05-03-2008, 02:25 PM
Hi all
Many have expressed an interest in a charity donation of some kind in memory of our friend Minty
There have been several suggestions so far including a charity that takes underprivileged kids to Cubs games
or a organization that takes care of stray animals. Alpha Dog mentioned that a sanctuary for them
was a dream that Mint had, that sadly won't be realized.
dmann has offered to take care of the finances, as she did with the donations when Lope passed away.
In order to keep the other thread separate from this discussion I have cut and pasted dmanns post
Please post thoughts or suggestions about donations or organizations here -
i'll sticky it temporarily. Sorry for the anti-sticky crowd but I think this time it's warranted
We will probably leave both stickies up through the weekend as it seems that many people are still posting.
Thanks
>>>> Start Message from dmann
Re: One of our own is gone
Posted by: dmann [Ignore]
Date: May 03, 2008 09:45AM
Thanks to all of you who have emailed me and/or expressed an interest in contributing to a memorial fund.
A couple quick things:
1. Great minds think alike and most of the suggestions have been for Chicago Cubs Charities or an animal rescue fund. Both are great ideas and I don't see why we can't do both. I'll just split the amount collected.
2. AlphaDog was going to touch base with 'Minty's family for their input
3. I have already spoken with PayPal and they have "authorized" my account for this task. They even sent me a link that I can send to you when we are ready to launch this thing.
4. If you are PayPal adverse, you can definitely send me a check. I promise to forget your name and address as soon I as I get it as long as you promise to do the same. There were no problems at all when we did this for The Lope, so I don't anticipate any now.
Hopefully I can call on the powers that be here to post a new sticky once the details are decided.
DM
Many have expressed an interest in a charity donation of some kind in memory of our friend Minty
There have been several suggestions so far including a charity that takes underprivileged kids to Cubs games
or a organization that takes care of stray animals. Alpha Dog mentioned that a sanctuary for them
was a dream that Mint had, that sadly won't be realized.
dmann has offered to take care of the finances, as she did with the donations when Lope passed away.
In order to keep the other thread separate from this discussion I have cut and pasted dmanns post
Please post thoughts or suggestions about donations or organizations here -
i'll sticky it temporarily. Sorry for the anti-sticky crowd but I think this time it's warranted
We will probably leave both stickies up through the weekend as it seems that many people are still posting.
Thanks
>>>> Start Message from dmann
Re: One of our own is gone
Posted by: dmann [Ignore]
Date: May 03, 2008 09:45AM
Thanks to all of you who have emailed me and/or expressed an interest in contributing to a memorial fund.
A couple quick things:
1. Great minds think alike and most of the suggestions have been for Chicago Cubs Charities or an animal rescue fund. Both are great ideas and I don't see why we can't do both. I'll just split the amount collected.
2. AlphaDog was going to touch base with 'Minty's family for their input
3. I have already spoken with PayPal and they have "authorized" my account for this task. They even sent me a link that I can send to you when we are ready to launch this thing.
4. If you are PayPal adverse, you can definitely send me a check. I promise to forget your name and address as soon I as I get it as long as you promise to do the same. There were no problems at all when we did this for The Lope, so I don't anticipate any now.
Hopefully I can call on the powers that be here to post a new sticky once the details are decided.
DM