Re: Getting Wes Here

Posted by MMMMarcia on March 18, 2001 at 16:20:33:

In Reply to: Re: Getting Wes Here posted by Rich on March 18, 2001 at 15:35:33:

: : WAKE UP, EVERYBODY!!!

: I'm awake ... I'm awake!

: : Rich, how long to we have to get our checks in to you before you have to stop & figure how close we are to covering costs? I'm guessing that we need to get those raffle tickets purchased within the next week or two, at most. Would that be about right? At which time, you would have to start figuring out whether we are still short, and set up the Magua Tax for attendees? I know it is necessary to book the flight soon, in order to get the best rates. So I know we can't wait too long to get these funds together.

: Ok ... let me try to clarify:

: We need the money ASAP. 3 months from today is the day they will be flying back home. I figure we have just under a month, then, to book the flights at a "reasonable" rate. That would be Phase One. Once the flights are booked, we're basically home free. The rest, Phase Two, is not as time-linked. We can easily reserve a room in advance, rent a car at their arrival, and, of course, meals aren't necessary till the time comes.

: Now, we've already had several offers of donations. One person offered to pay for their room and meals. I don't think it should have to come down to that ... a few supporting the whole. If we ALL do our part, it's covered.

: So, I'd say, buy as many raffle tickets as you want ... at 3 for $5, you can buy 30 for $50. The more you buy (or "donate" ... depending on how you want to look at it) the better chance you have of winning the print, and getting it personally autographed ... it's already autographed by the artist, now it can be autographed by the subject!

: I might add, that we MAY have a James Bama print donated, as well. Which, IF that pans out, would mean there'd be two winners. In point of fact, we'll all be winners ... Walking the Cliff Trail with Wes ought to be an unforgetable experience. Watching the film with one of its main characters will make it like no other viewing.

: So ... decide whatever amount you can contribute. Translate that into raffle tickets, and send it to us just as soon as you can. The minute we have enough to cover the flight, we'll book it. Once we have enough to cover all the arrangements, we'll close the raffle.

: OK?

~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thanks for clarifying, Rich! I will be mailing my check for 30 raffle tickets tomorrow. And I hope LOTS and LOTS of folks will feel inspired to do likewise, at least to the amount they can afford. They will have a chance at winning one (maybe two) great paintings, and be helping Raise Wes for the Gathering. Yipppeeee!

Come on, June!!

MMMMarcia

Follow Ups:

• Re: Getting Wes Here Kate 19:47:59 3/18/2001 (2)
  • Re: Getting Wes Here MMMMarcia 19:59:18 3/18/2001 (1)
    • Re: Getting Wes Here Kate 20:31:40 3/18/2001 (0)

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: : : WAKE UP, EVERYBODY!!!

: : I'm awake ... I'm awake!

: : : Rich, how long to we have to get our checks in to you before you have to stop & figure how close we are to covering costs?  I'm guessing that we need to get those raffle tickets purchased within the next week or two, at most.  Would that be about right? At which time, you would have to start figuring out whether we are still short, and set up the Magua Tax for attendees?  I know it is necessary to book the flight soon, in order to get the best rates.  So I know we can't wait too long to get these funds together.

: : Ok ... let me try to clarify:

: : We need the money ASAP. 3 months from today is the day they will be flying back home. I figure we have just under a month, then, to book the flights at a "reasonable" rate. That would be Phase One. Once the flights are booked, we're basically home free. The rest, Phase Two, is not as time-linked. We can easily reserve a room in advance, rent a car at their arrival, and, of course, meals aren't necessary till the time comes.

: : Now, we've already had several offers of donations. One person offered to pay for their room and meals. I don't think it should have to come down to that ... a few supporting the whole. If we ALL do our part, it's covered.

: : So, I'd say, buy as many raffle tickets as you want ... at 3 for $5, you can buy 30 for $50. The more you buy (or "donate" ... depending on how you want to look at it) the better chance you have of winning the print, and getting it personally autographed ... it's already autographed by the artist, now it can be autographed by the subject!

: : I might add, that we MAY have a James Bama print donated, as well. Which, IF that pans out, would mean there'd be two winners. In point of fact, we'll all be winners ... Walking the Cliff Trail with Wes ought to be an unforgetable experience. Watching the film with one of its main characters will make it like no other viewing.

: : So ... decide whatever amount you can contribute. Translate that into raffle tickets, and send it to us just as soon as you can. The minute we have enough to cover the flight, we'll book it. Once we have enough to cover all the arrangements, we'll close the raffle.

: : OK? 

: ~~~~~~~~~~~~

: Thanks for clarifying, Rich!  I will be mailing my check for 30 raffle tickets tomorrow.  And I hope LOTS and LOTS of folks will feel inspired to do likewise, at least to the amount they can afford.  They will have a chance at winning one (maybe two) great paintings, and be helping Raise Wes for the Gathering.  Yipppeeee!

: Come on, June!!

: MMMMarcia



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