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2004 Jim Robinson Tribute Award and FReeper Appreciation Gift (Pics)!
Free Republic | 1-24-05 | Bob J

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).

Here is a picture of what Jim's Tribute Award looked like (Note - Pic is similar award, not Jim's).

Here is a pic of the unit itself. It is called a "Turny" and is made by BRUNO.

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!


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To: Jim Robinson

Our pleasure Jim. Glad we could finally "get you somethin'"!


41 posted on 01/24/2005 9:00:19 PM PST by Bob J (RIGHTALK.com...a conservative alternative to NPR!)
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To: Bob J

          Nice job!
42 posted on 01/24/2005 9:15:29 PM PST by BraveMan
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To: Bob J

How much does a new van cost?


43 posted on 01/24/2005 9:28:35 PM PST by notaliberal
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To: Kitty Mittens

KM, I didn't want to go back to those who already donated, I'm sure we can make up that shortfall quickly here on the main Forum! Thanks but you hold on to that $20!


44 posted on 01/24/2005 9:28:43 PM PST by Bob J (RIGHTALK.com...a conservative alternative to NPR!)
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To: kristinn; tgslTakoma

ping you requested


45 posted on 01/24/2005 9:31:09 PM PST by Bob J (RIGHTALK.com...a conservative alternative to NPR!)
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To: notaliberal

Used handicap vans run around 25k-45k.

http://www.libertymotorco.com/cars/index.php?n=23


46 posted on 01/24/2005 9:37:27 PM PST by Bob J (RIGHTALK.com...a conservative alternative to NPR!)
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To: Bob J; Jim Robinson; Syncro; Nick Danger; Howlin
It's wonderful to be able to give something back to our hero, JimRob! God bless you and your family, Jim. :-)

Great work, guys! Thanks for the ping, Howlin.

47 posted on 01/24/2005 9:38:30 PM PST by nutmeg ("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." - Hillary Clinton 6/28/04)
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To: StarFan; Dutchy; alisasny; BobFromNJ; BUNNY2003; Cacique; Clemenza; Coleus; cyborg; DKNY; ...
ping!

Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my ‘miscellaneous’ ping list.

48 posted on 01/24/2005 9:40:53 PM PST by nutmeg ("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." - Hillary Clinton 6/28/04)
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To: Bob J

You have Freepmail.


49 posted on 01/24/2005 9:48:03 PM PST by Kitty Mittens
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To: Bob J

Proud to help. God Bless Jim Robinson. Donation on it's way.
Pax Aye Pompah.


50 posted on 01/24/2005 9:49:53 PM PST by Pompah (The price of greatness is responsibility)
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To: Bob J

Congratulations on a secret well kept and a job well done.


51 posted on 01/24/2005 9:52:47 PM PST by Enterprise ("Dance with the Devil by the Pale Moonlight" - Islam compels you!)
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To: nutmeg


52 posted on 01/24/2005 10:06:08 PM PST by Coleus (I support ethical, effective and safe stem cell research and use: adult, umbilical cord, bone marrow)
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To: Bob J; jimrob

Without Free Republic, there would have been no Buckhead to bring down Dan Rather and his attempt to destroy a sitting president. LOOK WHAT YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED, JIM.

And that's only the tip of the iceberg for all that FR has accomplished. Thank you, Jim and thank you Bob J. and your committee.


53 posted on 01/25/2005 1:45:22 AM PST by kitkat
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To: Howlin

Thanks for the ping! Was looking for pics and info about the presentation last week. Glad to hear it all turned out well.


54 posted on 01/25/2005 3:00:24 AM PST by NautiNurse (Osama bin Laden has more tapes than Steely Dan)
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To: Bob J

Neat! Thanks for posting pics - I contributed, but I couldn't quite visualize the "rotating chair" device!


55 posted on 01/25/2005 3:03:29 AM PST by livius
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To: Apple Blossom

bump


56 posted on 01/25/2005 3:25:27 AM PST by bmwcyle (Washington DC RINO Hunting Guide)
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To: Bob J

Thanks for the reminder (of which I got a few, but which came at a slightly lean time). Belated money on the way.


57 posted on 01/25/2005 3:45:42 AM PST by steveegg (The secret goal of lieberals - to ensure that no future generation can possibly equal theirs.)
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To: Bob J

Bump for later reading and consideration.


58 posted on 01/25/2005 4:29:46 AM PST by alwaysconservative (My fingers don't alwasy wrok teh wya thyere spposed too)
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To: alwaysconservative

bump


59 posted on 01/25/2005 4:58:51 AM PST by bmwcyle (Washington DC RINO Hunting Guide)
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To: Bob J

Count me in for $25.


60 posted on 01/25/2005 5:26:38 AM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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