Ladies and Gentlemen, the establishment of this Foundation is probably the most significant event in the history of Smith & Wesson collecting.

Every one of us who enjoys this hobby and wishes to see it perpetuated should join. Join at whatever level that you can and at a level that you can be comfortable with, but join.

If you need a selfish reason to join, just think of the investment in your collection that you now have. How will that collection appreciate over time if future collectors have no access to the historical information that relates to your guns. Without that historical perspective, the pool of future collectors will diminish in time.

Thanks to all the men and women who have worked so hard to make this dream a reality.

Bob

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I am sending a bunch of membership cards and tax receipts out today to those who have generously joined the SWHF. I am sorry for the delay, but Ray has had a few health issues that we have had to pay attention to.

I appreciate everyone's kind words. This is a project that has been in Ray's mind (and heart) for quite a while. Thanks to all who have joined and we hope that we will have many more do so!

If you would like a brochure, you can email me at skc102_@_hotmail.com (remove the underscores when sending the email) and I would be happy to send one to you.

Thanks to Dave Ballantyne for the original post!

Sheryl & Ray Cheely

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Originally posted by vintagesmith:
If you would like a brochure, you can email me at skc102_@_hotmail.com (remove the underscores when sending the email) and I would be happy to send one to you.

Just mailed off a bunch of brochures. If you emailed me and don't receive one let me know.

If anyone else wants one, just email at the address above. Thanks to everyone for their interest.

Sheryl & Ray

Thanks to all who are requesting info and sending in their memberships. I am running a little behind getting them out, but hope to do so this weekend.

Again, just email me if you need info on the Foundation or have any questions.

skc102_@_hotmail.com (leave out the __)

Thanks.

Sheryl

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Originally posted by vintagesmith:
Thanks to all who are requesting info and sending in their memberships. I am running a little behind getting them out, but hope to do so this weekend.

Again, just email me if you need info on the Foundation or have any questions.

skc102_@_hotmail.com (leave out the __)

Thanks.

Sheryl

Good morning, all! Just completed a batch of membership letters and requests for brochures. If you do not receive yours in the next few days, let me know! Thanks for all the interest. If you haven't requested a brochure or become a member--just contact me at the email above! Thanks again!!

Sheryl & Ray

Just my .02. I will be joining. Sounds like a good thing to do. Has the NRA been contacted about support, and a mention in the American Rifleman. Just a thought.

Cartouche...We are working a getting an article in the NRA publications. Your thought is appreciated.

Bill Cross
Vice Chairman, SWHF

Sounds like a worth while project. I will be joining soon.

Thank you

I assume there will be a charge for the information (such as the current letter fee) in addition to the membership fee. Is that correct?

The fee structure has not been determined, but there will be a charge for the documents provided.

Bill

This is probably going to sound silly or even maybe stupid but there are those of us with computer and database experience just sitting on our duffs retired. I know I would be willing to do database entry work pro-bono. I don't know if it's possible, but with computers and the Internet, I would think some of the load could be done off-site. My database experience is with Microsoft's Access software. I would think chunks of information could be photocopied and sent to people willing to do this type of work. I've built and maintained databases for the company I worked for and for the American Fan Collector's Association. It would probably take an IT guy to figure out just how to share the software and the legality of the idea. Just a thought for getting a huge project done in a lot less time...

Riptrack44 - that's a very kind offer.

I know that Ray and the board did look at this option, in fact I offered my own services when the foundation was first discussed. Ray explained that the pure numbers of documents involved, plus the secure and "environmentally friendly" conditions under which they are stored, somewhat negated the opportunity for individuals to assist unless they happened to be local to Springfield.

Since that time we've come to realize the complexity of the scanning and manual keyword categorization processes. We now know it's a job for a specialist agency. That's precisely what Ray selected, probably the best outfit there is at this kind of work - even our Government use them I believe.

It's a pity as I'd have liked to be much more involved. But I do understand the situation and hope you can also.

Good morning, everyone. Hope you all are having a great weekend. I just finished getting out membership cards to you all who applied this last couple of weeks. If you don't receive them shortly, let me know. Also if you would like info on the Foundation you can email me at skc102_hotmail.com (replace the - with @).

We really appreciate all those who are becoming members and requesting information. We think this will be a very worthwhile endeavor.

Thanks again!

Sheryl & Ray

Hi, all! Just a note to tell you that we will be at the Tulsa show this weekend, around the A4 area, if you have any questions or would like a brochure, just ask!

See you there!

Sheryl & Ray

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Originally posted by vintagesmith:
Hi, all! Just a note to tell you that we will be at the Tulsa show this weekend, around the A4 area, if you have any questions or would like a brochure, just ask!

See you there!

Sheryl & Ray

It was great seeing so many of you in Tulsa. We had several new members sign up. I just finished processing the memberships and those that joined should have your cards shortly. If anyone else would like information, please contact me at skc102@hotmail.com. Thanks so much!

Sheryl & Ray