<once again seeking a little latitude from the mods if this is in the wrong section>
EDIT: I changed the title of this thread since the initial amount requested has been reached, albeit I'm still seeking sponsors for the signage at whatever they desire to donate. I'm still wresting with what is better: in or at Satoshi Forest.Thanks to some brainfart, Jason has committed to the idea of having the first ever Thanksgiving in Satoshi Forest so that the homeless nearby will be able to enjoy probably the best Thanksgiving they've even eaten, for we're goin' all out and doing it a al
kālua with myself at the helm.
The tad support we're seeking to raise is ~$500 USD via Bitcoin via this thread. Once again, use the Sean's Outpost Bitcoin wallet address
1M72Sfpbz1BPpXFHz9m3CdqATR44Jvaydd for all donations, but please post here if you're supporting this specific cause so that the dollars raised to date can be tracked and tallied accordingly.
Here's the QR-Code for the above address:
This request/endeavor/event is over and beyond, and not related to
The Mega Thread that Feeds People in Need, of which is serving a separate, yet similar purpose, garnering $1.25 USD donations on a continuous basis.
I haven't discuss this yet with Jason King, but this would be a perfect time to pass out Christmas presents. I'm thinking blankets. (see what I did there?)
I'm personally leaving out the Sunday before Thanksgiving to arrive there by Tuesday, thus giving me two full days prior to prepare for the event, one of which is constructing the
imu. I'll be camping out, sans bringing a tent, the entire time I'm there, heading back home to Illinois on Saturday.
With the exception of a few food items, i.e. cranberry jelly, my favorite, all the food will be cooked/processed there in the woods a la a hybrid of Pilgrim and Hawaiian cooking preparations, with some contemporary outdoor cooking methods added to the mix for good measure, not to mention practicality.
For full disclosure, and to not take away the dignity of those in need, the first ever Thanksgiving in Satoshi Forest may be considered a PR move for Sean's Outpost/Satoshi Forest/Bitcoin/Sponsors, but my hope is that such doesn't take away from the overall objective--to have the homeless nearby enjoy a VERY fine Thanksgiving meal, of which afterward they'll be able to spend the night camping out in Satoshi Forest. Hope it doesn't rain, but if it does, so what! I'll get just as wet.
That said, coverage of the event will be made available via a press release, and hopefully Radio and TV. I'm leaving this aspect in Jason's hands to give him something to do.
I see no problem with raising the $500, for it's such a small amount and we have plenty of time. We won't need any big corporate sponsorship(s) for this undertaking, but if only 10 Bitcoin entities, regardless of their size and reach, donated $50 each, the goal will be accomplished. For such a donation, a primitive sign, prominently displayed on the grounds, will depict the name and a QR-Code linking to your site. Bear in mind that such is not intended to carter to those in attendance for the feast, for most won't own a smartphone, but directed toward those who will view the images taken sometime in the future, with
http://seansoutpost.com being one such place for sure and, hopefully, if the PR is done correctly, on several news sites/outlets.
Any monies over the $500 USD and not used generated via this thread, will remain part of Sean's Outpost's general fund, but chances are what'll be needed for this endeavor may surpass the requested amount, thus hoping that the $500 USD consist of the majority of total amount that'll be outlaid.
Any food left over immediately after the event will be delivered to others in need that are unable to attend the festivities due to circumstances beyond their control. Nothing will go to waste. Some food may stay on site to be served as breakfast/lunch the next day, predicated on what's left over and storage abilities. If it's a cool night, that'll be our refrigerator.
Post #2 will be used to show all the donations and $50 USD sponsors to date. If you express to be a sponsor, please provide a QR-Code image linking to your intended site so that it can be copied and affixed to the sign accordingly.
All fellow bitcoiners are welcome to attend at no charge nor obligations. Bring your smartphones and conduct a Satoshi Square right there in Satoshi Forest if you like.
Thank you in advance and, as always, please ask any questions or express any concerns via this thread or PM.
Bruno Kucinskas a.k.a. TMI
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