It took us by surprise. From one year to the next, we couldn't foresee it, because you have to apply for grants and justify every penny that's spent. There was no way to predict what would happen in that regard. Let's be serious, my friends: what could we get with $30,000 in 1998? Not even a cheap car. We could buy a vehicle with seats and an AM/FM radio. But we're an organization trying to work with for the advancement and vitality of a community in a given area. Honestly, we don't cost a lot for the work we do. We're not asking for the moon. We're not talking about millions, but rather hundreds of thousands of dollars.
On November 20th, 2006. See this statement in context.