[Nfb-krafters-korner] fund raising idea

Mon Feb 8 19:17:49 UTC 2010

Diane,

Thank you for stepping out and being creative and taking a chance that
others might not find it a good fit for our group. That kind of spirit of
support and helping one another goes a long way.

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diane
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 8:53 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fund raising idea

Once again, I was just trying to help.
The National convention is going to be in Orlando in 2011 and 2013 and I 
wanted to share the profits with the 2391 group, DAN,  CABS and the 
Krafters.
No harm was ever intended.
Di
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Laurie Porter" <freespirit1 at tds.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fund raising idea

>I should feel happy I suppose that they don't test on animals. I mean,
>afterall we can't have animals walking around wearing  Micky Mouse earrings

>now can we? Well, I just don't see how you think it effects the reputation 
>of a newly formed crafters division to sell cheap sweatshop made earrings 
>manufactured by a cosmetics company.     I just can't support the crafters 
>division feeling as though kind of selling is  a our only fast and easy way

>for us to make a buck or 2 when there are so many other things out there we

>could be doing that represents who we we are, and at least when I joined 
>this division, I didn't know that who we are is some organization that 
>compromises our principles as crafters to supportsuch a thing. What about 
>the blind jewlery makers coming to convention to sell their earrings. How 
>does it look to us as a crafters division to give them such unrelenting 
>lack of support in selling their handmade items. I remember our 
>firstconvention's fundraiser where we sold your ceramic pins that got 
>mention and notice and you were praised for all the craftsmanship put into 
>them. How would you have felt if we decided to take a cheaper alternative 
>made by some large company that would  have cost us  less to buy them that 
>way then it would cost you to make them. I'm surprised, that you, out all 
>of us would think of such a thing when we the division supported you and 
>your business by selling your handmade ceramic pins.  And now you want us 
>to support your business again, by asking us to sell something that you 
>don't even make
> yourself. I question your ethics, and I would have thoughtIf you want to 
> sell them at other divisions that's fine, and i think it's appropriate 
> mfor divisions whose mission is not associated with promoting the general 
> welfare of blind hobbiests, teachers and entreprenuers in the crafting 
> profession especially if they don't mind    one of it's members  flooding 
> lots of divisions with these earrings for no other reason than for 
> personal financial gain.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 9:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fund raising idea
>
>
>> At least AVON does'nt do animal testing!!!
>> And, these earrings are licensed by Disney for AVON to make them. I 
>> am doing this as a fund raiser for the Krafters division, DAN, CABS 
>> and the 2391 group. I just want to help in any way possible and since 
>> we are going to be in Florida for the 2011 and 2013 conventions, I 
>> thought this would be a good way to do it.
>> Diane
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Laurie Porter" <freespirit1 at tds.net>
>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 2:51 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fund raising idea
>>
>>
>>>I have a problem with the  krafters korner fundraiser reselling 
>>>earrings
>>>sold by a large company who has them made in in some sweat shop where the

>>>people are paid next to nothing per hour.  the Avon company is notorious 
>>>for doing that sort of thing. I also believe that cheap earrings sold at 
>>>convention would undermine other members  who actually do make them  and 
>>>want to sell them. I realize that other kinds of jewlery is sold at 
>>>convention, but I think the krafters korner is a division of krafters and

>>>I think we should continue to support eachother by selling  something the

>>>members make. I think making earrings is a good idea. Perhaps we could 
>>>come up with a way to streamline making them to have to sell at 
>>>convention and during the year as well. Something simple  with reasonably

>>>priced materials that would appeal to the many tastes. I know in the past

>>>we considered making name badges and that never got it together. If we 
>>>wanted to organize an earring project with the members helping to make 
>>>the product, then I'd be willing to donate my time to teach the classes 
>>>on making the earrings, and putting together the kits for the people who 
>>>want to make them. All I would need form the division is to be reimbersed

>>>for the shipping  and materials costss.
>>>  I think it would be a good idea for us to do fundraising
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>>> To: <2391Group at googlegroups.com>; "Colorado Association of Blind 
>>> Students List" <cabs at nfbnet.org>; "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; "List for blind crafters and artists" 
>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:34 AM
>>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fund raising idea
>>>
>>>
>>>> Howdy!
>>>> I have received 50 pairs of Mickey Mouse earrings from AVON that I
>>>> would like to use as a fund raising item.
>>>> I will go ahead and try to order 50 more so we'll have more to sell. 
>>>> As I am involved in all 4 of your groups, I would like to split the 
>>>> sales among all 4 of you.
>>>> Diane
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