[meteorite-list] Charity Meteorite Raffle for New Orleans

From: Impactika_at_aol.com <Impactika_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri Sep 2 22:47:58 2005
Message-ID: <19e.3af3982e.304a68d7_at_aol.com>

Great idea Geoff!
 
But keep you pretty New Orleans Birthday gift. I still have some crumbs of
the New Orleans meteorite, and I'll be glad to send them to you. Maybe Rob W.
can replicate the mounting.
And last year we had a contest as to who generated the most new
subscriptions for Meteorite magazine, I put aside a 3.4g Tatahouine for the winner but it
was never claimed, so it is yours too.
And add a piece of Karon to the pot.
 
More later. (Maybe you will end up with enough to make multiple lots).
 
Thanks for doing this.
 
PS: If help is still needed in a couple of weeks, the COMETS will certainly
do something during the Denver Show (like we did after 9/11). What, when
exactly, we have to discuss it and then we will let you all know.
 
Anne M. Black
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President, I.M.C.A. Inc.
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In a message dated 9/2/2005 7:08:26 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
geoking_at_notkin.net writes:
I propose the following:

I will sponsor a charity meteorite raffle on my website, with 100% of
the proceeds going to help Hurricane Katrina victims, through a
donation to the Red Cross. By making this a raffle, instead of an
auction, everyone who participates will get to share in the act of
giving to our people in need, everyone has a chance of winning, and no
single person will shoulder the winning bid alone.

I am asking today for donations of meteorites or meteorite-related
items for this charity event. We will then present a single lot of all
items, with a detailed list and photos (when available) posted on my
website. If enough items are forthcoming, we will offer first and
second prizes, etc. Check with your tax professional, as the value of
your donation to a legitimate charity is probably tax deductible. I
will happily provide receipts if requested.
Received on Fri 02 Sep 2005 10:47:51 PM PDT