** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above

[trip]

I know what your thinking......you've seen the Donate button above in the header and your wondering, "What the hell?"

Well, over the past two years, KawaNOW has grown to the point to where server, website and maintenance costs are a little more than I want to handle every month personally. I'm not complaining. I enjoy the membership and comraderie. But the time has come where I need some donations every year from members and non-members alike to pay for things needed by KawaNOW. So, I decided to open a Paypal account and give anyone a chance to help.

You're next train of thought is probably, "I hope KawaNOW isn't going away". Well, be rest assured that KawaNOW is NOT going away and there is no threat of KawaNOW ever going away or becoming insolvent. I've always paid the bills and will continue to do so. I'm just asking for a little voluntary help.

There is no pressure to donate to KawaNOW. If you don't want to donate, you certainly don't have to. And noone is going to hold that against you. However, if you feel you have gotten something useful out of KawaNOW and would like to donate once a year to the cause, it would be appreciated.

A 5 dollar, 10 dollar or 15 dollar donation a year from all the members will help keep the website going, the forum possibly upgraded and it will help pay for other items and expenses.

Again, keep in mind there is no pressure and noone will know if you have or haven't donated. All donations will be kept strictly confidential. Just feel free to help when you can.

Thanks,
Trip