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(Message started by: KenB on Dec 9^th, 2003, 11:05am)

Title: Potato Collection
Post by KenB on Dec 9^th, 2003, 11:05am

Hi all,

I've been thinking for a while about a way to raise the awareness of CH and/or raise money for CH here in Ireland (Dublin specifically). It seems that now would be a good time to start doing this as it would give me a New Years Resolution (and I'm always terrible at deciding on those!) and it would highlight the fact that I'm not the terrible, heartless individual that some of my previously posted opinions would have led some of you to believe.

My first question to you all is - if I'm going to raise money for this I presume I'll need to get some kind of clearance from the local authorities here. In order to get this I will need to prove that I am collecting for a registered charity and that I am authorised to collect on their behalf. Any ideas on how I go about this?

Ken (The opinionated Paddy) ;)http://www.gifs.net/animate/shamrock.gif

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by cootie on Dec 9^th, 2003, 11:30am

Send us all yer Kebler cookies........elfs make them in trees there rite ? Cookie monster potato masher Pam

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by BobG on Dec 9^th, 2003, 11:51am

Why not just mug a leprechaun and take his pot-o-gold?

Then sent it to Bob-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow-G.

I’ll see that it gets to the right bank account. 8)

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by thomas on Dec 9^th, 2003, 11:58am

I would ask Jayne. She just raised some money, maybe she can show you the ropes.

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by don on Dec 9^th, 2003, 12:37pm

Quote:

if I'm going to raise money for this I presume I'll need to get some kind of clearance from the local authorities here.

Seems to me it would depend on what type of effort you are planning.

Soon as Jayne gets out of prison she'll share some insight.

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by Jayne on Dec 9^th, 2003, 12:59pm

The laws in England and Ireland are very strict about fundraisers on the street etc. You have to get clearances and licences ETC. I think that is what Ken is trying to say.
Mo said something about that on the OUCH UK board under my post, warning people about doing anything like I did on the streets of England.
Hey Ken you could do a sponsored Potatoe Peel...did anyone say that yet? You could get news coverage for that. You know it could be the metaphor of "I'm peeling away at the layers of misery/pain" something like that anyway...use your imagination. This is great. Let us know..you will have my sponsorship when you come up with something. Good luck!!

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by Little Deb on Dec 9^th, 2003, 1:16pm

Good Luck on your efforts, Ken.

Maybe you could see who could eat the most bowls of Lucky Charms.....

they're magically delicious ya know!!

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by cootie on Dec 9^th, 2003, 1:17pm

Why not set out a jar of lucky charms and have people pay to guess how many teeny fun shaped marshmellows there are inside....oh my lucky stars Pam

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by thomas on Dec 9^th, 2003, 1:18pm

How about a golf tourney or a Guiness drinking contest [smiley=laugh.gif]. I might even come over for one or both of those.

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by Little Deb on Dec 9^th, 2003, 1:36pm

that doesn't sound very magical to me, is golf an irish sport???? [smiley=huh.gif] [smiley=huh.gif]

i like Pam's idea.....maybe you could drink some irish whiskey while you are counting the marshmellows!

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by thomas on Dec 9^th, 2003, 1:38pm

on 12/09/03 at 13:36:12, Little Deb wrote:

that doesn't sound very magical to me, is golf an irish sport???? [smiley=huh.gif] [smiley=huh.gif]

Scottish, but they can cross the water.

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by Kirk on Dec 9^th, 2003, 2:33pm

I believe Golf was invented by some drunk Scotts as a revenge upon the English. It worked.

"No ya hav ta do it 18 fuckin times!"

TTFN

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by Brian_Y on Dec 9^th, 2003, 2:35pm

1. Sell your children and babies as food.
2.
3. Profit!!!

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by thomas on Dec 9^th, 2003, 2:37pm

F*ck off pool. Not wid a straight stick, wid a lil' f*cked-up stick. [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by cootie on Dec 9^th, 2003, 2:42pm

How bout doin sumthin with GREEN beer....I'm sure you all could come up with sum good suggestions for green beer !!! Green beer poured over Lucky Charms......everyone gets a bowl and has ta count the now swelling marshmellows with yur nose. Then you have to eat the entire bowl in front of everyone without silverware. Call it 'Irish Fear Factor' Pam

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by OneEyeBlind on Dec 9^th, 2003, 2:49pm

Well there are some great ideas posted for ya. Good luck and let us know what you will be doing. I'll be happy to sponsor you !

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by Donna_D. on Dec 9^th, 2003, 3:10pm

Darn....read the title and thought I finally had a place to send all my old Mr. Potato Head dolls..... ;)

Refreshing change Ken. Thank You.

Raising awareness about CH is a wonderful idea. Raising funds for OUCH is an even better one. Be sure to keep me posted about your efforts....I have some pull over at the newsletter ya know.

Donna D.

Title: Re: Potato Collection
Post by Melissa on Dec 9^th, 2003, 4:01pm

on 12/09/03 at 14:33:57, Kirk wrote:

"No ya hav ta do it 18 fuckin times!"

LMFAO [smiley=crackup.gif]