I have given coats before, and know that those LOUSY mom's sell them, or the sperm donor, or the boyfriend. But realized if someone is going to pay dollars for a coat for drugs off the streets, then they need them.
But I have gotten burnt on donations before. There are "professional" poor people out there. Found out years ago they submit their names to get free stuff. Well okay, fine they need help, but there are those that do this for a living. I had a client years ago that worked for an organization that helped those that needed heat etc. She said that it was discouraging because they know how to work the system and end up making more money than she does. But there are those that do need help, and I decided years ago that I would only give to those that I KNOW that need help. The previous salon I worked in decided that instead of drawing names, we would give a Christmas to a family. At first I said no, because of getting screwed years ago, but one of the stylist was married to a psychologist and he found us a family, very much in need. I always throw a dollar in the salvation bucket, those bell ringers, if they can stand the cold, snow and rain, they can have a few bucks. I couldn't give much this year, but even a box of wrapped cookies is better than nothing. Oh well, makes you feel good. Many have given to me when I have been down, my way of giving back. And it makes me feel DAMN good!!!! HEHEHEHEHEH diana from indiana At 10:30 AM 12/27/2009, you wrote: >Diana, >What a wonderful thing for you to do for those who needed it this year. >I have been thinking about having a coat drive at the salon. I am >not too sure yet, as I have talked to a few teachers about this and >was told that they have seen where the kids get a coat and then the >next day it is gone. The parent sells it for drugs. >I must live in a little bubble. I NEVER would have ever thought a >mother could do that. I just do not want the effort from my clients >to be futile in the end. >This year I sold more GC's than ever in the two weeks before >Christmas. I was amazed at the totals! This year most of my GC are >for those who come here. I had one call me to get a NFS and a years >worth of retouches for his girlfriend. (She had to stop coming >because she was laid off) I opted to charge him each time she came >in for the retouch instead of one huge chunk. Although that would >have been a nice paycheck!!! LOL >I cannot understand why everyone is saying the economy is hurting. >It is alive and well in this part of Pennsylvania. When I was in >Chicago in November, I was amazed to see the shopping frenzies there, too. >People ARE spending. Now whether they are overextending I do not know. >As for gifts, I could not believe how many clients did that "give >your service" amount!!! I only had a few before this year and this >year I can get a new wardrobe and take a trip with the monetary gifts! >I got some Cardinal bird gifts. My O'Hara died back in November. >Actually, she was the salon mascot--she was everyone's bird. Dunkin >Donuts GCs, coldstone gc, Kohls gc, cookies and candy, towels, pot >holders, etc. >This was a very good Christmas for the salon and me. >I wish and hope that your town and everyone bounces back. >Happy New Year to everyone, >Lynnette >Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > >-----Original Message----- >From: Diana Bonn <[email protected]> >Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:28:57 >To: <[email protected]> >Subject: NailTech:: Its over/G.C./giving > >Well, finally over, this is the first Christmas Eve that I have never >had to work!!! Yipee!!!!!!!So glad to finish my last client last night!!! > >Odd holidays this year. Our Gift Certificates were way down this >year. I only sold two, stylists sold zero. Just odd. Of course you >have to realize that our town is so bad financially that as of >January 1st they were going to turn out all of our street lights >because no money for the electric bill, at least the traffic lights >were going to stay on!! > >But my clients kept me busy, got a couple of new referrals in, >received very nice gifts, my clients are sooo good to me. Starbucks >is covered until about April!!! heheheh > >My son has a couple of friends that will receive zero gifts this >year, so telling my clients that I am going to make a whole bunch of >cookies this morning and wrap them up and give them to these >kids. And God love them, started giving me money to go out and get >the kids something!!!!! > >So had a cancellation yesterday and off to the dollar store I go >buying toothbrushes, toothpaste, tylenol, cold medicine, things like >that so they don't have to spend their own money on basic things. > >Ahhh,,,,,,the season to give, even when you think you have it rough, >there is always those that are worse!!!!!!!!! > >You all have a super wonderful holiday, whatever you believe in, and >Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! big hug diana from indiana > >-- > >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >Groups "NailTech" group. >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/nailtech?hl=en. > > >-- > >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >Groups "NailTech" group. >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/nailtech?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. 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