Twenty Gazette readers who sign up to become monthly donors, of up to $10 a month (or increase their current monthly donation) at givebutter.com/HardwickGazette before May 13 will have their first year’s donations matched by two Gazette supporters.
This month, The Hardwick Gazette has been asking readers to become sustaining members by making a monthly commitment. It’s the best way to build a firm foundation for this community-operated enterprise.
Sincere thanks to everyone who has already stepped forward, but now there’s an opportunity to conclude the campaign on a high note.
It’s a great way to maximize your generosity. When you give $5 a month or $60 a year, The Gazette will receive $120. When you give $10 a month or $120 a year, The Gazette will receive a total of $240. (If you give more than $10 a month, the first $10 will be matched for the next year.)
You’ve read our appeals. You know The Gazette depends on reader support.
This is the moment to put those good thoughts into action! Become one of the 20 sustaining readers who will see their generosity doubled.
And don’t forget: Sustaining members who give $10 a month or more will receive a handsome Hardwick Gazette ceramic mug. If you’ve seen them at The Village Restaurant in Hardwick, you’ll surely want to have one in your own collection. Visit our “Donate” page right now at givebutter.com/HardwickGazette!
John Walters is the sole author of The Vermont Political Observer, readable for free (but donations cheerfully accepted) at thevpo.org. Walters has had a long career in print and broadcast journalism. He’s been an observer of Vermont politics since 2011, including a three-year stint as political columnist for Seven Days. He is on the board of NEK Public Journalism. He lives in East Montpelier with his loyal spouse, two house rabbits and two cockatiels.
