In a message dated 5/25/2009 6:58:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Just out of curiosity, why am I "probably among those who have benefited"? -------------------- Dear Margery, The people of the world are really one big family. Some more sharing than others. Norma told us what she does. It is a benefit to those who receive. It could be sold at a minor profit, but it is given. I cannot represent what happens elsewhere, but in America there is a strong sense of need to volunteer skills and materials for everything from school programs that have no funding - to the scouting movement that needs input from experts - to professionals who help rebuild the hopes, the bodies, and the future of our military - to literacy - to whatever you can imagine. Beneficiaries, in time, give back to us because volunteers have built a more solid foundation under them. In the needlework field, there are teachers who waive their teaching fees, so people without necessary funds can participate without calling attention to themselves (a gift that goes to those who could pay, as well as to those who cannot justify spending). Teachers give "scholarships". Teachers donate patterns and instructions, etc. simply from the love of sharing a special skill. Lace bulletins in various countries (not commercial magazines) contain information and patterns - all donated. In April's "Lace" bulletin from the U.K. there is a display ad from the editor that says: "It is only possible to produce Lace as a 64 page magazine with you, the members, contributions. The Lace Guild does not commission articles; we rely on you to share your stories, patterns, lace, new ideas, techniques, visits, etc. with our members Everyone has something to contribute and share no matter how small or large it is.............", etc. And then, there is the example of Liz, who has made Arachne possible. She "could" charge a fee! You have not benefited? Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823249x1201398664/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=May ExcfooterNO62) - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
