Dear Fellow Museum Employees,
With the Christmas season approaching, please look into your heart to
help those in need.

Hundreds of basketball players in our very own country are living at or just 

below the seven-figure salary level (Atrocious) And, as if that weren't bad
enough, they will be deprived of pay for several weeks--possibly a whole
year--as a result of the lock-out. But now you can help! For about $684.93 a 

day--that's less than the cost of a large screen projection TV-you can help 
a
basketball player remain economically viable during his time of need. This
contribution by no means solves the problem, as it only totals the yearly
league minimum, but it's a start.

$2000.00 a day may not seem like a lot of money to you, but to a basketball
player it could mean the difference between a vacation spent golfing in
Florida or a Mediterranean cruise. For you, two thousand dollars is nothing
more than three months rent or mortgage payments. But to a basketball 
player,
two thousand dollars a day will almost replace his salary.

Your commitment of two thousand dollars a day will enable a player to buy
that
home entertainment center, trade in the year-old Lexus for a new Ferrari, or 

enjoy a weekend in Rio.

"HOW WILL I KNOW I'M HELPING?"

Each month, you will receive a complete financial report on the player you
sponsor. Detailed information about his stocks, bonds, 401(k), real estate,
and other investment holdings will be mailed to your home.  You'll also get
information on how he plans to invest the $5 million lump sum he will 
receive
upon retirement. Plus upon signing up for this program, you will receive a
photo of the player (unsigned. For a signed photo, please include an
additional $50.00). Put the photo on your refrigerator to remind you of 
other
peoples' suffering.

"HOW WILL HE KNOW I'M HELPING"

Your basketball player will be told that he has a SPECIAL FRIEND who just
wants to help in a time of need. Although the player won't know your name, 
he
will be able to make collect calls to your home via a special operator just
in
case additional funds are needed for unexpected expenses.

Simply fill out the form below.

___YES, I want to help!

I would like to sponsor a striking NBA basketball player. My preference is
checked below:

{ } Starter
{ } Reserve
{ } Star*
{ } Superstar**
{ } Entire team***
{ } I'll sponsor a player most in need. Please select one for me.

* Higher cost
** Much higher cost
*** Please call our 900 number to ask for the cost of a specific team
(Sorry, does not include cheerleaders).

Please charge the account listed below $684.93 per day for a reserve player
or
starter for the duration of the strike. Please send me a picture of the
player
I have sponsored, along with a team logo and my very own NBA Players
Association badge to wear proudly on my lapel.

{ } MasterCard { } Visa { } American Express { } DiscoverCard
{ } Diner's Club

Your Name: __________________________
Telephone Number: __________________________
Account Number: __________________________
Exp.Date:_________ Signature: __________________________

Mail completed form to NBA Players Association or call 1-888-TOOMUCH now to
enroll by phone. (Children under 18 must have parental approval.)

Note: Sponsors are not permitted to contact the player they have sponsored,
either in person or by other means including, but not limited to, telephone
calls, letters, e-mail, or third parties. Keep in mind that the basketball
player you have sponsored will be much too busy enjoying his free time,
thanks
to your generous donations. Oh yes, contributions are not tax-deductible.