[meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:49:20 -0400
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=3=wLpiDMVmRSUOLGu8gM_NCu4vn8A=zqXA8Aq_at_mail.gmail.com>

I'll glady post a banner for the museum and some links to it from my
website and social-networking profiles. :)


On 8/20/10, Meteorites USA <eric at meteoritesusa.com> wrote:
> Greg,
>
> Like we discussed on the phone a while ago, I think the museum is a
> great idea, and I support the idea fully. Count me in to help where I
> can, though all my money is tied up in a big project, I can offer you
> some publicity for the new museum by referring people through my
> websites, my private list, and the magazine to your site. You need an ad
> banner online for your museum...!
>
> I'm willing to donate a 150x75 or125x125 ad space for your museum on all
> my sites, and give you a 1/4 page ad in my Meteorite Hunting &
> Collecting Magazine. Maybe that will help a bit?
>
> My suggestion to you would be set up a "donation page" with a Paypal
> button. I can help refer people to that page through my outlets.
>
> Perhaps other dealers and/or collectors, and those list members with
> websites might also volunteer some ad space for your museum banner. This
> will really help you out I think and drive traffic to your site. Once
> they're there it's up to you though... ;)
>
> Hope this helps...
>
> Keep up the great work!
>
> Regards,
> Eric
>
>
>
> On 8/20/2010 8:14 AM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks wrote:
>> Hi Greg and List,
>>
>> I think this is a good thing you are doing, I hope it takes off and
>> becomes successful. If I wasn't too broke to pay attention, I'd pony
>> up some cash for it. Instead, all I can offer is verbal support.
>>
>> If there is anything I can do (website work, social networking
>> promotion, etc), let me know.
>>
>> Best regards and good luck,
>>
>> MikeG
>>
>>
>> On 8/20/10, Greg Catterton<star_wars_collector at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi to all, I hope everyone is doing good.
>>> I have found a new building for the museum, its $200 less per month (only
>>> $600 vs $800) and has a good amount more floor space (8000 square feet)
>>>
>>> It is going to cost about $1200 per month for the museum once rent,
>>> utilities, security, insurance and so forth is accounted for.
>>> I am asking for anyone who wants to contribute to email me asap.
>>> I am accepting donations and also discounting my stock for quick sale to
>>> get
>>> the $2600 I need to get the building and open the doors. I have about 10
>>> days to get the money for this.
>>>
>>> I dont know how much I will be able to cover by myself with my limited
>>> income, so the land owner and I have worked out a 3 month trial lease to
>>> see
>>> if I will be able to sustain the costs of this.
>>>
>>> Its not something I will make a profit off ever, any money that comes in
>>> above the monthly costs will go into the museum to help growth.
>>>
>>> My plan to help with monthly costs includes a gift store that will sell
>>> meteorites and a low admission fee - other then that, Its on me to raise
>>> the
>>> cash.
>>>
>>> I have been provided some awesome NWA meteorites by one of the nicest
>>> people
>>> in the meteorite field to sell to help raise the money needed, they are
>>> available for sale at modest prices, contact me for more on these.
>>>
>>> Contributors will have a space for thanks and recognition at the museum
>>> as
>>> well as Richard Norton, who the museum is being named after, to honor
>>> him,
>>> his contributions to the field and for the wonderful books he left for
>>> all
>>> meteorite collectors, new and old.
>>>
>>> I have tried to get the cash myself, but just cant do it.
>>>
>>> Those interested in helping, or wanting to learn more about the project,
>>> please contact me off list, thanks,
>>>
>>> Greg Catterton
>>> www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com
>>> IMCA member 4682
>>> On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites
>>> On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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