[SEL] Charity Auction for Tod Engine??

[R & M Ingold]

I know I am the other side of the world but, Have you contacted the 
President?
When the chips are down, go to the top with a clear, concise statement. No 
flam, just the good facts.
Also, contact the 'media' and get them on your side.
You have a TOP news story there.
Worked right, it should bring in more than you will ever need.
Thats my two cents worth.
Reg & Marg Ingold.
Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
randmingold at hotkey.net.au
http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tod Engine" <todengine at zoominternet.net>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 12:24 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Charity Auction for Tod Engine??


> Curt, Jeff and the rest of the SEL List,
>
> If you would like to contribute directly to the Tod Engine Project that 
> would be very much appreciated.  I am not comfortable with asking for 
> money, those who have been on the list for years know that I do not 
> usually solicit contributions.
>
> There is approximately $800 in our accounts at this moment.  When that 
> amount reaches $5,000 then I'll contact the rigging company and have them 
> put me in their schedule.  I estimate the total cost to be about $11,000 
> or $12,000.  Our bill for moving four parts last year and cranes for three 
> days was $8,600. There are four more parts to move this time but since the 
> crankshaft wieghs so much its going to cost $2,500 just to truck it the 6 
> miles to our property.  So assuming the crane time stays the same the cost 
> will be just over $11,000.
>
> The Tod Engine Works casting business has been a tremendous help and the 
> money that we've made from that has allowed me to pour 18 yards of 
> concrete and buy 8 or 9 tri axle loads of slag fill so far.  Casting sales 
> over the next couple of months may bring in $1,000 to $1,500 towards our 
> goal.
>
> You all know that I don't ask for contributions very often, so for me to 
> ask it must be important.  The Tod Engine is the only Historic Mechanical 
> and Materials Engineering Landmark in the world, one of only three 
> existing rolling mill steam engines in North America, and perhaps the 
> largest preserved stationary steam engine in the U.S.  It was saved from 
> scrapping literally by the Stationary Engine List. If some of us could 
> chip in some money and help it get moved this year, I'll have most of her 
> back together next year and finally after all these years we can see this 
> mechanical marvel in all of its splendid beauty.
>
> Direct contributions can be made via paypal simply by sending it to our 
> paypal address which is paypal at todengine.org .  From that I can transfer 
> the funds directly into our savings account.  Or if you would prefer to 
> send a contribution our address is 2261 Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 
> 44505.
>
> Thank you all so very much.
>
> Rick Rowlands
> Executive Director
> Tod Engine Foundation
> William Tod 34" x 68" x 60" Cross Compound Steam Engine
> Youngstown, OH
> http://www.todengine.org/
> Photo Albums Online: http://community.webshots.com/user/todengine
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jeff Allen" <transteck at earthlink.net>
> To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 6:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [SEL] Charity Auction for Tod Engine??
>
>
>> Hi list,
>>
>> I agree with Curt. Rick has paypal set up for CD sales. Maybe he could 
>> add to it and allow us to donate online. I think a lot of us use paypal 
>> for auctions because it's quick and easy. For those without paypal 
>> accounts mail a check. Count me in Rick, and let me know how you want to 
>> do it. Direct donations sound good to me.
>> Jeff Allen
>>
>> Curt wrote:
>>
>>> Rick,
>>> Might it be possible to circumvent the effort that putting on the 
>>> Charity Auction presents? If you need money for the project just _ask_, 
>>> and tell us how much. How many are on the SEL right now? If we each 
>>> ante-up what's that work out to each?
>>> Curt
>>>
>>> Tod Engine wrote:
>>>
>>>> Who runs the ATIS Chairty Auctions?  I was wondering if it would be 
>>>> possible to run a special charity auction to help raise some of the 
>>>> money to move the last few pieces of the Tod Engine from the mill.  I 
>>>> estimate it will cost about $12,000 for the cranes and hauling, and I 
>>>> am hopeful to obtain a grant for a portion of that, but would need to 
>>>> raise the rest.
>>>>
>>>> This is really the last major hurdle to overcome in the restoration of 
>>>> the Tod Engine.  We saved the old girl, purchased the land for the 
>>>> museum, moved 120 tons worth of parts last year and once these last 
>>>> parts, the 48 ton HP bedplate, 40 ton LP cylinder, 65 ton crankshaft 
>>>> and 8 ton HP cylinder, are moved to our site full scale reassembly of 
>>>> the engine can begin.
>>>>
>>>> I have several items that I could contribute to the chairty auction, 
>>>> and if a few other list members could contribute that would be great. 
>>>> The engine is related to steelmaking as well and I have several steel 
>>>> industry related items that my steel entuisuast friends would bid on as 
>>>> well.
>>>>
>>>> So who runs the chairt auctions and would this be a good enough reason 
>>>> to run a special auction?
>>>>
>>>
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