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Joie de Give
by Raheem M. Cash

02/14/04

Dear Mr. Gebbens,

As our spring pledge campaign begins, I would like to thank you for your unwavering support of WPBS programming. Last year, your generous pledge of $50 went a long way towards supporting the WPBS family. We urge you now to take this opportunity to renew your membership by making a pledge in the amount of $366. We know this may seem like a substantial increase but the pressures on our budget are particularly acute this year. Viewed another way, your pledge is only $1/day. (For your convenience we've added $1 to cover February 29th in 2004.) The generosity of dedicated members like you, Mr.Gebbens, helps bring quality programming to millions of viewers every day. Please send your pledge today. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Gayle Tomas
Development Director


03/01/04

Dear Mr. Gebbens,

We are so sorry not to have received your pledge. Our volunteers are eagerly waiting to hear from you. Mr. Gebbens, these times are particularly challenging for all of us at WPBS especially given the number of choices viewers have available to them. We are deeply saddened to discover that you, Mr. Gebbens, are contributing to this problem. According to your cable company DigiCom, you have been paying an extra $25.95/month for their Cultural Package. Thus, it seems that you enjoy the programming we provide at WPBS but would just rather pay to see it on BBC America, A&E, and Bravo. Is this the thanks we get for providing commercial free programs, Mr.Gebbens? Please redress this insult and act now by sending in your pledge of $366. As you consider your pledge, remember that WPBS offers far more than cable, at a fraction of the cost, and always with a show of appreciation. How many return address labels or Big Bird pez dispensers have you ever received from DigiCom?

Sincerely,

Gayle Tomas
Development Director


03/15/04

Dear Mr. Gebbens,

The WPBS family sincerely hopes that you have not forgotten about us. Time is running out to save some of the highest quality programming on television. We know you appreciate the knowledge that your whole family gains from watching WPBS. In fact, our commitment to the spread of knowledge has encouraged us to disabuse your wife about the true nature of those $39.95 charges on your credit card from WebFun Billing Ltd. Of course Mr. Gebbens, the next time you are "busy working on the computer" in the basement, you could perhaps find a free hand to write a check for $999.95 to WPBS. We would then gladly consider allowing this one small bit of knowledge to go unshared.

Sincerely

Gayle Tomas
Development Director


04/01/03

Dear Mr. Gebbens,

The WPBS Fall campaign has reached its final stages. We are confident that we can raise the remaining 70% of necessary funds before the New Year. But we can only achieve this success with your help, Mr.Gebbens. This is your last chance to help WPBS reach its annual goals. Coincidentally, it is also the last chance to ensure that your son Daniel arrives home from the Harlow Hills Boy's Academy in time for Easter. Surely Mr. Gebbens you realize that the many hours of WPBS children's programming have significantly aided Daniel's "prep" for such a prestigious school. Thus we urge you to say "thank you" by pledging just $1,000,000. As an incentive, this pledge qualifies you for the tax and toll free gift of Daniel's transport home.

Sincerely,

Gayle Tomas
Development Director

04/15/04

Dear Mr. Gebbens,

As you know, the State Penitentiary has suffered a series of budget cuts along with many other state agencies. We have made every effort to reduce costs wherever feasible. However, the severity of the current fiscal crisis forces us to seek support from compassionate citizens like you. Our records indicate that one of our inmates, a certain Ms. Gayle Tomas, resides with us due to successful prosecution of a case you brought against her. Mr. Gebbens, we are confident that you will find it in your heart to make your first annual contribution in the amount of $2000 to the State Penitentiary. That's just $5/day (plus cigarette taxes) to keep Ms. Gayle Tomas in our care and, needless to say, away from you. We at the State Penitentiary know you value the high quality justice service we provide and thank you in advance for your generous support.

Sincerely,

Kurt Locke
Chief Warden

 

 

 

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