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General Category => Ask Steve a question. => Topic started by: Charlie Dearing on May 31, 2010, 03:38:09 am
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Steve will also need to approve this idea. Some of you may have heard about the two police officers killed in the line of duty in West Memphis. There is one idea and work in progress from Steve to generate funds for the families of the two officers.
MY question (and whether or not you're ok with the idea) to all of you is this:
Would you pay $2 (or whatever currency your location uses) to have a chance to win ANY 30 of my patterns? Let's call it a raffle. I know in theory, to outright ask for money is easier said than done so that's why I am posting this. PLEASE speak up...EVEN IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE IDEA. The drawing would be on Friday, June 5. That is just one week away. I don't have the technology or knowledge to make a button on a website, how to prove the raffle drawing is fair, etc. All I can hope is that you will all trust me to be ethical about this. I will NOT volunteer Steve to make a button on his blog, announce this idea or anything else. If he wants to merge in with my idea, then of course I applaud it. I am not asking you to pay $2 for 30 patterns that I, myself, choose. These would be 30 patterns YOU would choose.
Since the idea to have this raffle came from hearing about the officer's deaths, then of course a percentage of the raffle earnings will be donated to the families of the two officers.
Unfortunately since I have no way to make a simple button to push, I ask that you go to http://paypal.com and follow it's directions to "make a payment". When it asks for the recipient's email address, it is artistic_cowboy30@yahoo.com Your payment would be your entry and that list of entries is what I would choose from.
I don't recall the gentleman's last name but the proceeds going to the families would be sent to Jim to give to the families.
Even if you have never posted before, PLEASE give me feedback on whether or not you would be willing to do this and if it's worth it for a chance at 30 patterns.
As far as where to see the patterns... go to http://charlesdearing.com/patterns/index.html and look in the left column for the buttons/themes to see what you have to choose from. These individual patterns are the same ones that are in the downloadable pattern books so you don't have to try to guess what's in them.I also have the patterns shown in this forum to choose from. No limitations except for the amount of 30 patterns. $2 for 30 patterns that would be $210 if you bought them all individually? Has to be a good idea right?
Please know my intentions are good here and this is not a scheme to spam. This is the only way that I can help the families and I think it would help alot.
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Hey Charlie, if approved by Steve, yes I will gladly participate.
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ME TOO
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So would I. We just had an officer killed here in Phoenix last week. he left a wife, 2 year old daughter, and 2 week old son.
Kevin
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Not to steal your thunder here Charlie. I saw a groupd of people that are doing portraits of fallen soldiers. How about some people do portraits of the fallen officers for the families as well?
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I will do what I can.
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I thought of the portraits of the two officers as well, but i'm pretty sure thousands of the same two portraits could be overwhelming lol. First, I'd need to locate good photos of them.
Thanks for the feedback folks. Remember, even if you have never posted on this forum before, your opinion matters so speak up!
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Great idea Charlie. If you get the go ahead I too will join in.
David
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GO FOR IT YOU CAN COUNT ON THIS GROUP
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I'm definitely in!
That's the kind of folks represented here! Charlie is bucking tough times and is busy thinking of others!
Proud of you Cowboy! (and working on your 'puter problem as quick as I can)
~~~GrayBeard~~~
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Count me in too, great ides.
Kenny
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COUNT ME IN
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Ok, we've gotten some interest..10 responses, 82 views. Anyone else?
Also, I want to clarify...When I say I need Steve's permission, it was permission for me to do this on the board. Meaning, if this upsets him, he can delete this thread. We can still do the idea ourselves, the permission was for me announcing it here. Like I said, I can't volunteer him for making a button/link, doing the drawing or anything else.
In other words, if ya like the idea, send in your entry ;)
(instructions for that are in the first message of this topic). Hopefully we will get more feedback on this. If anyone out there is opposed to this, please speak up, you're entitled to your opinion.
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Hi Charlie, wonderful idea. It's actually not legal to do a raffle on a website so I can't directly participate from the blog but I more than support the effort. I'm not sure how you can advertise the effort except from the community forum but anything you can do here is fine with me.
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Thanks Steve. I was relatively sure you'd be ok with the idea, but I don't like to assume. I appreciate your approval. Ok folks, the door is open lol. I am hoping the Memorial Day weekend is the only reason for lack of response, but I am biased. ;)
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If anyone needs me to extend the drawing date for financial reasons, let me know. If you don't like paypal or sending money online in general, tell me that and that will be grounds for an extended drawing date to allow for postal mail service. EVERYONE has a voice here. All I ask is tact and respect if your views don't mesh with the majority.
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Just sent mine to you for 5 chances.
Thanks for what you are doing for these officers.
Kevin
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Charlie get my weekly money tomorrow, will get my nephew to use his paypal to get some money your way.
Just checked out your site again and have a general idea of what I would like if I won. But it's difficult to choose as all your patterns look fab.
David.
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Thanks ;) Dragonlord is the only entry so far so odds are in his favor lol.
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Count me in. Just sent mine for 5 chances.
JP
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2 people so far with total of 10 entries. If you can only afford one entry that is fine. Thanks folks ;)
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I just put in $20. Didn't seem right not to do my part lol. I don't want any of my patterns though, so just ignore me...oh...you already are? Ouuuch
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I am in to win. 8)
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Just sent mine to you. Thanks Charlie-----------
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Thanks folks ;)
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Hi Charlie,
My nephew Marcel just used his paypal account to send you my entry, it's in euro's. I think it comes down to about 8 dollars and a couple of cents. So 4 for me.
David
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OK Charlie....I'm in for 5 also!!!
PS - still wotking on your computer...Keep the Faith!!!
~~~GrayBeard~~~
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Ok, folks, should I extend the drawing date? It is set for June 5, it's up to you. I'd like to do a drawing every week if everyone is up for it. That way more people can get patterns. I'm open for suggestions also to prove my fairness in the drawing. I dont know how to prove i'm doing it fairly.
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My $2.00 is in .
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Charlie....
Why not make the Drawing on Sunday morning, say 10:00 CST and give folks a few more days and then hold your regular Drawing at the same time every week so folks get in the habit!
I am wondering if maybe every other week might be more beneficial. Kinda often to do weekly, no offense, but it ain't exactly the PowerBall!!!
F W I W ! ! ! !
~~~GrayBeard~~~
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Sigh, you're right. :(
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Charlie. I don't use Paypal. where do I sent money snail mail? Dave
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Charles Dearing
920 S. Dempster # 10
Hamilton, Texas 76531