Punisher Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) EDIT: For newly arriving people, please see the details at Charitymates.com So, is it "that time" to start planning Charitymates 6? It seems i like starting the thread I know it's a month earlier than last year's, but last year's went on for almost 6 months, so why not get the ball rolling early? Let the discussion commence! Or just shut me up for a month or so. Edited May 31, 2012 by luke314pi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsMarvel fan Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) http://www.fundraisers.com/causes/awaremar.html a list of what causes the month of march sponsors I like vulva month, diabetes alert day, poisons week, though there are many to choose from it seems. Edited February 8, 2012 by MsMarvel fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Great list MMF. Kick Butts for example would be freakin great (our own super-heroes maybe?), but I wouldn't really consider it a charity, AND I wouldn't want to offend any members here who do smoke. Last year it took 3 months until the first auctions started, so maybe let's shoot for a charity spotlighted in May if we wanted to do it that way? Edited February 8, 2012 by Punisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Im partial to the Cancer and MS charities as my family has been affected by both, but am happy to support whatever charity is selected. I look forward to contributing to charity mates again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Vulva Month? I can see it now: "Mates for Vulvas!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Count me in as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ugh, is it this time of year again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I may need someone else to run the event this year. I have too many irons in the fire at the moment. But I will definitely participate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Funny, but I've just had a few irons come out of the fire recently. If no one wants to run it, I'd be willing to. But if someone else feels more inclined, I will gladly defer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I know I volunteered last year, but I am way too busy at the moment, so you take it, GH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Charitymates! I'm really looking forward to this. (For the newer members: check out charitymates.com and last year's event.) Kick Butts for example would be freakin great (our own super-heroes maybe?), but I wouldn't really consider it a charity, AND I wouldn't want to offend any members here who do smoke. While I do agree with your concerns about chosing Kick Butts, I do like the idea of customizing our own super-heroes as a theme. The whole backstory thing and stuff turned out very well last year, didn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 My schedule is jam packed, but count me in for sure. It's for charity after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I know as far as raising money, I'm pretty partial to colorectal cancer. You could still go with the 'Kick Butts' theme... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 We just did champion fighters last year. Let's mix it up a bit. Here's a thought. What about constalations or figures from the zodiac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) I agree that it might be a little early to start this year's project, especially since it seems to consume the boards for the half the year, but I suppose it is for a good cause! As for the specific charity, I'm all for cancer research but they already raise millions of dollars a year and I'd rather see our small but well-meaning donation go to a charity that is a little more in need of the money. What about Doctors Without Borders? Or for a more direct impact: Gifts of Hope? Here's a thought. What about constalations or figures from the zodiac? Expanding on that idea, what about mythological characters? Roman, Norse, Greek, Hindu, Chinese - the list goes on and on - a plethora of creatures and characters to choose from! Charitymates 6: Past Gods for a Better Future! Edited February 8, 2012 by Fujis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I agree that it might be a little early to start this year's project, especially since it seems to consume the boards for the half the year, but I suppose it is for a good cause! As for the specific charity, I'm all for cancer research but they already raise millions of dollars a year and I'd rather see our small but well-meaning donation go to a charity that is a little more in need of the money. What about Doctors Without Borders? Or for a more direct impact: Gifts of Hope? Here's a thought. What about constalations or figures from the zodiac? Expanding on that idea, what about mythological characters? Roman, Norse, Greek, Hindu, Chinese - the list goes on and on - a plethora of creatures and characters to choose from! Charitymates 6: Past Gods for a Better Future! if it is this, then I am in 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) I've passed on the last couple due to time constraints, but my calendar is clear this year, so I think I'm in for this go-around. I love the gods/mythology idea, too! Dibs on Shiva if we go in that direction. Edited February 8, 2012 by Lobsterman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Can I therefore do a self-likeness ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I am totally on for this project, so long as someone picks the Greek God Uranus. I'd just love to hear the updates on how their work is progressing* 'Today is the day I finally started working on Uranus.' 'I've been looking at Uranus so long now, all I see when I close my eyes at night is Uranus all night long' 'Today I gave those final touches to Uranus and finished my work with it.' 'I can't believe no one wants to buy Uranus.' *Yes, I have the maturity level of a 6th grader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I am totally on for this project, so long as someone picks the Greek God Uranus. I'd just love to hear the updates on how their work is progressing* 'Today is the day I finally started working on Uranus.' 'I've been looking at Uranus so long now, all I see when I close my eyes at night is Uranus all night long' 'Today I gave those final touches to Uranus and finished my work with it.' 'I can't believe no one wants to buy Uranus.' *Yes, I have the maturity level of a 6th grader. I was working on Uranus with a Dremel, and my hand slipped and put a giant gash across it. Fortunately I was able to fix the hole by packing it with some putty and sanding it down. Aaand we'll close the book on that right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I remember when Uranus was discovered ....many had thought it was just a blackhole that had once been wiped out by haemorrhoidsassteroids . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Mythological creatures is an excellent idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Mythological creature / gods sound good to me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Dibs on Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'd like to suggest we raise money for It Gets Better this year? I volunteer with young, at-risk GLBT people a couple of times a week, so this is a cause that's a bit close to my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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