Virtual presence

[Colloden]

I can’t make it to TAM2 and I imagine there are a number of others in this boat. However I would like to be virtually present.

How could it work ?
Pay $X, your name goes on a ‘virtually present’ board for all to see and someone gets some nibbles / glass on wine in your name. JREF gets $X less costs and minimal admin.
Maybe even a t-shirt "I wasn’t at the Amaz!ng meeting, and all I got....."

$30 ?

[Luciana]

That's a great idea, Colloden. May I suggest that the funds generated could go to those who need financial help? You could be a "virtual presence" regardless of how much you contributed.

Last year I was only able to go due to the generosity of folks. I'm saving money like crazy, because this time I intend to donate something, even if it's only symbolic. :)

[arcticpenguin]

Originally posted by Luciana Nery
That's a great idea, Colloden. May I suggest that the funds generated could go to those who need financial help? You could be a "virtual presence" regardless of how much you contributed.

Last year I was only able to go due to the generosity of folks. I'm saving money like crazy, because this time I intend to donate something, even if it's only symbolic. :)
So people who are not attending would pay to help people who are attending? I don't think anyone is going to go for that.

[UnrepentantSinner]

Think of it this way AP, if three people who are $300 short, contribute $25 (assuming they could swing it) to someone who's $75 short... one person gets to go instead of all four not going.

At least that's how I could rationalize it.

I'm not sure I'll make it, but I'm skill going to send some money to Girl6 for the Skeperson telethon.

[Girl 6]

Why, Colloden! You were there virtually with me at the radio show, remember? ;)

Anyway, I know I sound like a broken record, but... If you can't make it or if you have a desire to see someone else make it to TAM, please consider contributing towards the fund to help others.

Skeptics should help other skeptics!

G6

[Colloden]

Originally posted by Girl 6 (snip)
Why, Colloden! You were there virtually with me at the radio show, remember? ;)
G6

I remember my cross-legged lovely.
Randi didn’t love me. ;)

[Luciana]

Originally posted by UnrepentantSinner
Think of it this way AP, if three people who are $300 short, contribute $25 (assuming they could swing it) to someone who's $75 short... one person gets to go instead of all four not going.



USA: The Penguin is being facetious, as usual. He was one of those who helped me financially last year. :)

[Soapy Sam]

Luciana- when a penguin contributes to help an attractive young lady come to a party, he is not necessarily an altruist. Beware!:D

[citytom]

Colloden,
Great idea about a T-Shirt stating
"I wasn't at the Amazing Meeting...."
Good gift for spouses who couldn't make the trip.

[arcticpenguin]

Maybe

"I wasn't at the Amazing Meeting, but I viewed the presentations remotely"

[Colloden]

Originally posted by arcticpenguin
Maybe

"I wasn't at the Amazing Meeting, but I viewed the presentations remotely"

I wasn’t at the Amaz!ing meeting but I viewed it remotely.

I wasn’t at the Amaz!ing meeting but foresaw it all anyway.

I wasn’t at the Amaz!ing meeting but I will be in the next life.