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Spare a pound guv' ?

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 14:55    Post subject: Spare a pound guv' ? Reply with quote

OK ... if you were reading this post BEFORE I moved it to the 'Lounge', then to here, then it's pretty certain you've already 'done your bit' for the Club - you're a LifeTime Member! Smile

The thing is, I'm really not sure about the best way to broach this subject and I thought the 'Private member's Chat' area was as good a place as any to start!

Late last week, I received the renewal notice from For Linux for the server I lease to run the Yellow Diamond Clubs. Shocked

OK - your first reaction is likely to be Shocked how much!?!? Shocked You can do it cheaper than that Simon!!!

Trust me - I've looked at all sorts of options and for the level of service and support - no I can't ... just over £300 a month is a pretty good deal!

OK ... if you're still reading, then you may be thinking "OK ... so what do you want? Surely, that's covered by the LTM's, online sales, Yellow Diamonds, 'contributions etc etc?"

The thing is ... sadly - no - it's not.

The annual server fees aren't covered and the same is true for the events / club liability insurances etc too ... (around £500 has come in over the last 12 months from events - the insurances cost me around £1500 pa!)

Part of the problem is the apparent reluctance of Club Members to contribute financially towards the cost of providing the free services here - after all - isn't that the point - it's FREE!!!

Well ... no Sad  Over the years that I've been running the Clubs, they have been sponsored almost exclusively by myself, through my Ltd Company - it's only over the last 18 months that LTM's have come in - there's a big backlog in the company accounts!!

And it gets worse!  So far this month, I've had ONE new LTM - a newbie on MDOCUK! Shocked

Hopefully ... you're still reading?

OK ... it's true ... as I say, if you're reading this, then you may have already helped financially and, truthfully, it has helped to keep the Clubs afloat - until now.

Some of you will know, I've been out of work for the last 9 months - my company pot has run dry.  I'll be honest - I have NO idea where the money is going to come from to fund the next 12 months server fees and various Club insurance policies.

I MAY be able to negotiate a monthly payment schedule with ForLinux BUT I currently get 12 months for the price of 10 - the price per month WILL go up if I pay monthly.

Alternatively, I need to raise some money PDQ!

So ... I guess what I need from you now is some sort of constructive ideas on how I can raise £5000 by the second week of October?

My first thought ...

If every member of POCUK sent just £1 this would put £18,000 in the POCUK pot - £5500 to pay for the next year's server fees and insurances then a Whopping £12,500 pounds in a 'POCUK fund' Shocked ... future fees, club gear, discount bar / food at club meets, money to allow me to take some time out to perform forum upgrades etc ... the list goes on.

£1.00

Just a quid (more if you like!) in an envelope, (preferably not Paypal! Although - you can 'gift' money now Rolling Eyes), to :

Hobson's Choice
Basement Suite, WESSEX HOUSE
St Leonards Road
Charminster
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH8 8QS

Or paypal : admin@pocuk.com

Is less than 2p a week too much to ask from each member to keep the Clubs running?

I sincerely hope that this post is taken in the spirit it's intended ... It's just a request to help me to keep the Clubs running ... not to open a whole can of worms about committees, club constitutions, balance sheets etc etc.

In the first instance - I'm just looking for ideas.

If you can spare a quid (or more) - all the better.

Thank you.

Simon Confused
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 16:34    Post subject: Reply with quote

£5 in the post first thing in the morning

sending cheque will that be ok
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 16:38    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you Keith - A cheque will be fine!

To those who have PM'd so far - thank you! (You know who you are Cool )

Simon
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 16:49    Post subject: Reply with quote

£5 Cheque on its way from us too  Wink

Good luck  Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 16:53    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll post you a fiver tomorrow  Very Happy

(Now that gives me an excuse to go out tonight for a few pints and get some change  Cool  Laughing )
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 16:56    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some dollar on way from me too!
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 16:59    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 17:20    Post subject: Reply with quote

me too mate cheque in post   Wink  i,ve met some great people throu this club we got to keep it going  thumbup
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 17:31    Post subject: Reply with quote

Donation in the post from me bud,better start painting again!!

Atb Stu!

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 17:56    Post subject: Reply with quote

hey i sent £5 through paypal .... all i could do at the mo .. within the next month ill become a lifetime member hope that helps .. MARV...(iv only just joined and dont want this club to go down... some verry nice folks on here) good luck m8
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 19:30    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sent a donation via the club shop.

Keep us online Simon and thanks for the great work! Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 19:42    Post subject: Reply with quote

fiver on its way keep up the good work
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 19:48    Post subject: Reply with quote

hi simon a fiver on its way mate i put it in the post tomorrow






















im thinking of robbing yer post man tomorrow should make a killer Laughing  Laughing  Laughing  Laughing



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 19:52    Post subject: Reply with quote

Keep up the good work, fiver in post
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 21:08    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tenner on the way mate and stick the disc money in the pot as well thumbleft
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