heISmyGspot Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) As many of you know, this site is paid for by the generous donations from our members. It has never been, nor will it ever be, a REQUIREMENT for being a member of GALS. We understand there are those who are unable to financially contribute to our site and we certainly understand and appreciate that fact. We also KNOW whether someone is able to contribute financially or not, does not make them any more or any less of a valued member of GALS. However, we have a lot of "newbies" who weren't around during the big "server crash" of April (?) '06. Some may recall that we had an emergency fund raiser to keep GALS up and running on our own designated server. At the risk of bringing back horrific memories -- I will mention to the newbies that the site was actually DOWN for 2 days! Although such growth is always exciting, converting to a designated server required a financial commitment. What started out as a free, fun way for a regular working gal to cope with her "addiction," now costs $3,000 annually just to house our wonderful gallery and forum! I know money is tight, especially saving for Vegas ... heck, just making ends meet ... but the next time you find yourself salivating over the latest addition to the GALS gallery instead of doing laundry, I ask you to consider cleaning out the change under the sofa cushions and contributing to our general fund. Our next bill is due in March and we've got some ground to cover in order to collect $3,000. For those willing and able we have several ways to "help": Option 1- PAYPAL: (One must have a paypal account established to use this option) Log into paypal. Click the "Send Money" tab. Put support@gerardbutlergals.com as the email address you're sending to, and donate the amount you want. (PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR SCREENNAME in the "notes" area) There is a handy 'Donate' box on the left side of the Forum Home Page, too! Option 2 - Paper Check By Snail Mail: Send a check, payable to GB GALS, to: Susan Payette P.O. Box 17915 Irvine, CA 92623-7915 In the memo section, please indicate "Support" (AND INCLUDE YOUR SCREENNAME) Option 3 - Boutique Shopping: You can help support GBGALS by purchasing items through our market place (via the Boutique) Although the amount is nominal, as we always say, "Every penny helps." When you enter amazon via the GALS portal or purchase other items in the Boutique, GALS gets a small royalty for all sales. I realize that I'm posting this message 4 months before the server fee is due, but for those of you have "have everything," perhaps you will consider telling loved ones to make a "support donation" in your behalf *coughBigMikeThisIsForYoucough* or maybe you'll manage to share a wee part of that hard-earned year-end bonus in order to feed your addiction. By starting the collection/donation process early, hopefully we won't be scrambling days before the bill is due, trying to make ends meet. Regardless, to each and every one of you who have taken the time to read this post! Spot Edited March 1, 2012 by becozy Update on deficit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnachaidh Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hi Spot , Done!! Love, Buffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas gramma Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Me too. Suzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofietje Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I will do it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsueb Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Done!! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deetz Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Did it..... (a few days ago) Deetz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Just sent a donation via paypal, but had to make a change in my payment method and in doing that am fairly certain my screen name note was not there--too late to cancel and fix. Don't really need recognition, but thought I would mention it. Judy L. (mommaduck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reenie Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Anything to help out GALS! Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becozy Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 all! Everyone should be shown as a "Contributing Member" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reenie Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 You're very welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 I sent mine on Jan. 4th but not sure if I noted it correctly since I didn't receive a confirmation email from GALS like I have in the past. So if you have one out there with no name on it from the 4th, it's probably mine. Sorry... Sara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Anya Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Done and Done xx A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becozy Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Anya...and you're now 'green' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becozy Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I sent mine on Jan. 4th but not sure if I noted it correctly since I didn't receive a confirmation email from GALS like I have in the past. So if you have one out there with no name on it from the 4th, it's probably mine. Sorry... Sara We just caught up with our emails, and I made you 'green'! Sara! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Anya Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Anya...and you're now 'green' YAY!! Thank you, Barb. Go Green!!! and Green is my favourite colour besides lavender, black, red - oh wait there can be one fav colour! xx A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heISmyGspot Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 EVERYONE! We're less than 2 months away from having to pay our big bill and every penny counts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas gramma Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Let's getter done! Suzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisby Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Have just donated Thanks again for all your hard work all you lovely admin GALS! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas gramma Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisby Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 To MISquote Kermit.."it's lovely bein' green"! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becozy Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 to all who are able to contribute financially every 'little bit' helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas gramma Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Do we know what the fee is going to be yet? Suzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heISmyGspot Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks, Fris and to everyone that has donated! We're in crunch time!! Our server fee is due NEXT MONTH! I'll get with Admin to find out if we're even close (Personally, I suspect we're short compared to this time last year). In the meantime, I hope you'll join me in checking the sofa for change and hitting the Coinstar. Do we know what the fee is going to be yet? Suzie Typically, it's in excess of $3,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisby Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks, Fris and to everyone that has donated! We're in crunch time!! Our server fee is due NEXT MONTH! I'll get with Admin to find out if we're even close (Personally, I suspect we're short compared to this time last year). In the meantime, I hope you'll join me in checking the sofa for change and hitting the Coinstar. Do we know what the fee is going to be yet? Suzie Typically, it's in excess of $3,000. Just gave a bit more because I just realised my other donation was in US$ and not as much as I thought it was in £s!! Come on you other gals..if we all give a little bit! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nina Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Done!! Happy to help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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