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

[Brian Fye]

fantastic idea Greg!

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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Brian Fye
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