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Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« on: June 27, 2012, 11:32:10 PM »
Hello all,

In the past 7 months or so since the forum upgrade, a number of you have approached me about donations to the forum--which I turned down, thinking we were in the clear.

Things changed today when Tech Guy's hosting service unexpectedly and significantly upped his rate for the upcoming renewal.  We need to consider other options, and quickly--which will likely require a move to another host.  We are shopping it around, and will likely buy at least two years up front to "buy down" the rate.

So...I am looking to raise about $200 or so in the next couple of days.   Donations via PayPal (admin@rohrbaughforum.com) are always useful, but checks by mail are great too.  Heck, I can even take credit cards now!

Thanks to anyone who can help this time, and thanks again--as always--to those who have helped in the past.  As Admin of this forum, I have never wanted for financial or moral support, and that means a lot.

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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2012, 11:49:14 PM »
Hello all,

In the past 7 months or so since the forum upgrade, a number of you have approached me about donations to the forum--which I turned down, thinking we were in the clear.

Things changed today when Tech Guy's hosting service unexpectedly and significantly upped his rate for the upcoming renewal.  We need to consider other options, and quickly--which will likely require a move to another host.  We are shopping it around, and will likely buy at least two years up front to "buy down" the rate.

So...I am looking to raise about $200 or so in the next couple of days.   Donations via PayPal (admin@rohrbaughforum.com) are always useful, but checks by mail are great too.  Heck, I can even take credit cards now!

Thanks to anyone who can help this time, and thanks again--as always--to those who have helped in the past.  As Admin of this forum, I have never wanted for financial or moral support, and that means a lot.

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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2012, 09:28:27 AM »
Duane:

PayPal donation of $25.00 sent.
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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2012, 03:37:07 PM »
Duane

I am on vacation this week.

I will get a MO out to you next week.

Thanks Adam

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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2012, 07:16:24 AM »
Hello all,

In the past 7 months or so since the forum upgrade, a number of you have approached me about donations to the forum--which I turned down, thinking we were in the clear.

Things changed today when Tech Guy's hosting service unexpectedly and significantly upped his rate for the upcoming renewal.  We need to consider other options, and quickly--which will likely require a move to another host.  We are shopping it around, and will likely buy at least two years up front to "buy down" the rate.

So...I am looking to raise about $200 or so in the next couple of days.   Donations via PayPal (admin@rohrbaughforum.com) are always useful, but checks by mail are great too.  Heck, I can even take credit cards now!

Thanks to anyone who can help this time, and thanks again--as always--to those who have helped in the past.  As Admin of this forum, I have never wanted for financial or moral support, and that means a lot.

DDGator (Duane)

Duane please keep us informed as to how the donations are coming in. I will make an additional donation if needed.  Jack
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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2012, 08:36:58 AM »
Sent what I could.

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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2012, 01:43:08 PM »
Thanks to all who have responded so far.  We are at about $100 or so.  Not sure exactly where we are going to land yet -- there will be some down time.  I will post about that in a new thread when I have the details.

If anything goes haywire and the site is down unexpectedly, you can e-mail me at admin@rohrbaughforum.com.  I don't expect that to happen, but we are in uncharted terriority for a short time.

Thanks!

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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2012, 01:58:47 PM »
Duane, I enjoy the forum a lot and made a paypal contribution to help the cause.

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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2012, 02:42:40 PM »
Thanks to all who have responded so far.  We are at about $100 or so.  Not sure exactly where we are going to land yet -- there will be some down time.  I will post about that in a new thread when I have the details.

If anything goes haywire and the site is down unexpectedly, you can e-mail me at admin@rohrbaughforum.com.  I don't expect that to happen, but we are in uncharted terriority for a short time.

Thanks!
What would it cost to fund the site we currently use?
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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2012, 04:05:25 PM »
Thanks to all who have responded so far.  We are at about $100 or so.  Not sure exactly where we are going to land yet -- there will be some down time.  I will post about that in a new thread when I have the details.

If anything goes haywire and the site is down unexpectedly, you can e-mail me at admin@rohrbaughforum.com.  I don't expect that to happen, but we are in uncharted terriority for a short time.

Thanks!
What would it cost to fund the site we currently use?

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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2012, 11:54:50 PM »
    Duane, I can't find your mailing address. Give it to me again and I'll get a check in the mail ASAP.       Gene
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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2012, 01:56:47 PM »
    Never mind Duane I found your address and the check went out in today's mail.        Gene
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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2012, 08:57:34 AM »
Hey all -- the move is complete and I think it will be better than what we had.  We are positioned well for future growth and expansion.  This was a move that had been coming for a while, and the price increase just spurred a quicker decision.

The contributions made and on their way were sufficient to get this done and take care of our foreseen needs for about 3 years based upon our current subscription rates.  Thanks to everyone who helped out on short notice -- I do appreciate it!   :)

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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2012, 11:28:07 AM »
Just noticed this thread.  Please let me know if any future donations are needed.  I'd be happy to contribute.

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Re: Fundraising Needs for the Forum
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2012, 01:35:29 PM »
    Duane, PM sent         
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