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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!
OnTheFly:
--- Quote from: RobertH on February 26, 2013, 08:26:01 AM ---on the NRA-ILA money-bomb day, i donated to the NFOA PAF with a one time donation.
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Thanks for that RobertH! However, that does not qualify you to be in our "Cool Members" group. :laugh: Seriously though...thanks for your support!
My point in starting this thread is that a small monthly donation may not appear to be worth anyone's time, but that seemingly insignificant commitment from each of us every month WILL make a substantial difference.
In addition, while the NFOA BoD can not necessarily count on these funds as guaranteed revenue, it might help considerably with their expense planning. Many of us who whole heartedly support the 2A likely make donations when our rights are being attacked such as we have seen in the last few months. This does help, but it also undoubtedly puts the board (or at least predisposes them to being) behind the power curve. That is not to say that the BoD is reactive to the issues. On the contrary, they are proactive in staying on top of the issues and communicating with its members and our representatives. However, we can not sit idly by and say "what have you done to fight for our rights today" while we fail to fully support them. Whether that support is being actively hands on and/or monetary support.
Have you ever been on the BoD of a not-for-profit organization or community committee? If so, you are well aware that you have many members expecting you to do all the work, support their beliefs, and fight for their interests. To a large extent, these "supporting" members expect you to do all this without their physical, mental or monetary in nature.
We can NOT be that membership. The fight for our rights is occurring right now. And by "now", I don't mean just our current political climate. By "now" I am referring to every minute of every day. Our fight does not end just because of who was elected into office. There are always those who would completely strip us of our rights, or possibly more insidious, those who would compromise on our rights in the interest of being "reasonable".
So once again...$1, $2, or $5 per month? You KNOW you can afford it, and it WILL make a difference. Just do it! Click HERE to do your part.
Fly
WESchultz:
This ongoing monthly donation is really a good idea for ALL who wish to make sure the NFOA is a success. All organizations including the NFOA need a positive a cash flow in order to succeed. And, from what I've seen, the NFOA spends it's funds wisely. Even for those members who have only donated once or never donated, NOW is the time to reconsider. "WE ALL" should be financially supporting the NFOA, now more than ever. ;D ;D ;D
Wesley D:
Sorry about getting into this conversation a little late, but if you follow me over to the Member’s Only section, we can continue this discussion over there and the Board of Directors will try and answer some of the good questions that have been raised above: http://nebraskafirearms.org/forum/index.php/topic,8019
And don't worry Fly, I'm not trying to hijack the thread - at the end of my post over there, I've got a link coming back here to:
"Fly's Challenge for Freedom" :laugh:
OnTheFly:
--- Quote from: Wesley D on February 26, 2013, 03:05:51 PM ---Sorry about getting into this conversation a little late, but if you follow me over to the Member’s Only section, we can continue this discussion over there and the Board of Directors will try and answer some of the good questions that have been raised above: http://nebraskafirearms.org/forum/index.php/topic,8019
And don't worry Fly, I'm not trying to hijack the thread - at the end of my post over there, I've got a link coming back here to:
"Fly's Challenge for Freedom" :laugh:
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To Wes,
Thank you very much for that well thought out and articulate explanation of the past, present, and future of the NFOA. Your post is an example of why I am happy with the NFOA and all it has done with so little because it demonstrates the caliber of people who VOLUNTEER to lead our organization.
To all the other NFOA members,
As new BoD members are elected, I am sure that we will be able to maintain the same level of devotion and quality that we have experienced in the past. However, consider how much more pro-active our organization could be if properly funded. It would take a mere pittance from each of us.
Fly
OnTheFly:
SEVEN...we now have 7 people in the cool group! ;D
$1 = McDonalds dollar menu item
$2 = One Lincoln bus fare + $0.25
$5 = Starbucks foo-foo drink
Don't be a loser...Click HERE to be cool.
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