How would you feel?

[sdfisher]

DOOOOOOOO ITTTTTTTTTT!

I think it is always better to know the money is going directly to a person to help them out

[FARRIER]

I can't think of a nicer thing to do than put some cold hard cash in the hands of a needy friend.

[newguy01]

you can do it!!!!!!! and i won one of those rafle before good food its the right thing

[LakersFan]

Originally Posted by dsafety

Personally, I think the money is put to a much better use if it is donated to someone you or others in our group know to have a need. If your friend Tim is one of those people, by all means go for it. If 1K is not enough, give him more.

The cancer society is a great cause but giving directly to needy individuals will likely do more immediate good.

Just my opinion.

Bob

Matt,

I am another one that registered and paid but was unable to actually attend the event. I agree, however, with dsafety's post above.

Robert

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Thanks everyone for your feedback. Because we advertise the tournament as a for ACS event we are obligated to give to them, but we do have some flexibility. The main thing is we want things like this to be above board and very transparent so the people that have donated to the cause know exactly where the money goes.

Thanks again to everyone that participated and donated to our event. As Matt said we are a bit over 12 K right now so we will be able to give nice donations to the ACS, Joel and to Matts friend. It really makes me proud to be a part of this community.

[Tman]

I agree with dsafety, and understanding that the event is advertised as a for ACS event, would it be possible to maybe earmark some of the funds, say a percentage of money raised each tournament, with the knowledge that it be used as needs arise?

Just a thought...either way, all for it, the Moyer/Sammons families put in alot of hard work, for a good cause, it is a great gesture...

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Originally Posted by Tman

I agree with dsafety, and understanding that the event is advertised as a for ACS event, would it be possible to maybe earmark some of the funds, say a percentage of money raised each tournament, with the knowledge that it be used as needs arise?

Just a thought...either way, all for it, the Moyer/Sammons families put in alot of hard work, for a good cause, it is a great gesture...

Well that is pretty much what we did this year, we had the tournament set from the beginning to donate to the ACS and to Joel. This was brought up for a third donation recipient.

Anyway all the checks have been sent out or in the case of the ACS hand delivered. Thanks again everyone for the feedback and support. Now this is all done I get to jump on a plane to go Salmon fishing for the week.

[Regor]

Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

Thanks again everyone for the feedback and support. Now this is all done I get to jump on a plane to go Salmon fishing for the week.

hmmmm .....

Next year, a special raffle drawing - "Join Jim on his next trip"

[forefrazier]

Good job Matt & Jim. Nice to see you guys helping out all that you can even at the last minute!

Steve