Trying to convert all volunteers could result in losing some potential volunteers or members. Some people want to give only their time, and some people only want to give money. Some people may want to give both, but aren't able to give both for any number of reasons. If you try to insist that people can't give your organization one without the other, you'll probably have people walking away instead of giving you their time and money. That's how I am -- every place I've ever volunteered I've only been interested in being a volunteer, and having something to do. About twenty years ago I asked one museum about becoming a volunteer, and I was giving a brochure about becoming a member. My reaction was "you mean I have to pay this place, for the chance to volunteer?" and I walked off instead of volunteering. I refuse to pay for the chance to donate my time. If any money is going to change hands, I'm going to be on the receiving end -- not the person paying the money. I imagine that many people feel the same way, about an organization refusing to take only time or only money. Steve Shisler ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).