Ken Salisbury
11-10-2004, 10:06 AM
I have received some correspondence recently concerning some folks feeling a lack of recognition given to them for supporting the Freedom Pen Project by those who are perceived to be “in charge”
First of all, I don’t consider myself “in charge” of anything other than managing the materials and financial aspects of the project. However, I would like to respond to that correspondence here.
It should be noted we have approximately 800 turners involved, individually producing from 1 pen to 690 pens each. In addition we have a whole host of folks who have supplied materials, contributed cash, organized TAT’s, and other events, like fund raisers etc. All of these folks deserve thanks for what they have done in support of this effort
It would be close to impossible to individually thank each and everyone involved. The contribution of the person who has produced one pen for this project or the person who contributed $5.00 to the cause are as equally deserving of thanks as those who have contributed much more time, money, and effort. . I would not single out any supporter/s based on the level of their contribution/support. We all do what we are able to do.
I look to the mail we receive from the troops (http://www.oldrebelworkshop.com/emails.htm) as an indicator that our efforts are more than just appreciated. This mail is all the thanks I personally need.
So if anyone feels they have been slighted in any way, let me say:
MY PERSONAL THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THIS EFFORT.
http://www.oldrebelworkshop.com/misc/needsyou.jpg
First of all, I don’t consider myself “in charge” of anything other than managing the materials and financial aspects of the project. However, I would like to respond to that correspondence here.
It should be noted we have approximately 800 turners involved, individually producing from 1 pen to 690 pens each. In addition we have a whole host of folks who have supplied materials, contributed cash, organized TAT’s, and other events, like fund raisers etc. All of these folks deserve thanks for what they have done in support of this effort
It would be close to impossible to individually thank each and everyone involved. The contribution of the person who has produced one pen for this project or the person who contributed $5.00 to the cause are as equally deserving of thanks as those who have contributed much more time, money, and effort. . I would not single out any supporter/s based on the level of their contribution/support. We all do what we are able to do.
I look to the mail we receive from the troops (http://www.oldrebelworkshop.com/emails.htm) as an indicator that our efforts are more than just appreciated. This mail is all the thanks I personally need.
So if anyone feels they have been slighted in any way, let me say:
MY PERSONAL THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THIS EFFORT.
http://www.oldrebelworkshop.com/misc/needsyou.jpg