[SEL] [AT] Charity auction

[John Hammink]

As a list member from the other side of the pond, I donated over
the last years a $1000.00 for the charity auctions.
A while ago there was the same trouble about WHO got the money,
is that the reason why there're so little people paticipating in this last
auction? Only a lousy $700.00 this time.
Where're all the big spenders you see laughing and sipping all day at 
Portland?

Disappointed,
John Hammink
Anna Paulowna, Netherlands.
jg.hammink at quicknet.nl




> Spencer & List Members.
>  At the risk of being labeled a "Grouch" I would say that we really need to 
> think about Spencer's motion. Traditionally we have supported local needs 
> and while I know there are tremendous needs resulting from the Tsunami, the 
> needs in local areas have not gone away.
>  I fear that many if not most of the local needs will be passed over or 
> forgotten in light of the new need.
>  We as a Nation are already contributing much $$$ which is fine and great 
> but we as a small organization and other small groups are what fund many of 
> the local needs and the Government does not fund these worthwhile small 
> charities.
> Just My Thoughts. I will support what ever the group decides.
>   Respectfully,  John Grant