Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!

[Ghost]

I guess I'm slower than some people.  I had to think about this idea for a little while, and ask myself some questions, before I made a decision.

Would I miss reading this forum if it went dark? 

Did I like the idea that I could advertise a gun, or want to buy some scarce reloading supplies or ammo, and get several, almost immediate, responses? 

Did I appreciate the effort, and money, that past and current BOD members, and other NFOA volunteers and donors, had put in that gave me the ability to obtain a Nebraska CHP?

Did I appreciate having my 2A rights supported in the Legislature, even when I couldn't go myself? 

Did I see a need for Nebraska shooters and firearms owners to have a unified voice at the national level?

Those were just a few of the questions I pondered before I hit the big "Donate" button.  I decided I could handle a modest monthly donation pretty easily, without letting any other important priorities slide. 

Any organization can only be as strong as it's members are willing to make it.  I definitely appreciate the money and effort other NFOA members have put in to defend our 2A rights.  NFOA has a lot of members and is still growing, yet less than 1% of the total membership has given any monetary support.  Give it some thought, and if you can make it work, even in a small way, please hit the "Donate" button.  Just my $.02......

Ghost   

[OnTheFly]

Fly,
because of your prodding, I became a donor a couple of days ago, it is something I had been thinking about, but never got around to doing.
It didn't hurt at all!!

AWESOME!  Thanks for supporting YOUR Association with action and not just words.

I did not set up a monthly donation, instead deciding to donate periodically as funds are available, somehow I still resist the automatic withdrawals from my checking acct. (must be a control thing)

That's okay.  I understand not trusting some automated systems, especially those that are web based.  So here is what you need to do...

• Write twelve checks for a nominal amount each ($1-5...that's ALL!)
• Date the checks April 2013 through March 2014
• Stick each check in an unsealed envelope
• Write the intended month/year on the back of each envelope for the corresponding check
• Address them to the NFOA, PO box 419, Syracuse, Nebraska 68446
• Place a "Forever" stamp on each envelope
• Set a monthly reminder on your smart phone, laptop, etc. to seal the appropriate envelope and stick it in the mail
• When/if you have EXTRA funds that you want to part with, add a check to one of those envelopes

Anyhow keep up the good work, you're like my wife... "RELENTLESS". But in a nice and important way.

Greg58

"RELENTLESS"?! You have no idea.  See my response above.   

Fly

[OnTheFly]

I guess I'm slower than some people.  I had to think about this idea for a little while, and ask myself some questions, before I made a decision.

Would I miss reading this forum if it went dark? 

Did I like the idea that I could advertise a gun, or want to buy some scarce reloading supplies or ammo, and get several, almost immediate, responses? 

Did I appreciate the effort, and money, that past and current BOD members, and other NFOA volunteers and donors, had put in that gave me the ability to obtain a Nebraska CHP?

Did I appreciate having my 2A rights supported in the Legislature, even when I couldn't go myself? 

Did I see a need for Nebraska shooters and firearms owners to have a unified voice at the national level?

Those were just a few of the questions I pondered before I hit the big "Donate" button.  I decided I could handle a modest monthly donation pretty easily, without letting any other important priorities slide. 

Any organization can only be as strong as it's members are willing to make it.  I definitely appreciate the money and effort other NFOA members have put in to defend our 2A rights.  NFOA has a lot of members and is still growing, yet less than 1% of the total membership has given any monetary support.  Give it some thought, and if you can make it work, even in a small way, please hit the "Donate" button.  Just my $.02......

Ghost   

Ghost,

That was an awesome explanation of how you came to the realization that my idea was a worthy one.   

THANK YOU for joining the club.

Fly

[OnTheFly]

15 MONTHLY CONTRIBUTORS!

Now we are on a roll.  One thing I wanted to mention, you can also set up a monthly donation to the NFOA-PAF (Political Action Fund) HERE if you would rather that your funds go for this endeavor.  Either way, you are actively protecting your 2A rights.

Fly

[warmboots]

Fly, you said you would whine & beg if you needed to! Will that be on video?

Here is what the funds are used for:

Your dollars help us lobby for pro-gun legislation, and defend and advance the rights of Nebraska residents to own and use firearms for all legal activities. 

They are active in educating/ travel/writing letters/ interviews/staying on top of proposed laws/ speaking out for us!

[warmboots]

If you click on the "HERE" button in "flys" post it tells you about the funds usage!

[abbafandr]

Fly, you said you would whine & beg if you needed to! Will that be on video?

America's funniest home videos?

[OnTheFly]

Just thought I would let everyone know that I have not given up on all you non-contributors.  It is not too late to gain my approval by becoming a monthly donator of a nominal amount to the NFOA or NFOA-PAF.

Come on, you KNOW it is the right thing to do!

Fly

[farmerbob]

I am fully expecting to bump up to $10  month, once I get some finances taken care of.  See, I suffer from an affliction.  Maybe you've heard of it, Ican'tquitbuyingguns.  Once I get this latest Glock paid off, you can count on me for $5 more.  Hope it helps!
Together we stand, divided we fall.

[wusker]

wow mr fly, wow, all i have to say is bravo Sir bravo, first you fool me with hot chicks with guns nows its someone is a genius making me thinks it political or gun stuff and yet you redirect me to this post, I bow to you. Well played sir well played.

p.s. I will no longer be viewing any posts by fly.

[OnTheFly]

p.s. I will no longer be viewing any posts by fly.

To: wusker

Since you are one of the few, the proud, the monthly contributors, you are not obligated to read my posts.
To: The rest of you non-compliant NFOA'ers

I'm NOT done with you yet! 

Fly

[OnTheFly]

first you fool me with hot chicks with guns

Might I also add that the aforementioned thread said NOTHING about "chicks", only "naked models".    

Fly

[gigabelly]

What number was I, Fly? I want to double my amount but have yet to do so.  I guess I can set up two monthly donations, but that begs the question, will I be #2 and #16?  It may throw your figures off...

[zofoman]

Just completed a single amount donation.....so, no more arm twisting please.       I do prefer to make contributions like this on an annual basis rather than monthly.   

[Jutty]

Just completed a single amount donation.....  I do prefer to make contributions like this on an annual basis rather than monthly.   

(Not picking on you at all, please don't take it so)

While making a one time donation is great (and not unappreciated) what is $2 a month going to do to your check book? I think that a CONSTANT inflow of cash is much better than a larger, random influx. I would much rather get paid bi-weekly, than get paid once a month. That is simply how I look at it. It is difficult for anyone, NFOA included, to form a budget based on yearly donations. This is, in my opinion, why we need more monthly donations, in addtion to the wonderful yearly 'bonus'. Thank you.

[OnTheFly]

17 Monthly Donors!

PLEASE NOTE:  When I started this thread I asked what the minimum donation was, but the answer was not readily known.  I have since found out that the minimum donation allowed via the "Donate Now!" web link is $5. 

Therefore, for those who want to make an equivalent $1 to $4/month donation, they will have to either be devoted enough to make a $6 donation every 6 months, $6 donation every 3 months, etc.   OR you can just go ahead and sign up for $5/month since it's not that much more than $1.   

Thanks to the latest donors!

Fly

[zofoman]

(Not picking on you at all, please don't take it so)

While making a one time donation is great (and not unappreciated) what is $2 a month going to do to your check book? I think that a CONSTANT inflow of cash is much better than a larger, random influx. I would much rather get paid bi-weekly, than get paid once a month. That is simply how I look at it. It is difficult for anyone, NFOA included, to form a budget based on yearly donations. This is, in my opinion, why we need more monthly donations, in addtion to the wonderful yearly 'bonus'. Thank you.

In simplified terms....
$2 per month X 12 months = $24 for a year's worth of supporting a fine organization.
$24 once a year is still $24 and does the same in supporting a fine organization for a year.

I see no difference...it's the same way I make my house payments...once a year and the bank doesn't mind.

I "get" the point about spreading out cash flow....just don't criticize the revenue stream and everyone should be happy.

[OnTheFly]

What number was I, Fly? I want to double my amount but have yet to do so.  I guess I can set up two monthly donations, but that begs the question, will I be #2 and #16?  It may throw your figures off...

Hmmmm...I am not sure.  I did not initially make the poll "editable" by the individuals participating.  I may ask Dan W if that can be done post-post, and that way we can change our "vote" if we change the monthly donation amount. 

Fly

[Dan W]

Hmmmm...I am not sure.  I did not initially make the poll "editable" by the individuals participating.  I may ask Dan W if that can be done post-post, and that way we can change our "vote" if we change the monthly donation amount. 

Fly

I can do that for a fee

[OnTheFly]

I can do that for a fee

How about you do that and we will make you an honorary member of the "cool kid club".

Fly