BY SUSAN ANMUTH
Pathfinder Fund supporters in Twin Cities, Minnesota, are leading the way in the drive to raise $125,000. In just two weeks, they collected and sent in $1,759. At the same time, and illustrating the international scope of the campaign, a supporter in France has contributed $250. These examples show the pace fund backers elsewhere need to emulate to help put the campaign on schedule.

At the end of the third week, funds received-which should add up to $31,250-total only $4,621.

At a recent meeting in Atlanta, socialist workers who are members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) took a goal of winning 45 co-workers to contribute to the fund. This effort complements ongoing collaboration with fellow workers, and with farmers and others, to find venues for broader distribution of Pathfinder books.

One worker at a truck plant in New Jersey kicked in $20 after a discussion about the breadth and purpose of Pathfinder, and the way volunteers produce these books. He is also interested in touring the Pathfinder building, where the books and the Militant newspaper are edited and printed.

With the campaign running until November 15, supporters have the opportunity to organize a couple of fund-raising events in each area. The fund is helping finance the production of Pathfinder upcoming new titles, and the ongoing program to convert into digital form its entire backlist of nearly 350 titles.

Focusing on Pathfinder books as indispensable tools for today's fighters, these events can attract workers, farmers and youth who are searching for explanations of-and a way forward to combat-the horrors capitalism offers humanity.

Beginning with the next issue, the Militant will publish a chart of each area's pledges and payments. The weekly chart will include monies received in the offices of Pathfinder as of noon on Tuesdays.

To contribute to the fund or to help reach out to other potential supporters, visit the Pathfinder bookstore nearest you. Please make checks or money orders payable to Pathfinder, and send to Pathfinder, 410 West Street, New York, NY 10014.

Susan Anmuth is a member of UAW Local 980 in Edison, New Jersey.  
 
 
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