It pleases me greatly to say that through the generous efforts of many in our community, we have now reached the $1,000 goal to acquire the 2009 SSOTY for the 's Permanent Collection of All Past OTY Award Winners.

Today I have received several emails and PayPal confirmations that take us to $1,000. Accordingly, I am closing out the solicitation phase of this effort and over the several days will be paying tribute and thanks to the final group of donors!

If you still have an interest is supporting this overall effort, please keep in mind that we will also be in need of the 2010 OTY Finalists, which are as of yet undeclared.

My thanks again to everyone that has participated!

Thanks for making this happen!!

Jim Follis
OTY Awards Chairman
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