Posted on 01/23/2003 10:26:55 AM PST by dware
Folks, I'm having fundraising frustrations. For the past week or so, I have been looking into the funding of left wing extremist organizations such as ANSWER, among many others. One thing is clear: these organizations have some serious sources for funding their communist agendas.
On the other hand, Free Republic relies on the generousity of it's members. This is great, considering the fact that FR can raise $65k in just under a month from member donations. However, from what I understand, this simply covers operating costs. As far as I am concerned, this is not enough.
The leftist extremists have many, many thousands of dollars to push their agendas. We need the same.
Obviously, I am not able to personally write a check for several grand to FR (but if I could, it wouldn't take a second thought to do so). What's more, I am only one person DYING to do something to raise some serious money for FR. Unfortunately, limited resources makes that hard to do.
So, here is what I am going to do this fundraising quarter (and I'll have to come up with something else next quarter):
I am going to eat for FR. Here's the deal - There is a local Chinese buffet that serves mussels. I LOVE mussels. In fact, I once ate 75 of them on a dare.
How does FR fit in? My goal is to eat as many mussels in one sitting (approx. 30 - 45 minutes) as I can. And I am challenging fellow FReepers to pledge a donation amount for every mussel I am able to eat. Pledge amounts are up to you, so don't be afraid. If a penny a mussel is what you feel you can afford, do it. If you can spare a dollar per mussel, fantastic!
The eat-a-thon will take place Feb. 8 at 1 pm at the Chinese restaurant at North Avenue & 28 road in Grand Junction, Colorado. Colorado FReepers are urged to attend, as someone will be asked to judge the outcome, to be sure it is fair and impartial. I will also be dragging along the video camera & digital cam, so photo's will be posted after it's all said and done with.
So, make your pledge today right here. When I'm done eating, I'll let you know what the outcome was. Then, you send your pledge directly to Jim.
Have any questions? FReepmail me or email me at davidware2002@yahoo.com. C'mon folks...join the fun & raise a little money for FR.
I am going to try and get other FReepers from this area together on the same day. It would be a first for Western Slope (Colorado) FReepers, and I'm hoping to mobilize everyone here.
My wife says we should get everyone together, do the mussel thing, and just have a general good time. Not that anyone else would want to see it, though some may be interested in seeing the beginnings of an FR Chapter (or sub-chapter, considering I'm mobilizing the Western Slope), and see what can be done.
Although they would probably go down a little smoother with a bloody mary or two...
Good luck with a new chapter!
I'm afraid that next year's fundraiser video will require proof that the recipient is 21 years old.
I was not talking about eating mussels. I will pass on eating seafood or anyother member of the animal kingdom for now. I was talking about people pledging donations for the number of tequila shots that goes down my throat. I am sure they will throw in the $ just to see the video :-)
Yeah, there will be some throwing all right, but I don't think it will be $. lol
Not if it comes from me! I'm a family man, through & through. In fact, my two kids (Nate, 9 & Whitney, 8) will be right next to me cheering me on.
I am committed to doing this every quarter, however, with a new 'stunt' every time. Some may find a video cool. Others will not. So be it.
And speaking of opinions, I have been thinking about asking FReepers for their suggestions for the next fundraising quarter. It doesn't necessarily have to involve eating, but should be something folks could pledge on. Sort of a 'Fear Factor', cleaned up a little and given an FR twist. Maybe the "FR Factor". LOL, ok, so I'm getting carried away. Just goes to show how much I love Free Republic.
C'mon now, there has to be enough FReepers out there to make it $10!
When I meet you Brad's Gramma, I'll slurp down a dozen just to gross you out. HA!
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