[CRNMC] Jim Hightower fundraiser

[Shannon Biggs]

Seems like a lot of work to raise $600 (assuming you raise it).  You might
find another speaker without so many special requirements.  I¹m happy to see
if I can help bring someone else if you¹re interested.
Best, Shannon

On 7/1/14 9:19 AM, "bodhirobin at pacific.net" <bodhirobin at pacific.net> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> 
> I just heard back from Jim Hightower' secretary responding to my invitation to
> come speak the same weekend that he will be in Petaluma.
> 
> He can only come to 1 venue; so we won't be having the same event in 3 venues
> like we had with Swami Beyondananda, or with Shannon and David.  I figure we
> have more activists on the coast, so the Coast would be the preferable
> location.  
> 
> His secretary suggested that we do both a free admission big fundraiser with
> silent auction, etc., AND an exclusive private reception with a high admission
> fee.  
> 
> She said he needs a hotel room; he is very private and will only stay at
> someone's house if there is a private entrance to the area he will stay in.
> She said sometimes hotels will donate a room.  So if someone wants to start
> working on a donated hotel room for September 27, go for it!
> 
> She says he will waive his usual $10,000 speaker fee, but we will have to pay
> his $500 administrative fee.
> 
> I figure if we can raise $1200 at a fundraiser, pay $100 for a hotel room, and
> pay Jim Hightower $500, we would still have $600 left.  What do you think?
> 
> In Peace, Robin
> From the Fundraising Team
> 
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