Welty Fund address & Final word.

[Alfa Romeo Search and Rescue Society <alfabill@domain.elided>]

Below is the bulk of the text from the Welty Digest fund web page.

Some readers seem not to be able to access the internet, and for that
small minority, who in fact cannot, here is the information.

The page was set up: 
	1) to answer in advance many of the questions that were asked before
the fund page was set up. I got tired of having to sit all night
answering the same questions over and over.
	2) for the other Welty digests to gain information, which I approached
for support, and quickly withdrew, after finding them hostile and
downright rude.
	3)as a reference tool for digest members to refer back to to hopefully
see the fund grow as I was updating the $ column. Based on the low
results, I have lost most interest in this function of the page.
	4) to trigger a simple counter to try to get an idea of what to expect
in response. 819 visits, roughly 120 donations. Therefore I don't see
the address to be an issue. 
	In the 3 1/2 months the fund has existed, I have received many kind
words and nice notes,(Thanks!) as well as threats, insults and being
called an outright scam artist. I'll make a decision this week as to the
future of the fund. Some have told me that 7% is wonderful. I expected
better. I can't believe that a link to the page is that much of a
logjam, as I have received very few inquiries for the address privately. 

	If you wish to donate to the fund, Thank you. For those who don't, that
is your choice.  
	I haven't shared most of the "behind the scenes" negative comments with
the group, but it doesn't seem worth the grief at the moment. In the
future, I'm sure someone else will do a much more effective job.

Bill
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The page contents:

> The Welty Fund Website
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> This page is for information on donating to the Welty Fund, a voluntary fund for the >purpose of
> showing appreciation to Richard Welty, owner and operator of a group of not for profit
> informational digest style discussion forums relating to various motor vehicles. 
> 
> For more information on the forums, go to the Digest main page. (link here)
> 
> This is a gift based forum and is NOT tax deductible. Use of the funds will be at the sole
> discretion of Richard Welty. All records of the dedicated bank account used for storing funds
> will be available to Mr. Welty for his review. Unless you request it, no statement of donation
> will be made, for privacy purposes. 
> 
> Richard will be supplied with a "debit Visa card" which he can use like a credit card to pay for
> his repairs, soda pop or diaper for the kids... It will give him full access to the account. It appears
> that the worst case scenario is that the account will cost $5 per month if the balance falls below
> $500 average. I am also using a major bank, for convenience sake. I am going to charge the
> account for the creation of a deposit endorsement stamp. 
> 
> To donate, make a check or money order in USA funds ( $ )  payable
> to:  (recommended amount $10-$20 annually.) 
> 
> "The Welty Digest Fund" 
> 
> and mail it to: 
> 
> Welty Digest Fund 
> c/o Bill Harkell 
> 13413 Forest Hills Drive 
> Tampa Florida USA 33612-3339 
> 
> -US $ funds only,  Non USA donors, please remit either US cash, or a check in
> YOUR currency. My bank will clear it for $5 USD. 
> -Clearly mark your envelope with the above address so it goes to the correct 
> destination. 
> 
> Please indicate in your correspondence, which digest group you belong to. 
> 
> Your cancelled check will be your receipt. No other receipts will be issued, for
> reasons of paperwork load. 
> 
> If you have specific questions or comments, e-mail Fund Administrator 
> 
> Anyone doubting the authenticity of the effort,  please see below. This is from
> the Alfa Digest. {balance removed}

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