Posted on 01/24/2005 7:45:08 PM PST by Bob J
The 2004 Eagle Award Committee wanted to give something to Jim Robinson to show our appreciation for all he has done for the conservative cause. We decided to give him a special "Tribute Award" at the Ball and during the discussion, it was suggested a gift would also be in order. Anyone who knows Jim knows that outiside his salary to run FR LLC, he has always been reluctant to accept anything from FReepers. At one time Jim had mentioned a special seat that rotates and lowers from a van and how it would be much easier for him to get around and make visits to chapters around the country. We did some investigating, found the seat and decided to run a "secret" fundraiser to raise the money. In order to make this a surprise, we used our FReepmail and ping lists to send out a request and asked others to also forward to their lists..kind of a FReeper chain mail operation. We think it was successful as I had some people tell me they received 6 or 8 copies of the same memo. If you did not receive one, I apologize, we did the best we could with the covert nature of the operation. (BTW - If you would still like to contribute, there is an opportunity, see below).
To all the donors, thank you very much. We did have one problem, because of the make and model of Jim's Van the existing backseat was not recommended for conversion by the manufacturer nor the dealer which increased the cost by around $600. If you didn't get a "chain mail" notice and you would like to contribute to this effort, you may still do so by check or credit card here.
NOTE TO BALL ATTENDEES- We didn't see many pics of the Eagle winners or Nick Danger handing them out. If you do have some, please post them here! THANKS!
Thanks for the ping Howlin.
Is that a secure site?
One more note, particularly to all my friends on FR. I am not a good pen pal and am worse at ping lists. The only one I had was an old FRN list and one I "borrowed" from the last FReepathon. It's probably time I started a good one (you know, like TONK!) and if you were missed in all this, I apologize.
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OK Thanks,
FreeGards,
Mike
PS2 - I always like to give credit where credit is due. The Eagle Awards are historically handled by the Free Republic Network which manages the entire nomination and voting process and covers the costs of the Awards themselves as well as incidentals like packaging and shipping. Syncro helped tremendously in hunting down information on the seat and Nick Danger graciously volunteered to emcee the ceremony at the Ball! THANKS!
BTTT
This is Wonderful, Bob J! I can't afford much, but will Send in another $20, because if a lot of us do that, we can Make Up the Unexpected Extra Cost.
Many of us (including me) dearly Love Jim Robinson and Free Republic, and are so Grateful for this Internet Home of News, Fellowship, and Prayer.
WHOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!!
So? Freepers? Did we sneak a good one over on The Boss or WHAT?!
Thanks to everyone!!! 'SPECIALLY The Boss Himself!!
BTTT Thanks for letting us see the pix, for all the time you took putting it together, and letting us be a part! I hope Jim & family will be a lot more comfortable when traveling!
Thanks for the VOC!
Thanks for your effort Bob!
Vox Freedom
Thank you Bob and Syncro! Thank you all very much!!
We'll really appreciate this seat!! Woo hoo!!
Wonderful tribute for our wonderful hero! Thank you!!!
Thanks for the ping, Howlin! This was a great idea.
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