Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/02/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim, there have been several excellent suggestions on ways of making a contribution. I feel that folks that are willing and able will be involved. Anyone that has shared a chat with Doug or just admired his work, knows that the cause is worthy. I think that the idea of a LUG R8/DMR held in trust for us all is an admirable goal. Should enough folk become involved it can become a reality. Even better if it comes to fruition and germinates a long awaited Doug Herr book. Make it a Blurb or Lulu project and any profit ought to go to the author. Heck, I'll line up to buy some copies. Or a bigger range of prints to be made available for purchase. Regards, Hoppy -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jim Shulman Sent: Tuesday, 6 February 2007 23:00 To: 'Leica Users Group' Subject: [Leica] Help Doug--A Reality Check Good Morning All! It's wonderful to see the outpouring of generosity for Doug. However, as an old direct mailer let me explode a myth: The idea of 1100 LUG subscribers sending $10 or $20 each is a myth. It's fine in a Frank Capra movie, but doesn't happen that way in real life. And today's problem is not a myth, but a reality. Here's the reality check: Let's begin with the same number of people (86) respond as sent pictures for the LUG book. Cut that number to a third (30), since this project isn't free and doesn't produce a coffee table book (yes, we loved seeing ourselves in print.) A roll of film with processing these days is around $20. 30 times $20 is $600. Doug was selling about $7000 worth of camera equipment for his urgent need. So $600 is a nice--and appreciated--gesture, but it's just that--barely a drop. Now, 30 donations of about $100 each bring in $3000. Much closer. More is even better. The goal is to keep Doug together with his cameras. Doug without cameras is unthinkable. Of course, any and all help is appreciated. And many of us, in spite of our cameras, are living on the fiscal tightrope. Where are all those proverbial Leica-toting rich dentists when you need 'em? Best, Jim Shulman Bryn Mawr, PA _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information