Re: [GSAS-board] Donation request letter 2009

["Paul M. Wallace" <pwallace@u.washington.edu>]

Mon Sun, 29 Mar 2009, Phil Lacefield Jr. wrote:

>>> It might be smart to post the tank to the general member list ahead of
> time so folks can plan ahead and plot.

Tank is still in car. Will retrieve way to early tomorrow and then post a 
picture to Phil.  Phil can then use his superpower social skills to use the 
image in a way that is fair.

> One thing the Canadians did that I think is a good idea (and especially for
> this thing) was to have a "members only" auction.  If you're a
> full-dues-paid member in good standing, you get a ticket.  Raffle takes
> place at the end of the auction, so people stick around longer to see who
> won (you MUST be present to win!)  We could also add to that a few other
> things, like the Python I was shipped as a donation, maybe some other nice
> big donations.

I like the Canadian way.  We have a tank, $20 from Denny's, $50 from Doran and 
the python that are fairly neutral prizes.  I agree with Meridith that Phil 
will raise more than the raffle.

> Speaking of donations, does anyone feel close enough to the folds at Africa
> Northwest to ask them for a donation of plants for the big show?  I would,
> but I've no contact info.

Board, Susan has requested 'foreground plants' for this auction as they were 
lacking.  So do we A) want a donation, of B) want to set a $ amount and place a 
regular order?

And the logo...  I think that the new one shows great promise but several of us 
would like to work on the color scheme.  Can I request that the standard one be 
used until the board goes to a vote?  Ideas?

> Phil
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