Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/06/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm doubtful there is time enough to get through the funding requests before many places are locked down for cleanup efforts. Phil Forrest On Tue, 8 Jun 2010 17:13:31 -0700 Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> wrote: > > On Jun 8, 2010, at 5:06 PM, photobynelsch wrote: > > asking BP for a grant? > > > or the State Boards of Tourism for some of the Gulf States... > > > or somthing like the Audobon Society... > > > Steve > > > Bill Nelsch > > Sent from my iPad > > > > On Jun 8, 2010, at 2:18 PM, Philip Forrest > > <photo.forrest at earthlink.net> wrote: > > > >> I'm funding a 7-10 day trip out of pocket to do as much shooting, > >> interviewing and writing as I possibly can in that amount of time, > >> to document the early stages and effects of the Deepwater Horizon > >> oil spill. > >> > >> As I'm a student of journalism at Temple University, I've spoken > >> to the Provost's office regarding a grant and though they did not > >> refuse funding the research, there are no grants available until > >> after July 1. During those three weeks, the beaches on Grand Isle > >> among others may be closed to the public and un-credentialed > >> workers including freelance journalists. > >> > >> One of my friends suggested that I put out a virtual "tip jar" for > >> donations to aid in funding of this upcoming research trip to New > >> Orleans, Louisiana. > >> > >> If you could donate a few dollars towards this endeavor, I would > >> be very appreciative. I can receive payments through paypal at the > >> following address: > >> > >> photo.forrest at earthlink.net > >> > >> Email me here if you'd like to send me a payment via other means. > >> > >> Even small amounts will help: > >> $4.00 will buy me enough oats to last a week's worth of > >> breakfasts; $2.00 will buy a necessary cup of coffee; $5.00 will > >> buy a roll of film. > >> > >> I will be providing day-to-day updates in writing and photos at: > >> philforrest.wordpress.com > >> > >> I appreciate any and all help you all can offer. Helping to create > >> part of the historical record of this event is something that > >> believe very strongly in. > >> > >> Sincerest regards, > >> Philip Forrest > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Leica Users Group. > >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more > >> information > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information