I'm sure lots of others would respond too. It is so easy and quick for those of us who already have an account. Dennis McGrath [email protected] [email protected]
On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 5:32 PM, jan johansen <[email protected]>wrote: > We will take it under advisement (John/Razzak??). > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dennis McGrath <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] (RBASE-L Mailing List) > Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:29:01 -0500 > Subject: [RBASE-L] - Re: 2011 Project Bundle Up > > Jan, > > I have asked before, but I'll try again. > Why not set up a paypal account for Project Bundle Up that we can send > money to? > I won't be coming, but would be happy to donate that way. > > Dennis McGrath > > > On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 5:11 PM, jan johansen < [email protected]>wrote: > >> Greetings list, >> >> The 2011 R:BASE conference is only one week away! >> I just want to remind you about Project Bundle Up. >> >> This wonderful program helps dis-advantaged children in the Pittsburgh >> area. >> >> In the past, developers from around the world have brought prizes that we >> auction or raffle off. >> >> Because of increased airline travel restrictions and so on, we are kind of >> downplaying the bringing of gifts. We are not discouraging you from >> bringing something but a couple of guidelines might be helpful. >> >> 1. While regional alcohol has been wildly popular in the past, carrying >> liquids in your carryon is frowned upon greatly by the airlines. >> 2. Underwear and socks can also be used as bombs so don't bring them >> either ;) . You will be allowed to wear them! >> >> We encourage you to perhaps bring something small and regional. For >> example, in my area we have Pendleton wool, so that would be an idea (not >> saying I'm bringing that). >> >> We will then we collect donations during the conference and perhaps >> run an auction on Saturday evening. Also we receive pledges from R:BASEers >> from all over the world. >> >> Then after all the monies are collected, Razzak (Donna) and RBTI match the >> monies and donate the proceeds to the Project. >> >> So reach deep down in your heart and pocket and give to this wonderful >> cause. >> >> The reach of Facebook is staggering. Don't forget to friend us at >> http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/RBASE-Conference/145253525517463 >> A recent thing I heard was that the average Facebooker has 133 friends. So >> if I post something on the R:BASE Facebook page, and you like us, then your >> 133 friends see it, and each of their 133 friends see it and so on, so on, >> so forth. As of today, we have 16 likes. >> >> See you soon! >> >> Jan Johansen >> R:Cop >> >> > > > >
