GL: Show your support for Great Loop List!

[Bill Donovan]

Jon:

While I am no historian, Georgs is legit.  He (I think) started 
Trawler Fest, Trawlers and Trawlering and all the "lists" including 
Great Loop List.  He has contributed very much money, time and 
creativity to our "trawlering" pastime and boating in general, and 
while some folks many not agree with everything he does or says, he 
is sincere and honest, IMVHO.

Yes, I think the asking for donations to keep this list going is 
right in line.  I just sent a modest donation because I think it (and 
he) are worth it.

Make your own choice.

Bill




At 01:38 PM 5/13/2008, jonathan olenick wrote:
>I do not recognise the sender as the webmaster of great loop list, 
>can anyone tell me if this is legit??? Thanx, Jon.
>
>
>----- Original Message ----
>From: Georgs Kolesnikovs <georgs at trawlersandtrawlering.com>
>To: Great Loop List <great-loop at lists.samurai.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8:27:19 AM
>Subject: GL: Show your support for Great Loop List!
>
>All hands--
>
>Great Loop List is informative, it's entertaining and it's free--but
>it does cost money to operate the thing, plus a whack of volunterer
>time.
>
>Since inception, I have happily covered the costs myself, because I
>have the same passion you do for messing about in boats. If the truth
>were known, many years into it, I still can't wait to get into the
>digest every morning to see what's being discussed.
>
>But I no longer own and operate Trawler Fest, so there is not even
>faint business motivation for me to continue to underwrite the costs.
>
>In 2004, after some of you started a thread on how to make the List
>self-supporting, I set up a PayPal account for donations--and many of
>you stepped forward with a contribution.
>
>For three years, my book-keeper has been telling me I should make the
>call for donations an annual event. So, at last, here I am:
>
>If you enjoy the List, and if want it to continue and grow, please
>lend a hand by contributing toward expenses. A donation of just $10
>or $25 a year will prove immensely helpful.
>
>To make a voluntary contribution via PayPal or a credit card, please
>go to
><http://www.trawlersandtrawlering.com/supportgreatlooplist.html>.
>
>On the same page, you'll find an address if you wish to contribute by
>check or money order.
>
>Have no fears, you won't be badgered about making a donation. Unless
>someone posts a question or comment, I'll be reporting to you monthly
>only on fund-raising progress, and publicly thanking those who have
>stepped forward.
>
>Please help make the List self-supporting.
>
>--Georgs
>
>Georgs Kolesnikovs
>Your host at Trawlers & Trawlering, formerly Trawler World, since 1997
>Site see: <http://www.trawlersandtrawlering.com>
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