The big obstacle in the way of solving that problem is that it would be illegal. For Bookshare to go ahead and solve the problem on its own would result in no more Bookshare. "Philosophers have merely interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to change it." Karl Marx table with 2 columns and 6 rows Subj: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Questions About Credits Date: 2/12/2009 6:04:43 AM Eastern Standard Time From: rwiley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Reply-to: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent from the Internet (Details) table end This sounds like a very reasonable approach. So, I guess we'll argue about it for months to come. <just kidding). Really, I think it's an excellent approach to the problem. I wish there were some way for those who are impaired with good sight could get access to the books, Cindy Rosenthal (did I spell that right Cindy?) who does so much for this group. I doubt she would normally read books from the collection very often, but she might like to see the the results of her efforts. So, since I've given you thumbs up on the credits, why not solve this problem too Pavi. We'll expect an answer by the weekend. Bob block quote ----- Original Message ----- From: Pavi Mehta To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 4:54 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Questions About Credits Hi Sue, First off apologies for the delayed response to your question. We did not have a confirmed approach for handling donated credits until very recently, hence the delay. If you would like to offer credits without a specific person in mind, again please write in to the Volunteer Coordinator with the specified amount. We will keep record of such offers, and if/when it comes to our attention that there is a member or a potential member who could truly benefit from the assistance, we will then contact you to request permission for the transfer and then authorize it accordingly. All good things, Pavi Pavi Mehta Volunteer Coordinator, Bookshare Benetech 480 S. California Ave., Suite 201 Palo Alto, CA 94306-1609 USA Phone: +1 650 644-3459 pavim@xxxxxxxxxxxx www.benetech.org The Benetech Initiative - Technology Serving Humanity A Nonprofit Organization From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of siss52 Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 2:45 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Questions About Credits Pavi, What if we have credits to donate but do not know of a specific member who needs them? Will Bookshare find a member? Or is this not permmitted? I wrote to you privately about this but you did not answer me. Sue S. ----- Original Message ----- From: Pavi Mehta To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 4:36 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Questions About Credits Hi Susan – Thanks for bringing these questions up. I’m glad to be able to address them here on the list. Volunteers of Bookshare with earned credits are eligible to donate their credits. At this time, Bookshare will handle credit donations manually, on a case by case basis. A volunteer wishing to donate his/her credits to a Bookshare member or would-be member, may send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator, with the amount they wish to donate, the name of the person/s they wish to donate to, and their reason for wanting to make the donation. These donation requests upon approval will then be carried out by the membership division, and a notification will be sent by the Volunteer Coordinator to the contributing volunteer. As time goes on we will modify the process and/or implement any additional measures or conditions necessary to ensure that the system of donating credits remains feasible for the organization. We are glad to be able to support this kind of generosity among our volunteer community and are, as always, grateful for the work you do, and the dedication with which you do it. All good things, Pavi Pavi Mehta Volunteer Coordinator, Bookshare Benetech 480 S. California Ave., Suite 201 Palo Alto, CA 94306-1609 USA Phone: +1 650 644-3459 pavim@xxxxxxxxxxxx www.benetech.org The Benetech Initiative - Technology Serving Humanity A Nonprofit Organization ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.234 / Virus Database: 270.10.20/1943 - Release Date: 02/10/09 07:20:00 block quote end ************** Nothing says I love you like flowers! Find a florist near you now. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=florist&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000001)