Charity Donation FAQ and Pool Total at DVinfo.net

Lorinda Norton · October 21st, 2011, 08:26 PM

Here's a copy of Dylan's post from the last charity challenge, with a total giving update as they come in:

Q: How does the Charity Challenge work?
A: For those who are new to the Charity Challenge, here's how it works:
1) You donate a bit of cash to the DVC/UWOL charity pool.
2) At the end of the video challenge, the winner of the competition chooses a charity of his/her choice.
3) We mail a check for the full amount to the charity, and make someone who needs some extra help, very, very happy for the holidays.

Q: How much has the Charity Challenge raised in the past?
A: Not including this year, we've donated $3416 to charities.

Q: How much should I donate?
A: The average donation is $20-$30. The highest was $100 (you know who you are!), but even $5 helps buy a needy family a meal or wildlife in need.

Q: I only want my money to go to a charity I like.
A: Then submit a film and win it all for your charity!

Q: Do I have to donate to the charity pool to enter a film in the competition?
A: No, you don't have to donate to the charity pool to enter. But it will make you feel good inside to do so, I promise.

Q: Can I just have the prize pool money sent to my buddy, then spend it on beer?
A: 1) We make sure all charities are real. 2) You'd never escape Lorinda's wrath.

Q: OK, I think this is a great idea, how do I donate?
A: Send a Paypal payment to us at softserveinc@hotmail.com Please mark it as a gift, or Paypal skims 3%.

Q: What if I don't have Paypal?
A: I bet you know someone who does!

Q: No, really I don't.
A: You can mail me a check and I'll add that amount to the charity pool. Email me through the forum.

Any questions? Didn't think so. If you haven't joined in the fun yet here's a link to the sign up! http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/dvc-uwol...e-sign-up.html

Lorinda Norton · October 21st, 2011, 08:29 PM

Here's a look back at where your donations have gone!

2010: $380 to Pandas International Welcome to Pandas International, for the Research and Preservation of the Giant Panda
2009: $276 to Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund American Red Cross
2008: $635 to Foreningen Våre Rovdyr, Foreningen Våre Rovdyr - Forside
2007: $861 to United Way Idaho Meth Project, Idaho Meth Project
2006: $739 to Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's Association - Everything You Need to Know about Alzheimer?s Disease
2005: $525 to Hope House, Hope House, Inc. - Home

Dylan Couper · November 1st, 2011, 12:01 PM

Pool total and list of donators:

Current pool sits at: $290!
At this rate it should be easy to take down 2009...

Donations given by:
Finn-Erik Faele
Chris Barcellos
Lorinda Norton
Henry Williams
Dylan Couper
Simon Wood
Daniel Bates
Mugurel Dragusin
Meryem Ersoz
Bill Thesken
Marj Atkins
Joseph Tran
Dick Mays

Dylan Couper · November 14th, 2011, 03:43 PM

Pool up to $290! Only $100 to go to top last years!

Meryem Ersoz · November 22nd, 2011, 05:33 PM

Consider it done, softserve!

Dylan Couper · November 24th, 2011, 10:58 PM

Boom! $405

Dylan Couper · January 4th, 2012, 05:10 PM

Updated with 3 more donations (hadn't checked it in a while, sorry) and the total is...

KA-POW! $492!

October 21st, 2011, 08:26 PM	#1
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Charity Donation FAQ and Pool Total Here's a copy of Dylan's post from the last charity challenge, with a total giving update as they come in: Q: How does the Charity Challenge work? A: For those who are new to the Charity Challenge, here's how it works: 1) You donate a bit of cash to the DVC/UWOL charity pool. 2) At the end of the video challenge, the winner of the competition chooses a charity of his/her choice. 3) We mail a check for the full amount to the charity, and make someone who needs some extra help, very, very happy for the holidays. Q: How much has the Charity Challenge raised in the past? A: Not including this year, we've donated $3416 to charities. Q: How much should I donate? A: The average donation is $20-$30. The highest was $100 (you know who you are!), but even $5 helps buy a needy family a meal or wildlife in need. Q: I only want my money to go to a charity I like. A: Then submit a film and win it all for your charity! Q: Do I have to donate to the charity pool to enter a film in the competition? A: No, you don't have to donate to the charity pool to enter. But it will make you feel good inside to do so, I promise. Q: Can I just have the prize pool money sent to my buddy, then spend it on beer? A: 1) We make sure all charities are real. 2) You'd never escape Lorinda's wrath. Q: OK, I think this is a great idea, how do I donate? A: Send a Paypal payment to us at softserveinc@hotmail.com Please mark it as a gift, or Paypal skims 3%. Q: What if I don't have Paypal? A: I bet you know someone who does! Q: No, really I don't. A: You can mail me a check and I'll add that amount to the charity pool. Email me through the forum. Any questions? Didn't think so. If you haven't joined in the fun yet here's a link to the sign up! http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/dvc-uwol...e-sign-up.html __________________ Lorinda

October 21st, 2011, 08:29 PM	#2
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Re: Charity Donation FAQ and Pool Total Here's a look back at where your donations have gone! 2010: $380 to Pandas International Welcome to Pandas International, for the Research and Preservation of the Giant Panda 2009: $276 to Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund American Red Cross 2008: $635 to Foreningen Våre Rovdyr, Foreningen Våre Rovdyr - Forside 2007: $861 to United Way Idaho Meth Project, Idaho Meth Project 2006: $739 to Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's Association - Everything You Need to Know about Alzheimer?s Disease 2005: $525 to Hope House, Hope House, Inc. - Home __________________ Lorinda

November 1st, 2011, 12:01 PM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Re: Charity Donation FAQ and Pool Total = $240 Pool total and list of donators: Current pool sits at: $290! At this rate it should be easy to take down 2009... Donations given by: Finn-Erik Faele Chris Barcellos Lorinda Norton Henry Williams Dylan Couper Simon Wood Daniel Bates Mugurel Dragusin Meryem Ersoz Bill Thesken Marj Atkins Joseph Tran Dick Mays __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

November 14th, 2011, 03:43 PM	#4
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Re: Charity Donation FAQ and Pool Total Pool up to $290! Only $100 to go to top last years! __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

November 22nd, 2011, 05:33 PM	#5
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	Re: Charity Donation FAQ and Pool Total Consider it done, softserve!

November 24th, 2011, 10:58 PM	#6
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Re: Charity Donation FAQ and Pool Total Boom! $405 __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

January 4th, 2012, 05:10 PM	#7
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Re: Charity Donation FAQ and Pool Total Updated with 3 more donations (hadn't checked it in a while, sorry) and the total is... KA-POW! $492! __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com