Woodworkers Help Save the Children #2: Approved

Congratulations Martin and Debbie. I am looking forward to the official announcements.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

this is a WONDERFUL event, Martin. Of course, now i have to build something that is worthy of this cause…

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Great news Martin…I had already jumped the gun by discussing the building of my paddle for this challenge on a number of SUP (standup paddleboard) forums so I’m glad it came through. I’ve already gotten a very positive response. I’m planning on an “art” paddle. Inlays…maybe some carving, and I have an offer from a surf painter Rick Romano to do a small painting on the paddle (not sure if the logistics for that will work but we’ll see). I hope to get started on it next week.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

that’s awesome!!! THis is really exciting.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Great Idea

Perhaps eBAY would jump in with an auction site. With PayPal channeling the funds?

Just a thought

Mike

-- Mike, Maryland, www.thewoodenquill.com

the one charity link that I read stated a fee that eBay would get—I, personally, would rather see all of the money get to the charity… but there might be other options.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Great idea Martin. How about blog auctions here on LJ?

-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"

Work out the kinks and I am in! I give away a few items for local hockey associations each year that get raffled off. Good publicity and you feel good doing it.

-- http://www.hockeystix.com

if you can come up with any ideas re: the auction/sale process… I’d love to hear them.. the more ideas the better!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

I looked into eBay as an option but they use an outside service to manage charity items and they want a cut. Dan mentioned the methods he will use on eBay in the 1st post of the blog. It looks like it is possible to do it without them getting a percentage but we’ll need to figure out the details.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

There are a lot of painters doing “art a day auctions” primarily through seperate blogs, but are doing the selling through eBay. Some have been featured in the paper and have earned a pretty penny doing these over the course of the year. This is something I’ve looked into starting up, just need to get off my duff and get started. Some use Etsy.com to sell art too. Some woodworkers sell stuff there, though some stuff I’ve seen is of the craft show type stuff, or underpriced for what it could/should be. Selling a pen for $15. either the kits were free or are of questionable quality.

-- The opposite of war isn't peace. It's creation. -- Wood T's: http://www.printfection.com/snbcreative

Martin,

Is the deadline of Dec 1st the day the money needs to be in or that the project should be completed? I’m trying to work out the logistics of having a painting done to add to my “art” paddle and the date may define what is possible.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

Deadline is that money is being sent in by Dec. 1 .. so we can get the grand total and further publicity before the holidays.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Are there any tax implications in doing this? Say with a raffle or such? I’m thinking that a raffle might generate the most funds, but I’m also anticipating being asked if losing tickets are tax deductible. If there is some insight here, I’d appreciate it.

-- If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. No use being a darn fool about it.

Hey, would it be possible to donate a Power Tool to the auction?

-- life can always be weaved into a song.

I could possibly get one donated from the Store.

-- life can always be weaved into a song.

re: tax deductions for losing tickets – I have no idea how that works.

I’ve emailed our STC contact for more information.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

I better get going on this quickly. The Dec 1st deadline for the money puts some urgency into it.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

here’s the reply from STC, Canada.

“CRA regulations (Canada Revenue) state that tax receipts cannot be issued on anything for which the donor gets something in return. This includes a “chance to win”. Therefore, no tax receipts will be issued on raffle tickets. The only time a tax receipt would be issued, as far as I can see it, would be if somebody makes a straight donation to Save the Children over and above the cost of a ticket. (….so the raffle ticket is $10.00, and somebody gives $30.00. At the donor’s request, we could tax receipt the donor $20.00).

In order to issue a tax receipt for any straight donations, we would need a clear record of the donor’s full name and mailing address. If any information is missing we would not be able to produce a tax receipt.”

(not the official regulations but that pretty much sums it up)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Thank you Most Marvelous MsDebbieP.

-- If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. No use being a darn fool about it.

I don’t know about STC Canada but in the US it’s been my charity of choice for 15 years.
I wear noting but their ties.
I ALWAYS get good comments.

I was waiting for a plane in the St. Louis airport one night. Young man came up to me and said “Best buy I ever made.” “What’s that?” “That tie. My girlfriend said I needed to buy that tie. Best buy I ever made.”

Sorry,. I had to come back. I was and do wear other clothes, just not other ties.
If I didn’t come back you guys would harass me unmercifully.

-- No piece is cut too short. It was meant for a smaller project.

who would!!!??

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Hi Jude—sorry it took so long to get back to you re: your question.

YES YES YES.. you can donate a tool for auction / raffle / sale …

and maybe someone wants to donate some “fix it” time or…. lots of ideas !!!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

The big PROMOTION of this great event has been kicked off – with a press release being sent to a number of locations.

As you know, there are banners that you can post on your websites, bookmarks that you can print off and distribute around your area, AND we’d also like your help with distributing the press release! Send me a contact for your local newspaper / radio station / woodworking group / school / or ?? (an email address please) and I’ll send the press release to them.
When you are ready to promote your donated item you can then let them know and hopefully they will do another article on the event, on your item for auction/sale and on your woodworking business/hobby.

AND.. if you have any other ideas re: publicizing this event please let us know. The more ideas, the better!

(banners and bookmark downloads are available at http://lumberjocks.com/stc )

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)