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Donation for The Collector Forums #211388 01/09/20 04:58 PM
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Greetings everyone,

You probably realize that about 4 years ago we were able to purchase the Collector Forums (www.lighthousekeepers.com) from John Chidester thanks to the generous support and assistance of many of our members. The funds we had on hand as well as other contributions have allowed us to pay the bills and keep the lights on since then. However, at this point those funds are nearly expended. Currently it takes about $550 per year to pay the annual domain name renewal and for our hosting service.

Bottom line is that it is time for us to ask for your assistance and support again.

There are approximately 18 years' worth of posts found within the Collector Forums and we believe that the information on the history of Harbour Lights is important to save to help new collectors as they find the site. As experienced and new collectors I am sure all of us have gone to the forums at one time or another to search for information to help us in our collecting. That is why I am taking this extraordinary measure to ask you for financial support at any level. Any money donated to saving the Forums will be used for the monthly and yearly operating costs. No one associated with the Forums receives any kind of payment for the work they do on behalf of collectors and lighthouse lovers visiting the Collector Forums.

If you would be willing to donate, please respond to this post as quickly as possible by sending me an email at flacoastie@embarqmail.com . Please include your full name and the amount you are able to donate. I will send an email confirming receipt of your donation pledge only and provide you with Dave’s mailing address. Please send your actual donation in the form of a personal check or money order made out to Dave Hannum to the address I provide you. It must be received by February 15, 2020, to be entered into the drawing. Donations received after February 15th will not be valid for the drawing. Our Webmaster, Dave Hannum, currently maintains the Collector Forums checking account.

As a user, new or long term, it is our hope that you will consider a donation of $25.00 or $50.00 or more to offset the expense of providing this resource for all collectors to benefit from. Any amount will be appreciated. As an added incentive to help in funding the Forums, Harry Hine has donated a COUNTER SAMPLE (see attachment) of his latest creation Barbers Point, HI for an opportunity drawing. It will be signed by Harry along with Bill and Nancy Younger and shipped free of charge from Harry's studio in California to the winner. With your donation of $25.00 you will have one opportunity to win and a donation of $50.00 will give you 3 opportunities to win. Your ticket(s) for the drawing will be entered only after your donation is received by Dave. Please don't wait until the last minute to send your donation.

I am sure that the generous members of the Collector Forums and lighthouse collectors in general will find it in their hearts to provide our needed funding. We will continue to welcome all our visitors no matter their status. Please rest assured that all communications, names and donation amounts will remain confidential.



Rich
Re: Donation for The Collector Forums [Re: flacoastie] #211392 01/25/20 09:45 AM
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Just a reminder that if you intend to donate to the Collector Forums Fund time is running out. To qualify for the drawing, to receive a Counter Sample of Harry Hines Barbers Point, HI, your donation check must be in Dave Hannum's hands by February 15th. If you plan on donating please contact me at flacoastie@embarqmail.com with your name and your donation amount. I will than send Dave's mailing address to you to send your check or money order made out to Dave Hannum.

Currently we are a few dollars short of our goal and your contribution could put us over the top!


Rich
Re: Donation for The Collector Forums [Re: flacoastie] #211396 02/07/20 11:23 PM
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Thank you to everyone who has participated in this effort, You have ensured that the forums will be able to operate for another two years. Everyone who has indicated they would participate has followed thru, which is great. Anyone else who would like to participate, we are getting down to the wire. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a very rare and special piece to add to your collection.

Re: Donation for The Collector Forums [Re: flacoastie] #211397 02/17/20 12:59 AM
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Thanks to a number of generous members and Harbour Lights collectors we have had a successful opportunity drawing. We have raised enough to fund the forums for another two years. Thank you participants!

Today I asked Harry to help select the winner of his Barbers Point counter sample. His blind selection turned out to be John Gabbert. When I notified him, John was very excited to receive the news, saying he never won anything (Kind of the boat I am always in!)

Congratulations, John, you will be receiving a great and very unique piece to add to your collection.

Re: Donation for The Collector Forums [Re: flacoastie] #211398 02/17/20 08:34 PM
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Congrats John !!! The prize was a good investment for your donation.


Rich
Re: Donation for The Collector Forums [Re: flacoastie] #211402 03/06/20 07:37 AM
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Rich,

I just wanted all to know the Harry Hine's Barber's Point Lighthouse Counter Sample arrived safe and sound in the mail. Mr. Hine has designed and crafted a truly beautiful and detailed lighthouse sculpture that I will treasure forever. I am extremely lucky to have won this piece of amazing and unique artwork and am truly grateful. Thank you all for such a wonderful honor and a BIG thank you to Harry Hine for donating such a wonderful incentive to the Forum fundraising campaign!

Respectfully,

John Gabbert

Re: Donation for The Collector Forums [Re: flacoastie] #211403 03/06/20 09:37 AM
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We are thankful that you thought enough to donate to the Forums even though you were not a member at that time!


Rich

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