Feedback on George F. Elmendorf's Idea For Mother's Research Center

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J. & J.
Minnesota

We are very much interested in George Elmendorf's idea for the Research Center and are willing to devote our money and ourselves to the project.

It seems that a lot of discussion and planning needs to be done. We have a number of questions and ideas, but they can wait until later. Let's got this thing going before it's too late.

B. & C.
Florida

Yes! Yes! Yes! My wife, our three daughters and I are ready and willing, but lack $10,000 at present. Still, where there's a will there's a way.

I believe in the principle and would very much like to be in on the formation of such a venture. Please put me on your list of interested, dedicated people and keep me informed of the proposal's progress and directions. Needless to say, if I can be of any assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with me.

R.K. & Family
California

I like Mr. Elmendorf's idea very much, and wish I could be a part of it if you do decide to establish such a community.

One thing that bothers me, though, is the fact that many Mother Earthers, including myself, don't have the $10,000 to invest in such a project. Perhaps an alternate method of payment could be worked out: Folks might come up with the money over a period of time, or work on research to help pay for the acreage.

W.C.
Maryland

Before my family and I would be willing to make a complete commitment to the Research Center idea, we'd need the answers to several questions:

[1] We need to know a great deal more about how MOTHER's organization is run and how the participants in this project might relate to it. Would MOTHER, for instance, consider some form of shareholder relationship, with members having the right to propose and vote on policies concerning the community and Research Center?

[2] Would an individual have the right to sell his interest in the project, and would such a transaction be subject to approval?

[3] Would the community have a separate charter to protect it should MOTH ERs organization fold for some reason?

[4] I would be interested in seeing the community project arranged so as to include the Research Center. If participants are involved in financing the center, they should have proportional control. MOTHER should manage the establishment only to the extent of her financial involvement.

W.K.
Michigan

A note to start building bridges: We just read George F. Elmendorf's challenge and want to lot you know that we're for it and will be able to put together the bucks for the kitty within the next 24 to 30 months. We can offer some skills, a commitment to self-sufficiency and a desire for neighbors who are responsible in the same way.

We'd been thinking along the lines of eight to ton acres of meadow and wood backed up to the national forest, but wondered a little about culture shock. A utopian trip with similarly minded folks seems a natural to us now. We intend to sit down and think through some ideas to add to what we're sure will become a rich pool of writing/rapping/ feeling/talking as this thing picks up momentum. We've a long way to go, but such a pleasant journey!

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