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Community Events Committee Meeting: 12.02.2010

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Contributor: SexyTabby SexyTabby
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Originally posted by Victoria
We will do special banners and splash pages - they will get featured really nicely for a whole month. But to keep it from being overkill, we'll do it every other month.
Every other month is a good idea cuz it gives everyone time to build up a good amount of points.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Jobthingy
I think that would depend on the products being offered.

But at the same time, Something as simple as rounding up to the nearest dollar can add up really fast.
I definitely agree.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jobthingy Jobthingy
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Yes! Great call Jobthingy
not me.. it was Love Buzz
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
I agree with this; products will probably sell better because they're for a good cause, but there will always be cases where people just don't/want need a product. I think having a broad selection of products that fall under the ... more
So maybe don't go as heavy on the products but still offer both then?
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Jobthingy
not me.. it was Love Buzz
Then great call Love Buzz
12/02/2010
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Victoria
Do you think there's a chance the products won't sell as well as the donations in the carts? I don't want to cause any disappointment or give any false expectations.
I am thinking it will depend on the product(s).
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by SexyTabby
Every other month is a good idea cuz it gives everyone time to build up a good amount of points.
Good point.
12/02/2010
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by Victoria
Do you think there's a chance the products won't sell as well as the donations in the carts? I don't want to cause any disappointment or give any false expectations.
Hmm. Maybe you could do a test run, or something to get an idea of what kind of products would be more in demand from the community. Then there would be a higher chance of them getting as much patronage as the donations.
12/02/2010
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by Victoria
Do you think there's a chance the products won't sell as well as the donations in the carts? I don't want to cause any disappointment or give any false expectations.
Hmm. Maybe you could do a test run, or something to get an idea of what kind of products would be more in demand from the community. Then there would be a higher chance of them getting as much patronage as the donations.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Would manufacturers be willing to have a new toy on EF be one of the featured toys? A new toy might draw more purchases.
12/02/2010
Contributor: DeliciousSurprise DeliciousSurprise
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Originally posted by Jul!a
So maybe don't go as heavy on the products but still offer both then?
Well, I don't know if this is possible/feasible (but maybe you guys can work it out with some of the manufacturers), but what about having one of the products in the promotion be a new/limited edition/special/sparkl y item, so that you have more likelihood that people will buy it because they don't already have one.

I think the products should be the centerpiece, kind of, because of the sponsorship.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
Ok..coool! I will draft a plan next week and talk it over with my team here. In the meantime, start thinking about organizations in your areas that might need help - a few months down the road. (I hafta tell ya, Gary wants to go first in February, with an organization called CityKitties.org - they are an independent cat shelter in Philly, and he wants to adopt the organization during his birthday - too cute! BUT we'll have to vote on that!)
12/02/2010
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
One drawback about the $1/3/5 donation option is that if people don't buy the manufacturers toys, they might stop supporting the program in the future?
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
This is probably much more involved...but how about another Eden toy like the Kissa? I have been thinking about other items that would say Eden on them that I would love to buy...especially for a charitable donation...

-Robes
-Slippers
-Totes
-Hoodies
-Condoms
-Lube
-Pillow Cases

Etc...
12/02/2010
Contributor: mllebeauty mllebeauty
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Originally posted by Love Buzz
Maybe you could do up some banners for the product the mention proceeds going to charity X that people could place on their blogs to get more people involved by buying the product
Great idea! I would put a banner on my blog.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Love Buzz Love Buzz
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Then great call Love Buzz
thx Julia,

I was thinking even just plain - Eden gives back' - or whatever slogan buttons linking to the page outlining what we are doing would help get more people involved
12/02/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
Well, I don't know if this is possible/feasible (but maybe you guys can work it out with some of the manufacturers), but what about having one of the products in the promotion be a new/limited edition/special/sparkl y item, so that you have more ... more
Special edition items would draw me in for sure. Like the Bath and Body Works Winter Line. I'm bad, and if I don't get it for Christmas, I'm buying the whole thing on my own, lol
12/02/2010
Contributor: DeliciousSurprise DeliciousSurprise
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Originally posted by Kindred
Would manufacturers be willing to have a new toy on EF be one of the featured toys? A new toy might draw more purchases.
Great minds think alike
12/02/2010
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by Gary
That is great! But, we wanted to ask all of you for your opinions and feedback first. That is all.
I am so glad that you guys appreciate us enough to ask our opinions on things. I have felt like I belong here, and I love feeling like I have support from all the awesome people on here. I think we need to have a fundraiser to help Eden!
12/02/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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Originally posted by Kindred
One drawback about the $1/3/5 donation option is that if people don't buy the manufacturers toys, they might stop supporting the program in the future?
Exactly. They might feel miffed that the focus wasn't on how they helped, as our partner.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
Great minds think alike
lol
12/02/2010
Contributor: SexyTabby SexyTabby
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
This is probably much more involved...but how about another Eden toy like the Kissa? I have been thinking about other items that would say Eden on them that I would love to buy...especially for a charitable ... more
I like that idea
12/02/2010
Contributor: ZenaidaMacroura ZenaidaMacroura
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
This is probably much more involved...but how about another Eden toy like the Kissa? I have been thinking about other items that would say Eden on them that I would love to buy...especially for a charitable ... more
Ooh, I like that idea. I'd wear/use stuff with the EF logo on it.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Love Buzz Love Buzz
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Originally posted by DeliciousSurprise
Well, I don't know if this is possible/feasible (but maybe you guys can work it out with some of the manufacturers), but what about having one of the products in the promotion be a new/limited edition/special/sparkl y item, so that you have more ... more
like the ones with the pink ribbon for breast cancer - im thinking it was evolved but can't recall 100% the manufacturer
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by SexyTabby
I like that idea
Thanks!

Oh soap was another one...
12/02/2010
Contributor: DeliciousSurprise DeliciousSurprise
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
This is probably much more involved...but how about another Eden toy like the Kissa? I have been thinking about other items that would say Eden on them that I would love to buy...especially for a charitable ... more
I saw on another site, for World Aids Day they did a small gift bag in exchange for a donation, with their sponsor's products. I believe it had a lotion, a shower pouf, a small soap and something else. Maybe EF could do something else with lube, condoms, wipes, all in a tote bag from the sponsor, in exchange for a donation? You can never have too many condoms or too much lube!
12/02/2010
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Victoria
Exactly. They might feel miffed that the focus wasn't on how they helped, as our partner.
Then we really have to make sure that the toys are the focus and the main source of fund raising. That way it's a win for the EF community and for the manufacturers.
12/02/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
This is probably much more involved...but how about another Eden toy like the Kissa? I have been thinking about other items that would say Eden on them that I would love to buy...especially for a charitable ... more
Shhhhhhh... we're working on merch. Give us til early spring, you'll see AND you guys will be involved in some of it!!!
12/02/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
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Originally posted by Victoria
Exactly. They might feel miffed that the focus wasn't on how they helped, as our partner.
Yea, I didn't think of that before..but I could see that happening. Maybe it would be best to just keep it to manufacturer items. It might help if they were at varying prices though, that way if someone didn't really need something, or didn't have a lot to spend they could still buy something to help out.
12/02/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Love Buzz
like the ones with the pink ribbon for breast cancer - im thinking it was evolved but can't recall 100% the manufacturer
You are correct.
12/02/2010