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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 8:37:17 PM
To all of the ladies at Farmgirl Connection some of us are wanting to start a fund so that we can help those in need, but we are not sure how to set it up! I really think we ought to do this and whoever wants to donate could! To start I need to find out if there is an interest in this! I know of 3 sisters right now who could use help and even if we all put in just 5.00 it would really add up, so please let me know what you think and we will go from there! I did ask Megan about this and she said their plates were full right now, but to go for it!
Monica
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 5:06:09 PM
Rene, got your e-mail and I sent one back!
Monica
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 4:26:45 PM
I am SO IN.. whatever you decide. I think it would be so great if we could send some of "our Beautiful" creations to help them get re-established too, I will email you for the address.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
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| marcy jo |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 3:03:35 PM
I like this idea of helping out eachother and the list of needs might be easier to fill. I would love to help anyway I can!!
Marcy #257
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| Alee |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 2:53:08 PM
You ladies are amazing! What a great way to show Farmgirl spirit!!
Alee
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| neighsayer |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 1:22:55 PM
Kinda like a baby registry. Suggestion... perhaps prepare a list and as people purchase things they can add their name next to the item on the list so she doesn't end up with 50 of one thing? Just a suggestion.
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 09:52:50 AM
Rene, I am not sure of specifics at this moment! I know that they have a huge mess to clean up and I know that for Marly all of the furniture is ruined! I will see if I can find out more specifically what is needed! The biggest thing for Marly at the moment might just be the moral support! She said she would love to sit down with a cup of coffee and read snail mail from the ladies!
I have also found out that Caron's mom and dad could use some help! Their whole neighborhood in Orange, Texas was flooded very bad! They had at least waist deep water in their house and Caron and family have been trying to help clean up! Caron has posted about it under Chapter Chatter- Texas Chapter!
I will see what I can find out! I do know Caron's mom likes tropical patterns with palm trees and stuff like that!
Thank you all so much!!Caron said FEMA is there, but not much is happening!!
Monica
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| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 09:02:41 AM
Good idea Rene' about the specific needs. We truly want to be able to give what she does need as well as maybe something to cheer them a bit.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 08:33:00 AM
Monica,
What a lovely idea. I have been reading through the thread and really like the idea of "farmgirl in need" thread. Can you get a specific "immediate needs list" from Marly. It sounds like she needs everything, but if there is no place to put it it could be burdensome for her to get "Stuff". I would love to have a specific needs... like dry goods, or whatever her likes and needs are so we can send them. The paypal thing seems complicated and troublesome to me. However, a list of needs would be easier. Also, if the gals in need arent open to being singled out maybe needs can be sent to a local chapter and sent out from there, or hand delivered in some cases.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
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Mae West
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| bushelnpeck |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 08:08:51 AM
Monica, Please send me the other two farmgirls names and addresses, I did receive Marly's. Thank you...Debbie
Farmgirl Sister #324
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| dutchy |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 11:09:30 AM
Monica, I emailed you for a card to Marly.
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 10:48:47 AM
Cheryl, I think a care package would be a great idea and much appreciated! As far a shooting you, just kidding !!!
Monica
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| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 10:44:42 AM
Gosh I haven't even been here a month and I'm gettin' killed already....LOL Ooohh you know what would be fun too? If we made a care package of soap, dishcloths, towels and things to help them with the cleaning. Something to make her smile a bit in the midst of disaster. Monica, you'll be super at this I have great faith in you to make sound decisions and I think the farm girls in need posting would be helpful
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 10:17:44 AM
Cheryl, I think I am going to shoot you!!! Seriously though I have been thinking what may work best is to see if a Farmgirls In Need forum could be added! That way we would have a specific place to put stuff! Then we could also make our own judgment about helping! I also think for the most part it would be someone else saying "hey this person needs help" not "hey I need help"! I know a lot of us have formed friendships and talk about all kinds of things including rough times! I also think a lot of us are too proud to ask!!!
Right now though Marly/Bear5 needs our help! They had 3 1/2 feet of water in their house from Ike! All of their furniture is ruined and they have a mess to clean up!
She says hi and misses chatting very much!Please keep her and hubby in your prayers!
If you are interested in helping or even just sending a note I know it would be greatly appreciated!!! E-mail me and I will give you her address!!
Thank you Ladies! You are all such a special bunch to me 
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 09:39:44 AM
I've been trying to read this posting whenever I happen to have a bit of time and it is wonderful to see so many behind the plan. Monica has felt the call to champion this need and after reading all of our ideas and input it does truly seem if we are to get this going maybe we just need some faith and trust that our group of women aren't your run of the mill chat group. We're a pretty special lot from all I've seen and read here. Soooo I nominate Monica to take charge of the finances and disperse funds to those in need. I think the money needs to be on a voluntary donation basis but maybe to avoid the red tape we just mail to Monica directly. Any seconds?
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 06:10:07 AM
Shirley I like the farmgirls in need forum also, Afew months back I posted about a dear friend and a farmergirl that was in desperate need of help, I will never forget the response of the farm girls and I am more than willing to help any one I can. Thanks to the farmgirls Gabby was able to finish paying for her brothers funeral. And like you Shirley when I give with a free heart I trust God to take care of the rest
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| neighsayer |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 05:53:00 AM
Call me naive but you know, where I live, every now and then there are people who stand out at the highway with signs saying "need money, out of work, my car died, etc." I used to think no way was I going to donate anything to these people because I thought they were con artists. Then the Lord impressed on my heart to give anyway and he would deal with the people if they were doing it under false pretenses.
I would hope that the honesty of all of our Farm Girls should count for something. I know that I could never take anything from anyone on false pretenses.
I like the idea of the Farm Girls in Need forum.
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| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 12:08:15 AM
I agree with Julie about providing a way for the group to know if there is a true need. If it is a disaster like Ike was that will make it easier as Mary Jane's office would have addresses/names of people who could potentially be in need. Other things such as job loss maybe showing someone appointed a copy of a pink slip from work. In other cases...a collection notice? I don't know...some of this might feel embarrassing to a person but there should be a way to make this work without causing that? Julie is also right about paypal. As long as you have a bank account they can put money in your account or withdraw some at your request. It is free to set up a personal account. They basically function as a bank. Whoever has charge of the account is able to see all transactions each month on the statement. Wondering if perhaps Rebecca (sp?) who writes the city farm girl column would have more info or even be a good candidate to be in charge of this or is she part of Mary Jane's team and unable to participate? She has a legal background too if I recall...including being a judge?
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 7:23:44 PM
Debbie, I am humbles by your trust in me, thank you! I have actually contacted 2 of the ladies who need help to ask if I could let the girls know so as you said just get started now! I am still waiting to hear from them to see if it's okay to post their needs so I will let you know as soon as I hear from them! I have thought maybe the easiest way to do this would be to have something like a Farmgirls in Need Forum if it could be added and then we could send help as we see fit! Alot of us get to know each other better and we could then just make our own judgement call on who to help! Simple is good!
Monica
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| bushelnpeck |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 6:05:02 PM
I know it is important to have it all legal and appropriate, but isn't it a shame that the help will have to wait for all the red tape. While we are seeking the best way to have an ongoing fund, couldn't we just send money to Monica this one time and we already know of three farmgirls who need it now and divide what comes in by a certain date and give it to them? I don't know Monica but I would send her money to give out and ask no questions, call me naive but I have higher regard for the gals here and their integrity in the face of need. Or else just get addresses and send individually and by- pass the red tape altogether I know what the world says is the right thing but why does it have to be so complicated to give to someone in need? Just my opinion...but there goes simple...Debbie
Farmgirl Sister #324
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 3:35:11 PM
In reference to a Paypal account - as long as the sender has a paypal account (which you would need to send money to a paypal account) You can use a credit card or you can have the money taken right from your back account. It works like an electronic check.
I think this is a great idea but there needs to be some serious thought into how we decide WHO gets the money and how we will determine that there is a LEGITIMATE need. I hope most of us on here are honest people but when you are dealing with a computer screen rather than face to face you never really know. If we start haveing money to "give" some people will show up looking for it wether or not they have a real need. There will be people who invent stories. I hate to put a negative spin on this but If I were to give I'd like to know for certain that we REALLY knew where the money was going and what it was being used for.
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| deeredawn |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 12:52:20 PM
Thank you Shirley, I knew this thread would find SOMEONE with our vast farmgirl connection! I'm glad ya'll can make this work!
Dawn #279
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| neighsayer |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 12:27:04 PM
Okay, talked with my attorney. He said whoever decides they want to be in charge, could set up a non-profit corporation. This way donations can be tax-deductible. I know here in Ga., we can go to our Secretary of State website, go to the corporations tab, and apply online. The only stinker is it is $100 to set up with Secy. of State. When you apply online, it asks for the name of the company, the name of the registered agent, the mailing address and automatically fills in your Articles of Incorporation which you need. Then you would probably need a separate checking account at a bank and they might require a federal tax id#. It looks like it could get costly.
The other option to get started with if you wanted to start small and just see how much money is collected, would be possibly to start a paypal account and then disburse money from that. I think the only bad thing would be it would not be tax deductible.
Another idea (not from a legal standpoint) might be to have a folder set up online and if the people who are in need would "apply" or put there name in there then people could send money or whatever if they so chose to.
Hope this helps.
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 11:24:05 AM
Shirley, Thank you so much! I really think we could do this, but I am not sure how to set it all up! We absolutely need to organize it correctly because I want this to be a blessing not a disaster!
Monica
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| neighsayer |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 10:15:29 AM
I love this idea. I work for a law firm and I set up LLCs or non-profits all the time. Let me check with my attorney to see what would be best. You would need a registered agent and mailing address and apply with your Secretary of State in that state. Does that make sense? I also like the paypal idea.
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| deeredawn |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 09:17:04 AM
I dont know how much help I'll be, but we have a PayPal account in order for our chapter Heirloom Mavens. Its to establish funds for heirloom seed. We did nominate a treasurer for it and I think with Paypal you can deposit a check. A debit check card would be the easiest. Make sure that whoever you appoint to treasurer will be a good book keeper and be able to offer copies of statements at anytime. I'm not saying any of US would have sticky fingers, that has been my past experience in OTHER avenues. Contact your local tax personnel for non-profit info. As far as legalities, with our extensive network of farmgirls there has got to be a lawyer/accountant around to bounce this off of. I personally think its a fab idea. I simpler idea would be to go to your local bank and set up a contribution fund. They should have lots of info on that. It'd be like a savings account and it'd draw interest.
Dawn #279
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