Done Bill. I like round numbers too.
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Done Bill. I like round numbers too.
What a freaking, AWESOME community!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:
I'm sorry, didn't we forget to say,
$6,000!!!
On a $2500 original goal, Frickin awesome !!!
I got one last trick up my sleeve!!!! New Auction item coming and it's a beauty!!!
Sorry, but you should have known "The Haven Fund Whore" always has a surprise for you folks!!!
Spoiler: 05-17-2014 01:14 PMJimimck 05-17-2014 01:19 PMMerlin1958 05-20-2014 05:04 PMMerlin1958My dear and respected friends, the 2014 Haven Fund Raiser is complete for this year and you may all, at your will, convert back to your previous, "Non-Minion" avatars and signatures. Many thanks from all the HF "Management" for your help and support!!! Without your participation and generosity this would be a doomed venture!!! Thanks again and we will see you next year!!!!
Spoiler: 05-20-2014 05:53 PMJimimckBill, I know a lot of praise goes to the members and RF for their work/donations etc each year, and while the goals set couldn't be reached without a combined effort, I'd like to say a big thank you to you for the work you put in.
I know there were some comments made throughout the fundraising period that shouldn't have been made (IMO) from some members that had a bit of an impact on your presence here, but I'm glad to see you've continued to do your magic throughout, and hope you won't step back too far next year!
So Bill, great work my friend and thank you for all your efforts!
Spoiler: 05-20-2014 06:50 PMMerlin1958Quote:Well, I truly understand that some do not quite "get" where my enthusiasm for this comes from and that is quite okay. I don't really do well with "Thank You's", but nonetheless I appreciate your thoughts and well wishes. To me it's all about raising funds for a good cause. I apologize to those I have offended in my zealousness. I really do think the "Haven Fund" needs a new "Face", but I intend to help out behind the scenes as much, if not more so, if someone else is willing to take the "Mantle".
I realize now that it is probably too late, but no thank you's, gifts or otherwise are necessary. I do what I do for my own reasons is all.
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Spoiler: 05-20-2014 06:55 PMBen StaadGreat fundraiser and it's amazing to me the work that is put into this (Congrats to everyone involved). The results are staggering when you consider how very small this community is. 05-20-2014 06:59 PMMerlin1958As far as the HF goes, the names may change, but the overall participation remains remarkably consistent. Nevertheless, this is an extremely "giving and generous" community and you can all give yourselves a pat on the back!! Amazing folks are found here!!!
It isn't "official" (until, Jerome, The "Director" says), but I think by my crude calculations that we have again entered new territory for the overall, Grand Total of this year' HAVEN Fundraiser!!! 05-21-2014 12:34 AMstroppygoblinI'd like to add my personal thanks to Bill and Jerome for letting me play this year. :) It's been great fun and I've enjoyed every minute of it!
Some of you that also got down and dirty will know just how much of both Bill's and Jerome's time is taken up with this, not just during the official fund raising period but for a considerable part of the preceding year getting items ready for auction, brow beating artists and publishers, etc. On that note, a big thank you to all the artists as well who have produced some great work - lets not forget folks this is their job - it's the same as you and I going to work for a week (or more) and donating all our wages to charity!
Finally thanks every one who donated. Start saving, next year will be even better!
Wow feels weird to see my old Avatar again :unsure: 05-21-2014 12:05 PMRandall Flagg 05-21-2014 07:31 PMMerlin1958Hey, I do all the "Thanking" around here, mate!! LOL Seriously though, you were a LOT of help and I look forward to working with you again next year. Even though my role will be much more subdued.
I hear all you folks out there going, "Finally, we'll be rid of that ass"!!! LOL 05-29-2014 05:03 PMMerlin1958Well, now it doesn't seem to be so premature!!! Many thanks to all my "Minions" this year, who helped us reach, yet again, unprecedented heights in our Fund Raising goals!! The official/unofficial grand total is $13,750.00!! So we kinda blew past the stated goal, once again!!! Great Job, folks!!! "Minions" was definitely this years' flavor. What will next years' be?
I think I speak for all when I say that in addition to raising a crap load of money for a good cause, we all had a blast doing so!!
My humble "Thanks" to everyone on this site that even participated. The smallest contribution leads directly to the largest!!
Thanks again and, See you all next year!!!
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