If you are a member of a not-for profit-organization you probably receive several requests for donations throughout the year. Donations from the membership are the lifeblood of these organizations and they are not shy in asking you to cough up.
This post is our (ecological and cost-effective) version of those full colour mailings you might receive from other organizations.
The Winter Gathering is very important for every forum member, whether they attend or not. This is because ADKHighpeaks.com is a lot more than just a forum. Becoming a member here has automatically connected you to a community of wonderful people and given you an opportunity to make lifelong friends. And of course it gives you the opportunity to give something back through the Foundation.
Speaking of the Foundation if you haven't already done so you can join by clicking here and your $10 membership fee will go directly into the New York State Forest Preserve.
Last year was exceptional in that we raised $15,000 through the winter gathering and Project 46. P46 made us aware that in previous years only those (or almost only) who attended the gathering made donations to the Foundation. This has severely curtailed the Foundation's principle source of revenue over the years. Thanks to P46 we learned that one doesn't have to attend the gathering in order to make a donation.
Even though there is no Project 46 to whip up excitement and encourage you to donate we sincerely hope that you will still do so. In 2014 we were extremely pleased to be able to fund original research into the ecology and genetic diversity (via DNA sequencing) of a rare alpine plant, Boot's Rattlesnake. This funding was in addition to paying the salary of a Summit Steward on Mt. Cascade.
So, if you love this forum and you love the mountains and you wish to feel good all over please give generously. One just has to think of how much we forum members spend on gas and gear to put things into perspective.
Click on the nice donate button right away!!!
This post is our (ecological and cost-effective) version of those full colour mailings you might receive from other organizations.
The Winter Gathering is very important for every forum member, whether they attend or not. This is because ADKHighpeaks.com is a lot more than just a forum. Becoming a member here has automatically connected you to a community of wonderful people and given you an opportunity to make lifelong friends. And of course it gives you the opportunity to give something back through the Foundation.
Speaking of the Foundation if you haven't already done so you can join by clicking here and your $10 membership fee will go directly into the New York State Forest Preserve.
Last year was exceptional in that we raised $15,000 through the winter gathering and Project 46. P46 made us aware that in previous years only those (or almost only) who attended the gathering made donations to the Foundation. This has severely curtailed the Foundation's principle source of revenue over the years. Thanks to P46 we learned that one doesn't have to attend the gathering in order to make a donation.
Even though there is no Project 46 to whip up excitement and encourage you to donate we sincerely hope that you will still do so. In 2014 we were extremely pleased to be able to fund original research into the ecology and genetic diversity (via DNA sequencing) of a rare alpine plant, Boot's Rattlesnake. This funding was in addition to paying the salary of a Summit Steward on Mt. Cascade.
So, if you love this forum and you love the mountains and you wish to feel good all over please give generously. One just has to think of how much we forum members spend on gas and gear to put things into perspective.
Click on the nice donate button right away!!!
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