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STORM2K needs your help to stay running for 2011!

#1 Postby mf_dolphin » Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:43 am

I guess I'm going to put this bluntly. We have enough funds to pay for the month of March and that's all. If we don't get some donations going we can't keep the site up pure and simple. Unfortunately I can't afford the $219.00/month out of my own pocket. Our members have always come through and I hope this year is no exception.

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Thank you for your support!
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#2 Postby StormingB81 » Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:15 am

I just donated 10 dollars! Hope it helps!
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#3 Postby mf_dolphin » Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:57 am

Every donation helps and thank you!
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#4 Postby vbhoutex » Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:50 pm

I'm going to make a suggestion here. We have probably 2000 active or somewhat active members who post out of the over 10000 members we have. If every one of those "active" members donated just $10 that would be $20K in the bank to keep us up and running for a long time. If each one of those "active" members donated just $5 that would be $10K that would keep us going for at least a couple of years. We know that times are hard for many, but if you would like the resources of STORM2K to continue to be available to you in the future we need a lot of people to step up and give us a donation. This site is run SOLEY on donations. We have no other source of funds. None of the staff is paid. Those are the facts. Will you please help us? EVERY donation helps, no matter what size it is. Mine is on the way.
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#5 Postby Metalicwx220 » Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:02 pm

Can someone give me a good deep explanation on how to donate if you don't have a paypal account.
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#6 Postby vbhoutex » Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:51 pm

Metalicwx220 wrote:Can someone give me a good deep explanation on how to donate if you don't have a paypal account.

:uarrow: Marshall also posted his snail mail address so people can send in donations that way. :uarrow: If you are sending a check by snail mail it needs to be made out to Marshall Frank. I can assure you it goes straight into the account from there. That is how I always make my donation.
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#7 Postby CrazyC83 » Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:03 pm

$20 donation sent! Even if I don't have a job, I just feel I have to give back.
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#8 Postby StormingB81 » Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:12 pm

CrazyC83 wrote:$20 donation sent! Even if I don't have a job, I just feel I have to give back.



I love this site...I think I would be lost without it....lol
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#9 Postby mf_dolphin » Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:18 pm

CrazyC83 wrote:$20 donation sent! Even if I don't have a job, I just feel I have to give back.


Believe me it's greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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#10 Postby StormingB81 » Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:20 pm

MF..Since I donated does that mean you take over NFL Pick em..lol..kidding
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#11 Postby Dave » Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:31 pm

Marshall & S2K, I just sent $25.00 via PayPal into the coffers...time for me to give something back to ya'all even if you do send me more snow than I asked for this year. I've got a confirmation number if you need it.
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#12 Postby kranki » Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:36 pm

Paypal: 45D65974RU4439704 :D
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#13 Postby mf_dolphin » Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:53 pm

Storming.... NO :lol: but thanks for the offer! Kranki and Dave your donations have been received and thanks! :lol:
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#14 Postby Toadstool » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:16 am

Just donated $30 via PayPal. Love this site, love the people, love the moderators... keep up the great work!
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#15 Postby mf_dolphin » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:24 am

Thanks and thanks! :-)
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#16 Postby lido » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:29 am

long time lurker, but avid follower.
thank you for all you do and I hope my donation helps things along!
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#17 Postby mf_dolphin » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:55 am

Donation received Lido and thanks! You look good in orange :-)
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#18 Postby Rgv20 » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:04 am

Donated $10 not much but its a start!
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#19 Postby psyclone » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:13 am

you guys need to foster the giving of larger gifts with a special supporter tag. how about a challenge to supporters to give $219...enough to keep the site running for a month. and in return that donor gets a special tag showing that they gave at that level. think of it as buying a round at the bar. i need my storm2k. i gave meaningfully last year when the paypal account was down. but i must admit i feel somewhat reticent if such a donation still wouldn't allow the site to survive to hurricane season. that said, if the situation is as described, we need some folks to jump (and i am willing) and it would only take a few one month club folks to alleviate this issue (no more than one half of 1% of the regular posters).
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#20 Postby vbhoutex » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:17 am

Thanks rgv20. Every dollar counts!!!
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