[meteorite-list] Re: Meteorite Magazine + Joel Gift Project
From: Notkin <geoking_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri Nov 11 18:53:51 2005 Message-ID: <fe679707b764a5e940190059f1723b31_at_notkin.net> Sonny posted: > I was wondering if other list members think it would be a good idea to > start a Master list of names of others who wish to donate their > refunds. Or would it be best to email Dr. Schiff directly? Dear Sonny and List: Thanks for the thoughtful offer, and for reminding us about this. Our "thank you" project for Joel got overshadowed there a little bit, due to the Brenham news. Now that "Meteorite" magazine has ceased publication due to Joel's poor health, a number of us have gotten together to discuss what to do, and here's what we've come up with: In thanks for, and recognition of eleven years' hard work bringing us such a great magazine, we are collecting funds which will be used to purchase a special meteorite gift for Joel. We have just the perfect thing in mind. Here's what you can do: 1) Write to me off-List and state that you'd like any remaining balance on your "Meteorite" subscription put towards Joel's gift fund. We will take care of the rest. (A number of you good people have already done this -- thanks!). PLEASE! Include the full mailing address of your subscription. -- OR -- 2) Write to me off-List and state that you'd like any remaining funds on your "Meteorite" subscription to remain with the Schiff family. -- AND/OR -- 3) Send a cash gift via PayPal or check to Maria Haas who has very kindly offered to collect and tabulate them. Maria's email and PayPay account is: dragonsoup_at_msn.com. As well as regular PayPal, she can accept credit cards, debit cards and bank account payments through PayPal. Those who are uncomfortable with, or unable to use PayPal are welcome to contact Maria for her mailing address to send a gift an alternative way (cash, check, money order, etc.). If everyone on the List who has enjoyed "M" donated $10 or more, we'd be able to acquire a stellar gift for Joel. I'm sure that such a gesture would mean a lot to him, while he is recovering from his illness. I will design a one-of-a-kind certificate, on behalf of the meteorite community, to go along with the gift and we'll notify you of the nature of the gift (anyone who is particularly interested is welcome to ask me off-List now). Neither Joel nor Christine are on the M-List, but still, I'd like to keep discussion off the List as much as possible to reduce the chance of spoiling the surprise. Okay, let's get going with this. Thanks to those of you who have already offered to help, and I just sent my PayPal gift to Maria. Best, Geoff N. http://www.aerolite.org Received on Fri 11 Nov 2005 06:47:03 PM PST |
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