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Hi all,

Just got these emails. I'm in too. 

Thanks for setting this up!

Xoxox 
Matty


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On Feb 7, 2012, at 12:42 PM, geshe...@googlegroups.com wrote:

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    Naamah Harris <naamah...@gmail.com> Feb 06 07:11PM -0500  

    Andi, thank you for setting up the widget, just a question? Is this safe? I'm a little nervous to be linking my bank account to a third party account, especially if it's not going directly to camp... Maybe someone could explain how it works a little bit better to me, I just know so many people whose accounts have been hacked into, so just a little worried!!!
     
    I would also be happy to collect checks from everyone and then send it to camp. Also, julie are you still writing up the ad?!
     
    Thanks everyone!
     
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    Josh Singer <josh...@gmail.com> Feb 06 07:58PM -0500  

    Don't worry, Maamah. This sounds like its the same thing as paypall. I
    think it will be much easier if we all use the widget to collect funds from
    everyone. It's great that we have so many people who are interested in
    contributing. Maybe we should each donate what we are comfortable
    contributing and be less concerned about making the math worth for the
    price of the ad. All the money is a contribution to camp, so if people
    would like to pay more than $8 it is fine if we exceed $360. Also, a shout
    out to Andi for hooking us up with an extra $10 per person. Much love.
     
    Singers
     

     

    Naamah Harris <naamah...@gmail.com> Feb 06 08:13PM -0500  

    Hahaha, ok thanks singer! Also, even if we donate more, Andi can always take out the 360 for the ad and whatever money is raised that's left over we can keep and give to the gesher fund!
     
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    Julie Berger <jul...@hotmail.com> Feb 06 08:47PM -0500  

    I agree Singers and Andi, this widget will streamline the money collection - sounds great! Andi, just checking - if it reaches $360, can it go over? I love the idea of putting any extra toward the GesherFund (great call, Naamah).
     
    We have to submit the ad form and money by the end of next week - so let's get the donations started!
     
    I will still write the ad. I will send it out to the group by
    early next week for feedback, before we have to submit it. (It won't be
    very long and involved.)
     
    Julie
     
     
    *You belong among the WILDFLOWERS*
     
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    From: naamah...@gmail.com
    Subject: Re: [Gesher Fund] Fwd: Annual Benefit and Silent Auction
    Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 20:13:35 -0500
    To: josh...@gmail.com
     
     
     
    Hahaha, ok thanks singer! Also, even if we donate more, Andi can always take out the 360 for the ad and whatever money is raised that's left over we can keep and give to the gesher fund!
     
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    On Feb 6, 2012, at 7:58 PM, Josh Singer <josh...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
    Don't worry, Maamah. This sounds like its the same thing as paypall. I think it will be much easier if we all use the widget to collect funds from everyone. It's great that we have so many people who are interested in contributing. Maybe we should each donate what we are comfortable contributing and be less concerned about making the math worth for the price of the ad. All the money is a contribution to camp, so if people would like to pay more than $8 it is fine if we exceed $360. Also, a shout out to Andi for hooking us up with an extra $10 per person. Much love.
     
    Singers
     
    On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:11 PM, Naamah Harris <naamah...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
    Andi, thank you for setting up the widget, just a question? Is this safe? I'm a little nervous to be linking my bank account to a third party account, especially if it's not going directly to camp... Maybe someone could explain how it works a little bit better to me, I just know so many people whose accounts have been hacked into, so just a little worried!!!
     
    I would also be happy to collect checks from everyone and then send it to camp. Also, julie are you still writing up the ad?!
    Thanks everyone!
     
    Sent from my iPhone
     
    On Feb 6, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Abbey Midelton <abbeym...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
     
    Hey guys, I would also like to commit to contributing towards the ad. I'm also curious how the widget works, specifically where the money goes and how it gets to camp. Also, forgive me if this question was already answered, but what is the ad going to say?
     
     
     
     
    On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 5:23 PM, Lonni Romirowsky <lon...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
     
     
    Also, I just noticed the widget says "Gesher Fund." Not sure who is going to see this, but the money isn't going to the Gesher Fund - this is specifically for the Ad Journal for the Tribute Dinner. Not sure if it matters
     
     
     
     
     
     
    On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 5:20 PM, Lonni Romirowsky <lon...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
     
     
     
    As of now, we have 20 commitments, including the following people:
    Lonni
    Naamah
    Julie
    Dale Van Wag
    Jenn Adler
    Judy Miller
    Josh Singer
    Stef Makar
    Lisa Friedman
    Ella
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Abbe Raivetz
    Stacy Lipshutz
    Ben Berliner
    Kevin Waloff
    Miriam
    Dahlia
    Andi
    Steph Berger
    Elana Slobo
    Dave Rabezadah
     
    As it stands, that would be $18 per person. Thanks for setting up the widget, Andi. I'm not so familiar with this program - could you possibly explain how it works? If I fill in the amount into the widget, once I set up an account from which to transfer funds, will it automatically go to camp? How will they know this is for the Ad Journal? Just want to make sure that when we send in the form with our Ad Journal commitment, we all know/they know how the money will get to them. As long as I understand how this process works, I'm totally comfortable doing it this way as long as the team is - guys please weigh in and let us know if you're cool with this.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Thanks for everyone's help! So glad we're doing this for camp!
     
    xoxo
    Lonni
     
    On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 5:13 PM, Andi Grossman <andi.g...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Hi guys,

    i created the raise money widget. I set the goal for $360 (amount for the 1/4 page ad) and gave us to Feb 20 to raise the funds (the due date).

    so this is how it works. click on the link below to contribute money. In order to transfer the funds, you will need to create an account and link your bank account or debit card (all completely free). plus, the first time you set up an account, you automatically get $10 free so if we hit the 20-person mark yet, then instead of paying $18, you're only paying $8! what a bargain!
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    https://widgets.servevirtual.net/ViewWidget.aspx?wid=4447
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    also, there's no obligation to do this. i just thought it would be easier. we might even think about creating a facebook page for the Gesher Fund and then the widget could live on the page and then whenever we want to donate, it's already there for us. but if people would prefer to write checks and mail them to a point person that's fine too. just let me know one way or the other.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    i will check on the widget in a week to see if people have contributed. if not, i can just take it down.

    thanks,
    andi


     
     

    On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 4:38 PM, David Rabizadeh <dav...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
    Innnnnn
     
     
     
    On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 3:54 PM, Stephanie <sab...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
     
     
     
    Im in
     
     
    On Feb 3, 2012 11:43 PM, "Dahlia Galler" <dahlia...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
    im in.
    dahlia
     
     
    On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 3:05 PM, Miriam <miriam...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
    Sounds great Andi! Louie and I are in!
     
     
     
     
    On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 9:33 AM, Andi Grossman <andi.g...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
     
    i'm going to make a shameless plug for my bf's company. they have a tool that allows groups to raise money. if you set up an account everyone can just electronically transfer money to our cause and no one has to worry about fitting the bill and/or collecting individual checks.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    https://secure.serve.com/Tools/Console/CreateEventWidget

    just an idea to keep things organized.
     
     

     
     

    On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 5:50 AM, Kevin Waloff <kwa...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
    I'm in!!! Won't be able to make it up from DC though... :(
     
    -Kevin
     
     
     
     
     
     
    On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 7:21 PM, Ben <b.a.be...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
     
     
    I am in.
     
     
    All the best! ~Ben
     
     
     
     
    On Feb 2, 2012, at 3:25 PM, SBS <stacys...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
     
     
     
     
    Not sure we'll be able to make it in from Boston, but we're in!
     
     
    Stacy
     
     
     
     
    On Feb 2, 2012, at 1:25 PM, Lonni Romirowsky <lon...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
     
     
     
    I'll be in charge of collecting funds if someone will volunteer to write the letter - do we have a writer in the house? I'd do it, but I'm preparing for my synagogue/day school's 100th anniversary gala, which is also in march, and I'm a bit overcommitted.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    If everyone who's interested in participating wants to email me asap, we can determine the size of the ad based on people who want to participate. As you can image, I can't afford to front the money, so once we decide which ad we'll buy, I can send you my address to send me checks, and then I can write a check to camp...after all, I work for a Jewish nonprofit ;)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    thanks guys!
    xoxo
     
     
    On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Naamah Harris <naamah...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
     
     
    I would totally be down for this, and I think it's a great idea!! Would you be willing to be in charge of collecting the funds from people, Lonnie? Or did I just volunteer you, haha?
     
     
    Thanks,
     
     
    Maamah
     
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    On Feb 2, 2012, at 1:10 PM, Lonni Romirowsky <lon...@gmail.com> wrote:
     
     
     
     
     
    Hi Ramah Friends,
     
    As you may know, on Thursday, March 8, Camp Ramah will be hosting its first annual benefit (finally!!). I'm so thrilled that camp is finally realizing the need for active fundraising and is reaching out to the community at-large. While I can't be there in person, I want the event to succeed, with many years of successful events to follow. I'd love to purchase an ad in the Ad Journal, but since it's a bit pricey, I thought it might be nice to buy an ad from our whole edah. Please let me know how you guys feel about it, and if you want to go in on this. Depending on interest and how many people would like to contribute can determine the size of the ad we buy - maybe a half page?
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Let me know!
     
    Hope everyone is well, and hope to hear from you soon.
     
    Love always,
    Lonni
     
     
     
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    Ben Berliner <b.a.be...@gmail.com> Feb 06 10:41PM -0500  

    As a man without postage stamps, I just paid with the Serve app. Super easy
    -- Just click the link in Andi's e-mail, put in your dollar amount, and
    register. No fees!
     

     

    Lisa Friedman <lisagf...@gmail.com> Jan 26 09:20AM -0600  

    Hi! Attached is the form to fill out and send in to purchase tickets or
    donate to the event! Thanks!!!
    Lisa

     

    Lisa Friedman <lisagf...@gmail.com> Jan 24 07:54PM -0600  

    Hi Everyone -
     
    I hope you all are well. I'm writing to tell you about Camp's upcoming
    Tribute Benefit and Silent Auction on March 8th at The National Museum of
    American Jewish History in Philadelphia. The gala promises to be an
    incredible event. To make it affordable and to encourage younger people to
    attend, tickets for people under 35 are $75 per person which includes
    dinner and an open bar.
     
    In this rough economy, Camp has been losing campers and attending this
    event would be the incredible show of the support that Camp needs.
     
    The flyer for the event is attached. Please strongly consider doing the
    following:
    - PURCHASE TICKETS AND ATTEND THE EVENT
    -OBTAIN AD JOURNAL PLACEMENTS
    -SECURE SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
     
    I am hoping you can turn to your employers and your families and help
    obtain ad placements and auction items. If you know of anyone who would
    purchase an ad journal or offer silent auction items (ex: restaurant gift
    certificates, sports tickets, spa treatments - or anything else you can
    think of) please let me know. I will be passing all info to Josh
    Romirowsky who is on the board and doing an incredible job with this event.
     
    Ramah has given us all so much to be thankful for. Although we don't all
    get to see each other as often as we'd like, we know that the friendships
    Camp has given us withstand all time and distance - through the good and
    the bad. I see pictures of all the simchas going on in our lives, and we
    are lucky to have Ramah friends by our sides. We need to pay it forward.
     
    Again, please seriously consider participating in this event in some way.
    I hope to hear back from everyone and that we can have a big
    representation of Gesher 2000.
    *info on how to purchase tickets will follow - for now mark your
    calendars!!!
    Thanks soooo much!
    lis

     

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