Re: [GSAS-board] Donation request letter 2009

[Shango Los <shango@shangolos.com>]

I suggest that maybe if we have a model number/size of the tank and stand
that maybe the maker has an awesome photo on their website.



On 3/29/09 8:56 PM, "Paul Wallace" <pwallace@u.washington.edu> wrote:

> 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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