I just contributed $25.
I set up an annual reminder for myself as well just in case I miss the ‘reminder email’ which I appreciate very much.
The website and the email list are terrific.
Thanks
Bob Garrant
s/v Sail la Vie 2000/2017
Kent Island, MD

On Tue, Jan 18, 2022 at 12:22 AM Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
wrote:

> Wow, I was off the grid for a few days, ok, weeks, and lots has happened!
>
> First, I'd like to thank Peter Nyberg for all that he has done to improve
> the Rhodes22.org website and coordinate an annual reminder to donate to
> help defray operating costs for the website and email list. He has been
> fantastic!
>
> Next, I'd like to thank everyone who has become a member of the Rhodies
> email list community. Together, we provide a support network for all
> current owners of Rhodes 22 sailboats. We respond faster than employees of
> manufacturers and create new and novel changes and additions to the R22. It
> was my dream to be able to maintain such a community as a resource for
> future Rhodies when I assumed the hosting responsibilities, nearly six
> years ago. It is these contributions of time and knowledge that are
> priceless!
>
> I appreciate every donation of time or money. I will tally all of the
> financial donations and report. For those who are concerned about the
> disposition of the donations, the basic AWS server costs roughly $15 per
> month. Added to that is the cost of DNS functions and the like. I am in the
> process of adding capabilities to support greater security (https /
> security certificate), multiple databases and additional website
> "languages". These changes to the server will enable support nice website
> functions that Peter developed last year. By the way, please thank Mike
> Meltzer for his role in founding the list, creating the original website
> and maintaining the domain itself (Mike - I would like to send you donation
> money to cover your costs as well).
>
> Thanks to all who donate their knowledge, time, videos, photos, and, of
> course, dollars, to make this community thrive!
>
> Mike
> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com
> Sent: Monday, January 17, 2022 3:41 PM
> To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Annual Donation Reminder
>
> I donated $20.  Thanks Mike for your efforts!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> Peter Nyberg
> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2022 10:51 AM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Annual Donation Reminder
>
> As many of you know, Mike Weisner covers the cost of hosting our email
> list and website out of his own pocket.  Should you wish to help Mike out
> in this regard, there's an easy to use 'Donate' button on the website home
> page (http://rhodes22.org).  This operates via PayPal, but if you don't
> have a PayPal account, I'm pretty sure the process will allow you to use a
> credit card as well.
>
> --Peter
>
>