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Thermometer graphics What is the "Equipment Fund"?We're a small club, so we we don't have a lot of equipment needs. But we do use easels, projectors, computers and the like. With so many people shooting digital now, and with almost every presentation seeming to need PowerPoint slides, we use digital projectors at almost every meeting. In the 2007-08 year, the executive decided we needed a projector of our own and set a goal of raising funds for it. Raising dues was not desirable. We want membership in the club to be something everyone can afford and so our dues are priced to just barely cover the club's normal operating costs. The executive decision was made to put out a "donation can" during break time. Members can contribute whatever they feel they can afford -- usually the loose change in their pockets that they won't miss. And it is amazing how fast loose change can add up. The collection can, combined with other fund-raising efforts, allowed us to buy our projector in the summer of 2008. Almost a full year ahead of our projections!!! The executive will, from time to time, define other equipment goals for the club. Currently we are now saving for a calibration unit for the projector. Such a unit will allow us to synchronize the computers that connect to the projector to most accurately project our photos and give our audience the best visual experience. Such units run anywhere from $300 to $1000. The "Equipment Fund" thermometer seen here and on the home page will allow interested parties to keep an eye on our progress. Our goal this year is around $500. We do not ask for donations from our guests. If they are feeling generous and want to contribute they have our heartfelt thanks. Third party philanthropists who would like to contribute can contact Tatiana, our treasurer, via email at treasurer@nwphoto.org |