During several 2007 meetings of the New Eastside Association of Residents (NEAR), we have not had an opportunity to collect annual dues. Because it is so late in the 2007 year, and we do need funds for mailings and refreshments, we would appreciate you writing a check for $10.00 and sending it to :

Richard Thennes, Treasurer, NEAR
360 E. Randolph, Unit 1103
Chicago, IL 60601

If sufficient money is collected during this appeal, your NEAR Board intends to have your $10.00 dues for 2007, also count for the year 2008.

Our NEAR Annual Financial Reports for 2005 and 2006 are available at http://neweastside.org/NEAR-Financial.html

Please indicate on your check the words "Email only OK" so that we can save both unnecessary printing-folding-stamps...and possibly reduce dues even further in future years. Sorry no "discount" for allowing more efficient meeting notices. Also any financial reports, minutes, white-papers, etc. will be available online with a provided email link to a webpage.

Thank you,

Richard F. Ward, President, NEAR
155 N. Harbor Dr. #5101
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 938-0884
http://neweastside.org