Costs associated with the program will primarily consist of

web-enabled database and communication technology that will automate field agent assignments and interactions, and

administration—over time, managing the paperwork associated with all the proxy assignments and proposals will become significant.

Our goal is to make the program self-funding. Each field agent will contribute $50 annually to the program. During our first year, we will face the most significant technology costs. We ask that anyone who can do so make a larger donation to the initiative during this first year.

When field agents first join the program, they will receive a field kit, which will include an instruction manual, t-shirt and other items. The instruction manual—called the Field Guide—will be updated annually.

We will explore technology for facilitating communication and “self organization” by field agents. This may comprise discussion forums, social-networking technology or video conferencing.

We plan to run regional conferences for field agents in the early Summer of each year. These will be great opportunities for field agents to brainstorm, learn from each other, swap stories, socialize and have fun. We will have speakers and provide attendees with the latest information on the initiative.

Long-term goals