POLL: Which charity benefits from Giant's TAS fundraiser?

**SuperDave** · 08-26-2007, 11:37 PM

Fellas,

In another thread I asked you for suggestion on which charity should benefit from the proceeds raised at the Max-Roast at the TAS in October. Well, as it turns out, several Giant's brothers suggested we just do a blanket fundraiser to include, the Max-Roast, online donations, and possibly a silent auction.

I will look into setting up a bank account tomorrow or a Paypal account to receive donations from those who can't be at the TAS. My plan is to combine whatever comes in by mail/online with what we take in at the Max-Roast and possible auction and make a big lump-sum donation on behalf of the Giants members.

Also, remember it's a tax write-off as well fellas.

So what I've done here is set up a poll as to which charity you feel should benefit from the generosity of the Giants members. These are the nominations I received through this thread: http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/fg260/19752-charity-should-benefit-max-roast.html

I'll let the poll run until September 14th.

If you need a little background on the Max-Roast, you'll find it here: http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/fg260/19508-mad-max-roast-tucson-shootout.html

So please, go ahead and vote. I have included these charity website links so you can do some research before voting if you would like. Here are the nominees:

Animal Charities of America: http://www.animalfunds.org/
American Lung Association: http://www.lungusa.org
Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund: http://www.cfsrf.org/
Young Eagles (EAA): http://www.youngeagles.org/
Make-A-Wish Foundation: http://www.wish.org/
Autism Research Institute: http://www.autism.com/
Toys-For-Tots: http://www.toysfortots.org/
Claremont Ability First: no website
Donate to local Tucson Charity of our choosing: many

Please get to votin'. This way I can contact the charity and tell them of our efforts when things get rolling.

Craven · 08-27-2007, 08:08 AM

Great job Super Dave!!

**SuperDave** · 08-27-2007, 02:15 PM

My pleasure.

madmax · 08-28-2007, 02:26 AM

For Craven, I have chosen the Autism charity for my personal donation ($50), and the highest voted on will receive a donation on behalf of FlyingGiants.com. And to the folks who voted, make sure to get out thy checkbooks.

feral63 · 08-28-2007, 03:00 AM

i don't see "feral wants a 3m yak charity".

Craven · 08-28-2007, 02:45 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by madmax
	For Craven, I have chosen the Autism charity for my personal donation ($50), and the highest voted on will receive a donation on behalf of FlyingGiants.com. And to the folks who voted, make sure to get out thy checkbooks.

That's AWESOME! Thanks Max for all your support. Can you imagine an annual FG fundraiser, culminating every year at the TAS, with you giving some huge checks to some very worthwhile charities on behalf of the thousands of worldwide FG members?

Craven · 08-29-2007, 12:37 PM

Keep the votes coming everyone.....

**SuperDave** · 08-29-2007, 01:05 PM

Voting seems to have stalled. We need to see more interest if we are going to do this. Dave

Craven · 08-29-2007, 01:37 PM

Can we get Max just to leave this thread at the top on the home page?

50%plane · 08-29-2007, 05:04 PM

Vote people vote!

Craven · 08-29-2007, 11:16 PM

Voting is close.....

Does anybody really care or is this just a lost cause?

Donating to a good cause is one of the best things you could ever do. You'll feel good about it.

Think about his......Someday, you just might need some help?!?!

**SuperDave** · 08-29-2007, 11:32 PM

I'll remain optomistic, but 32 votes out of over 20,000 members is disheartening,

08-26-2007, 11:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
SuperDave Bad-Ass Super Contortionist! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northwest Florida and World Wide Posts: 1,845 Blog Entries: 2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	POLL: Which charity benefits from Giant's TAS fundraiser? Fellas, In another thread I asked you for suggestion on which charity should benefit from the proceeds raised at the Max-Roast at the TAS in October. Well, as it turns out, several Giant's brothers suggested we just do a blanket fundraiser to include, the Max-Roast, online donations, and possibly a silent auction. I will look into setting up a bank account tomorrow or a Paypal account to receive donations from those who can't be at the TAS. My plan is to combine whatever comes in by mail/online with what we take in at the Max-Roast and possible auction and make a big lump-sum donation on behalf of the Giants members. Also, remember it's a tax write-off as well fellas. So what I've done here is set up a poll as to which charity you feel should benefit from the generosity of the Giants members. These are the nominations I received through this thread: http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/fg260/19752-charity-should-benefit-max-roast.html *I'll let the poll run until September 14th.* If you need a little background on the Max-Roast, you'll find it here: http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/fg260/19508-mad-max-roast-tucson-shootout.html So please, go ahead and vote. I have included these charity website links so you can do some research before voting if you would like. Here are the nominees: Animal Charities of America: http://www.animalfunds.org/ American Lung Association: http://www.lungusa.org Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund: http://www.cfsrf.org/ Young Eagles (EAA): http://www.youngeagles.org/ Make-A-Wish Foundation: http://www.wish.org/ Autism Research Institute: http://www.autism.com/ Toys-For-Tots: http://www.toysfortots.org/ Claremont Ability First: no website Donate to local Tucson Charity of our choosing: many Please get to votin'. This way I can contact the charity and tell them of our efforts when things get rolling. __________________ www.andersonaero.com SuperDave Es Mas Macho! Last edited by SuperDave; 08-26-2007 at 11:42 PM.

08-27-2007, 08:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Craven Our new VP! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Amelia, Ohio Age: 46 Posts: 3,149 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: POLL: Which charity benefits from Giant's TAS fundraiser? Great job Super Dave!! __________________ USA: The greatest country in the world where you're allowed to act stupid, speak openly, look stupid and be stupid......thanks to the brave who serve, have served and those who gave their lives for you.

08-27-2007, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
SuperDave Bad-Ass Super Contortionist! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northwest Florida and World Wide Posts: 1,845 Blog Entries: 2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: POLL: Which charity benefits from Giant's TAS fundraiser? My pleasure. __________________ www.andersonaero.com SuperDave Es Mas Macho!

08-28-2007, 02:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
madmax Stiiiiiiil Huckin'! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mexifornia Age: 36 Posts: 9,193 Blog Entries: 8 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: POLL: Which charity benefits from Giant's TAS fundraiser? For Craven, I have chosen the Autism charity for my personal donation ($50), and the highest voted on will receive a donation on behalf of FlyingGiants.com. And to the folks who voted, make sure to get out thy checkbooks. __________________ Sponsored by Visa, American Express, SLEEPYC, and SnapaSaurus. Facebook: Maxon Duncan

08-28-2007, 03:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
feral63 PINEAPPLE WEDNESDAY Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: australia Age: 45 Posts: 1,809 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: POLL: Which charity benefits from Giant's TAS fundraiser? i don't see "feral wants a 3m yak charity".


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View Poll Results: Which of these charitable organizations should benefit from the TAS Giants fundraiser
Animal Charities of America	1	1.35%
American Lung Association	2	2.70%
Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund	28	37.84%
Young Eagles (EAA)	5	6.76%
Make-A-Wish Foundation	27	36.49%
Autism Research Institute	5	6.76%
Toys-For-Tots	3	4.05%
Claremont Ability First	0	0%
Donate to local Tucson charity of our choosing	3	4.05%
Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll

08-29-2007, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Craven Our new VP! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Amelia, Ohio Age: 46 Posts: 3,149 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: POLL: Which charity benefits from Giant's TAS fundraiser? Keep the votes coming everyone..... __________________ USA: The greatest country in the world where you're allowed to act stupid, speak openly, look stupid and be stupid......thanks to the brave who serve, have served and those who gave their lives for you. Last edited by Craven; 08-29-2007 at 01:38 PM.

08-29-2007, 01:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
SuperDave Bad-Ass Super Contortionist! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northwest Florida and World Wide Posts: 1,845 Blog Entries: 2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: POLL: Which charity benefits from Giant's TAS fundraiser? Voting seems to have stalled. We need to see more interest if we are going to do this. Dave __________________ www.andersonaero.com SuperDave Es Mas Macho!

08-29-2007, 01:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Craven Our new VP! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Amelia, Ohio Age: 46 Posts: 3,149 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: POLL: Which charity benefits from Giant's TAS fundraiser? Can we get Max just to leave this thread at the top on the home page? __________________ USA: The greatest country in the world where you're allowed to act stupid, speak openly, look stupid and be stupid......thanks to the brave who serve, have served and those who gave their lives for you.

08-29-2007, 05:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
50%plane cool,,, Alright!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Static Display Age: 21 Posts: 7,777 Blog Entries: 69 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: POLL: Which charity benefits from Giant's TAS fundraiser? Vote people vote! __________________ Christopher Todd Thanks to my many sponsors for their dedication to benefit my pursuit of this wonderful hobby: Hardwork, a job, and Visa Charter Member of Team F.O.A.M. Fellowship Of Antagonistic Modelers JR, Futaba, Hitec, Brison, WildHare, Aeroworks, Vess Hey Fatty, lay off the McDonalds and go to the gym so you don't look like that cow that supposedly became your Big Mac!

08-29-2007, 11:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Craven Our new VP! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Amelia, Ohio Age: 46 Posts: 3,149 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: POLL: Which charity benefits from Giant's TAS fundraiser? Voting is close..... Does anybody really care or is this just a lost cause? Donating to a good cause is one of the best things you could ever do. You'll feel good about it. Think about his......Someday, you just might need some help?!?! __________________ USA: The greatest country in the world where you're allowed to act stupid, speak openly, look stupid and be stupid......thanks to the brave who serve, have served and those who gave their lives for you.

08-29-2007, 11:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
SuperDave Bad-Ass Super Contortionist! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northwest Florida and World Wide Posts: 1,845 Blog Entries: 2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: POLL: Which charity benefits from Giant's TAS fundraiser? I'll remain optomistic, but 32 votes out of over 20,000 members is disheartening, __________________ www.andersonaero.com SuperDave Es Mas Macho!