Kae
01-12-2008, 12:52 AM
As promised and requested ..
A very intelligent wench requested that questions be posted for the nominees. We don't want everyone to post twice, so - I as current Madame - will ensure that they get to here as well as the yahoo group.
The question we have so far is....
This is for both Madame and Vice Madame Candidates.
Charity events have been mentioned . . . . .and I do feel they are part
of what makes us great.
With our membership being spread out across state lines . . . .
I would like to hear what the Candidates suggest for at least on future
Charity Event that would allow all members to participate . . .not just
those in driving distance. So not necessarily something that requires a
gathering to accomplish.
Example: every member to contribute to their local food bank on
___________ date.
True not every member will participate, or be able to. But it would be
kinda cool to have food banks all over 3 states on one specific date get
donations in the name of International Wenches Guild Local 13.
Emrld/ Kissing Frog Fairy
__._,_.___
(Countess)
I think the idea of an official day for donations to a local food
bank would be fabulous. You're right, no meeting would have to be
held. We would just have to make sure that we have someone in each
faire jurisdiction/area to be the collection point. I don't think
that will be a problem.
Race for the cure can certain by done in different places at the same
time.
RESCU rallies depend on the faire. Those are spread out through the
year. We just need a liason with the official RESCU person for each
faire to coordinate with us.
I'm thinking of some other charities right now. There are enough
women's shelters in each place that we could have a donation day for
giving to battered women. There is also an organization that
provides women who are without funds to buy clothing to get
appropriate clothing for job interviews. I know we all have stuff in
our closets that we aren't using that could make someone less
fortunate than we feel good about herself. I would also like to see
us have a stuffed animal drive for either the emergency shelters or
the police/firemen. Often the children come to the shelters with
nothing but the clothes on their backs. When an animal is put in the
child's arms, somehow it makes it better. The police also do the
same thing with the animals. They give them to children when they go
out on a call. The toys wouldn't have to be expensive.
Mary
And from......................
(lady B)
Ladies of Local 13 & Emerald,
You all have to remember, I AM Lady Bridget Wood,
Tour Guide & SOCIAL DIRECTOR of the Village of Scarby,
and the Martha Stewart of the Wench party and planning
committee. (By the way - I am late being able to
answer this question for that very reason - I am
working on the house for our sister Vicki's Baby
Shower in the morning, that I hope to see you all at!)
So this is really not a fair question for my
competition. lololololol
My feelings on Charity Work or help of any kind to
anyone or any thing (Animals - just ask Lucky)in need
are strong! Those of you that know me well know I am
at each event we plan or I am planning them already
for the future.
There were many wonderful Charities mentioned by
Countess, Sarah & Isa. And it was suggested to have a
mass All Local 13 group effort in Houston - La - Okl &
us. And I am all for that, but my thoughts on that is
- shouldn't we chat with the Charity Chair's in each
region and get them actively involved with us? And
then with their help, pick say the top 3 that we all
feel would use our services best and take it from
there. For an example - we might choose a food drive -
well La had Katrina and now the whole World has sent
food to the food bank - so would that do them any
good?? I think we should all want to work on the same
ones. and if the other region's are involved in the
planning with us, I feel they would be more willing to
participate in it.
Which also bring up involvement... we can pick one out
of 1000's of Charities and we can plan and plan - BUT
without ladies there to help to make it successful -
what good was it for?? Example's: (1)Countess brought
up meeting the Troops - I got that all together the
last time we did it, and I was planning on dozens of
wenches because everyone was so excited and thought
that was such a great thing to do - and there were
maybe 10 of us there. Granted, I will never forget the
warm fuzzy feeling's I had inside and the self
satisfaction I got from that day. But I told the
Director that there would be a huge group of ladies to
meet these wonderful men and women and there wasn't.
(2) The Blanket's - this one by far is my favorite
project to do... they are all just so beautiful in
their own fuzzy way's, and we all have a blast eating
and drinking and telling tales working on them but
this last time we only were able to make 28 (I think)
where last year we made over 80. So see how important
teamwork & corporation is. That alone can make or
break a Charity Drive.
I guess what I am trying to say - no matter who Win's
this election - she will work hard to do what you all
say you want to do - but you all have to live up to
your part of the deal as well, if the Madam - or Vice
Madam or Charity Committee or who ever takes the time
to do all the planning it is only fair for them to
expect great things to come from it. That is what will
make this Local be the BEST. TEAMWORK!
I personally would like for us to Adopt a Median - Yes
that sounds Korney - But... we get free Advertisement
for the Wenches of Local 13 on the sign they post
stating The Median is attended to by the Wenches Guild
Local 13. Not to mention, how many fender benders
could we cause picking up litter and planting flower's
in Bodices?
Thank You for listening. Hope to see you all in the
morning.
xoxo
and from....
(Isa)
How about a "Toys for Tots" charity drive in garb? This can be done
anywhere and what better way to enjoy the season than with a Marine!
Isa
and from...
(Lady Sarah)
I'm not sure how the logistics would work, but something that I've done in
conjunction with another organization is at Christmas time, when it seems that
every charitable organization is asking for assistance of some sort, we as
individual members find an organization that means something to us and we
donate/assist/provide service to that organization. At our christmas party, we
relate what we did and share it with everyone else.
Another thing that we could do is work with our local animal shelters. I know
in the grand scheme of things and compared to breast cancer research and Ryan's
House, animal shelters are small potatoes, but from what I've seen of our
Members, we all love our animals and abhor the atrocities done to them. It
doesn't have to be simply cash donations - when you go shopping, buy an extra
bag of dog food. If you have towels that you're replacing, donate those to the
shelter. Things like that. If we all did that across the states of Texas,
Louisiana and Oklahoma, then think of what a great impact that would make. It
could be done in one particular month, as opposed to one specific day - that
gives us all a greater chance to participate.
Yes, the food banks are another example of what we can do, as well as women's
shelters or simply life shelters. They always need toiletry supplies as well as
clothing donations. If any of us travel and stay in a hotel, pick up the little
toiletry samples that they provide in the bathrooms. It doesn't cost you extra
and you can collect all year long.
If we broaden the spectrum of charitable organizations we work with, then we can
broaden the possibility of more of us participating and we're not limited to
only one time of the year.
LS
the rest of you, question away!
kae
A very intelligent wench requested that questions be posted for the nominees. We don't want everyone to post twice, so - I as current Madame - will ensure that they get to here as well as the yahoo group.
The question we have so far is....
This is for both Madame and Vice Madame Candidates.
Charity events have been mentioned . . . . .and I do feel they are part
of what makes us great.
With our membership being spread out across state lines . . . .
I would like to hear what the Candidates suggest for at least on future
Charity Event that would allow all members to participate . . .not just
those in driving distance. So not necessarily something that requires a
gathering to accomplish.
Example: every member to contribute to their local food bank on
___________ date.
True not every member will participate, or be able to. But it would be
kinda cool to have food banks all over 3 states on one specific date get
donations in the name of International Wenches Guild Local 13.
Emrld/ Kissing Frog Fairy
__._,_.___
(Countess)
I think the idea of an official day for donations to a local food
bank would be fabulous. You're right, no meeting would have to be
held. We would just have to make sure that we have someone in each
faire jurisdiction/area to be the collection point. I don't think
that will be a problem.
Race for the cure can certain by done in different places at the same
time.
RESCU rallies depend on the faire. Those are spread out through the
year. We just need a liason with the official RESCU person for each
faire to coordinate with us.
I'm thinking of some other charities right now. There are enough
women's shelters in each place that we could have a donation day for
giving to battered women. There is also an organization that
provides women who are without funds to buy clothing to get
appropriate clothing for job interviews. I know we all have stuff in
our closets that we aren't using that could make someone less
fortunate than we feel good about herself. I would also like to see
us have a stuffed animal drive for either the emergency shelters or
the police/firemen. Often the children come to the shelters with
nothing but the clothes on their backs. When an animal is put in the
child's arms, somehow it makes it better. The police also do the
same thing with the animals. They give them to children when they go
out on a call. The toys wouldn't have to be expensive.
Mary
And from......................
(lady B)
Ladies of Local 13 & Emerald,
You all have to remember, I AM Lady Bridget Wood,
Tour Guide & SOCIAL DIRECTOR of the Village of Scarby,
and the Martha Stewart of the Wench party and planning
committee. (By the way - I am late being able to
answer this question for that very reason - I am
working on the house for our sister Vicki's Baby
Shower in the morning, that I hope to see you all at!)
So this is really not a fair question for my
competition. lololololol
My feelings on Charity Work or help of any kind to
anyone or any thing (Animals - just ask Lucky)in need
are strong! Those of you that know me well know I am
at each event we plan or I am planning them already
for the future.
There were many wonderful Charities mentioned by
Countess, Sarah & Isa. And it was suggested to have a
mass All Local 13 group effort in Houston - La - Okl &
us. And I am all for that, but my thoughts on that is
- shouldn't we chat with the Charity Chair's in each
region and get them actively involved with us? And
then with their help, pick say the top 3 that we all
feel would use our services best and take it from
there. For an example - we might choose a food drive -
well La had Katrina and now the whole World has sent
food to the food bank - so would that do them any
good?? I think we should all want to work on the same
ones. and if the other region's are involved in the
planning with us, I feel they would be more willing to
participate in it.
Which also bring up involvement... we can pick one out
of 1000's of Charities and we can plan and plan - BUT
without ladies there to help to make it successful -
what good was it for?? Example's: (1)Countess brought
up meeting the Troops - I got that all together the
last time we did it, and I was planning on dozens of
wenches because everyone was so excited and thought
that was such a great thing to do - and there were
maybe 10 of us there. Granted, I will never forget the
warm fuzzy feeling's I had inside and the self
satisfaction I got from that day. But I told the
Director that there would be a huge group of ladies to
meet these wonderful men and women and there wasn't.
(2) The Blanket's - this one by far is my favorite
project to do... they are all just so beautiful in
their own fuzzy way's, and we all have a blast eating
and drinking and telling tales working on them but
this last time we only were able to make 28 (I think)
where last year we made over 80. So see how important
teamwork & corporation is. That alone can make or
break a Charity Drive.
I guess what I am trying to say - no matter who Win's
this election - she will work hard to do what you all
say you want to do - but you all have to live up to
your part of the deal as well, if the Madam - or Vice
Madam or Charity Committee or who ever takes the time
to do all the planning it is only fair for them to
expect great things to come from it. That is what will
make this Local be the BEST. TEAMWORK!
I personally would like for us to Adopt a Median - Yes
that sounds Korney - But... we get free Advertisement
for the Wenches of Local 13 on the sign they post
stating The Median is attended to by the Wenches Guild
Local 13. Not to mention, how many fender benders
could we cause picking up litter and planting flower's
in Bodices?
Thank You for listening. Hope to see you all in the
morning.
xoxo
and from....
(Isa)
How about a "Toys for Tots" charity drive in garb? This can be done
anywhere and what better way to enjoy the season than with a Marine!
Isa
and from...
(Lady Sarah)
I'm not sure how the logistics would work, but something that I've done in
conjunction with another organization is at Christmas time, when it seems that
every charitable organization is asking for assistance of some sort, we as
individual members find an organization that means something to us and we
donate/assist/provide service to that organization. At our christmas party, we
relate what we did and share it with everyone else.
Another thing that we could do is work with our local animal shelters. I know
in the grand scheme of things and compared to breast cancer research and Ryan's
House, animal shelters are small potatoes, but from what I've seen of our
Members, we all love our animals and abhor the atrocities done to them. It
doesn't have to be simply cash donations - when you go shopping, buy an extra
bag of dog food. If you have towels that you're replacing, donate those to the
shelter. Things like that. If we all did that across the states of Texas,
Louisiana and Oklahoma, then think of what a great impact that would make. It
could be done in one particular month, as opposed to one specific day - that
gives us all a greater chance to participate.
Yes, the food banks are another example of what we can do, as well as women's
shelters or simply life shelters. They always need toiletry supplies as well as
clothing donations. If any of us travel and stay in a hotel, pick up the little
toiletry samples that they provide in the bathrooms. It doesn't cost you extra
and you can collect all year long.
If we broaden the spectrum of charitable organizations we work with, then we can
broaden the possibility of more of us participating and we're not limited to
only one time of the year.
LS
the rest of you, question away!
kae