In addition to working on my MA in public history I am the president of a
local computer company.  We do not mind helping local organizations during
tough times for example, when the local YMCA had storm damage to its
network.  They were very much in need and we helped them with a major
financial problem.  However, when they need something small that they can
easily afford they expect to pay for the services.  I think the shovels are
something small that the organization can afford.  If non-profits are always
free-loading off of the community then they soon become unwelcome visitors
to local businesses.  Why use up your favors over little things like shovels
when you may really need the help in the future.  You might see if you could
get the shovels at cost.  There is no excuse for ask for something for free
if you can easily afford it

Trent Litchfield
Murray State University.
----- Original Message -----
From: Aaron Marcavitch <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: groundbreaking-- why buy the shovels?


> Seriously?  WOW!  I have always been taught that any time I am doing
anything for a non-profit, I
> should do it as cheaply as possibly.  I dont find anything wrong with
seeking donations.  If I can
> save that 50 bucks for something else or to make my bottom line work, I am
going to do it.  For my
> Eagle Scout project, instead of spending 15 bucks on two pizzas, I had
them donated.  I just saved
> 15 dollars that later went into something else (in this case a patch kit
for our tents).
>
> Aaron
> --- Trent Litchfield <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > I find this attitude disturbing.  If an organization is having a major
> > ground breaking for a project I don't think 40 or 50 dollars is too much
to
> > spend on a couple of shovels and a can of spray paint.  I think the
> > generosity of those in the community should not be imposed upon at the
whim
> > of the organization.  I do think it is okay to ask for assistance in a
tight
> > situation or an emergency but not just to get something for free.
> >
> > Trent Litchfield
> > Murray State University
> >
>
>
> =====
> Aaron Marcavitch
> www.aaronmarcavitch.com
>
> (current) M.A. in Public History
> Middle Tennessee State University
>
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