Community Events Committee Meeting: 12.02.2010

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Community Events Committee Meeting: 12.02.2010

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Contributor: Jobthingy Jobthingy
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Originally posted by Victoria
3. Once we reach the goal, the money is sent in a check to the representative who will then go buy the fans for the Senior Center or the new bedding and bowls for the Animal Shelter. Then that Rep keeps us posted; takes pics and video, writes about ... more
LOVE!
12/02/2010
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Victoria
3. Once we reach the goal, the money is sent in a check to the representative who will then go buy the fans for the Senior Center or the new bedding and bowls for the Animal Shelter. Then that Rep keeps us posted; takes pics and video, writes about ... more
Sounds great. Similar to what the Adopt a Family program is doing, but not limiting it to just helping a family.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
3. Once we reach the goal, the money is sent in a check to the representative who will then go buy the fans for the Senior Center or the new bedding and bowls for the Animal Shelter. Then that Rep keeps us posted; takes pics and video, writes about ... more
I really like this idea, this is really getting directly to the source and directly helping out those in need
12/02/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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Originally posted by Love Buzz
maybe we could vote as a community on which charity to support each month? If people research a charity post about it and then members can decide which they would like to support and choose the charity that way..if that makes sense
We should vote biannually. Because manufacturers want a lot of notice. (not everybody is as fast as we are )
12/02/2010
Contributor: Love Buzz Love Buzz
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
3. Once we reach the goal, the money is sent in a check to the representative who will then go buy the fans for the Senior Center or the new bedding and bowls for the Animal Shelter. Then that Rep keeps us posted; takes pics and video, writes about ... more
great idea. I much prefer this way of donating where you can see where the money is going, and that it is going directly to the cause rather than some big almost commercial style charity that doesn't have a face etc
12/02/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
The one thing is... does this work for everyone? What if you don't want the items on promo but you want to donate...what then?
12/02/2010
Contributor: ZenaidaMacroura ZenaidaMacroura
This sounds like a great idea.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Victoria
The one thing is... does this work for everyone? What if you don't want the items on promo but you want to donate...what then?
Is there no way to donate gift cards then?
12/02/2010
Contributor: Love Buzz Love Buzz
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Originally posted by Victoria
We should vote biannually. Because manufacturers want a lot of notice. (not everybody is as fast as we are )
yeah, that makes a lot of sense.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
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Originally posted by Love Buzz
great idea. I much prefer this way of donating where you can see where the money is going, and that it is going directly to the cause rather than some big almost commercial style charity that doesn't have a face etc
Me too, and even some of the smaller charities you don't really know where the money is going to, or how it's being used. Sometimes it can just get held up in administrative things without really helping the targeted people/animals/etc.
12/02/2010
Contributor: ZenaidaMacroura ZenaidaMacroura
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Originally posted by Victoria
The one thing is... does this work for everyone? What if you don't want the items on promo but you want to donate...what then?
Good point. I can't afford to buy toys often, except for with points.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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Originally posted by Kindred
Is there no way to donate gift cards then?
No.. not in this incarnation. But you could buy one of the items, since GCs are like money here.
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
My nap went too late...I'm all caught up now.

Those that were at the last meeting...I am working with Gary on the ideas I proposed. Lots of things going on with eden so they will be after the new year.

Awesome idea Victoria. I think a lot of people would jump on board with that.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Love Buzz Love Buzz
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
The one thing is... does this work for everyone? What if you don't want the items on promo but you want to donate...what then?
could we still donate points?

or depending on the cause maybe post items to that months organiser - such as dog bowls or leashes (as per your idea)
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Victoria
No.. not in this incarnation. But you could buy one of the items, since GCs are like money here.
I think this is great. It might make people want to buy items more, like the breast cancer vibe.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
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Originally posted by Victoria
No.. not in this incarnation. But you could buy one of the items, since GCs are like money here.
That would work, and then hey you never know..maybe you'll end up really liking the item!
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
3. Once we reach the goal, the money is sent in a check to the representative who will then go buy the fans for the Senior Center or the new bedding and bowls for the Animal Shelter. Then that Rep keeps us posted; takes pics and video, writes about ... more
I love this idea.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
No.. not in this incarnation. But you could buy one of the items, since GCs are like money here.
Would it then be all of the products from a manufacturer? Or specific ones? I'm concerned that it may be difficult to raise funds.
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Alicia
That would work, and then hey you never know..maybe you'll end up really liking the item!
And thus, you get something for your donation
12/02/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
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Originally posted by Love Buzz
could we still donate points?

or depending on the cause maybe post items to that months organiser - such as dog bowls or leashes (as per your idea)
Might be hard if the organizer doesn't want their address known. I know I wouldn't be comfortable giving out my address to everyone on the interwebs..
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
And not to stray off topic, but I just watched the WAD video, and you guys did a great job putting it together
12/02/2010
Contributor: mllebeauty mllebeauty
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Originally posted by Alicia
Me too, and even some of the smaller charities you don't really know where the money is going to, or how it's being used. Sometimes it can just get held up in administrative things without really helping the targeted people/animals/etc.
I agree. This is a great way to see the money in action.
12/02/2010
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
Whew I made it! Yay! On to catch up!
12/02/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
Would it then be all of the products from a manufacturer? Or specific ones? I'm concerned that it may be difficult to raise funds.
I think above it was mentioned that it'd have to be worked out with the manufacturer, and they would let Eden know what could be included.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
I feel like having it work this way does pretty much work for everyone. BUT I did have a thought about maybe having an option during check out where you can donate $1, $5, or fill-in-blank amount. And you could "purchase" this alone too. Like a GC, but that goes to the charity. And this would be ON TOP of the money raised from the manufacturer. I just feel like this might conflict a little. Thoughts?
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by cherryredhead88
Whew I made it! Yay! On to catch up!
Glad you could make it
12/02/2010
Contributor: DeliciousSurprise DeliciousSurprise
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Originally posted by Alicia
Might be hard if the organizer doesn't want their address known. I know I wouldn't be comfortable giving out my address to everyone on the interwebs..
Perhaps Eden can have (or each organizer can have) a PO box that is rented for whatever period of time, that way nobody would have their actual address but people could still mail things.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
The only person who would have the Rep's address is Eden.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
I feel like having it work this way does pretty much work for everyone. BUT I did have a thought about maybe having an option during check out where you can donate $1, $5, or fill-in-blank amount. And you could "purchase" this alone too. ... more
Oh I've seen that on other sites, where there is a product that you purchase, but it's actually just funds being donated to whatever. I think that could work and might make a lot of people more apt to donate a little. I know the little cards at check outs in the stores get me, so this would be like the same thing. When you're already placing an order what's an extra $1-5!
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
I feel like having it work this way does pretty much work for everyone. BUT I did have a thought about maybe having an option during check out where you can donate $1, $5, or fill-in-blank amount. And you could "purchase" this alone too. ... more
I never told you...but do you remember that condom they were selling for the clean up of the coast down south? It ended up just being a Lifestyles tuxedo condom in a cool package, but maybe we could offer buying little things like that too?...along with the $1, $5 donation etc.
12/02/2010