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Delia
Feb 16, 2009, 5:56:02 PM2/16/09
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This here forward sez: July 18th, 2009 is the day to hold a benefit for Burners Without Borders.
More deets below.
I would love to get Austin in on this. How much interest is there in joining the international scene?
Delia
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From: regionals-l...@burningman.com
Sent: 30 January 2009 05:11
To: Regionals List
Subject: [regionals-list] Benefit Without Borders Global Announcement!
Regionals from all over the world -- PLEASE REPOST THIS TO YOUR LOCAL
LISTS!
Thanks!
diem//emeritus
****************************
Greetings!
You are invited to participate in a fantastic project, BENEFIT
Without Borders, a one-day, multinational event to support BURNERS
Without Borders' (BWB) projects around the world. We are hoping you
will join us in this opportunity to build community by involving your
city/region.
What is the history of Benefit Without Borders?
Jon Ray was one of the many volunteers who went to help out in the
first incarnation of Burners Without Borders' efforts after hurricane
Katrina. In November of last year, Jon led a volunteer team that
produced a BWB fundraiser ( www.bordertownsd.com) in San Diego. It
went fabulously! Jon and his crew raised around $3500 after
expenses!!!!
After an inspired discussion, an idea was born to produce a multi-city
BWB benefit. The goal? To connect all of these events together by
broadcasting each city's event to one another all on the same day.
With six cities and counting, we are in the process of recruiting new
locations and laying the groundwork for what is sure to be an amazing
day! We need people like YOU to step up and involve your city/region.
How does it work?
-- The event is July 18th, 2009.
-- It can be a small house party, a private event space gathering, or
a large scale outdoor event.
--One of the main activities tying these events together will be the
silent auction.
--Resources for the three types of events with basic budgets,
structure, and ideas will be available for use on the google group
(see below).
--On the event discussion list, there are many ideas being shared
which will help facilitate events of all sizes.
Thank You to the following cities for signing on: Oahu, San Diego,
Seattle, Monterey, and Chicago.
With the recent addition of Toronto, we are now officially a
multinational event!
Why should I support Burners Without Borders?
Burners Without Borders is a grassroots, volunteer-driven, community
leadership organization whose goal is to unlock the creativity of
local communities to solve problems and bring about meaningful
change. Founded by Burners (Burning Man participants) who
instinctively gathered after Hurricane Katrina to help those who
couldn't help themselves, BWB has grown into a dynamic, international,
volunteer organization made possible by the generous financial support
of the community and an army of highly creative volunteers.
This past year alone, Burners Without Borders welcomed over 400
volunteers from all over the world to Pisco, Peru to support
earthquake reconstruction efforts there.
BWB is constantly engaged in new projects that make a real difference,
and their ability to be effective depends largely on donations to buy
the materials needed to get the job done.
This is where we can help! Come out and support them for this
multinational event on July 18th. Bring all of your friends!"
BWB's extremely low overhead means that any money donated goes
directly to projects that make a difference. All donations to Burners
without Borders are tax-deductible via their fiscal sponsor, The Black
Rock Arts Foundation. Net proceeds of the Benefit Without Borders
events will be donated to Burners Without Borders, with only a small
percentage going to BRAF for accounting costs.
You can check out what BWB has been up to at www.burnerswithoutborders.org
.
How can I get involved?
Involve your region in a benefit for BWB in your local area! By
joining us for Benefit Without Borders, you will help rally your local
area and help build community at the same time. We need YOU to step
up to the plate and make this event a day to remember. You will have
the support along the way from many other communities to make this day
a success.
Where can I find out more?
Check out the details at: www.benefitwithoutborders.com If you want
to *attend* an event in your areas, this is place for you! This site
is in its infancy, so please check back often for new information.
If you want to assist in *running* an event in your area, you can sign
up for the planning list here to stay in the loop:
http://groups.google.com/group/bwb-benfit (Yes, "Benfit". It's an old
Arson Island throwback.) The google group is for the specific purpose
of planning the events, and is for information and exchange of ideas
with a specific twist on production.
Please join us on July 18th to connect the energy and creativity of
your local community to this global event.
Kisses,
diem//regional emeritus, and lover of BWB
http://burnerswithoutborders.org/event.2009-01-29.8033323464
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-----Original Message-----
From: regionals-l...@burningman.com
Sent: 30 January 2009 05:11
To: Regionals List
Subject: [regionals-list] Benefit Without Borders Global Announcement!
Regionals from all over the world -- PLEASE REPOST THIS TO YOUR LOCAL
LISTS!
Thanks!
diem//emeritus
****************************
Greetings!
You are invited to participate in a fantastic project, BENEFIT
Without Borders, a one-day, multinational event to support BURNERS
Without Borders' (BWB) projects around the world. We are hoping you
will join us in this opportunity to build community by involving your
city/region.
What is the history of Benefit Without Borders?
Jon Ray was one of the many volunteers who went to help out in the
first incarnation of Burners Without Borders' efforts after hurricane
Katrina. In November of last year, Jon led a volunteer team that
produced a BWB fundraiser ( www.bordertownsd.com) in San Diego. It
went fabulously! Jon and his crew raised around $3500 after
expenses!!!!
After an inspired discussion, an idea was born to produce a multi-city
BWB benefit. The goal? To connect all of these events together by
broadcasting each city's event to one another all on the same day.
With six cities and counting, we are in the process of recruiting new
locations and laying the groundwork for what is sure to be an amazing
day! We need people like YOU to step up and involve your city/region.
How does it work?
-- The event is July 18th, 2009.
-- It can be a small house party, a private event space gathering, or
a large scale outdoor event.
--One of the main activities tying these events together will be the
silent auction.
--Resources for the three types of events with basic budgets,
structure, and ideas will be available for use on the google group
(see below).
--On the event discussion list, there are many ideas being shared
which will help facilitate events of all sizes.
Thank You to the following cities for signing on: Oahu, San Diego,
Seattle, Monterey, and Chicago.
With the recent addition of Toronto, we are now officially a
multinational event!
Why should I support Burners Without Borders?
Burners Without Borders is a grassroots, volunteer-driven, community
leadership organization whose goal is to unlock the creativity of
local communities to solve problems and bring about meaningful
change. Founded by Burners (Burning Man participants) who
instinctively gathered after Hurricane Katrina to help those who
couldn't help themselves, BWB has grown into a dynamic, international,
volunteer organization made possible by the generous financial support
of the community and an army of highly creative volunteers.
This past year alone, Burners Without Borders welcomed over 400
volunteers from all over the world to Pisco, Peru to support
earthquake reconstruction efforts there.
BWB is constantly engaged in new projects that make a real difference,
and their ability to be effective depends largely on donations to buy
the materials needed to get the job done.
This is where we can help! Come out and support them for this
multinational event on July 18th. Bring all of your friends!"
BWB's extremely low overhead means that any money donated goes
directly to projects that make a difference. All donations to Burners
without Borders are tax-deductible via their fiscal sponsor, The Black
Rock Arts Foundation. Net proceeds of the Benefit Without Borders
events will be donated to Burners Without Borders, with only a small
percentage going to BRAF for accounting costs.
You can check out what BWB has been up to at www.burnerswithoutborders.org
.
How can I get involved?
Involve your region in a benefit for BWB in your local area! By
joining us for Benefit Without Borders, you will help rally your local
area and help build community at the same time. We need YOU to step
up to the plate and make this event a day to remember. You will have
the support along the way from many other communities to make this day
a success.
Where can I find out more?
Check out the details at: www.benefitwithoutborders.com If you want
to *attend* an event in your areas, this is place for you! This site
is in its infancy, so please check back often for new information.
If you want to assist in *running* an event in your area, you can sign
up for the planning list here to stay in the loop:
http://groups.google.com/group/bwb-benfit (Yes, "Benfit". It's an old
Arson Island throwback.) The google group is for the specific purpose
of planning the events, and is for information and exchange of ideas
with a specific twist on production.
Please join us on July 18th to connect the energy and creativity of
your local community to this global event.
Kisses,
diem//regional emeritus, and lover of BWB
http://burnerswithoutborders.org/event.2009-01-29.8033323464
_______________________________________________
regionals-list mailing list
regiona...@burningman.com
https://lists.burningman.com/mailman/listinfo/regionals-list
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Miss D Kupps
Feb 16, 2009, 6:03:58 PM2/16/09
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Sounds great. I am all about coordinating this if anyone wants to help.
D
On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 4:56 PM, Delia <ali...@gmail.com> wrote:
This here forward sez: July 18th, 2009 is the day to hold a benefit for Burners Without Borders.More deets below.I would love to get Austin in on this. How much interest is there in joining the international scene?Delia
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