Re: [amsat-bb] P3E funding

[Cliff Buttschardt <cbuttsch@xxxxxxxx>]

Al. very good!  I sent a note regarding the very issue to Martha and
to a few AMSAT members that questioned the wisdom of donating directly.
This is a good answer to the question.     Cliff  K7RR  LM 1606

Al Zoller wrote:
> 
> Hello -bb,
> 
> I am surprised that no one has mentioned that U.S. hams can donate
> to the P3E satellite via AMSAT-NA and enjoy the benefits of a tax
> deduction. http://www.amsat-na.com/donation.php This also applies
> to all levels of participation in the Presidents Club.
> 
> It is my understanding that there are numerous AMSAT-NA volunteers
> that are contributing their efforts to P3E and that AMSAT-NA supports
> these efforts by funding their direct expenses. Contributions designated
> for P3E are used to offset these expenses. My view is that this helps
> the P3E project directly and also reduces the burden on the AMSAT-NA
> treasury. Tax benefit, P3E benefit, AMSAT-NA benefit - 3 bangs per buck!
> 
> 73 de N7UB, Al
> LM 1505
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