[AT] Charity auction

[charlie hill]

I agree.  In fact at least one of our list members was heavily damaged in 
the Florida hurricanes.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Whittaker" <gwhittak at triton.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Charity auction


>I too agree that charity starts at home and feel that a portion could go 
>for tsunami relief but a larger portion should be used here.  I'd like some 
>go toward disaster relief in hurricane ravaged Florida.  What about a 
>donation to help the Fla Flywheelers in rebuilding the show grounds that 
>were hit by two of the storms?  Just an thought.
>
> Greg Whittaker
> Wolverine Mi.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Al Jones" <aljones at ncfreedom.net>
> To: "'Antique tractor email discussion group'" 
> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 6:08 PM
> Subject: RE: [AT] Charity auction
>
>
>>I tend to agree.  As a compromise, maybe a portion of the proceeds to
>> the tsunami victims fund?
>>
>> Al
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
>> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of jfgrant
>> Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 12:48 PM
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group;
>> sel at lists.stationary-engine.com
>> Subject: [AT] Charity auction
>>
>> Spencer & List Members.
>> At the risk of being labeled a "Grouch" I would say that we really need
>> to
>> think about Spencer's motion. Traditionally we have supported local
>> needs
>> and while I know there are tremendous needs resulting from the Tsunami,
>> the
>> needs in local areas have not gone away.
>> I fear that many if not most of the local needs will be passed over or
>> forgotten in light of the new need.
>> We as a Nation are already contributing much $$$ which is fine and
>> great
>> but we as a small organization and other small groups are what fund many
>> of
>> the local needs and the Government does not fund these worthwhile small
>> charities.
>> Just My Thoughts. I will support what ever the group decides.
>>  Respectfully,  John Grant
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Spencer Yost" <yostsw at atis.net>
>> To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>; <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
>> Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 10:06 AM
>> Subject: [AT] Charity auction
>>
>>
>>>I am back in town from the funeral, and will be posting some
>> information on
>>> the auction a little later on this afternoon.   I the mean time, I
>> wanted
>>> to post a couple of things:
>>>
>>> I  make the motion that all proceeds from both the Portland Summer
>> auction
>>> and this Charity auction go to the Tsunami victims relief.   The need
>> is
>>> is
>>> tremendous and the news I am getting from a neighbor who has family in
>> Sri
>>> Lanka is heart breaking.   There are areas where food and water are
>> nearly
>>> non-existent and starvation and water borne diseases are starting to,
>> and
>>> will continue to, increase the death toll.  They need help
>> immediately.
>>>
>>> Payments should be made to:
>>>
>>> Old Iron Auction Escrow Account
>>>
>>> and then mailed to
>>>
>>> Spencer Yost
>>> 3160 MacBrandon Ln.
>>> Pfafftown, NC 27040
>>>
>>> PS:  I can't believe everyone is going to let me have those World
>> Famous
>>> Blue Handled Fence Pliers for just $125.    What a steal!
>>>
>>> Spencer Yost
>>> Owner, ATIS
>>> Plow the Net!
>>> http://www.atis.net
>>>
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