[IRCA] Time to rattle the tin can

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Radio Heritage Foundation
www.radioheritage.net
The Co-operative Global Radio Memories Project

May 14 2013

Hello

It's time to rattle the tin can to keep going
$35 a year is less than 70c/week or 10c/day
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When I originally had the idea of bringing the stories and memories
of radio broadcasting together in just one place some 10 years ago, I
thought it would be a simple task, but boy, was I wrong............. 

You see, every time one bit of the giant jigsaw puzzle falls into
place, it simply shows an even bigger picture with even more gaps!

It looks an impossible task........but thanks to people who believe
it's important to do something....anything.........to complete the
picture, here we are a decade later, still working on the project.

And, it's got bigger.............have you seen the new features about
radio broadcasting from 1953, 1963 and even 1988? These new Retro
Radio Dial stories are great, all the stations you never knew existed
and bundled up with the movies, music and books of those
times..........they're brand new, check them out at
www.radioheritage.net 

Supporters are literally, dying
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Sadly, many of the people who first talked with us about their own
experiences from the period leading up to the 1940's are no longer
with us, but you'll find their legacy woven through the hundreds of
features at www.radioheritage.net.

So on the down days, it's the thought of staying true to those
people.....of honoring their stories...... that keeps me
going.........

Why it works
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You know, you've got to want to see history kept, you've got to be
willing to share the memories, and you've got to be willing to make
sacrifices.......so you feel humbled when someone says......

* 'I remember that station, my Mom used to listen to it, here's the
badge she got as a girl from that station'
* 'My Dad worked at that station in the jungle, and here are some
photos he sent us back home. Will you let others see them please?'
* 'I never left my hometown, but I traveled the world
with my radio and I've got old books and letters and cards from the
people I heard and I'm afraid they'll all be thrown out when they
move me out. Thank you for taking care of them for me.'..............

Yes, radio has a way of connecting us all.......over the
years.........over the miles........and across
cultures.......countries....languages......all part of the big jigsaw
I mentioned earlier.

Yes, we solve people's problems
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If you think we're solving a problem for you or someone else by
keeping on with the project of collecting these stories, photos,
memories and more, can I ask you to join the small group of people
who help make it possible by paying it forward so others can enjoy
the project at no cost?

We ended our financial year with no money in the bank, with 25% of
our overheads unpaid [$5,380], and after six weeks since April 1,
with another $2,600 unpaid......... and although our volunteers work
hard to keep the memories and features coming online..........it's
time to rattle the tin can..........

Less money but more people 
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But we had 30% more people coming to the website last year, spending
many hours finding things they wanted, and enjoying the many new
features.........so I figure we're doing something right. It's just
that everyone thinks that if it's on the internet, it should be
available for free. Well, it is, but it costs us something to get it
there.

And that's where you come in. If you think we're doing good, if you
like what we're doing, and you think the project solves a problem for
you or someone else, and can do even more in the future, you can do
something very real and important right now by donating what you
figure it's worth to you to see us through this tough time.

You can make a difference
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The options are at www.radioheritage.net/Supporter.asp

Thanks so much, I hope we'll still be able to do what you want us to
do....and what you'd like us to do.....in the coming days and
weeks..........

75 people donating $35 today will clear our $2600 bill
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Sincerely
David Ricquish
Chairman
Radio Heritage Foundation
www.radioheritage.net

PS.........have you shared your own radio memories with us already?
Just write to myradiomemories@xxxxxxxxx and I'll be pleased to
acknowledge you personally just as soon as I can...............
PPS........travel as far back in time as 1953 with the new Retro
Radio Dial features covering Australia, Caribbean, Africa, Idaho &
Texas............

Thanks for hearing me out, and letting me rattle the tin can in front
of you today........... options are at
www.radioheritage.net/Supporter.asp........

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