This site began after the 40th Reunion in 2003.  With the help of individual contributors, the Website Name was purchased, and the monthly publishing fees paid for about 2 yrs.

In 2005, the funds ran out, and I began paying for the site by myself.  Late in 2006 I began to think that perhaps it was time to let the website expire, since no one was helping me support it. As word got out that I had been supporting the site by myself, several classmates made generous contributions to help off-set some of the costs for maintaining the website, as well as offset some of costs I had incurred.

Currently, it takes me about an hour to send out a blanket email to everyone who's address we have.  Without getting too technical, it has to do with bandwidth, as well as the email program limitations on how many emails can be sent out at one time.  This is a major hassle for me, and one of the things that discourages me from making more timely updates.

I have decided to purchase a Group Mail Software Package (GroupMail 5) that would greatly simplify the effort and time it takes to email everyone.  The software is $129.95.  I am hoping enough people can contribute to the website to help offset this cost to me, as well as to ensure the website expenses are covered until our next class reunion.  It is an annual licensing fee that must be paid/renewed yearly.

Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Rip