St. Judes...Getting to $100,000 Ideas

[Shaun]

I did the math, OK, I used a calculator... with today's Tradgang that's only $6.67 each. Now the only problem is setting up the auction so that I get to elk hunt with Doug, hunt the Paradise and get a great bow for $20.00 (that's 3 times my share of cash) and a couple of members won't even have to spend a penny.

[Kevin Bahr]

All I want to know is...

HOW MUCH FOR THE COOKIES?!?

I loves me some cookies...hehehe...

[Stone Knife]

Terry, sounds like a good idea to raise some extra funds. How about listing some items and having sealed bids, were a person would just get one bid no changing it at a later date, no one else could see  it, winner announced at the end. This could be done on a small scale just to see how it would work.

[ber643]

Sounds pretty good so far (always can be unforseen pitfalls to new ideas  but you never know til you try) - I'll be ready to nip at everyone's heels -   :p      

... and I'll donate an extra bottle of aspirin for Doug -  

[Jeremy]

Jim, the problem with sealed bids is it eliminates the good natured bidding war that always happens     At the beginning of the auction would guys have really bid $50 for one cookie?  That was the result of a week of competitive bidding and some good marketing  :D

I think Terry's plan is a good one.

[Stone Knife]

Jeremy, This could be done as a small part of the auction process, I my self love a live auction and all that goes along with it including sniping. But some folks don't, I just thought it would be a chance were someone could bid on a item that might interest them in lieu of just a cash donation. This process could also be the first to end to give another chance to bid on a similar item. The idea behind this would be to set the bar high on donations and maybe have some sort of keep sake to remind that person of the whole experience.

[Talondale]

Stone Knife,
  The problem you describe is one that I think affects a lot of people on this site.  They would love to be able to get something off the auction and help the kids but not everyone has a pocket as big as their heart.  I'm working on making a St Judes/Tradgang t-shirt that everyone can bid on for one price and we'll make as many shirts as people want to buy.  My wife is a graphic design artist and will be making the design, I'll have a few ideas up that we can choose from to be the final design.  If others can make something that would be unlimited with a set price (like $50 cookies) that everyone has a chance on bidding and winning without breaking the bank we may be able to capitalize on a lot of good will.  Maybe someone can make some commemerative arrows or something.

BTW, I guess I should ask Terry if it's ok if we incorporate the OFFICIAL tradgang logo on these shirts?  How about it Terry?

[Jerry Jeffer]

I give a thumbs up on the 4 forum idea.    

[BobCo 1965]

I think it is a really good idea. Especially if someone (like me) is holding out on one single high end item.

[Doug Campbell]

Keep those ideas coming everybody, you can be assured Terry and I will give all equal consideration. Unfortunately we'll not be able to implement every one but some may work.

It's all a big balancing act and you can imagine the crunch at the end. While this will string things out over four days it will lesson the huge one day load.

Looking forward to seeing what's coming this year and all the fun.

Thanks a bunch!!

[Terry Green]

Talondale,....sure thing, just make sure you send me a proof for approval before ya run them....and thanks for your efforts.

[La. bowhunter]

Sounds like a great deal to me someone remind me and I will donate something for auction.

[IB]

Who's this years  "MASTER OF CEREMONIES" ??  

[Terry Green]

Don't know Bull....can't even remember who last years was??????   :confused:      :confused:      :confused:

         

[ArcticArcher]

I think it sounds like a great idea, being one of those folks with the shallow pockets, I generally can't get in on the fancy stuff.  However I have tried to donate items every year.

I have one question though.  With the forums all starting at the same time and ending a day apart, will it still only run for one week or will it be extended for a few days?

Looking forward to it, have been collecting the loose change, hopefully will have some mad money to get some neat stuff.

Nick

[Talondale]

Originally posted by Terry Green:
Talondale,....sure thing, just make sure you send me a proof for approval before ya run them....and thanks for your efforts.

Aye, Aye Cap'n!

[vermonster13]

Better check into shipping envelopes and costs for the T-Shirts. You could be shipping a few hundred and it would be good to have an idea of what you'll need to have added on to cover the extra costs because they will add up and you don't want to be on the hook for them.

[Izzy]

Ive got my head so far up my #$% I cant figure the plan out but its the end result that counts.If itll raise more money for the kids its a great idea.

[Bill Turner]

Are you making arrangement for people who want to contribute cash and not be caught up in the bidding/buying war. I expect there are many on this site who would contribute through TradGang to St. Judes that would not participate in the auction. Heck, I'd send a check right now and still bid later. If I don't win a bid I at least have contributed to a great cause.

[Terry Green]

Yes Bill....we always have a cash donation thread where folks can just donate straight out.