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linguistlist.org>Dear Linguists I'd like to tell you a bit about Anthony and Helen, the founders of LINGUIST List. These people are the best. Ok, maybe your mother or aunt or some cousin were nice, but these guys are up there. Me...they've helped me so much. They've given me food when I couldn't afford any, money when I didn't have any, and emotional, educational and spiritual support when I needed it. It seems that they help people without even thinking about it. But enough personal stuff--this is about LINGUIST. You probably know academia better than I, but it seems to me after they created LINGUIST, Helen and Anthony could have sat back and rested on their laurels. LINGUIST, even in its early days was a wonderful thing. LINGUIST currently is a wonderful thing. LINGUIST will be a wonderful thing in the future. And this quality was, is, and will be the result of their vision. Since we started redesigning our web site, and since the inception of the EMELD project, Helen and Anthony have held weekly and monthly meetings with all of us to discuss what we are working on and what we want to do in the future. They never stop. I've actually argued with them, saying that LINGUIST has done enough; but they won't quit. (I don't know how they do it!) If there is anything you don't like about LINGUIST, they are probably already working on a solution for it. We all know academia. We know how it gets funded. Such hard work is the price we have to pay to live in that Ivory Tower. That said, Anthony and Helen work a whole lot more than they are required to--for the profession--for our profession. But they aren't alone. Our Review Editors, Simin Karimi and Terry Langendoen, also volunteer their time, as does our Advisor, Andrew Carnie. That's right; these five people contribute countless hours to LINGUIST--to the linguistics community--out of pure dedication to the profession. What has all this got to do with why you should donate to LINGUIST? Well, although it is true that LINGUIST was the 'brainchild' of the Aristars, LINGUIST no longer belongs to them. It belongs to the profession. LINGUIST is now driven by you, its subscribers. Your submissions, your suggestions, your projects and research, even your complaints, are what sustain LINGUIST. But alas, that's not enough; LINGUIST needs your money, too! Yes, LINGUIST belongs to and supports the profession, and it is the profession that must support LINGUIST. Please consider making a donation; we'll ALL reap the benefits. James Yuells Editor, LINGUIST Please help us reach our target of $50,000. Even a small donation really does make a difference. So far we have raised $5,480, still some way to go! To donate now using our secure web form, visit: http://linguistlist.org/donate.html For instructions on how to donate, or how to make a pledge now and pay later, see Message 3 in this issue or visit: http://linguistlist.org/donation.html Thank you for your support.Mail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
linguistlist.org>Jim has been with us for several years now, first as an undergratuate at Wayne State, then as a graduate at EMU. Here's his story in his own words... ******************************************************************* Ok...Me and LINGUIST I've been working with LINGUIST for several years now. I always forget... 4 or 5 years. Someone knows. I don't. Wow!!!! Have things changed here...? I remember how learning to post issues was difficult. Yes. I'm the editor who actually posted the message with the word "grammer" in the subject line...well, one of the editors. I remember when it was just rumored that LINGUIST was coming to Wayne State University. I sent my email off to Anthony. I couldn't believe that someone actually recommended me. The interview was fun, but I don't remember why. Training seemed like such a big deal. I guess it still is. We received this huge manual and had 2 full days of training, then weeks of supervised work. New people still get such training, but now it doesn't stop with posting and basic html. Now they go in database work and Cold Fusion programming. Some learn javascript, java, Unix and Perl. Helen and Anthony throw new projects to new people and they learn as they go. Actually, it's a great way to learn. When I started with LINGUIST, it was just a few people, I think. When I hired in...OK. I don't really remember how many people work here, but I do know that it keeps increasing. We now completely fill 6 offices. I help maintain 14 computers, plus a couple of laptops. If it seems like I'm being a bit nostalgic about LINGUIST, it's because this is my last fund drive. In about 2 months I graduate. I'll be done with academia for a while, maybe forever. LINGUIST has allowed me to meet some pretty amazing people. The moderators have helped me in so many ways. My fellow employees are some of the most interesting people (interesting in the positive sense). [OK, here's the pitch.] LINGUIST is a good thing for many reasons. In order to keep it going, it needs money. We get the money from you. Please send us money. James Yuells Editor, LINGUIST ******************************************************************* For detailed information on making a donation, please read the next message in this issue, or visit: http://linguistlist.org/donation.html Once again, thank you from all the LINGUIST List crewMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
linguistlist.org>This year we hope to raise $50,000 to support the students who work on LINGUIST List and keep the list running. Thank you from all the crew for your support. The LINGUIST List is under the umbrella of Eastern Michigan University and as such can receive donations through the EMU Foundation, which is a registered 501(c) Non Profit organization. Our Federal Tax number is 38-6005986. These donations can be offset against your federal and sometimes your state tax return (U.S. tax payers only). For more information visit the IRS Web-Site, or contact your financial advisor. Many companies also offer a gift matching scheme, such that they will match any gift you make to a non-profit organization. Normally this entails your contacting your human resources department and sending us a form that the EMU Foundation fills in and returns to your employer. This is generally a simple administrative procedure that doubles the value of your gift to LINGUIST, without costing you an extra penny. Please take a moment to check if your company operates such a scheme. HOW TO DONATE You can make a contribution by selecting one of three convenient payment methods: secure credit card form, check, or wire transfer. You can also PLEDGE your support to LINGUIST and pay later, i.e. send in a check. Also, if you do not want to use a credit card, but wish to pay in a currency other than US Dollars, you can donate via our European bank account held in Switzerland. See below for details: SECURE CREDIT CARD FORM: http://linguistlist.org/donate.html CHECK: Please make checks payable to 'The LINGUIST List Editorial Support Fund'. The address is: The LINGUIST Editorial Support Fund Department of English Language and Literature 612 Pray Harrold Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti MI, 48197 U.S.A. WIRE TRANSFER: For details on how to transfer funds by wire, please contact LINGUIST at the address donateMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue