The New Intimacy

Community Events Committee Meeting: 12.02.2010

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Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Victoria
I feel like having it work this way does pretty much work for everyone. BUT I did have a thought about maybe having an option during check out where you can donate $1, $5, or fill-in-blank amount. And you could "purchase" this alone too. ... more
I think this would be a great option. It allows people to make a donation even if they don't want to buy one of the featured items.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jobthingy Jobthingy
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Originally posted by Alicia
Might be hard if the organizer doesn't want their address known. I know I wouldn't be comfortable giving out my address to everyone on the interwebs..
Agreed. But what if there was some sort of registry set up. Like a gift registry. you pay online and the item is picked up. Know what I mean?
12/02/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
Perhaps Eden can have (or each organizer can have) a PO box that is rented for whatever period of time, that way nobody would have their actual address but people could still mail things.
We can always be the middle-man shipper. BUT let's keep this simple and do-able.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
I feel like having it work this way does pretty much work for everyone. BUT I did have a thought about maybe having an option during check out where you can donate $1, $5, or fill-in-blank amount. And you could "purchase" this alone too. ... more
Oh I've seen that on other sites, where there is a product that you purchase, but it's actually just funds being donated to whatever. I think that could work and might make a lot of people more apt to donate a little. I know the little cards at check outs in the stores get me, so this would be like the same thing. When you're already placing an order what's an extra $1-5!
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
I feel like having it work this way does pretty much work for everyone. BUT I did have a thought about maybe having an option during check out where you can donate $1, $5, or fill-in-blank amount. And you could "purchase" this alone too. ... more
Could points be used on this or gcs? or would it have to be from a bank account?
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jobthingy Jobthingy
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Originally posted by Jul!a
And not to stray off topic, but I just watched the WAD video, and you guys did a great job putting it together
OH it was AWESOME!
12/02/2010
Contributor: DeliciousSurprise DeliciousSurprise
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
I feel like having it work this way does pretty much work for everyone. BUT I did have a thought about maybe having an option during check out where you can donate $1, $5, or fill-in-blank amount. And you could "purchase" this alone too. ... more
I think that this would be a great way for people who weren't interested in any of the products for whatever reason (like if Pipedream, for example, was doing the promotion with their Icicles line and I've got all of the Icicles, I wouldn't want to buy them again) to participate and donate.
12/02/2010
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by Victoria
It will be still be REAL people helping REAL people (and animals!)
This sounds fantastic! Then more people will have a chance to donate, and more people (and animals ) will be helped. You guys are awesome. Truly.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Love Buzz Love Buzz
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Originally posted by Alicia
Might be hard if the organizer doesn't want their address known. I know I wouldn't be comfortable giving out my address to everyone on the interwebs..
yeah, good point Alicia. It would also put a lot of pressure on the organiser. Scratch that idea lol
12/02/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
Could points be used on this or gcs? or would it have to be from a bank account?
Points, GCs, and $ is all the same here.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jobthingy Jobthingy
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
I feel like having it work this way does pretty much work for everyone. BUT I did have a thought about maybe having an option during check out where you can donate $1, $5, or fill-in-blank amount. And you could "purchase" this alone too. ... more
This is great! it is *IF* they want to donate. they are not forced to.
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
I think that this would be a great way for people who weren't interested in any of the products for whatever reason (like if Pipedream, for example, was doing the promotion with their Icicles line and I've got all of the Icicles, I ... more
Good point!

V why did you think this might be an issue? I think it's a perfect idea.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Alicia
Oh I've seen that on other sites, where there is a product that you purchase, but it's actually just funds being donated to whatever. I think that could work and might make a lot of people more apt to donate a little. I know the little ... more
Absolutely! I would definitely be behind this idea.
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Victoria
Points, GCs, and $ is all the same here.
Sounds good to me.
12/02/2010
Contributor: ZenaidaMacroura ZenaidaMacroura
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Originally posted by Victoria
Points, GCs, and $ is all the same here.
Awesome. Points I can do.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Gary Gary
The main thing here is, are you comfortable with manufactures being involved. Because everything else would work pretty much like the adopt a family. Someone find an organization to help, and that is where the proceeds will go.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Viktor Vysheslav Malkin Viktor Vysheslav Malkin
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Originally posted by Victoria
3. Once we reach the goal, the money is sent in a check to the representative who will then go buy the fans for the Senior Center or the new bedding and bowls for the Animal Shelter. Then that Rep keeps us posted; takes pics and video, writes about ... more
This is awesome news!
12/02/2010
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
The main thing here is, are you comfortable with manufactures being involved. Because everything else would work pretty much like the adopt a family. Someone find an organization to help, and that is where the proceeds will go.
I think it's great if the manufacturers want to donate as well.
12/02/2010
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
I feel like having it work this way does pretty much work for everyone. BUT I did have a thought about maybe having an option during check out where you can donate $1, $5, or fill-in-blank amount. And you could "purchase" this alone too. ... more
I like this, I am a bit worried that a given manufacturer may not carry products that month that I could not use, for what ever reason, but I still could help out. This would make me happy.
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Gary
The main thing here is, are you comfortable with manufactures being involved. Because everything else would work pretty much like the adopt a family. Someone find an organization to help, and that is where the proceeds will go.
If you guys trust them, I do too.
12/02/2010
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
3. Once we reach the goal, the money is sent in a check to the representative who will then go buy the fans for the Senior Center or the new bedding and bowls for the Animal Shelter. Then that Rep keeps us posted; takes pics and video, writes about ... more
That is a wonderful way to keep everyone involved with the process I really like the pictures and video thing, I will be adding them into my family post as well, and I think it will be wonderful for everyone else to be able to see what an impact these types of things will make!
12/02/2010
Contributor: Love Buzz Love Buzz
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Originally posted by Victoria
We can always be the middle-man shipper. BUT let's keep this simple and do-able.
yeah, sorry, bad idea.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
And let me tell you.. THE MANUFACTURERS NOTICED WHAT WE'RE DOING HERE! We did NO blasts or press releases or anything... it was all DIY grassroots style fundraising..but they want to be a part of it. They took notice of our actions.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
The main thing here is, are you comfortable with manufactures being involved. Because everything else would work pretty much like the adopt a family. Someone find an organization to help, and that is where the proceeds will go.
I don't see why it'd be a problem, but I don't know if I'm just missing something, you know? Like is there a reason why some people would not be comfortable with it?
12/02/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
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Originally posted by Victoria
And let me tell you.. THE MANUFACTURERS NOTICED WHAT WE'RE DOING HERE! We did NO blasts or press releases or anything... it was all DIY grassroots style fundraising..but they want to be a part of it. They took notice of our actions.
Wow, that's pretty awesome!
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
And let me tell you.. THE MANUFACTURERS NOTICED WHAT WE'RE DOING HERE! We did NO blasts or press releases or anything... it was all DIY grassroots style fundraising..but they want to be a part of it. They took notice of our actions.
That is seriously awesome!
12/02/2010
Contributor: Love Buzz Love Buzz
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
The main thing here is, are you comfortable with manufactures being involved. Because everything else would work pretty much like the adopt a family. Someone find an organization to help, and that is where the proceeds will go.
I think having manufacturers involved is a great idea
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Victoria
And let me tell you.. THE MANUFACTURERS NOTICED WHAT WE'RE DOING HERE! We did NO blasts or press releases or anything... it was all DIY grassroots style fundraising..but they want to be a part of it. They took notice of our actions.
Doesn't that just make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside?
12/02/2010
Contributor: Viktor Vysheslav Malkin Viktor Vysheslav Malkin
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
And let me tell you.. THE MANUFACTURERS NOTICED WHAT WE'RE DOING HERE! We did NO blasts or press releases or anything... it was all DIY grassroots style fundraising..but they want to be a part of it. They took notice of our actions.
That is awesome too!
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jobthingy Jobthingy
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
And let me tell you.. THE MANUFACTURERS NOTICED WHAT WE'RE DOING HERE! We did NO blasts or press releases or anything... it was all DIY grassroots style fundraising..but they want to be a part of it. They took notice of our actions.
THat is so rad.
12/02/2010