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!
Our pleasure Jim. Glad we could finally "get you somethin'"!
How much does a new van cost?
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!
ping you requested
Used handicap vans run around 25k-45k.
http://www.libertymotorco.com/cars/index.php?n=23
Great work, guys! Thanks for the ping, Howlin.
Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my ‘miscellaneous’ ping list.
You have Freepmail.
Proud to help. God Bless Jim Robinson. Donation on it's way.
Pax Aye Pompah.
Congratulations on a secret well kept and a job well done.
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.
Thanks for the ping! Was looking for pics and info about the presentation last week. Glad to hear it all turned out well.
Neat! Thanks for posting pics - I contributed, but I couldn't quite visualize the "rotating chair" device!
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Thanks for the reminder (of which I got a few, but which came at a slightly lean time). Belated money on the way.
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Count me in for $25.
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