While all of the suggestions above are noteworthy, the simple solution to this problem is to buy an additional set of Wisconsin Points for $75.00. We have enough of the WPs left to keep the Forums going for a couple of more years if everyone that wants to keep the Forums going would buy an additional set.

I, for one, don't want to see the Forums go away, but, I cannot see donating a rare piece for a raffle like I did before just to keep the Forums alive for a short time when we have the simple solution of just buying an extra set of WPs. A yearly membership dues would be an idea to keep in mind once the WPs are all sold but let's sell them first. Also, with a yearly membership how would you control the non-members viewing the Forums and would you make a new member wanting to join pay a membership fee? Also the idea of the Collector's Society coming back will never happen because there is not enough interest left for this to happen.

I made this post over a month ago and got NO RESPONCES so I think the chances of the Forums surviving has about as much chance as the Cleveland Browns winning a Super Bowl. Here is my post:

"My wish, in talking to Dave Hannum last week is that you buy a Wisconsin Point Forum Exclusive. It was mentioned that we are starting to get low on funds to keep the Forums going and that we will run out of money towards the end of this year. I understand that we have both a monthly fee and a yearly Domain fee. We have paid the Domain fee and have the monthly fees covered thru the end of this year. After that you can say "GOOD BYE" to the Forums UNLESS we can sell out our remaining Wisconsin Point Forums Exclusives that are still sitting in Dave's garage.

The existing offer of 2 Exclusives for $75.00 with free shipping still applies and the with the sale of each set for $75.00 we have almost enough to pay another month's fees. You don't have to be a Forum member to buy a set, and if you don't want a set, I'm sure Dave will sell you just one exclusive for $65.00.

Please, if you enjoy visiting the Forums (member or non-member) and you want to continue visiting we need help to pay the fees and you CAN HELP by buying our Forums Exclusive."

Oh, by the way, I don't think that even one set was sold. The immediate solution is to buy an additional set of WPs and give them away as gifts or use them as book ends! Have you bought an extra set as I have?