[SEL] Charity Auction for Tod Engine??

Wed Jun 8 11:26:42 PDT 2005

keep the political bs out of this list.

Tom
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Curt" <curt at imc-group.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Charity Auction for Tod Engine??

> Ya know Reg, their are foundations with staff that work hard to give
> money away to organizations like historical groups. One that comes to
> mind is the Bill Gates Foundation. Our Pres. might be just a tad busy at
> the moment attacking our personal rights/freedoms under the guise of
> anti-terrorism, so contacting those organizations might yield more
> satisfying results. I don't have a clue how to go about finding these
> organizations, but there are a lot of them with lots of money to give
away.
> Curt Holland
>
> R & M Ingold wrote:
>
> > 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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