It's a Wonderful Organissimo Board

[mikeweil]

And when the total expenses for 2007 are known, a NEW thread should be started (and pinned) with all the data in the first post, so that everyone can easily find said figures in the future.

In order for enough people to contribute in the future, everyone needs to be aware of the expenses of keeping the heat on, and the lights lit. Such data shouldn't be buried in the middle of what will surely turn out to be a 40+ page thread.

Just an idea: is there something like a cost-o-meter, showing the current amount of costs for the year so far, a possible leftover debit from the previous year, and the amount of donations, and sum total, so members could throw in their donations whenever it is appropriate?

I think we users should take the responsiblity for the board as far as possible, financially.

Any surplus donations could go into the next band CD and given to members with a discount or other special conditions, if the band wants to.

[user0815]

as i'm only a longtime "lurker" (and not an active member) of this board i can not add very much to all this discussions.

all i can say is .... whenever i'm looking for some jazz-related informations and opinions (about an artist or some specific album) the first thing i do is scanning the organissimo-board (by using google).

that's how good this board is.

[paul secor]

Glad that you've come out and decided to join us. Hope you'll stick around and add to the discussion.

[catesta]

Judging my the avatar, I'd say it looks like he/she is eating the right way to be on this board.

[AllenLowe]

"whenever i'm looking for some jazz-related informations and opinions (about an artist or some specific album) the first thing i do is scanning the organissimo-board (by using google)."

you don't by any chance work for the NSA?

[user0815]

you don't by any chance work for the NSA?

no, we don't.

oh ... and could you please turn off the virus scanner on your system ... it's not fully compatible with our remote access software ... we are getting error messages everytime we try to access your hard drive ... thanks for cooperating with us !

thanks for the welcome messages @catesta and @paul secor.

[porcy62]

you don't by any chance work for the NSA?

no, we don't.

oh ... and could you please turn off the virus scanner on your system ... it's not fully compatible with our remote access software ... we are getting error messages everytime we try to access your hard drive ... thanks for cooperating with us !

thanks for the welcome messages @catesta and @paul secor.

[RDK]

you don't by any chance work for the NSA?

no, we don't.

oh ... and could you please turn off the virus scanner on your system ... it's not fully compatible with our remote access software ... we are getting error messages everytime we try to access your hard drive ... thanks for cooperating with us !

thanks for the welcome messages @catesta and @paul secor.

Heh. Yeah, you'll fit in here just fine.

[Chuck Nessa]

Heh. Yeah, you'll fit in here just fine.

I suggest not starting a Tommy Flanagan appreciation thread for a while.

[sidewinder]

"Our members have made a total of 691697 posts

We have 1853 registered members

The newest member is J.A.W.

Most users ever online was 322 on Dec 6 2007, 12:21 PM"

Is Hans back?

[Jim Alfredson]

Yes.

[Bright Moments]

Yes.

but his post count is zero!!

[7/4]

It doesn't count unless he posts!

[couw]

Is Hans back?

no

[Dan Gould]

Now that there's been some time for checks to arrive, can we get an update on the amount that was ultimately raised?

[Swinging Swede]

Is Hans back?

Yes.

no

Thanks for the clarification!

[porcy62]

Is Hans back?

Yes.

no

Thanks for the clarification!

...perhaps

Edited December 15, 2007 by porcy62

[7/4]

Now that there's been some time for checks to arrive, can we get an update on the amount that was ultimately raised?

What's it to you?

[connoisseur series500]

Now that there's been some time for checks to arrive, can we get an update on the amount that was ultimately raised?

What's it to you?

I was thinking the same thing. But then I remember that Dan was amongst those who mailed in checks. I suspect he wants to see the effect of such mailings. But then, maybe I should let him answer.

[Dan Gould]

Maybe I'd like to know if we reached the goal of paying for two years in advance.

Jesus Christ.

[Christiern]

7/4 is a handle for JC?

[AllenLowe]

I wanna know how many checks bounce -

[Chuck Nessa]

I wanna know how many checks bounce -

You might find out in Monday's mail.

[Jim Alfredson]

We got another $500 in checks. That brings the total raised to about $3400. Enough to pay for the server for almost two years! Very cool!

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

Jim

There has been some talk in this thread about you using some of the cash to reduce your debts for the last Organissimo CD, since you've diverted some of the income that could have been used to reduce that debt to meeting the board's costs.

I think that would be fair. I'm sure no one wants to see the band's progression to another CD halted, or even delayed further, because you've given financial priority to the board.

MG