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A Tribute
Posted by
Mind
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01 December 2007
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As I watch over Imminst finances for another month I notice the organization is about to cross the $50,000 dollar mark. This is a sign increased advertising revenue and a relative lack of spending during the last couple of years but mostly a sign of the generosity of Imminst members. Some of you have been donating each year for nearly five years. A well deserved THANK YOU is in order for all the member contributions through the years. Without member contributions there would be no immortalist book, film, conference, forums, blogs etc... Without member contributions we wouldn't be looking forward to more activism, media exposure, new forums, or funding research in the coming year.
Special thanks goes out to all the volunteers that have made it all happen. Numero uno being Bruce Klein, who is currently spending many hours behind the scenes implementing the new forum software and has also been responsible for most of the big achievements of this organization. Caliban was also a key figure early in the organization, nearly single handedly publishing the first book and writing the constitution. He has also provided timely and valuable legal advice throughout the years. I should also mention numerous other leaders, members, and volunteers who were key players in the success of Imminst... but that would take all night. You know who you are and your contributions do not go unnoticed.
Which brings me to the future success of the Immortality Institute. Donations are great but ideas are even more powerful! At times there has been a general attitude that ideas and projects should flow from the top down. However, the constitution of Imminst was set-up to give all members a voice in these matters. I want to remind everyone that any member can start a referendum at any time. All ideas are welcome. Imminst can affect change just by being present on the web but there is much the organization can do. Members hail from all over the world and that should mean a wealth of ideas whether it is media exposure, conferences, research, or other projects. Keep up the good work and we should all live a bit longer...than currently expected.
Justin
Special thanks goes out to all the volunteers that have made it all happen. Numero uno being Bruce Klein, who is currently spending many hours behind the scenes implementing the new forum software and has also been responsible for most of the big achievements of this organization. Caliban was also a key figure early in the organization, nearly single handedly publishing the first book and writing the constitution. He has also provided timely and valuable legal advice throughout the years. I should also mention numerous other leaders, members, and volunteers who were key players in the success of Imminst... but that would take all night. You know who you are and your contributions do not go unnoticed.
Which brings me to the future success of the Immortality Institute. Donations are great but ideas are even more powerful! At times there has been a general attitude that ideas and projects should flow from the top down. However, the constitution of Imminst was set-up to give all members a voice in these matters. I want to remind everyone that any member can start a referendum at any time. All ideas are welcome. Imminst can affect change just by being present on the web but there is much the organization can do. Members hail from all over the world and that should mean a wealth of ideas whether it is media exposure, conferences, research, or other projects. Keep up the good work and we should all live a bit longer...than currently expected.
Justin
And great work reviving the weekly chats.