Support Maple Leaf Up 2.0

[chris vickery]

Hanno, as I passed on to Geoff a couple years ago I will pass on to you...
I am willing to undertake the fundraising effort towards MLU through sales of T shirts and hats at various mv events here in Ontario Canada as well as online sales... I am even willing to front the costs of such endeavours and only ask a 50/50 split on profits to cover my investment and time to do so.
All I need is the OK...
I post this here as an open message to all who enjoy and view MLU.

[Bob Carriere]

Thanks for all the hard work Hanno.

I firmly beleive that the money collecting process should be driven by the needs of MLU, namely to keep the process simple and central for the volunteer administrators. Paypal maybe Hi tech but basically allows senders to forward any kind of international currency for eventual conversion and with trackable records.

Forwarding cash or MO or cheques, or other means should not be refused but it must be realized that it will complicate the process for the admin.

Hanno..... would it be too much to ask for a suggested contribution amount.... not a binding amount or your out .....but a suggestions.

Thanks for all the efforts..... my PayPal coming up.....

Bob C.

[Little Jo]

Hanno

I think the PayPal idea is a good one, so very easy to use and safe. I have donated $20.00 Canadian, I hope that is enough. Keep up the good work.

Tony

Tony Van Rhoda
AKA: Little Jo

[r.morrison]

Hanno: Many many thanks to you and the Volunteers who have carried on the Geoff's Torch. Having volunteerd much of my time along with the CMRS here in Vancouver, I think some of us are aware of just what it takes to keeping the machinery oiled, so that we all can enjoy the ride.
Please accept my donation of $100.00 via paypal.

[Mike Baker]

Just sent another $20. If we can all afford to collect green-painted trucks, we can all afford to keep this forum going.

cheers,

Mike

[Pete Ashby]

Hanno

some in the pot for starters

Pete

[gordon]

I had to guess though as it's all Dutch to me ...

Gordon

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Hanno..... would it be too much to ask for a suggested contribution amount.... not a binding amount or your out .....but a suggestions.

Bob,

I have always stated members should compare it with taking out a subscription to any of the leading HMV magazines. Personally I feel the value of MLU is many times higher than any of the printed publications (aside from bookshelf with Wheels & Tracks magazines!).

But I think you agree we should work on the basis of how each member values this website and decide how much he/she can/want to pay: "donate what you can spare". That said, CAD20 seems to be an amount most members opt for. I don't mind the size of the amount, as long as the collective donations cover our costs.

Regards,
Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by chris vickery

Hanno, as I passed on to Geoff a couple years ago I will pass on to you...
I am willing to undertake the fundraising effort towards MLU through sales of T shirts and hats at various mv events here in Ontario Canada as well as online sales... I am even willing to front the costs of such endeavours and only ask a 50/50 split on profits to cover my investment and time to do so.
All I need is the OK...
I post this here as an open message to all who enjoy and view MLU.

Chris,

As discussed in the past, I think that trying to serve the global MLU community from a central point is not going to work. Having shirts, caps, mugs, CMP repro parts, dashboards and WHY, shipped from e.g. Holland to Canada is not worth the hassle and cost. Much better to source these accoutrements close to where they are sold. Saves on transportation costs and allows adjustment fo local taste and sizes.

So, in principle I am fine with MLU members using our logos as long as it is done to promote this website and its values and part of the profit is used for the upkeep of this website. Contact me to make arrangements, please.

Regards,
Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

To all who have donated so far - THANK YOU!

Best regards,
Hanno