Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help
I met with the realitor today to get pictures and have them draft up the lease contract. Will post some pics when I get back home. I'm excited, can't wait to show you all the future home of the museum! I am up to $465 of the amount needed. Hope everyone is doing good! Greg Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Sender: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:45:19 To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; Bob Loefflerb...@peaktopeak.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help Thanks for the interest, I am more then happy to answer questions and provide information about this. Yes I am using my collection to make up the bulk of the museums meteorites. However, several have been kind enough to offer samples on loan for display and there will be written agreements and the owners can pick them up, or ask for them to be returned at any point they wish. Loans will remain under the owners 100% control, while displayed safe and secure at the museum. Those that wish to donate samples to the museum and if it fails... While that is not something I have been thinking about too much (trying to keep positive) I have a basic plan in the case this was to happen. 1. I would first offer to return the sample to the donators. 2. If they did not want them back, I would give them to Appalachian State University to go into the schools collection where they would have a very nice permanent home. 3. I would keep the samples until another suitable location is found (up to the person who donated the sample) My collection is far from the largest or most impressive, but its something I am proud of and rather then have it sit in my living room I would like to share it with others. Thats the main thing that has driven me to do this, and the hope that it does well and others will do one in their area. (something I am more then willing to help and advise with) I am having security and full insurance done - that covers a good portion of risk. This is a learning project for me, its uncharted water and an uphill challenge... Thats something I have known from the start. As much as I hope this will do well, I do understand there is a chance for it to fail. That said, I feel this is something that needs to be done, and I also understand there is a good amount on the line. As long as I try my hardest and do what I feel is right, I will be able to accept whatever the outcome of this happens to be. As for an update... $365.00 of the $2600 has been raised so far. I want to send many thanks out to the people that are helping to support this vision... Dave Gheesling, Greg Hupe, Ron Hartman, Jerry Armstrong, Ray Watts, Carl Wong, Rex Scates, Eric Wichman, Mike Gilmer and others who have sent emails of encouragement... THANK YOU! Here are some of the NWA meteorites available for sale to help fund this: The weight is from left to right. I am asking for best offers on these. 411g and 632g http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/411g632g.jpg 415g (very nice with massive fault that is fusion crusted inside the crack and not weathered. Kinda of looks like a rubble pile. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/415ga.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/415gb.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/415gc.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/415gd.jpg 540g and 684g http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/540g684g.jpg 918g http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/918g.jpg 8kg - AWESOME stone, shows just how deep these things can hit and sink into the ground. I kept this uncleaned, it shows the depth line still. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/8kgd.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/8kgc.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/8kgb.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/8kga.jpg I am also accepting offers on ebay items for purchase off of ebay. I do better prices since ebay fees are not a factor. http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites Meteorite Museum Website: http://meteoritemuseum.info/ --- On Sun, 8/22/10, Bob Loeffler b...@peaktopeak.com wrote: From: Bob Loeffler b...@peaktopeak.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 12:12 AM Hi Greg, I'm sorry, I didn't see the sentence about all of the meteorites at the museum will be from your personal collection. That does make it easier for you (a lot less liability). I hope it all goes well! Bob Loeffler b...@peaktopeak.com
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help
Thanks for the interest, I am more then happy to answer questions and provide information about this. Yes I am using my collection to make up the bulk of the museums meteorites. However, several have been kind enough to offer samples on loan for display and there will be written agreements and the owners can pick them up, or ask for them to be returned at any point they wish. Loans will remain under the owners 100% control, while displayed safe and secure at the museum. Those that wish to donate samples to the museum and if it fails... While that is not something I have been thinking about too much (trying to keep positive) I have a basic plan in the case this was to happen. 1. I would first offer to return the sample to the donators. 2. If they did not want them back, I would give them to Appalachian State University to go into the schools collection where they would have a very nice permanent home. 3. I would keep the samples until another suitable location is found (up to the person who donated the sample) My collection is far from the largest or most impressive, but its something I am proud of and rather then have it sit in my living room I would like to share it with others. Thats the main thing that has driven me to do this, and the hope that it does well and others will do one in their area. (something I am more then willing to help and advise with) I am having security and full insurance done - that covers a good portion of risk. This is a learning project for me, its uncharted water and an uphill challenge... Thats something I have known from the start. As much as I hope this will do well, I do understand there is a chance for it to fail. That said, I feel this is something that needs to be done, and I also understand there is a good amount on the line. As long as I try my hardest and do what I feel is right, I will be able to accept whatever the outcome of this happens to be. As for an update... $365.00 of the $2600 has been raised so far. I want to send many thanks out to the people that are helping to support this vision... Dave Gheesling, Greg Hupe, Ron Hartman, Jerry Armstrong, Ray Watts, Carl Wong, Rex Scates, Eric Wichman, Mike Gilmer and others who have sent emails of encouragement... THANK YOU! Here are some of the NWA meteorites available for sale to help fund this: The weight is from left to right. I am asking for best offers on these. 411g and 632g http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/411g632g.jpg 415g (very nice with massive fault that is fusion crusted inside the crack and not weathered. Kinda of looks like a rubble pile. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/415ga.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/415gb.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/415gc.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/415gd.jpg 540g and 684g http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/540g684g.jpg 918g http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/918g.jpg 8kg - AWESOME stone, shows just how deep these things can hit and sink into the ground. I kept this uncleaned, it shows the depth line still. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/8kgd.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/8kgc.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/8kgb.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/8kga.jpg I am also accepting offers on ebay items for purchase off of ebay. I do better prices since ebay fees are not a factor. http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites Meteorite Museum Website: http://meteoritemuseum.info/ --- On Sun, 8/22/10, Bob Loeffler b...@peaktopeak.com wrote: From: Bob Loeffler b...@peaktopeak.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 12:12 AM Hi Greg, I'm sorry, I didn't see the sentence about all of the meteorites at the museum will be from your personal collection. That does make it easier for you (a lot less liability). I hope it all goes well! Bob Loeffler b...@peaktopeak.com Field Trip Chairman and Webmaster North Jeffco Gem Mineral Club (Arvada, CO USA) http://www.peaktopeak.com/njeffco/index.php Webmaster and Asst. Dealer Chairman Denver Gem and Mineral Show http://www.DenverMineralShow.com Check out the largest Colorado Rockhounding website at: http://www.peaktopeak.com/colorado/index.php3 -Original Message- From: Bob Loeffler [mailto:b...@peaktopeak.com] Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 10:08 PM To: 'meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com' Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help Hi Greg, I admire your passion to get this museum up
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help
Thanks for the emails and donations so far. Once I get the doors open, I will be asking those who offered advertising for the help that has been kindly offered. $100 of the amount needed has been raised up to this point. I forgot to include a link to the site I set up with information on the museum project. http://meteoritemuseum.info/ Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites --- On Fri, 8/20/10, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:46 AM Hi to all, I hope everyone is doing good. I have found a new building for the museum, its $200 less per month (only $600 vs $800) and has a good amount more floor space (8000 square feet) It is going to cost about $1200 per month for the museum once rent, utilities, security, insurance and so forth is accounted for. I am asking for anyone who wants to contribute to email me asap. I am accepting donations and also discounting my stock for quick sale to get the $2600 I need to get the building and open the doors. I have about 10 days to get the money for this. I dont know how much I will be able to cover by myself with my limited income, so the land owner and I have worked out a 3 month trial lease to see if I will be able to sustain the costs of this. Its not something I will make a profit off ever, any money that comes in above the monthly costs will go into the museum to help growth. My plan to help with monthly costs includes a gift store that will sell meteorites and a low admission fee - other then that, Its on me to raise the cash. I have been provided some awesome NWA meteorites by one of the nicest people in the meteorite field to sell to help raise the money needed, they are available for sale at modest prices, contact me for more on these. Contributors will have a space for thanks and recognition at the museum as well as Richard Norton, who the museum is being named after, to honor him, his contributions to the field and for the wonderful books he left for all meteorite collectors, new and old. I have tried to get the cash myself, but just cant do it. Those interested in helping, or wanting to learn more about the project, please contact me off list, thanks, Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help
Hi Greg, I admire your passion to get this museum up and running, but do you have a real financial plan thought out, written up and ready to execute? This almost seems like when I was 8 years old and I wanted to start a museum with dinosaur models in it. This doesn't sound financially sound and you could lose more money than you are expecting to. What happens if you get donations for a year (so you sign the contract with the building owner), but then the donations dry up the next year? Do you have to move the museum into your basement? Will you be giving the donated specimens back to everyone who donated them (and therefore you will pay the shipping out of your own pocket)? There are probably laws regarding these types of things (so a person couldn't start there own museum and then run with the specimens), but I don't know anything about that. Maybe someone else can help you with that. I've heard that museums cannot sell any donated items if they want to dispose of them; they MUST send them back to the original donator OR throw them away in the trash. I heard this from a reputable source, but I didn't hear if this is a law or just the policy of the museum that I was talking to him about (which I cannot mention the name of because I don't want to get him in trouble in case this is just that museum's policy). I really hope this all works out for you and everyone involved, but it doesn't sound like you have a solid plan yet. Maybe you do and just haven't told us about it. Regards, Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Greg Catterton Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 7:13 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help Thanks for the emails and donations so far. Once I get the doors open, I will be asking those who offered advertising for the help that has been kindly offered. $100 of the amount needed has been raised up to this point. I forgot to include a link to the site I set up with information on the museum project. http://meteoritemuseum.info/ Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites --- On Fri, 8/20/10, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:46 AM Hi to all, I hope everyone is doing good. I have found a new building for the museum, its $200 less per month (only $600 vs $800) and has a good amount more floor space (8000 square feet) It is going to cost about $1200 per month for the museum once rent, utilities, security, insurance and so forth is accounted for. I am asking for anyone who wants to contribute to email me asap. I am accepting donations and also discounting my stock for quick sale to get the $2600 I need to get the building and open the doors. I have about 10 days to get the money for this. I dont know how much I will be able to cover by myself with my limited income, so the land owner and I have worked out a 3 month trial lease to see if I will be able to sustain the costs of this. Its not something I will make a profit off ever, any money that comes in above the monthly costs will go into the museum to help growth. My plan to help with monthly costs includes a gift store that will sell meteorites and a low admission fee - other then that, Its on me to raise the cash. I have been provided some awesome NWA meteorites by one of the nicest people in the meteorite field to sell to help raise the money needed, they are available for sale at modest prices, contact me for more on these. Contributors will have a space for thanks and recognition at the museum as well as Richard Norton, who the museum is being named after, to honor him, his contributions to the field and for the wonderful books he left for all meteorite collectors, new and old. I have tried to get the cash myself, but just cant do it. Those interested in helping, or wanting to learn more about the project, please contact me off list, thanks, Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help
Hi Greg, I'm sorry, I didn't see the sentence about all of the meteorites at the museum will be from your personal collection. That does make it easier for you (a lot less liability). I hope it all goes well! Bob Loeffler b...@peaktopeak.com Field Trip Chairman and Webmaster North Jeffco Gem Mineral Club (Arvada, CO USA) http://www.peaktopeak.com/njeffco/index.php Webmaster and Asst. Dealer Chairman Denver Gem and Mineral Show http://www.DenverMineralShow.com Check out the largest Colorado Rockhounding website at: http://www.peaktopeak.com/colorado/index.php3 -Original Message- From: Bob Loeffler [mailto:b...@peaktopeak.com] Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 10:08 PM To: 'meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com' Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help Hi Greg, I admire your passion to get this museum up and running, but do you have a real financial plan thought out, written up and ready to execute? This almost seems like when I was 8 years old and I wanted to start a museum with dinosaur models in it. This doesn't sound financially sound and you could lose more money than you are expecting to. What happens if you get donations for a year (so you sign the contract with the building owner), but then the donations dry up the next year? Do you have to move the museum into your basement? Will you be giving the donated specimens back to everyone who donated them (and therefore you will pay the shipping out of your own pocket)? There are probably laws regarding these types of things (so a person couldn't start there own museum and then run with the specimens), but I don't know anything about that. Maybe someone else can help you with that. I've heard that museums cannot sell any donated items if they want to dispose of them; they MUST send them back to the original donator OR throw them away in the trash. I heard this from a reputable source, but I didn't hear if this is a law or just the policy of the museum that I was talking to him about (which I cannot mention the name of because I don't want to get him in trouble in case this is just that museum's policy). I really hope this all works out for you and everyone involved, but it doesn't sound like you have a solid plan yet. Maybe you do and just haven't told us about it. Regards, Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Greg Catterton Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 7:13 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help Thanks for the emails and donations so far. Once I get the doors open, I will be asking those who offered advertising for the help that has been kindly offered. $100 of the amount needed has been raised up to this point. I forgot to include a link to the site I set up with information on the museum project. http://meteoritemuseum.info/ Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites --- On Fri, 8/20/10, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:46 AM Hi to all, I hope everyone is doing good. I have found a new building for the museum, its $200 less per month (only $600 vs $800) and has a good amount more floor space (8000 square feet) It is going to cost about $1200 per month for the museum once rent, utilities, security, insurance and so forth is accounted for. I am asking for anyone who wants to contribute to email me asap. I am accepting donations and also discounting my stock for quick sale to get the $2600 I need to get the building and open the doors. I have about 10 days to get the money for this. I dont know how much I will be able to cover by myself with my limited income, so the land owner and I have worked out a 3 month trial lease to see if I will be able to sustain the costs of this. Its not something I will make a profit off ever, any money that comes in above the monthly costs will go into the museum to help growth. My plan to help with monthly costs includes a gift store that will sell meteorites and a low admission fee - other then that, Its on me to raise the cash. I have been provided some awesome NWA meteorites by one of the nicest people in the meteorite field to sell to help raise the money needed, they are available for sale at modest prices, contact me for more on these. Contributors will have a space for thanks and recognition at the museum as well as Richard Norton, who the museum is being named after, to honor him, his contributions to the field and for the wonderful books he left for all meteorite
[meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help
Hi to all, I hope everyone is doing good. I have found a new building for the museum, its $200 less per month (only $600 vs $800) and has a good amount more floor space (8000 square feet) It is going to cost about $1200 per month for the museum once rent, utilities, security, insurance and so forth is accounted for. I am asking for anyone who wants to contribute to email me asap. I am accepting donations and also discounting my stock for quick sale to get the $2600 I need to get the building and open the doors. I have about 10 days to get the money for this. I dont know how much I will be able to cover by myself with my limited income, so the land owner and I have worked out a 3 month trial lease to see if I will be able to sustain the costs of this. Its not something I will make a profit off ever, any money that comes in above the monthly costs will go into the museum to help growth. My plan to help with monthly costs includes a gift store that will sell meteorites and a low admission fee - other then that, Its on me to raise the cash. I have been provided some awesome NWA meteorites by one of the nicest people in the meteorite field to sell to help raise the money needed, they are available for sale at modest prices, contact me for more on these. Contributors will have a space for thanks and recognition at the museum as well as Richard Norton, who the museum is being named after, to honor him, his contributions to the field and for the wonderful books he left for all meteorite collectors, new and old. I have tried to get the cash myself, but just cant do it. Those interested in helping, or wanting to learn more about the project, please contact me off list, thanks, Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help
Hi Greg and List, I think this is a good thing you are doing, I hope it takes off and becomes successful. If I wasn't too broke to pay attention, I'd pony up some cash for it. Instead, all I can offer is verbal support. If there is anything I can do (website work, social networking promotion, etc), let me know. Best regards and good luck, MikeG On 8/20/10, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi to all, I hope everyone is doing good. I have found a new building for the museum, its $200 less per month (only $600 vs $800) and has a good amount more floor space (8000 square feet) It is going to cost about $1200 per month for the museum once rent, utilities, security, insurance and so forth is accounted for. I am asking for anyone who wants to contribute to email me asap. I am accepting donations and also discounting my stock for quick sale to get the $2600 I need to get the building and open the doors. I have about 10 days to get the money for this. I dont know how much I will be able to cover by myself with my limited income, so the land owner and I have worked out a 3 month trial lease to see if I will be able to sustain the costs of this. Its not something I will make a profit off ever, any money that comes in above the monthly costs will go into the museum to help growth. My plan to help with monthly costs includes a gift store that will sell meteorites and a low admission fee - other then that, Its on me to raise the cash. I have been provided some awesome NWA meteorites by one of the nicest people in the meteorite field to sell to help raise the money needed, they are available for sale at modest prices, contact me for more on these. Contributors will have a space for thanks and recognition at the museum as well as Richard Norton, who the museum is being named after, to honor him, his contributions to the field and for the wonderful books he left for all meteorite collectors, new and old. I have tried to get the cash myself, but just cant do it. Those interested in helping, or wanting to learn more about the project, please contact me off list, thanks, Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone Ironworks Meteorites http://www.galactic-stone.com http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help
Greg, Like we discussed on the phone a while ago, I think the museum is a great idea, and I support the idea fully. Count me in to help where I can, though all my money is tied up in a big project, I can offer you some publicity for the new museum by referring people through my websites, my private list, and the magazine to your site. You need an ad banner online for your museum...! I'm willing to donate a 150x75 or125x125 ad space for your museum on all my sites, and give you a 1/4 page ad in my Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine. Maybe that will help a bit? My suggestion to you would be set up a donation page with a Paypal button. I can help refer people to that page through my outlets. Perhaps other dealers and/or collectors, and those list members with websites might also volunteer some ad space for your museum banner. This will really help you out I think and drive traffic to your site. Once they're there it's up to you though... ;) Hope this helps... Keep up the great work! Regards, Eric On 8/20/2010 8:14 AM, Galactic Stone Ironworks wrote: Hi Greg and List, I think this is a good thing you are doing, I hope it takes off and becomes successful. If I wasn't too broke to pay attention, I'd pony up some cash for it. Instead, all I can offer is verbal support. If there is anything I can do (website work, social networking promotion, etc), let me know. Best regards and good luck, MikeG On 8/20/10, Greg Cattertonstar_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi to all, I hope everyone is doing good. I have found a new building for the museum, its $200 less per month (only $600 vs $800) and has a good amount more floor space (8000 square feet) It is going to cost about $1200 per month for the museum once rent, utilities, security, insurance and so forth is accounted for. I am asking for anyone who wants to contribute to email me asap. I am accepting donations and also discounting my stock for quick sale to get the $2600 I need to get the building and open the doors. I have about 10 days to get the money for this. I dont know how much I will be able to cover by myself with my limited income, so the land owner and I have worked out a 3 month trial lease to see if I will be able to sustain the costs of this. Its not something I will make a profit off ever, any money that comes in above the monthly costs will go into the museum to help growth. My plan to help with monthly costs includes a gift store that will sell meteorites and a low admission fee - other then that, Its on me to raise the cash. I have been provided some awesome NWA meteorites by one of the nicest people in the meteorite field to sell to help raise the money needed, they are available for sale at modest prices, contact me for more on these. Contributors will have a space for thanks and recognition at the museum as well as Richard Norton, who the museum is being named after, to honor him, his contributions to the field and for the wonderful books he left for all meteorite collectors, new and old. I have tried to get the cash myself, but just cant do it. Those interested in helping, or wanting to learn more about the project, please contact me off list, thanks, Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help
I'll glady post a banner for the museum and some links to it from my website and social-networking profiles. :) On 8/20/10, Meteorites USA e...@meteoritesusa.com wrote: Greg, Like we discussed on the phone a while ago, I think the museum is a great idea, and I support the idea fully. Count me in to help where I can, though all my money is tied up in a big project, I can offer you some publicity for the new museum by referring people through my websites, my private list, and the magazine to your site. You need an ad banner online for your museum...! I'm willing to donate a 150x75 or125x125 ad space for your museum on all my sites, and give you a 1/4 page ad in my Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine. Maybe that will help a bit? My suggestion to you would be set up a donation page with a Paypal button. I can help refer people to that page through my outlets. Perhaps other dealers and/or collectors, and those list members with websites might also volunteer some ad space for your museum banner. This will really help you out I think and drive traffic to your site. Once they're there it's up to you though... ;) Hope this helps... Keep up the great work! Regards, Eric On 8/20/2010 8:14 AM, Galactic Stone Ironworks wrote: Hi Greg and List, I think this is a good thing you are doing, I hope it takes off and becomes successful. If I wasn't too broke to pay attention, I'd pony up some cash for it. Instead, all I can offer is verbal support. If there is anything I can do (website work, social networking promotion, etc), let me know. Best regards and good luck, MikeG On 8/20/10, Greg Cattertonstar_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi to all, I hope everyone is doing good. I have found a new building for the museum, its $200 less per month (only $600 vs $800) and has a good amount more floor space (8000 square feet) It is going to cost about $1200 per month for the museum once rent, utilities, security, insurance and so forth is accounted for. I am asking for anyone who wants to contribute to email me asap. I am accepting donations and also discounting my stock for quick sale to get the $2600 I need to get the building and open the doors. I have about 10 days to get the money for this. I dont know how much I will be able to cover by myself with my limited income, so the land owner and I have worked out a 3 month trial lease to see if I will be able to sustain the costs of this. Its not something I will make a profit off ever, any money that comes in above the monthly costs will go into the museum to help growth. My plan to help with monthly costs includes a gift store that will sell meteorites and a low admission fee - other then that, Its on me to raise the cash. I have been provided some awesome NWA meteorites by one of the nicest people in the meteorite field to sell to help raise the money needed, they are available for sale at modest prices, contact me for more on these. Contributors will have a space for thanks and recognition at the museum as well as Richard Norton, who the museum is being named after, to honor him, his contributions to the field and for the wonderful books he left for all meteorite collectors, new and old. I have tried to get the cash myself, but just cant do it. Those interested in helping, or wanting to learn more about the project, please contact me off list, thanks, Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone Ironworks Meteorites http://www.galactic-stone.com http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
