Hey we live and learn. As a hobby (I suppose) I also enjoy doing wall murals. I offered a wall mural for a children's room as an auctionable item at our church fundraiser. The winner bid $15 which did not even cover the cost for the paints much less the six hours for the mural. Oh well. I learned my lesson. I still did the mural and considered it a lesson learned. Artist efforts are rarely properly rewarded.
Gary From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 12:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [fpba-assn] Re: donated service Thanks to everyone for sharing your thoughts on this issue. I have now got some great ideas on how to handle this the next time. Year ago I donated myself, a clown for an hour B. D party or picnic. I specified family event. I don't even remember what the event was I donated it to. (?) The winner called me a couple months later and wanted me for a family BD party the same day I was to be in a parade. I was concerned about having the energy but she said she had 9 grandchildren coming in from dif. states for 4th of July parade that passes right past her home and it was a special BD party for one for them. Well, that was the parade I was in so I was glad I would not have to travel far and since her grand children only gather together twice a year I felt I should do it, even if I was tired and hot. We arranged it so I have an hour break in between parried and party. WWhen I went to the party these kids were so receptive and fun. As I was departing the grand mother thanked me immensely as the girl the party was for had cancer and the prognosis was not good. I had one very grateful grandmother as she was able to offer something different for her granddaughters party. And I was one veryy grateful clown to have been the clown that got to do that party. Sara I just donated 1 hour Face painting to a fund raiser for St. Judes. The lady at the location that was having a silent auction covered up the value I had put on it. The bids were $5. $10. and winning bid $15.00. I am wondering if it would have been unethical for me to do a buy back bid of $25. on my own as I would rather make a donation of $25.00 I think then go paint for $15.00. with the donation bid so low. Any thoughts on this? I likely won't make a donation to this place again (Not St. Judes) the place having the fund raiser as I think she could have, should have raised more if she would have left the value showing on items. It's for St. Judes so why not try to get the most you can.... Wondering, Sara ************** Eat Great & Lose Weight FASTER! Start the South Beach Diet Online - FREE Profile! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221822996x1201398599/aol?redir=htt p:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B213623126%3B35100424%3Bk) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Face Painting and Body Art Association." This is a PG-13 forum dedicated to the discussion of Face Painting and Body Art. This group is provided for the benefit of all and as such is not moderated. Our goal is to promote open and unrestricted communication between people interested in face painting and body art. We hope that you will be courteous to others and try to stay on topic. You are free to offer products or services related to face painting as well. Please address concerns with the original poster before contacting the management. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/fpba-assn -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
