LA,
Thanks for the idea, that has been discussed along with many other ideas but not yet instituted as we discuss all the options etc.
With all of the "fundraiser" ideas there are some logistics that have to be worked out such as:
1) As each "bucket" gets filled, who will be responsible for Managing the money and distributing it to the proper organization etc etc. You would NOT believe the amount of questions, mis-trust etc that comes along with trying to run ANY type of fundraising.
2) Even simple donation boxes come with some regulations per the "charitable" organization and varies if its handled via the private sector (EG: You or me) vs the Tackle Shop / Boat Etc. Even the municpalities have different regs. including in some cases permits are required if holding a raffle/ drawing etc.
The easiest way to accomplish the goal and its been said MANY times is send a small donation directly to the organization of choice. I guess its human nature that some feel its embarrassing to send a dollar or 5 dollars to the RFA or whomever but IMAGINE if everone here did just THAT. There would be much less of a need for larger type fundraisers.
Rest assured this is being discussed and again thanks for the post and idea.
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