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niyad

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35. Welcome officially to our DU family. So glad you decided to come in
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 11:35 PM
Nov 2024

from the cold. You are quite correct in saying that DU has become essential. Many of us have felt that way for years, and it becomes more true daily.

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As a Non Star Member [View all] BittyJenkins Nov 2024 OP
IIRC you only have to donate once per year and Disaffected Nov 2024 #1
Tap my shoulder at the next fund raiser, usually there's a premium of a gift membership to give away. marble falls Nov 2024 #3
Thanks for that info. I thought it had to be a monthly commitment -- and I'm allegorical oracle Nov 2024 #41
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If somebody would tell me how Bitty would be a Star member before I finish my coffee. It would be my last donation to... usaf-vet Nov 2024 #44
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I have argued for year-round gift memberships, not just at fund-raisers. usonian Nov 2024 #7
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Thanks so much EarlG BittyJenkins Nov 2024 #11
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Welcome officially to our DU family. So glad you decided to come in niyad Nov 2024 #35
Great Post ProfessorGAC Nov 2024 #40
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EarlG and Elad actually offer a snail mail option, wherein one can use niyad Nov 2024 #15
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DU does accept paper checks Skittles Nov 2024 #25
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pass it on Hpingforthebest Nov 2024 #20
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I'm pretty sure we used to be able to do that Skittles Nov 2024 #48
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Welcome officially to our DU family. So glad you decided to come in niyad Nov 2024 #36
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