[T3] list funds and Wolfe family (was Re: Russ Wolfe)

[Mike Fisher]

Sounds good.  I'm sure Marilyn needs it!  Russ must have saved Each of
us $200 with his Sage Advice!

On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 10:57 AM, Greg Merritt <gregm at vwtype3.org> wrote:
> Everyone,
>
> Our Type 3 list fund has a balance of $275.99 as of the end of 2009.
> At the end of 2010, we switched to a new host.  As happens with
> hosting, it now has more features/capacity than ever, and the price
> keeps going down.  It was over $70/month back in the early 1990's when
> we started this, and is now less than $10/month.
>
> I actually liked the new list hosting so much (Dreamhost) that I
> started moving my other random personal sites over.  I decided I'd
> like to just cover the vwtype3.org hosting as part of that...but what
> to do with the $275.99 balance that many of you have contributed to
> over the years?
>
> I've had extensive off-line discussions with Jim A., Keith P., and
> John J. as an "advisory committee" of sorts.  Rather than let the
> funds sit around, we've decided that we should keep $75 of the
> listee-contributed money as a "rainy day" fund, and donate $200 to the
> Wolfe family.
>
> No one could ever put a price on Russ Wolfe's knowledge, experience,
> generosity and kindness, but I think everyone would agree that the
> value he added to our collective Type 3 experience is immeasurable.
>
> While we don't take lightly the question of acting on contributors'
> behalf, Jim, Keith, John and I are confident that this is an
> appropriate thing to do.  Thanks for your understanding and support,
> everyone!
>
> -Greg, with Jim, Keith, and John
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM,  <Bobsnotch at aol.com> wrote:
>> Mark Wolfe posted this over on the Samba, I thought  you all might like to
>> read it as well.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark W. wrote:
>>
>> Here's something that we put together today.
>>
>> Dear Friends,
>> It is with a heavy heart that we write this on behalf  of the Wolfe family.
>> Your thoughts, memories, and support in this difficult time  have meant the
>> world to the Wolfe family & friends. Some of us have even  learned a few
>> things we never knew, which has only made us get to know him that  much
>> better. Russ will be greatly missed and the world has lost a great asset.  Russ
>> was an amazing person with a wealth of knowledge, witty humor and seemed to
>> touch everyone he met/knew along the way.
>> Russ' battle with cancer was a  long one. He was very brave, courageous and
>> never once complained. Russ getting  involved with the VW's again brought
>> so much joy and happiness to his dark and  dreary battle. Anytime he would
>> talk about VW's or work on one, you could see  the light shining out from him
>> as he was filled completely with joy and  happiness, even if it was not a
>> good day. He would always talk about the people  he'd met along the way,
>> always willing to help with advise/expertise, or open  his home if needed and
>> enjoyed helping others. We truly believe that Russ felt  as though it was not
>> he that was giving to others, but that others were giving  to him. This is
>> just another of the many testaments to the type of person that  Russ was. He
>> will be sorely missed.
>> Due to the out-pouring reach to the  Wolfe family, a P.O. Box is available
>> for condolences or anything else you may  wish to send in Russ' honor.
>> Anything sent will be received by his wife Marilyn,  son Mark, and daughter
>> Stephanie and shared with the rest of the family. Russ  did not have a favorite
>> charity, but if you wish to contribute monetarily, any  proceeds will be
>> received by Marilyn and used to aid in the expenses that Russ'  passing have
>> brought. Paypal is _russw at classicvw.org_ (mailto:russw at classicvw.org)  or you
>> can use the  P.O. Box listed below.
>>
>> The P.O. Box is as follows:
>> Marilyn Wolfe
>> P.O. Box 313
>> Norwalk, IA 50211
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> The Wolfe  Family
>>
>>
>> (end quote)
>>
>>
>>
>> Bob 65 Notch  S with sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
>> 71 Notch (Krunchy)
>> 64 T-34 Ghia  (Wolfie)
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