Denise Report post Posted July 27, 2008 As everyone may or may not know, Leatherworker.net is totally a volunteer organization with the cost of the site supported totally by donations. I just wanted to let you know that funds are running low at the moment, so if anyone wants to contribute they can do it in My Controls by going to Options on the left hand side and clicking on Purchase Paid Subscriptions, or just click here. In a very generous offer Clay B has offered to donate one of his pictures for a draw. Anyone who contributes at least $15.00 by the end of August gets their name put in for a chance to win one of Clay's works of art. (One chance per member only.) Who's in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted July 27, 2008 Here is the picture I am donating for this drawing. It's a buffalo skull sticking out of a dirt bank, carved from a photo I took here in the badlands. Silva Fox saw the photo and encouraged me to try my hand at carving it. It's one of my first attempts at carving an original pattern and has some special meaning for me. I hope it will find a good home with one of the supporters of this great forum. So if you can, please chip in so that Johanna doesn't have to dip in to her lunch money to pay the bills here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted July 27, 2008 I went to send some extra dirham, but cause I'm a paid member, I can't add anything on the subscription page? "What a catasasttroke" ( in my best Durante imitation). Then I noticed there is no noticeable Donation Link ANYWHERE prominent, except for subscriptions. By all the powers vested in me, I command you to put up a pencil cup somewhere....lol In the meantime, somebody post a Paypal address on this topic. Free Virtual Donuts , AND Coffee Today, to all new subscribers, courtesy of Rocky River Leather Co.... ( I went to add a coffee, and donut smiley, but couldn't find one...sheesh, I'm havin a hard day.....) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted July 27, 2008 In the old days, Johanna had a link in her personal signature that directed folks to her PayPal page. If she could just post that again, it would be great. And thanks, Clay, for your generosity. I'll definitely participate! Best, -Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted July 28, 2008 The board doesn't remember how much you donated before January 2008. Anyone who was blue for any amount at the time of the crash is blue forever because I am not willing to go back through PayPal and a calendar and old emails and recreate all that stuff. BLEAH! Any Contributing Member can PM me and be entered in the drawing. Some of you have been very generous, and it wouldn't be fair to call on you for more money just to win ClayB's prize. I don't like standing here holding a tin cup, and I deeply appreciate Clay's gift and the other offers we have had to generate support for the board. The fact is though that it costs money. I have to contract with a reliable webhost and our "Live Chat" feature also has a monthly fee. We have been kicking around plans to upgrade to integrate video clips in posts, and establish a leather topic Wiki for members as a teaching resource. But, the better software costs money, and because many of you go into the shakes when we go offline, I want to make sure the board is stable. I put a donation button on our main page and any amount you can give is going to help. All money donated to this site goes into expenses. Everyone here is a volunteer. Thank you all for you kind support. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denise Report post Posted July 28, 2008 rbd The original donut smileys were deleted because ClayB's dog had drool all over them from licking off the icing and it was grossing out the members. The coffee is supposed to be good, so maybe a smiley for that will be available sometime. I wouldn't know because I don't drink it myself. I would if it didn't taste so much like coffee... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted July 28, 2008 Thank you Alex, and EVERYONE else that has supported this forum. It couldn't have grown into what it has become without all the help of so many wonderful, sharing people. I'm sorry about the doughnuts. I've tried to keep the dog out of them, but well.... he really likes 'em! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schno Report post Posted July 28, 2008 For all the benefit that has come from the collection of brilliant artists and craftsmen that frequent this place, it is well worth the donation to keep it going! I love the idea of a wiki. That would be a fantastic resource! Many thanks for all of the hard work and diligence that you guys have put into LWN. It is definitely appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted July 28, 2008 Sometimes I get mail that just chokes me up, and I know we are doing a good thing here. This board wouldn't be anything without all the wonderful people who participate. All I do is keep the lights on and the coffee fresh. You folks make it all worth it. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted August 15, 2008 Just a reminder that the deadline to get into the drawing for ClayB's prize winning piece is August 30th. So far there are 23 names in the hat, so you still have a good chance to win! You can click "My Controls" then "Purchase Subscription" and use PayPal through the board, or you can use the generic PayPal button on the main page and specify any amount. If you don't like PayPal, you can send a check or MO to Johanna Schroer PO Box 103 New Knoxville, OH 45871 please please include your screen name with off-the-board donations so I can turn you blue. Thank you everybody for supporting the forum and its mission of education, entertainment and fellowship for leatherworkers. We couldn't do this without your help! Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted August 15, 2008 In the rather selfish interest in keeping my own odds at 1 in 23, I'd like to unofficially discourage anyone else from participating... Seriously, though -- Here's a great opportunity to provide some much-needed support for a great leatherworking community. Plus, you get the rare chance to win a real masterpiece generously donated by ClayB. I'd love to see 23 more folks sign up before this is over! Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denise Report post Posted August 23, 2008 Thanks to those who have already contributed. To those you have yet to do so - only one week left till ClayB's beautiful work goes to a new home. Plus you get the satisfaction of knowing that are supporting a good cause here at Leatherworker.net. It's worth it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froghunter Report post Posted August 23, 2008 Come on people....IT'S ONLY MONEY!!! You'll make more! DONATE!!!!! And maybe you'll get a really cool carving too!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carr52 Report post Posted August 24, 2008 I'd like to make a donation but I dont do the credit card thing or have paypal. Can I just send a check? Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froghunter Report post Posted August 24, 2008 I'd like to make a donation but I dont do the credit card thing or have paypal. Can I just send a check?Tom YUP! See Johanna's post just above! She takes checks too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted August 27, 2008 We're coming down to the wire on Clay's raffle... August 31 is the deadline. If you haven't donated yet, please consider... It's a great cause! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colman Report post Posted August 31, 2008 Just a Reminder, the 31st will be here soon. If you can, donate and get a chance to win! jc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted August 31, 2008 I went ahead and did the $15 membership for now. This site has been a huge help over the past few months. Good luck and maybe in the future Ill try to fork over some more mula. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted August 31, 2008 Eleven hours to go! Lw would like to thank the people on this list for their generous support of Leatherworker.net. We couldn't do this without you! So far, the following people are entered in the ClayB PRIZE drawing: Rolland Jorgensen Thomas Dewey Bob Kamloops Saddlery rdb Roger rick jorgenson UKRay Mike Craw abn Regis Charles Richardson Schno ShotgunWillie Hilly stelmackr Dave Bessant David Mumaugh Jerry Wright Pierre Gosselin richardk315 Bill Nead Tom Fagan Froghunter rgerbitz Kenneth Richardson Crystal Bad Spellar Tim11118 leatheroo John D 45LC Colman carr52 LBCow freak Nolan Woolcot Christine Southern Madmax22 Joseph Scott You still have time to enter the drawing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carr52 Report post Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) With a prize like that who wouldn't want to be in. Tom Edited August 31, 2008 by carr52 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) I want to say "thank you" to everyone who has made a donation to help pay the expenses for running this site. Johanna says that there is enough money in the kitty to keeps things running for several months now. Your contributions are REALLY appreciated!!!!!!!!!!! Earlier today in the chat room we held a drawing. Johanna, Lindatt, and Crystal witnessed as my daughter drew a name out of a hat (come on, use your imagination here) And the winner of the drawing was................... Randy Scott. I'll try and get the picture in the mail sometime this week. Thanks again everyone for helping to keep this great site running!!!! Clay Edited September 1, 2008 by Johanna corrected name and added link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froghunter Report post Posted September 1, 2008 <Applause can be heard in the back ground> CONGRATS JOSEPH!!! Maybe we can do something like this every quarter? Everyone that donates during that quarter gets in the drawing? Dunno, just a thought....... I'd even be willing to throw something out there as a prize (although if ya use it, donations may be down for that one!!! ) That way we keep it going........ I'd definately be in every quarter! Oh, and to all that do what they do here at LW.................Thank You! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyScott Report post Posted September 1, 2008 Hi ClayB, Johanna and the rest of the Leatherworker.net community, This really is an unexpected pleasure as I truly made my contribution to support this site! The efforts of Johanna and 'others whom I don't know' have made this site possible. The freely given information to the 'newbies', such as myself, help to educate all forumites and help perpetuate this craft for I have received far more than I have given. Thanks again to those who made this site possible. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted September 1, 2008 Congrates Randy !!!!! I"m not sure but i think that piece may of ribboned in last years show. ClayB ??? Anyone ??? Anyone at all ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted September 2, 2008 yeah it did Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
