I can't co-ordinate it bc I'm attempting to work for the first time in 1 1/2 years, and it's a delicate balance over here.
I'm up for contributing some $$.
Best wishes! Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
I'd love it, and am willing to contribute.
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
cbl,
I'd be happy to coordinate.
How does this sound?
-- post here if you are interested in contributing a few bucks for the basket -- then I'll find something that matches our combined budget and calculate the divided cost --I'll PM the people donating to coordinate getting the donations -- Then I'll find a fruit basket delivery place in Conneticut as well as get his address and have it sent there. -- Also if anyone has a desire to suggest short text for the note that would be great.
How does that sound? As my old English teacher used to ask: Questions? Comments? Hysteria?
Alison
Posted by canbravelyme (Member # 9785) on :
Oh, Alison,
Thanks so much!
I think your suggestions are perfect.
I'm partial to upscale and chi chi, since it is a gift. But the important thing is that we're sending A gift.
I'll contribute $10.
Shall I move this post to Medical?
Please remember to calculate shipping and taxes.
Best wishes,
[ 06. May 2008, 07:57 AM: Message edited by: canbravelyme ]
Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
Count me in for $10
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
Okay with me contributing $10 that brings our grand total so far to $30.
If we can get at least 2 more people I think we'll be in business.
Posted by canbravelyme (Member # 9785) on :
I've PM'ed Lou, and asked him to move the thread. Is PM the best way to get hold of him?
Posted by Lou B (Member # 64) on :
I moved this Topic to Activism and left a "closed" copy in General Support.
Count me in for $10 ... To whom should I make out the check and to whom should I send it?
Take care,
Posted by breezywings (Member # 9222) on :
Count me in for 10 also.
Great idea.
Wouldn't it be funny if we sent a basket of Limes to the IDSA guy followed by a basket of raspberries since we can't be there to stick our tongues out personally?
Don't mind me, just getting my umph up for the protest today! Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
Fantastic, folks! We are up to $50 by my Lyme math calculation.
Here's what I will do now. I will PM everyone who is donating with payment info. You can send me a check or pay by PayPal.
Then I'll get the basket sent off.
Alison
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
Actually ... thanks to canbravelyme posting in Medical we might be getting a few more donations so I am going to wait maybe another day to see if anyoe else wants to contribute. Maybe we can get hims something really nice!
Alison
Posted by lou (Member # 81) on :
Nice thought guys, but not sure he can accept such a thing, since he is a govt employee. Might also give the opposition something to use????
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
According to the Guide of Ethics for Public Officals of the State of Conneticut . . .
As a "non-regulated" donor, we can give a gift up to the value of $100 annually.
So it looks like our limit is $100.
So far I have received $10. I'll keep you posted.
Alison
Posted by canbravelyme (Member # 9785) on :
How can we make sure that there haven't been any other gifts from us to his office this year? Maybe we shouldn't use the name Lymenet? Who can be checked with? Would Lou B. know?
Lou is correct; we need to make sure that we don't shoot ourselves in the foot.
Though, we could donate it as x# of individuals with Chronic Lyme: Thank You.
Posted by Beverly (Member # 1271) on :
Great idea!
I want to contribute also, count me in for $10. Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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I agree with LOU. It's a nice thought, but I think it could look very bad for several reasons.
If any notes are sent they should focus on the task he did/is doing in the name of truth, not in the name of LymeNet - for the health of all citizens as lyme is matter for everyone.
We have to be very careful about propriety. We cannot put him in the position of looking like he is a lyme advocate as that has, sadly, become a very dark name in the eyes of reporters.
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Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
When we sent a fruit basket to Dr. J, I believe the card was signed in gratitute from the "Lyme Community."
I think this would be appropriate as well in this case.
Other ideas, from some very grateful Lyme Disease sufferers,etc
Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
quote:Originally posted by Keebler: -
I agree with LOU. It's a nice thought, but I think it could look very bad for several reasons.
If any notes are sent they should focus on the task he did/is doing in the name of truth, not in the name of LymeNet - for the health of all citizens as lyme is matter for everyone.
We have to be very careful about propriety. We cannot put him in the position of looking like he is a lyme advocate as that has, sadly, become a very dark name in the eyes of reporters.
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I don't think there is too much risk of a fruit basket making him look like a Lyme Advocate. I doubt there will be a press release disclosing he has even received it.
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
Maybe someone can suggest some language for the note?
Maybe something like:
Please accept our heartfelt, sincere, and overwhelming thanks for your willingness to take action regarding the treatment of Lyme patients. You have given us hope -- not just in Conneticut, but throughout the entire country.
Sincerely, Many Grateful Lyme-infected Members of the Community at Lymenet.org
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
quoting the state link:
Token Items -
Regulated donors such as current or potential state contractors may provide you with any item of value that is under $10 (such as a pen, mug, or inexpensive baseball cap), provided that the annual aggregate of such items from a single source is under $50. ****************************
Conn. Gen. Stat. � 1-79 (e) (16).
Food and Beverage - //////
Regulated donors may also provide you with up to $50 worth of food and beverage in a calendar year, provided that the regulated donor or his/her representative is in attendance when you consume the food and/or beverage.
Conn. Gen. Stat. � 1-79 (e) (9).
so the food must be eaten WHILE 1 OF US IS THERE IN ATTENDANCE after the gift is given!! **********************************
allison, i liked the wording very much that you wrote! KUDOS TO YOU! Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
Hi Betty!
The having-to-be-there-to-watch-him-eat-the-gift thing only applies to *regulated* donors. If you continue to page 7 you will see that non-regulated donors (which is what we would be) do *not* have to do this.
As much fun as it would be to fly all the way from California to Conneticut to watch the AG eat our fruit basket ("Sir, I know you just ate three apples, but I'm not going to be able to leave until you finish the grapes, too...") ... lol
Glad you liked the wording...I was sort of hoping it would prime the pump for others to suggest something? Anyone? Anyone?
Posted by canbravelyme (Member # 9785) on :
I like your new quote.
I would like to add Canada as well, as I'm from Canada, and the Lyme community in Canada will also be effected by this settlement.
Best wishes,
Posted by hurtingramma (Member # 7770) on :
Count me in for $10
Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :
I would donate however, I dont think it is appropriate. It just feels wrong. What abouot just a thankyou note with some nice wording like listed above?
Just my 2 cents.
Melissa
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
Somehow a basket of Limes seems more appropriate.
I'd like to send a heartfelt letter with the names and states/cities of all who
Appreciate his effort on behalf of us.
I think fruit is always nice and if you decide this is what you are doing I will gladly contribute to it.
I guess the idea that his decision to investigate and willingness to take on
The "big boys" is big for all of us....no matter where we are.
As far as numbers go, this could be bigger and more inclusive.
Maybe both.....a fruit basket and a list of names/cities/states.
Keep me posted.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :
For the thank you statement - canbrave is right - it will affect Canada, and I understand other countries have apparently followed the IDSA guidelines as well, so this investigation has a global impact.
Good thing we're not a regulated donor, so Alison doesn't have to watch him eat the fruit! Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
******UPDATE*******
- So far I have received only $20 in actual donations. Not quite enough yet for a fruit basket (Unless we want to send him a couple of fruit roll-ups).
For those of you wonderful folks who have pledged, just follow the instructions in the PM I left you for payment.
I will keep everyone updated as to how much money I've received and when we get enough money for a basket I'll let everyone know.
- CBL, of course we add Canada in -- great idea, and I'm Canadian myself so this makes me extra happy, eh?
- Sending a letter is a great idea but I think it will have to be done independently of the gift basket because there is a very limited space on these things for personal messages.
Thanks everyone!
Alison
Posted by canbravelyme (Member # 9785) on :
I just added my $10 to the fund.
If we can, I think we should aim for $100.
Keep us posted; we have to remain timely.
Best wishes,
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
******UPDATE**********
(bah deep beep beep ticka ticka ticka ticka sounds from the imaginary teletype machine in the background)
We are now blazing away and have reached the blistering total of $30 received!
cbl, $100 sounds like a great endpoint. I will continue to keep everyone apprised of our funds.
This is AlisonP, reporting live from BasketWatch '08 ... Posted by canbravelyme (Member # 9785) on :
Does that mean that we have a blistering $30 total or a stupendous $40 total, when we include you?
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
Right - that would indeed be a stupendous $40 counting me. Still waiting for the next donation to bring us up to an insanely molten $50.
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
*********UPDATE**********
9:20 PM PDT
We are now up to (am running out of superlatives ... so something hotter than insanely molten) $60 in donations!!!!
Only $40 more to go.
Thanks to all who contributed so far! Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
It's Monday . . . We still need $40 ...
(cue somber classical music)
Think...for only a few pennies a day, you too can make sure the attorney general of Conneticut has a chance...a chance at getting enough servings of fruit to satisfy the Recommended Daily Allowance (oh and helping us show our gratitude for all he's done for the Lyme community). Won't you please help?
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
Donations now up to $70.
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
Donations up to $80!
Posted by hcconn22 (Member # 5263) on :
Wow, cool! OH this is Tracy by the way, hubby is logged in....so don't think I'm some loser saying "oh cool" but not forking over any dough!!!
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
Ladies and gentlemen, spirochetes of all ages ...
We have reached our goal of $100, thanks to a final, generous, double donation of $20 from someone (thank you, you know who you are and big hugs!)
Thank you to EVERYONE who donated!!! I haven't received all the payments yet, but I know y'all are good for it so's I'm going to go ahead and order the gift basket.
I've even got confirmation of the right address to send it to.
I'll post again once it's all sent off.
Thank you again everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alison
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
Basket has been ordered and will be delivered to the AG's office on Monday, May 19.
Alison
Posted by Gert (Member # 13584) on :
What a wonderful gesture....sorry I missed this post until today.
Posted by canbravelyme (Member # 9785) on :
Yay! Yay! Yay!
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Your kindness and thoughtfulness is heart warming.
Thank you for taking time and donating. I am sure it will be a happy day for them to get it.
Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :
Below is delivery information for order W0043XXX2868014.
Your order to Richard Blumenthal was delivered on Monday, 05/19
RECIPIENT(S) INFORMATION
Address Richard Blumenthal Ofc Of Attorney Gen 55 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106
Gift(s)
OREGON'S ELEGANT FRUIT & CHEESE HAMPER - MEDIUM (#22416M)
Delivery Date
5/19/2008
_________
Thank you everyone who donated! I have gotten the sweetest little notes in the mail with your checks -- they are really touching. Thanks for all coming together and making this happen! Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
THANK YOU FOR DOING IT!!!!
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