As you may have guessed, clicking one of the "Generous Donation" links has brought you to a reminder that Bertram31.com is both a valuable resource to you and a website that is funded solely out of my own pocket.
Quite a few of my regular visitors have donated some of their hard earned money to help support the continued presence, and it through these contributions that Bertram31.com will remain a FREE ACCESS website.
Just like Public Broadcasting Systems, Bertram31.com needs your financial help to remain in existence. Server costs and personal time spent in maintaining the website are expensive and time consuming. In September of 2004 Bertram31.com had grown a the size and popularity that required upgrading to a High Duty Server, increasing the base server cost by 30%.
Any profits made from Custom Products, screen savers, and articles sold here do not contribute to the website expenses. Only donations do... All of those who have donated have stated that they feel their donation is well worth the return they get from the information they have gained and the friendships they've made since coming onboard.
The Bulletin Board is, of course, the most trafficked element of the website, with over 60,000 posts being made between November 25, 1999 and November 14, 2004. This resource alone has saved countless thousands of dollars to the many viewers. The tips section, likewise, has proven it's value... As for the camaraderie and fellowship that has developed here over the past five years, it's just undeniably Priceless!
Hopefully you will feel the same way, and let me know that Bertram31.com is just as valuable to you also...
Bertram31.com is not a Non-Profit organization and can not offer you any tax advantage through your donations. The only thing that I can offer in return is my assurance that this will remain the best damned place on the Internet for those of you that are die hard Classic Bertram Fans.
Please send your contributions to: (check or money order; no cash please...)
Capt Patrick McCraryFor all those who are already actively supporting Bertram31.com, THANKS !!
834 Scott Dr.
LLANO, TX 78643
( Donations must be made payable to Patrick McCrary, not "bertram31.com" )
As always...
Best regards,
Capt Patrick McCrary
bertram31@bertram31.com
834 Scott Dr.
LLANO, TX 78643
325.248.0809
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