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Friends of the Albuquerque Tribune

From the FOAT Board

This publication by the Friends of the Albuquerque Tribune (FOAT) happens bi-monthly because many volunteers invest their time, energy, and funds. We are a non-profit, and a community owned opportunity to bring citizen journalism to Albuquerque.
Many writers have supported this effort and contributed outstanding work to create this publication. Volunteers help at all the stages of production. Janet Bridgers brought her expertise to launch our advertising. Astrid Webster does copy editing and proof reading, as well as guiding content. Deborah Kolberg contributes proofreading skills. Francis Rausch actually distributes thousands of copies of each issue to sites she monitors. She does this as she walks! Alex and Andrew Kolberg add computer skills to assist the editor, Rosamund Evans.
Christine Carter, owner of Envision Graphics, patiently works out our layout and design. We are fortunate that Vangard Printing brings the 8000 copies to life with soy based ink on 75% recycled paper. Compostable!
The Board shares the organizational tasks of the non-profit, but the treasurer Marvin Gladstone, carries a heavy load.
We will very soon make a name change and do the necessary restructuring to reach more readers efficiently. Your ideas are welcome.
With heart felt thanks,
FOAT Board,
David Barbour
Leslie Fishburn-Clark
Ted Cloak
Rosamund Evans
Marvin Gladstone
J.W. Madison
Jack Pickering

Contact us at: 505 903-7778; or at ABQ TRIal Balloon, P O Box 35058, Albuquerque, NM 87176-5058.