Donna's article and AERC policy

["Steph Teeter" <steph@endurance.net>]

Folks - some clarification. This is not about the quality or
desirability of Donna's article. I think all agree that her 
articles are good. It is simply a policy set by the AERC
Finance Committee that AERC will not engage in 'trades for services'.
AERC may (or may not) choose to pay Donna, or any other 
contributors for their work. And Donna and others may (or
may not) choose to buy advertising. Trades can be useful
ways to do business, but they are also difficult to keep
straight on the books, and AERC is determined to become
as professional and business like as possible in their
affairs.

Steph

p.s. Happy Thanksgiving to all!