Here it is July 15, and we are 15 days into our new corporate year. As of July 1, the role of our founder and primary benefactor, Steve Coles, has changed. As has been stated before, Steve has transferred the responsibility of running the corporation to the board of directors, and has considerably reduced his financial committment, which has been $500 per month. I believe the transition has been very smooth and doubt seriously, that anyone can tell a difference in the quality of the site. In order for the this website to continue at the same level, it is absolutely imperative that we find a way to replace the loss of $6,000 of revenue. We have set an ambitious goal of raising $1,500 per quarter from donations. The donation drive started on July 7 and will end on August 7. At the end of the first week, we are far behind the first week of last quarters drive. I encourage each of us to consider what this site means to us and, if we feel it is something that we would like to continue, to make a donation to help insure that continuity. We have decided to have quarterly vs. annual drives since it might be easier to make a meaningful contribution in four installments rather than one. North Carolina Woodworker, and all who post here appreciate your suport.
