[Leica] 2008 LUG Yearbook Donation to Project H.O.M.E.

[douglas.sharp at gmx.de (Douglas Sharp)]

Great Jim,

a wonderful book and a fair-sized contribution to H.O.M.E. too.

What more could we ask for? (more copies sold, perhaps :-) ).

Cheers
Douglas

Jim Shulman wrote:
> As many of you are aware, the LUG Yearbook has a charitable purpose as well
> as an aesthetic mission.  Each copy of the book includes a $5 surcharge,
> with the net proceeds of the surcharge going to Project H.O.M.E., an
> organization in Philadelphia that provides shelter, medical care, and
> vocational training to homeless individuals.
>
>  
>
> The 2008 yearbook sold more than 90 copies during the first (and, with
> blurb.com, usually the only) royalty check payment period.  After
> blurb.com's deductions for the Commission Junction service, we were left
> with a net donation of $412.05.
>
>  
>
> I forwarded payment to Project H.O.M.E. last week, and just received an
> acknowledgement letter in today's mail.  In addition to the usual thank-you
> text, there was the following handwritten note:
>
>  
>
> To Jim and the Leica Users Group-
>
> We cannot thank you enough for thinking of us.  It is truly wonderful that
> you are donating the surcharge of the Leica Users Group Yearbook!  This 
> will
> make a real difference in our programs.
>
> Best,
>
> Karen [Brooks, Manager of Annual Giving and Special Events]
>
>  
>
> So there you have it!  We can celebrate our own work, while making a real
> difference in people's lives.
>
>  
>
> Now start shooting for the 2009 Yearbook!  Spring's here, for goodness
> sakes!
>
>  
>
> Best,
> Jim Shulman
>
> Wynnewood, PA
>
>  
>
>
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