It's that time of year when we remember those people and organizations that are important to us all year long. "The generosity of members who support the ARRL with contributions to fund programs not covered by member dues are vital to the financial strength of the ARRL," said ARRL Chief Development Officer Mary Hobart, K1MMH. "Thank you if you've made a recent contribution. If you've already made a contribution in 2008, I hope you'll consider making an additional gift before December 31."

Hobart noted that in these final weeks of 2008, a contribution of $25, $50, $100 or more will have a significant impact on the ARRL. "When you make a contribution of $25 or more to any ARRL fund before December 31, we will express our thanks and appreciation with a $10 ARRL Gift Certificate* that you can apply toward your next publication sales purchase," Hobart said.

Place your contribution on our secure Web site, by mail or phone at 860-594-0397, and we'll send your $10 ARRL Gift Certificate right away; you can also click on the "Donate Today" button, located on the ARRL home page. However you choose to make your donation, you can designate your contribution to be allocated to any of the following ARRL funds:

• The ARRL Diamond Club
• The Spectrum Defense Fund
• The Education and Technology Fund
• The Lab Fund
• The Historic Preservation Fund
• The ARRL General Fund

If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Hobart via e-mail or by phone at 860-594-0397.

* About ARRL Gift Certificates: After making your contribution of $25 or more, your $10 ARRL Gift Certificate will be promptly mailed to you. Certificates must be redeemed by April 30, 2009. It is easy to redeem your certificate online, by mail or phone! This offer is valid on all sale and regular-priced ARRL publications.