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Grex Grexohio Item 5: GrexOhio Funding
Entered by grexohio on Thu Aug 10 01:33:54 UTC 1995:

Due to the problems some members are having either coming up with the funds
to donate or being reluctant to donate the suggested ammount, we are once
again changing our donations policy. Any Grex user interested may become a
member as long as they are an Ohio resident. If you wish to make a donation,
please send it by postal mail in the form of cash, check, or money order to:

        GrexOhio Headquarters   - or -  GrexOhio Treasury
        c/o Robert Lawson               c/o Jim Thompson
        4527 Christina Lane             1752 Rushing Way
        Columbus, Ohio  43230           Worthington, Ohio  43235

All donations should be made payable to the GrexOhio Treasury.

There have been letters and questions asking why does GrexOhio need
donations. There are several reasons, here are some of them:

        - Mailing Lists
                Yes, we can use e-mail, but some users do not get online
        that often. Also, there are some documents too important to be sent
        by e-mail. We also intend to send newsletters out and e-mail seems to
        lack that "personal touch" therefore we prefer postal mail.

        - Officer's 'grexohio' Account
                We suggested a $10 donation for potential officers so that
        a full membership to Grex could be purchased for use by elected
        officers.

        - Meeting Rooms
                It is our intention to have quarterly meetings of the
        Association of Ohio Grex Users and it was thought that we could rent
        a meeting room at a local library. The public is welcome to attend
        these meetings (wherever they happen to be).

        - Activity Funds
                We have several ideas for activities (i.e. amusement parks,
        movies, etc.). If possible, we can get group rates. In some cases,
        GrexOhio will be expected to make deposits in advance to these 
        activities. It would be easier to have funds availible in advance
        so everytime an activity is planned, members don't have to run to
        the bank! :)

To accomplish these goals, a source of income will be needed. Donations will
be an options, so we have come to the conclusion that GrexOhio will depend
mainly on fund raisers. If you have any fund raising ideas or questions,
please respond below or leave e-mail for 'grexohio'.


Item entered by Robert Lawson, President

10 responses total.

#1 of 10 by hematite on Fri Aug 11 02:12:47 1995:

If the person doesn't get on often enough to read their e-mail that is their
own fault, is it not?

#2 of 10 by rlawson on Fri Aug 11 19:05:50 1995:

Maybe so, Wendy, but as a common courtesy, every now and again we would
like to mail a newsletter making sure all of our members are aware of
activity dates.

#3 of 10 by grexohio on Sat Aug 12 01:34:22 1995:

rob we could have a car wash located somewhere lots of people are like a
shoping center

#4 of 10 by hematite on Sat Aug 12 19:37:00 1995:

Robert, if they want to know about activity date then they can get on and 
check their mail!

#5 of 10 by rlawson on Sun Aug 13 00:19:03 1995:

Yes, a Car Wash would be a great idea, Jim! I think we should wait and set
a date after elections. :) If we hold the Car Wash at Northland Mall as
you suggested, we could make a day of it! A car wash, a movie, shopping,
food. What do you think? :)

Wendy, postal fees are the least of our worries. I could pay for postal fees
with my own pocket change if you so object. However, there are other things
to consider (i. e. activities and meeting rooms). We still would like to send
a newsletter and an activity schedule will not be the only thing the
newsletter will be made of.

#6 of 10 by grexohio on Sun Aug 13 04:11:48 1995:

** ATTENTION MEMBERS ***  *** ATTENTION MEMBERS ***  *** ATTENTION MEMBERS **

Please do NOT send any donations to GrexOhio. The association has some
legal matters to attend to before any money can be donated. We will keep
you informed of any developments concerning this matter.


On behalf of Jim Thompson, Treasurer,
Response entered by Robert Lawson, President

#7 of 10 by rlawson on Sat Aug 19 18:27:43 1995:

The problem referred to in response number 6 has been resolved. You may
continue supporting GrexOhio in the form of donations. :)

#8 of 10 by nothing on Fri Nov 10 17:48:21 1995:

Robert You should give up on the idea of "The Personal Touch" Mailed
Newsletters...last time I cheaked I don't think anyone in Ohio the frequents
Grex pays anything. So people don't want to pay for a news letter

#9 of 10 by rlawson on Sat Nov 11 17:02:45 1995:

Thank you for your opinion, Mike. Please note that the discussion you are
commenting about was in August... it is now November. Have you received a
newsletter of any sorts? I think not; I have already given up on that idea
(for the moment) some time ago. I will restate what I have said time and time
again: if you want to make a donation, fine; if not, don't. Simple enough?

#10 of 10 by espresso on Thu Nov 16 00:20:22 1995:

oops I didn't know that was resolved, ignore my response in the other item
thingy

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