The TPCUG needs a video projector, desperately and as quickly as possible. Some very loyal club members (and a "friend of TPCUG") have contributed very nicely. RDI@TampaBay – known to us as Steven Singer – has donated $200 to the fund.

I feel very strongly that the future of our club depends on owning our own projector. We must attract good presenters to continue and to attract new members, and some of the very good ones depend on our having the facilities. But it’s not just the projector that’s critical, it’s also the room where we hold the meetings. We hold three meetings a month; the regular meeting and two SIGs. A portable projector gives us far more flexibility to use different rooms and different locations.

The fund was announced at the meeting two months ago, and so far we have $740 in eight donations. I’d like to set a goal of ten donations at $100 each, and the remainder with $25 to $50 amounts. Remember that we’re a 501C non-profit corporation. So what you’ll get in return is a letter of thanks – in way of a receipt to show the Tax Man, and if you wish, recognition in the newsletter. The recognition is optional, of course.

I’m optimistic that we can do this. Anyone in the group who’s participated in the search for a new meeting location will tell you; our options are very, very limited without a projector.

Think of all the time you have invested in the club. Hasn’t it paid back to you in value exceeding $100? It certainly has for me. Give it some thought will you? Make a check made out to Tampa PC Users Group right away. You can contact me:

Email: merlenic@tampabay.rr.com
Tel daytimes: (813) 225-5227
Tel evenings & weekends (813) 879-3602
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