Let's suppose that continuing with my space on RootsWeb becomes an unacceptable option - we can all think of many reasons for this. As a retired emergency planner I purchased www.RIGenWeb.com and www.RIGenWeb.org and set them to redirect to the RootsWeb pages. This was an inexpensive thing to do - just in case. Now let's suppose that when I move the pages from RootsWeb the cost of maintaining server space (based on fees for both the number of gigabytes of space for all the scans, plus the hits volume) is more than I personally could take out of pocket. I could solicit for funds privately from members of the RIGenWeb community. Is that acceptable? I could create CDs of the map and book graphics and sell them on eBay. Is that acceptable (I own the originals, so I guess it is). And how is this all transferred when I am no longer the RIGenWeb coordinator? The choice of web space location is up to each coordinator. The ability to have space in one fixed place certainly makes it easy to have elections and change command. Now a person declines a nomination based on time and interest. How would finances influence future choices? The point is not that we *should* not be raising funds, but that there may be a time when it is necessary. Guidelines now seem to be in order so we will be prepared for that future moment. Susan -- Coordinator Rhode Island USGenWeb ~ http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/ Coordinator Newport County RIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~rinewpor/