Fundraiser Frustration

self | 01/23/03 | dware

[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.

[dware]

(Is that like an oyster?)

Pretty much, except, in my opinion, mussels taste must better.

Then again, I generally eat oysters raw with a little lemon juice & tabasco sauce squirted in the shell. Makes them easier going down.

[dware]

I pledge $2 per mussel (limit 100 mussels). But, you have to remind me come February.

Thanks! I'll keep everyone posted as we near the date.

[dware]

Wow! 4.85 so far!

Folks, this means that if I reach my goal, $485.00 will go to Free Republic.

Dare I say with all the dedicated FReepers & lurkers here, we could make it $1,000.00?

[dware]

And THANK YOU for your pledge!!

[dware]

#84 was meant to be for you...

[dware]

Anyone out there willing to pledge .15 cents/mussel? If I reach my goal of 100, that will make it $500.00 going straight to Free Republic!

[dware]

Just to let you know, we're up to $4.85 per mussel...

[Ms. AntiFeminazi]

Okay, I'll pledge .15 per mussel, but you'll have to remind me later.

[dware]

I would also be happy to send a VHS copy of the 'event' to anyone who wants one AND pledges .50 or more per mussel.

[dware]

WHOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU MS. ANTIFEMINAZI!!!!!!!

$500.00 to Free Republic if I reach my goal of 100 mussels.

[dware]

Ms. AntiFeminazi's pledge has brought it to $5/mussel!

[dware]

FYI - we're at $5/mussel...

If I reach my goal of 100 mussels, that's $500.00 to Free Republic

[EllaMinnow]

I'll give you .10 a mussel.

[dware]

Thank You!!!!!!!!!

[Jim Robinson]

Thank you very much!

[Fiddlstix]

BTTT

[justshe]

WAY TO GO!!!!!!

Boy......I hope these mussels just slide right down and you don't have to actually 'chew'...

[dware]

Boy......I hope these mussels just slide right down and you don't have to actually 'chew'...

NOOOOO! They taste WAY too good to just swallow...The flavor is wonderful, especially when the sauce is a bit spicy.

[dware]

Mr. King of Ping? Would you do your thing?

[LurkerNoMore!]

I would also be happy to send a VHS copy of the 'event' to anyone who wants one AND pledges .50 or more per mussel.

I'm tempted to up my .50 pledge to .65 if you promise NOT to send me the event video.
:-)