Historical September 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The twelve members of the Board of The Times have pledged $1000 toward a $3000 Community Giving Goal.
At a meeting on August 27,1987, the financial needs of The Times for the next nine issues were outlined. Based on last year’s expenses, the Board estimated the total cost of producing this year’s issues at $10,830.
The Board proposes to cover these costs with a mix of increased advertising revenue and a broader fund-raising approach. Approximately $4700 in advertising revenue is already assured.
Another $2800 in ads must be sold in order to reach the $7500 goal set for advertising. Board members have taken on the challenge of reaching out again for potential new advertisers. Help with this effort is always needed.
To volunteer, call Katie Kurtz at 727-6377 or Jane Geer at 721-8584.
In addition, three fund-raising events are planned to raise money.
The overall fund-raising goal for these events is $900.
In September, a book sale will be held during the Rags to Riches event.
On October 18, there will be a Discovery Toys demonstration and sale by Lisa Horner, proceeds from which will be donated to The Times.
Finally, the Annual Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest will be held in February. Watch The Times for locations and times for these events.
In the past, generous contributions from individuals, local organizations, and institutions have made up the difference between the cost of typesetting and printing The Times and the amount of advertising and special event revenue it was able to generate.
The paper still looks forward to this kind of support, but indications are strong that some of these contributions will be smaller.
It is time to widen the appeal for support to the entire community.
A goal of at least $3000 from the community has been set.
One thousand dollars of this goal has already been pledged and fund-raising events should bring in another $900.
It will take very little to reach or surpass this goal if each family, local organization, and institution contributes what it can to keep The Times publishing as it has since 1970.
Each contributor’s name will be printed in The Times in a special section honoring our supporters. Those who contribute $100 or more will be given Honorary Judge status at the Cookie Contest Party in February. (Other judges must pay for this privilege.) The longevity of our neighborhood newspaper is a reflection of the vitality of the people, the organizations, the institutions, and the businesses in Skinker-DeBaliviere. Your contribution will add another year to The Times’s extraordinary life.
Please join your neighbors and make a contribution during September and October. Someone will be contacting you soon or you may send contributions to Katie Kurtz, 6016 Washington, 63112.
Please indicate that your check is for the Annual Giving Drive and print your name clearly as you would like it to appear in The Times. Requests for anonymity will, of course, be honored.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1987.
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