NorCal Kayak Anglers
General => Pay It Forward => Topic started by: BigJim on February 10, 2015, 10:27:44 AM
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Just wanted to give a little update on what has been going on so far this year with PIF 2015.
Just like in 2014, the $ generated from 2015 AOTY and DOTY registration fees will first go to pay for Piscean plaques for the top three in AOTY and DOTY, and for "big fish awards".
So far this year, we have already paid Piscean for the 2015 plaques, and put enough $$ aside for the "big fish awards".
We also have already given a check for $1,120 to PAL whose son James passed away unexpectedly.
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=62321.0
And...since 1/20 when I wrote the check for PAL we have already raised over $1,000 more for PIF 2015 through AOTY/DOTY registration fees.
When the A-Hulls decide where the rest of PIF 2015 $ (from AOTY/DOTY and the PIF paddle event) will go we will announce it here.
If you have any questions or concerns please let us know.
THANK YOU!!!!
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
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Great work NCKA and the A-Hulls!
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I applaud the decision to help PAL in his time of need. Thanks for everything you guys do for our community A-Hulls!! You are the best!!
When I grow up I wanna be an A-Hull :smt008 :smt007
-FF
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We couldn't even come close with out the help from all of you!!!!!! :smt008 :smt006
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thanks for all the hard work !! Hope it helps, those who are the recipients.
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If considering beneficiaries based primarily upon need, it would be difficult (maybe impossible) to top an aged member who is homeless, suffering from Parkinson's, married but living apart from a demented wife in an adult care facility.
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=55660.0
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I am glad the money goes to good causes. You can't help everyone so just do your best to spread it around with the intent it was set up for.
It's definitely not a decision I would want to make. Questions like do friends of the decision makers get higher priority in the time of need. Will someone get a large sum of cash for a medical procedure that is mostly covered by insurance. What if someone is having hardship but they made bad decisions that led them to that place in life. Do you have to share personal experiences in an open forum to be considered or if someone finds a situation where they think financial help would be helpful should they forward the details to someone. I know if I am thinking it them most likely I am not alone.
I appreciate you posting where the money is going but as for deciding who gets the money or when the money should be sent out is beyond me. The best I can do is pray the money makes it to the right families at the right time.
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Great decision with PAL. It's a little for what he has lost. Thanks you damn A-Hulls!! for your work.
Let's raise more for PIF!
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Those are all valid questions, DG.
And believe me, those types of issues are taken into consideration. It's not easy. The way we usually approach the situation/question/issue is by first asking "what is the right thing to do?" Because if we can answer that simple question, then it becomes a lot easier.
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I appreciate you posting where the money is going but as for deciding who gets the money or when the money should be sent out is beyond me. The best I can do is pray the money makes it to the right families at the right time.
I have been more than satisfied with where the money has gone thus far. However this IS a subject that has crossed my mind. I continue to trust in the A-Hulls to make good decisions as to where the money goes. I'd rather not start casting doubt as to whether we (NCKA) are doing the right thing for the right people.
-FF
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I'd rather not start casting doubt as to whether we (NCKA) are doing the right thing for the right people.
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I have no issue with where the money has gone so far. I also was not trying to cast doubt and I am sorry if it came out like I was.
I have personally seen good programs go into the toilet because of manipulators, fraud or other means I can not think of right this minute. I am happy with how Jim has provided facts to everyone to review. That alone makes me feel comfortable donating or buying raffle tickets at events.
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I Believe that the A-Hulls are doing a great job.
The raffles in Monterey (and HMB) are proof that there is a lot of people feeling the same way, if there was any questions, there would not be so many prizes donated by lot's of companies, kayak shops and individuals.
I have donated bottles of wine and glasses, last year Eric aka donated about a dozen prizes, out of his own stuff, the year before Daniel donated a used kayak to have as a main prize.
and of course even if you buy tickets and your ticket does not win anything, you have won by sharing in the great karma that the A-hulls put together and making so many great friendships.
Now a group hug :wav: :beer3
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Just an update that with the $1,879 from the GS9 raffle we currently have $4,910.80 in the PayPal.
This combined with the $1,120 that we gave to PAL earlier this year brings the 2015 PIF total to $6,030.80 so far...and we haven't even had the main PIF event yet nor finished with the Hobie raffle!!
:smt007
THANK YOU to every one who has signed up for AOTY/DOTY, participated in the GS9 Raffle, bought a ticket for the Hobie raffle and supported PIF in any way!!!
:smt008
Sincerely,
Jim
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Just an update on PIF 2015 $ after the main event last weekend.
Last weekend we had $5,960 in PayPal ticket sales, and $4,400 in cash and checks for a total of $10,360. All the cash and checks and PayPal $ has been given to Rob102 for his Dad Jack Forney.
This was our most profitable PIF paddle/raffle so far!!
In addition to that $10,360 we have already given $1,120 to PAL, and still have $5,702 in the PayPal (from AOTY/DOTY reg fees and Hobie raffle tix) and $160 in cash from Hobie raffle tix sales at the PIF event last Saturday.
So...
$1,120 for PAL
$10,360 from PIF event
$5,702 in Paypal
$160 in cash
Total of $17,342 raised via Pay It Forward efforts so far this year!!!
Our previous most profitable PIF year was 2014 with $15,300 raised for Porky's daughter.
Amazing to think we have already passed the previous high point by $2k and still have a brand new Hobie to raffle off!!!
:smt007 :smt007
Huge thanks again to everyone who has contributed in anyway to PIF this year or in any year.
Love you guys and am super proud to be a part of this.
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
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:smt007 :smt007 :smt007
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Not too shabby fellas!!! :smt007
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Two thumbs up!
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:smt004 :smt007 :smt006
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Just an update on PIF 2015 $$
At the PIF event we had $5,960 in PayPal ticket sales, and $4,400 in cash and checks for a total of $10,360. All the cash and checks and PayPal $ was given to Rob102 for his Dad Jack Forney.
This was our most profitable PIF paddle/raffle so far!!
In addition to that $10,360 we gave $1,120 to PAL, and still have $6,012 in the PayPal (from AOTY/DOTY reg fees, and GS9 Raffle and Hobie raffle tix) and $160 in cash from Hobie raffle tix sales at the PIF event.
So...
$1,120 for PAL
$10,360 from PIF event
$6,012 in Paypal
$160 in cash (Wingshooter)
Total of $17,652 raised via Pay It Forward efforts so far this year!!!
Our previous most profitable PIF year was 2014 with $15,300 raised for Porky's daughter.
Amazing to think we have already passed the previous high point by $2k and still have a brand new Hobie to raffle off!!!
:smt007 :smt007
Huge thanks again to everyone who has contributed in anyway to PIF this year or in any year.
Love you guys and am super proud to be a part of this.
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
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:smt007 :smt007 :smt007
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Nice dude! Again, thank you all! :)
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Current PIF PayPal balance is $8,097.16
:smt007 :smt007 :smt007
THANK YOU!!!!!!
:smt008
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
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Awesome!!!!!
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Just an update for you all on where we are PIF $$ wise...
It has been an AMAZING year and we have received support from many, many sources including Loleta Eric and GS9 ($1,879), the Hobie Raffle by WingShooter and LRC ($6,620 total), bloodbath's PacificNalu Nalu Diver Of The Day event ($220), AOTY and DOTY registration fees courtesy of PolePole and NCKA (at least $4,000+), personal donations from members and more!
Through the year we were able to give the following $ out:
$1,120 for PAL after his son James passed
$10,360 from PIF event for Rob102's Dad Jack Forney
We also still have $8,521.40 in PayPal, have a pending eCheck from $220 from bloodbath, and $1,680 in cash from Hobie tix sales that Cen Coast will be giving to me to add into the PayPal.
Total amount raised for PIF in 2015 was: $21,901.40
We donated $11,480 and currently have a reserve balance of $10,421.40 for future recipient(s).
Since we started PIF in 2010 we have now raised over $70,000:
2010: $6,000+ given to Mooch
2011: $9,000+ given to Mooch/Shicken
2012: $8,000+ given to Mooch/Shicken
2013: $10,000+ given to Mooch
2014: $15,300+ given to Porky's daughter Hailey
2015: $21,901.40 ($1,120 to PAL, $10,360 to Rob102's dad Jack Forney, $10,421.40 in reserve)
:smt007 :smt007
Huge thanks again to everyone who has contributed in anyway to PIF this year or in any year.
Love you guys and am super proud to be a part of PIF and NCKA.
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
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Almost to the 100,000 mark!! :smt007 :smt007 :smt007.. One word... AWESOME!!!!
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Way to go, A-Hulls! :smt004
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:smt003
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Great job every one. Those are some impressive numbers.
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Right on, Jim.
Thanks for the update!
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Is NCKA a registered nonprofit?
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Is NCKA a registered nonprofit?
Nope.
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
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Damn impressive. You guys are heroes in my book.
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That's awesome , thanks for all the hard work, you guys rock....