[AT] Charity auctions

[Grant Brians]

Spencer, I tried to vote several times unsuccessfully early on. I only did 
so after talk on the list suggesting even those too broke to bid (that would 
include me - definitely!) could have input. I see no reason for you to wait 
on input either as those seem to be worthy causes. Obviously we all can have 
different preferences, but these sound fine.
    I will make a suggestion for next year. Lets include Habitat for 
Humanity in the list of recipients. They do a fine job and build community 
just like the old days....
        Grant Brians
        Hollister, California
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Spencer Yost" <yostsw at atis.net>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>; <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 8:47 AM
Subject: [AT] Charity auctions


> Unfortunately, I am having to send the note I was hoping I would never 
> have
> to send.  Here it is October and we haven't sent out a dime yet from the
> winter or summer auctions.   I can't, with any semblance of self respect,
> wait on everyone any longer.  I am going to send money out using the
> following distribution:
>
> 20% - Tod Engine - 25%
> 20% - Internal Fire 25%
> 20% - Red Cross Ear marked for Hurricane relief(contrary to what you
> occasionally hear on these lists, the Red Cross has a stellar financial
> performance)
> 20% - UNICEF (earmarked for the Pakistan quake)
> 10% - Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation in honor of
> Bernie Hartmann (I am not donating to ALS Assoc since their score was
> downgraded at CharityNavigator.com)
> 10% - Brookstown United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship Annual Mission
> Trip(my chosen recipient)
>
> I hate to act unilaterally, and those on the list that know me know I am
> not cavalier with important matters such as a charity auction.   However, 
> I
> have begged and pleaded, solicited and been patient.   I set up a voting
> system that no one used(15 votes does not a quorum make), and waited for
> input from the SEL list as to how they wanted the summer's money spent; as
> I was told a scholarship fund was gong to get set up but no one has
> followed up with me to date on that.
>
> In the end, all I can envision are folks in need and our money sitting
> idle.   It's a shame.   I can't wait any longer so I have to do this.  It
> will take me a day or two to write the checks/fill out web donations, so 
> if
> anyone has any input over the next day or two, I will of course as always
> consider your point of view and would like to hear from you.   But I will
> have to act.
>
> Spencer Yost
> Owner, ATIS
> Plow the Net!
> http://www.atis.net
>
>
>
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