From owner-usna-net@usna.org Sat Mar 8 08:46:35 2008 Received: from navy1.usna.org (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1]) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id m28EkZpD030281; Sat, 8 Mar 2008 08:46:35 -0600 Received: (from root@localhost) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id m28EkZ0l030280; Sat, 8 Mar 2008 08:46:35 -0600 Received: from Orion (cpe-76-189-59-89.neo.res.rr.com [76.189.59.89]) (authenticated bits=0) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id m28EkYsx030276 for ; Sat, 8 Mar 2008 08:46:34 -0600 Message-ID: <007001c88133$14095410$0302a8c0@Orion> From: "Mike Zets" To: "" Subject: usna-net Spring Fundraising Campaign... Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:42:55 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3138 Sender: owner-usna-net@usna.org Reply-To: "Mike Zets" A special message from your USNA-Net Moderators... ================================================== I'm siting here this morning looking out my window at the Blizzard of '08. Winds gusting over 35 MPH with new snowfall of 12" expected this afternoon before the whole thing finally blows thru Cleveland. Not much like Spring. But regardless of what the weather looks like today, this is March and Spring flowers can't be too far away. It's also that time of year again when we have to beg our membership for donations to help with our SPRING FUNDRAISER. While USNA.org is 100% volunteer operated, we still have real expenses for our web server, communications connections, and various hardware/software needs. Just yesterday, our Safe Harbor Program rescued SEVEN Mids stranded in Memphis (Thanks to the Fran and Tom Hesse for their assistance) when the Mids called the Safe Harbor Toll Free 800 number. None of this would be possible without YOUR donations when we hold our fundraisers. To lessen the burden and make things easier for our members, we went to a semi-annual format two years ago. We have to ask for 1/2 the money each time we campaign but we now raise funds twice a year. Your donations are entirely Voluntary. No one is going to insist that you donate, nor will anyone suggest an amount. Each of us knows what the service is worth to us and donate accordingly within our means. We like to think of ourselves being like PBS. If you donate, you're helping to support the continued presentation of all that wonderful programming. If you can't donate at this time, we understand and want you to know that you will still enjoy all of the benefits of membership in USNA.org. But we differ from PBS in one very important way. We receive ZERO outside support. Without donations from our members, there are no funds to cover our expenses. We must hear from you in order to continue our good work on behalf of parents across the country and around the world. USNA.org is the largest resource for Parents of Midshipmen available anywhere. We have over 4,000 Families subscribed with the Class of 2012 just beginning to come aboard. 19 Million words of Advice and Support in our Archives over the past 10 years. 24,000 photos in our Photo Gallery, and EIGHT Email Lists to provide up to the minute news, advice and information. Safe Harbor assistance 24/7 for Mids plus the biggest, best Parents Handbook on the web. But without your support, all of this will cease to be. Without YOUR donation (big or small) none of this can continue. Please help TODAY. Visit www.USNA.org/donate08a/ and do your part to help us help other parents. You may either mail in a check or donate On-Line using our secure server connection. We accept ALL major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX and even your bank card plus PayPal if you already have an account.) Our mailing address is on the donate page. Won't you help? It's up to you. Thanks, Mike Zets Westlake, OH Moderator - USNA-Net Listservers Lt. Michael Stoker USN '00 Engineering Officer USS Reuben James FFG 57, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii PS. I'm better every day! Plan on returing to work full time on 4/1 and I couldn't have done it without your thoughts and prayers. Thanks to all for your help. - Mike. *** USNA-Net List message from: "Mike Zets" ========================================= This Message may not be shared with any non-member! Remember, your Mid is NOT a member of this list. ========================================= Unsubscribe? Send an email to Moderator@usna.org From owner-usna-net@usna.org Tue Mar 25 09:19:18 2008 Received: from navy1.usna.org (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1]) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id m2PFJI5x026145; Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:19:18 -0600 Received: (from root@localhost) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id m2PFJIec026144; Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:19:18 -0600 Received: from Orion (cpe-76-189-59-89.neo.res.rr.com [76.189.59.89]) (authenticated bits=0) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id m2PFJHD6026140 for ; Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:19:17 -0600 Message-ID: <210101c88e94$01ca5380$0302a8c0@Orion> From: "Mike Zets" To: "" References: <788988.32562.qm@web82708.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Subject: usna-net Re: plebe Question regarding Parents Clubs, etc. Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:19:31 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3138 Sender: owner-usna-net@usna.org Reply-To: "Mike Zets" A special message from your USNA-Net Moderators... ================================================== Plebe Parent Weekend (PPW) - August 8th thru 10th - Class of 2012. Firstie Parent Weekend (FPW) - Sept. 19th thru 21st - Class of 2009. (FPW dates NOT Official as yet but since this is the only Home Football Game in September, we can always hope.) There is no word yet on what FPW's schedule will entail nor if Class of 2010 will be included. Go Navy - Beat Army! Mike Zets Westlake, OH Moderator - USNA-Net Listservers Lt. Michael Stoker USN '00 Engineering Officer USS Reuben James FFG 57, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii *** USNA-Net List message from: "Mike Zets" ========================================= This Message may not be shared with any non-member! Remember, your Mid is NOT a member of this list. ========================================= Unsubscribe? Send an email to Moderator@usna.org From owner-usna-net@usna.org Thu Mar 27 08:28:03 2008 Received: from navy1.usna.org (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1]) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id m2RES3ee005086; Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:28:03 -0600 Received: (from root@localhost) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id m2RES3HM005085; Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:28:03 -0600 Received: from Orion (cpe-76-189-59-89.neo.res.rr.com [76.189.59.89]) (authenticated bits=0) by navy1.usna.org (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id m2RES2eg005080 for ; Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:28:02 -0600 Message-ID: <3ad401c8901f$3acb3140$0302a8c0@Orion> From: "Mike Zets" To: "" Subject: usna-net Trying to wrap things up... Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:28:37 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.3138 Sender: owner-usna-net@usna.org Reply-To: "Mike Zets" A special message from your USNA-Net Moderators... ================================================== Hello all, As most of you know, we're in the midst of Spring Fundraiser here at USNA.org. A number of you have already made donations, some of which were quite generous and we wish to extend our most sincere thanks for your generosity. But most of our membership have yet to respond to our need and we wanted remind you all that we are an all volunteer organization. USNA.org only exists because of the volunteer efforts of our Moderators and Advisors and through the generosity of YOU, our fellow members. We rely upon you to provide the funds to cover our out-of-pocket expenses for our Web Server, Internet Connections, Operating Software, URL registrations, and other various sundry needs throughout the year. We even fund the Toll Free 800 number for the Safe Harbor Program through our budget as well. Remember, too, that USNA.org supports 42 other Local Parents Clubs with URL Registrations and 100% free web hosting for their Club Websites. Without your support, all of this would simply vanish from the Internet. We have a modest semi-annual budget (details are on the website) and with over 4,000 families subscribed to our service, we should have no trouble generating funds to cover it. But what we do need, is for our members to take a moment to send off a donation. If you haven't sent anything our way for a long time, perhaps TODAY is a good time to step up and contribute a little something. Think of it this way... We're here for you, 24/7/365. Rain or Shine. When you have a question, there are thousands of fellow parents, ready with answers, just a click of the mouse away, whether it's 2 in the afternoon or in the wee hours of the night. PLEASE help us to keep USNA.org operating. Visit the website at www.USNA.org and click on the DONATE button to donate On-Line or send a check (payable to USNA-Net, Inc) to... USNA-Net, Inc. 1457 E. Crossings Place Westlake, OH 44145 Any amount will help. Send what you can. Or better yet... Thinks about what the service has been worth to you over the time you've been a member. Some might say it's Priceless. Just help as best you can. Mike Zets Westlake, OH Moderator - USNA-Net Listservers Lt. Michael Stoker USN '00 Engineering Officer USS Reuben James FFG 57, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii *** USNA-Net List message from: "Mike Zets" ========================================= This Message may not be shared with any non-member! 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