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From: ah311@freenet.carleton.ca (Jim Wright)
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Subject: Renewal Letter #3
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 08:51:25 -0400
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Hi all,

Four days to the next board meeting (downtown this month).

Renewal letter #3 is proposed because I like short, to the point, easy
to read intro statements.  I have put in a marker for a link to more
details where further details on why NCF would needs to have support
from the members.  The other link "the annual survey" could also be in
the letter.

I am putting forward this version of the renewal letter (credit to
Chirantan Basu) from input received over the past 4 days.

Jessica released the committees proposal(s) that the board members
received last Sunday (thanks for that Jessica).  I was not sure about
some of the procedures at NCF (not wanting to step on any toes) and I
was about to put the proposal out for input.

General background:

I like the annual survey that letter 2 incorporates.

I like that both proposals mention the ability to use NCF for no
contribution if that is desired.

My preferred treatment of the survey is to have it part of an personal
call where the member being called is surveyed on valuable input to
assist the board members on making policy.  At the same time a delicate
plea for financial support may be incorporated.

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	"%userfirstname%',

	The time has come for your National Capital FreeNet (NCF) account to be
	renewed.

	Twenty-four dollars a year per member is the minimum which we will
need 	to meet anticipated expenses.  NCF is almost entirely financed 
	through the donations of individual members, and strives to evolve 
	to meet the changing needs of the community.  While we continue to 
	receive donations of equipment from Key Partners, our annual 
	operating costs are about $250,000.  

	We ask for your help to keep this valued community resource alive and
	well. 

	If you are unable to make a financial or volunteer contribution, you
may
	use our service free of charge.  No one is turned away. 
		
	"%link to more detailed info%"
	"%link to annual user survey%"

	Sincerely,
 
	Christopher L. Cope
	Executive Director
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