Eden Gives Back Club Meeting - Monday, June 6th @7pm

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Eden Gives Back Club Meeting - Monday, June 6th @7pm

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Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Wondermom
Feel like an idiot, remembered 7 but not the correct time zone lol
I almost did the same thing!

But you're here now and there's nothing that says y'all have to stop talking right when the meeting officially ends
06/06/2011
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
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Originally posted by ZenaidaMacroura
Oh, good. I don't have much in the way of money or items to donate, but points I can definitely do.
No contribution is too small. If we all get together and give a small contribution we can help a lot of people.
06/06/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Wondermom
Feel like an idiot, remembered 7 but not the correct time zone lol
See, I thought it was at 6:00 not 7:00. lol

Glad you're here.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Ok, so let's start out by discussing the clothing drive we've been doing!

I know that some of you have already made your donations and sent in your submissions, and I know that some of you are just trying to find the time. Would ... more
I think its a great idea to keep it going all year round, winter would be a good time to add a coat drive for the colder areas
06/06/2011
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
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Originally posted by Wondermom
Feel like an idiot, remembered 7 but not the correct time zone lol
Don't worry. I thought it was for 8pm.
06/06/2011
Contributor: That Man from Mars That Man from Mars
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Originally posted by Jul!a
In general, there isn't. I hate that there isn't and we're pushing for having a Paypal account set up specifically for this. The way you do it is certainly pretty awesome, and we'd love to hear about it if you'd like to write about it.
I'd definitely support it. Helping out others is what life is all about. I have to go do some things, but I'll check back and read up later. And I'd be happy to share any of my personal stories if it's useful.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by That Man from Mars
It's also useful to keep a number up. A list of how many have donated so far, how much money has been donated so far, and how many items. That really seems to make people want to contribute.

And... I don't know what else to say on the ... more
No problem, thank you for stopping by, even if it was only for a short while. When we do fundraisers we do that list, but we haven't so far with this drive. However we could probably do that very easily.

And.. if you can think of anything else you'd like to add, or if you'd like to do something more large scale, please do email me (Sam @edenfantasys.com) so we can discuss it.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Hey Kindred! That's not a bad suggestion. Other than canned food maybe, what other things do you think we could do? I'm personally at a loss at the moment, lol.
Food drives are a big need in many community's right now so I think that is a great idea.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
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Originally posted by That Man from Mars
It's also useful to keep a number up. A list of how many have donated so far, how much money has been donated so far, and how many items. That really seems to make people want to contribute.

And... I don't know what else to say on the ... more
Yeah, that would be a lot easier for staff to keep track of too.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
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Originally posted by Jul!a
This really is super awesome of you to do!

Donations of gift cards or points can be emailed to Gary (Gary @edenfantasys.com). Headline of "Joplin Donations" and in the body of the email make sure that you have the code for the card ... more
I'll have to add Gary's email address! I didn't do that.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
I love it, like I said before, my work had a store hit pretty hard. Anything to help out those needy folks gets my vote.
I agree, I am glad to help out those victims
06/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Bunnycups
I'll have to add Gary's email address! I didn't do that.
Yes! Please do! You can copy and paste that whole paragraph if you'd like to
06/06/2011
Contributor: ZenaidaMacroura ZenaidaMacroura
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Originally posted by Jul!a
This really is super awesome of you to do!

Donations of gift cards or points can be emailed to Gary (Gary @edenfantasys.com). Headline of "Joplin Donations" and in the body of the email make sure that you have the code for the card ... more
So I just convert the points into a gift card and email the gift card code to Gary?
06/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
With the meeting coming to a close shortly, is there anything else anybody would like to bring up at all?
06/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by ZenaidaMacroura
So I just convert the points into a gift card and email the gift card code to Gary?
Yes ma'am, just like we did for Taco
06/06/2011
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Yes! Please do! You can copy and paste that whole paragraph if you'd like to
Doing it right now.
06/06/2011
Contributor: ZenaidaMacroura ZenaidaMacroura
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Yes ma'am, just like we did for Taco
I've actually never participated in these things yet (shame on me). But I will now.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
Its just something thats close to my heart because of my disability and also my son, Fibroduck has an awesome program to help raise awareness for Fibromyalgia, MS and CFS. link

And of course please support The Autism society and Autism Speaks if you get a chance
06/06/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Jul!a
With the meeting coming to a close shortly, is there anything else anybody would like to bring up at all?
Do I remember right, EF is going to match points dollar for dollar?
06/06/2011
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
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Originally posted by Wondermom
Its just something thats close to my heart because of my disability and also my son, Fibroduck has an awesome program to help raise awareness for Fibromyalgia, MS and CFS. link

And of course please support The Autism society and Autism Speaks ... more
I work with children with autism. I love what I do. Those kids are the best.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Do I remember right, EF is going to match points dollar for dollar?
Good question. If that's the case I need to add that in there.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Do I remember right, EF is going to match points dollar for dollar?
Gary covered this in the CPM on Thursday, but basically, for the first fundraiser we broke it down to exact costs of point usage and matched that. As that was a little confusing to explain over and over, we have since then been honoring points at full dollar value. In this way, EF gives the same, its easier to explain, and in conversation it ultimately gives the community all the credit!
06/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Also, the meeting is now "officially" over. However anybody and everybody should feel free to keep chatting and offering up ideas
06/06/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Is there a deadline to donate? And will the final amount raised be posted?
06/06/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Gary covered this in the CPM on Thursday, but basically, for the first fundraiser we broke it down to exact costs of point usage and matched that. As that was a little confusing to explain over and over, we have since then been honoring points at ... more
Very cool. I remembered him talking about it just wanted to make sure it was brought up here too.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
Thanks for supporting Joplin and the tornado victims!

My cat just zipped out the door and is hiding under the car in the driveway. I have to get her. I'll be back on later.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kindred
Is there a deadline to donate? And will the final amount raised be posted?
Oh crud, I don't think we've announced one yet. What would be a good length? A month, until the next meeting?
06/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
I know schools just getting out, but even if you dont have kids, if you keep the Box top stamps on the packaging of certain products or cambells soup labels, you can donate them to either your local schools since they are always in need of extra funding.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Oh crud, I don't think we've announced one yet. What would be a good length? A month, until the next meeting?
I think a good deadline is the next meeting.
06/06/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Oh crud, I don't think we've announced one yet. What would be a good length? A month, until the next meeting?
A month sounds good. Maybe Independence Day? Work in a patriotic theme and it might help donations.
06/06/2011