From: "UCLA K.Y." <EDT2LRF@UCLAMVS.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: $10 per year to IFCSS -- Yes, I support this proposal.
Reply-To: "UCLA K.Y." <EDT2LRF@UCLAMVS.BITNET>
Organization: Indiana University
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 10:00:00 GMT
Comments: To: ccnl <ccnl@UTARLVM1.BITNET>, china-nt <china-nt@UGA.BITNET>

I just feel ashamed when learned that the Independent Federation of
Chinese Student and Scholar are mainly kept floating on financial sources
other than Chinese students and scholars since its born. I strongly
support the $10 membership proposal and here are some more suggestions
about it:

1. Can anyone make a simple survey on this net to find the support ratio
   of this proposal so that the IFCSS Council and/or HQ can make decission
   as soon as possible. (by the end of this year?)

2. If the proposal is supported by 1/2 or even 1/3 of the CSS surved, I
   think it is quite feasible to carry it out as a part of IFCSS's
   financial source. We don't have to wait until 80 % or more CSS agree to
   make such an important move in IFCSS's life.

3. Actually, one cannot expect a high percentage of CSS actively participate
   the membership as long as the "service" is given regardless a membership.
   This may due to low income level or some cultural/troditional factors.
   (We may discuss it thru soc.culture.china.) However, I beleve certain
   amount of people do like to make their contribution in the form of
   of a membership. Comparing to an occasional donation, membership makes
   them feel closer to their organization. A member card printed with
   "Member since 1992" give you a feeling of duty as well as honor.

Kevin at UCLA

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Date:         Tue, 13 Oct 1992 16:55:00 EDT
From:         HWANGK%VTCC1.BITNET@VTVM1.CC.VT.EDU
Subject:      $10 per year to IFCSS

Dear Friends:

     If you have changed your J-1 visa to F-1 visa, if you have benefited from
President's executive order, if you are covered by the protection Bill, let's
join this call and donate $10 per year to IFCSS who has worked on protecting
Chinese students in USA, promoting human right cause in China to its fourth
term from the date it was born.
     IFCSS stands for Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars
in the U.S.A.. It is the first fully democratic organization in the Chinese
history I have ever known. It is run and supported by many brilliant, devoted
Chinese students who belive in democracy and stick to principles. In IFCSS'
constitution, it says:" IFCSS represents the wish of Chinese students and
scholars in the U.S.A., protects the rights and interests of Students and
scholars in the U.S.A., promotes the freedom, democracy, human rights, and law
in China, promotes the progress in science, culture and economy in China."
IFCSS has been doing exactly what its constitution says. As to its structure,
IFCSS' top level consists of Headquarter, Council, and Supervisory committee
which makes IFCSS fully democratic. For example, if you want to express your
opinion, suggestion, or idea, talk to Council members; if you observe any
improper conduct, appeal it to members of Supervisory Committee. This system
makes IFCSS democratic, clean, and efficient. As an  organization, IFCSS has
weak points, shortcomings, but rely on this system, they will be cleaned
off and IFCSS will be stronger and healthier.
     It is important to have a strong IFCSS, for the rights and interests of
yourself, for the human right cause in China, most importantly, for the future
of China. If we let this fully democratic organization of ourself fade away,
it will only mean that democracy is not for Chinese. If that will be the case,
I think many of us will grieve.
     Although IFCSS is a organization of ourself, and it has successfully
protected our interests, IFCSS is mainly financially supported by the public
in USA and in Taiwan. It is a shameful picture. If every one of us can donate
$10 per year, IFCSS will obtain the support of $400,000 per year. By that time,
IFCSS will be financially independent and can serve our interests better than
ever.
     Sure, you can refuse to donate; but in that case, what can I say?
     Make your donations to:

                             IFCSS
                             733 15th Street, N.W.,
                             Suite 440,
                             Washington D.C.

     Thank you for your attention.


                            A Chinese student