Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/06/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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