Donate: Help us buy equipment and get a T-shirt

The Batavian is doing very well these days. It's gratifying for both Billie and I that we're growing our own business.

But the revenue so far goes primarily to our living and operational expenses. There isn't much left over to buy new computers or cameras.

For example, I have a nice video camera, but a better one would be most helpful. There are also times where photography requires more than just a point-and-shoot camera, so a good SLR camera would be helpful. And, importantly, software upgrades -- improvements to the site -- cost money, and usually significant amounts of money.  Finally, my MacBook Pro is now older than its extended warranty. At some point, it will need to be replaced.

To help with these needs, we've created "The Batavian Capital Expense Fund" (CapEx funds in business are for investments into the business).

I'm hitting up my colleagues in the online-news business across the Net for donations, but we didn't want to go to the readers of The Batavian and ask for donations without offering something of value in return.

Our offer: T-shirts for "The Batavian."

T-Shirts, Etc. will print the T-shirts for us, and all you you need to do to get your T-shirt is make a donation of $20. We will mail the T-shirt to the address associated with your PayPal account.

Or, you can mail a check for $20 to The Batavian, 200 E. Main St., #5, Batavia, NY 14020.

Whether donating via check or PayPal, please specify the size of the shirt you want.

If you enjoy The Batavian, and would like to see the site or our coverage improve, please consider this small donation that will also net you a nice T-shirt!