Raffling off a print

Raffling off a print · 12:06 PM

Each year a customer of mine holds a golf tournament in Edmonton where about 140 people attend. During the tourament they raise money for the Canadian Heart and Lung Association. This year I will be supplying the attached print [20"x32"] framed which they will raffle off with all proceeds going to their charity. They are hoping to raise close to a $1000.00. I sent in 20 pictures for them to choose from and this is the one they decided on. The print turned out beautiful and is now getting framed. I was lucky on the framing as my company said they would cover the cost. I covered the cost of the print. Cheers JIM

paulyrichard · 05-13-2009, 12:17 PM

Great to hear.

Givin' is great!

jeffkpotter · 05-13-2009, 12:21 PM

Cool. One of your very best!

**Marc Langille** · 05-13-2009, 12:33 PM

Hey Jim,

Excellent image choice! Glad to see you are giving too - awesome!

It's very satisfying when you can do it. Just handed off 2 images for the Botanical Gardens for their 2009 fundraiser and as you know I've contributed in the past to some very good causes (including memorial fundraising).

A suggestion: if possible, please encourage them to set a minimum bidding price that's reasonable if only one bid runs on it. This avoids the "yard sale" or fire sale" mentality. I've been there before and sometimes people aren't interested in fundraising for charity. They want a "deal", which is very unfortunate and not in the spirit of the fundraising. By having a minimum, you ensure a worthwhile return on your contribution to the cause. I've learned to stick to my principles on that one - it's worth it. YMMV...

Regards,
Marc

Jimbo · 05-13-2009, 03:57 PM

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Great to hear.

Givin' is great!

Thank you and yes it does feel good doing this. JIM

Quote:

Cool. One of your very best!

Thanks Jeff. Their pick not mine but I do like this image too. JIM

Quote:

Hey Jim,

Excellent image choice! Glad to see you are giving too - awesome!

It's very satisfying when you can do it. Just handed off 2 images for the Botanical Gardens for their 2009 fundraiser and as you know I've contributed in the past to some very good causes (including memorial fundraising).

A suggestion: if possible, please encourage them to set a minimum bidding price that's reasonable if only one bid runs on it. This avoids the "yard sale" or fire sale" mentality. I've been there before and sometimes people aren't interested in fundraising for charity. They want a "deal", which is very unfortunate and not in the spirit of the fundraising. By having a minimum, you ensure a worthwhile return on your contribution to the cause. I've learned to stick to my principles on that one - it's worth it. YMMV...

Regards,
Marc

Thanks Marc. What they plan on doing is having a board with 1-200 numbers on it and sell them for $5.00 a number. This way they are getting a X amount. I have been to this tournament for years. All the squares will sell. They wanted to open it up to everyone and not just the deep pocketed people. Crap, I will end up buying 10 myself though I will not take the prize even if my number comes up. Redraw! Anyway, I will let you know how it goes. JIM

**Sailor** · 05-13-2009, 04:02 PM

Great shot for a great cause, old buddy.

Jer

Jimbo · 05-13-2009, 04:15 PM

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Great shot for a great cause, old buddy.

Jer

Appreciate it Jer. Cheers JIM

Damn Brit · 05-13-2009, 09:04 PM

Cool one Jim and well done for giving.

paulpalf · 05-13-2009, 09:19 PM

So you use someone local to do the printing? I have been looking for somewhere reputable to do a couple of large-ish prints for my house.
Cheers
Paul (in PoMo)

Jimbo · 05-13-2009, 10:13 PM

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Cool one Jim and well done for giving.

Thanks Gary. About time! JIM

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So you use someone local to do the printing? I have been looking for somewhere reputable to do a couple of large-ish prints for my house.
Cheers
Paul (in PoMo)

I have a local camera shop. [Photo Express] that has done all my printing. So far I have been happy. JIM

palmor · 05-14-2009, 05:47 AM

Great photo and great cause! Isn't it nice to see one of your photos all printed and framed. Sometimes I think we loose something by displaying so much online

John

davef · 05-14-2009, 05:56 AM

gorgeous.... Dave

daacon · 05-14-2009, 07:00 AM

I will bid on it (ok well not really but in a silent auction I would). Congrats on the shot that is a very nice thing you are doing. And oh yeah stunning photo.

Jimbo · 05-14-2009, 07:05 AM

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Great photo and great cause! Isn't it nice to see one of your photos all printed and framed. Sometimes I think we loose something by displaying so much online

John

Thank you John and I agree about the frsaming and hanging. I only have a few up at home. My wife is bugging my to do some flower shots to hang. JIM

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gorgeous.... Dave

Thank you for your kind words Dave. JIM

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I will bid on it (ok well not really but in a silent auction I would). Congrats on the shot that is a very nice thing you are doing. And oh yeah stunning photo.
Today 05:56 AM

Thanks bud. cheers JIM

timbo13 · 05-14-2009, 10:42 AM

good for you, Jimbo, and an excellent image. I bet it looks fantastic at that large size!

Originally posted by palmor

Great photo and great cause! Isn't it nice to see one of your photos all printed and framed. Sometimes I think we loose something by displaying so much online

John

Originally posted by Jimbo

Thank you John and I agree about the frsaming and hanging. I only have a few up at home. My wife is bugging my to do some flower shots to hang. JIM

I agree, John, I have been trying to print more and larger. Jim, my wife bugs me for flower shots, too!

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05-13-2009, 12:17 PM	#2
paulyrichard Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 871	Great to hear. Givin' is great!

05-13-2009, 12:21 PM	#3
jeffkpotter Guest	Cool. One of your very best!

05-13-2009, 12:33 PM	#4
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Hey Jim, Excellent image choice! Glad to see you are giving too - awesome! It's very satisfying when you can do it. Just handed off 2 images for the Botanical Gardens for their 2009 fundraiser and as you know I've contributed in the past to some very good causes (including memorial fundraising). A suggestion: if possible, please encourage them to set a minimum bidding price that's reasonable if only one bid runs on it. This avoids the "yard sale" or fire sale" mentality. I've been there before and sometimes people aren't interested in fundraising for charity. They want a "deal", which is very unfortunate and not in the spirit of the fundraising. By having a minimum, you ensure a worthwhile return on your contribution to the cause. I've learned to stick to my principles on that one - it's worth it. YMMV... Regards, Marc

05-13-2009, 03:57 PM	#5
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Great to hear. Givin' is great! Thank you and yes it does feel good doing this. JIM Quote: Cool. One of your very best! Thanks Jeff. Their pick not mine but I do like this image too. JIM Quote: Hey Jim, Excellent image choice! Glad to see you are giving too - awesome! It's very satisfying when you can do it. Just handed off 2 images for the Botanical Gardens for their 2009 fundraiser and as you know I've contributed in the past to some very good causes (including memorial fundraising). A suggestion: if possible, please encourage them to set a minimum bidding price that's reasonable if only one bid runs on it. This avoids the "yard sale" or fire sale" mentality. I've been there before and sometimes people aren't interested in fundraising for charity. They want a "deal", which is very unfortunate and not in the spirit of the fundraising. By having a minimum, you ensure a worthwhile return on your contribution to the cause. I've learned to stick to my principles on that one - it's worth it. YMMV... Regards, Marc Thanks Marc. What they plan on doing is having a board with 1-200 numbers on it and sell them for $5.00 a number. This way they are getting a X amount. I have been to this tournament for years. All the squares will sell. They wanted to open it up to everyone and not just the deep pocketed people. Crap, I will end up buying 10 myself though I will not take the prize even if my number comes up. Redraw! Anyway, I will let you know how it goes. JIM

05-13-2009, 04:02 PM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Great shot for a great cause, old buddy. Jer

05-13-2009, 04:15 PM	#7
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Great shot for a great cause, old buddy. Jer Appreciate it Jer. Cheers JIM

05-13-2009, 09:04 PM	#8
Damn Brit Guest	Cool one Jim and well done for giving.

05-13-2009, 09:19 PM	#9
paulpalf New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 20	So you use someone local to do the printing? I have been looking for somewhere reputable to do a couple of large-ish prints for my house. Cheers Paul (in PoMo)

05-13-2009, 10:13 PM	#10
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Cool one Jim and well done for giving. Thanks Gary. About time! JIM Quote: So you use someone local to do the printing? I have been looking for somewhere reputable to do a couple of large-ish prints for my house. Cheers Paul (in PoMo) I have a local camera shop. [Photo Express] that has done all my printing. So far I have been happy. JIM

05-14-2009, 05:47 AM	#11
palmor Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 798	Great photo and great cause! Isn't it nice to see one of your photos all printed and framed. Sometimes I think we loose something by displaying so much online John

05-14-2009, 05:56 AM	#12
davef Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 433	gorgeous.... Dave

05-14-2009, 07:00 AM	#13
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	I will bid on it (ok well not really but in a silent auction I would). Congrats on the shot that is a very nice thing you are doing. And oh yeah stunning photo.

05-14-2009, 07:05 AM	#14
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Great photo and great cause! Isn't it nice to see one of your photos all printed and framed. Sometimes I think we loose something by displaying so much online John Thank you John and I agree about the frsaming and hanging. I only have a few up at home. My wife is bugging my to do some flower shots to hang. JIM Quote: gorgeous.... Dave Thank you for your kind words Dave. JIM Quote: I will bid on it (ok well not really but in a silent auction I would). Congrats on the shot that is a very nice thing you are doing. And oh yeah stunning photo. Today 05:56 AM Thanks bud. cheers JIM

05-14-2009, 10:42 AM	#15
timbo13 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northboro MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,007	good for you, Jimbo, and an excellent image. I bet it looks fantastic at that large size! Originally posted by palmor Great photo and great cause! Isn't it nice to see one of your photos all printed and framed. Sometimes I think we loose something by displaying so much online John Originally posted by Jimbo Thank you John and I agree about the frsaming and hanging. I only have a few up at home. My wife is bugging my to do some flower shots to hang. JIM I agree, John, I have been trying to print more and larger. Jim, my wife bugs me for flower shots, too!