[Elfsea] Re: Katrina Relief

Thu Sep 8 08:04:23 PDT 2005

Pyro and I went through our clothes, bedding, and kitchen stuff and
donated quite a few items to another small group that is collecting and
donating through the Salvation Army. We also gave money to the Salvation
Army as we prefer them to the Red Cross.

Just because people are not responding to *your* efforts does not mean
they are not responding to other efforts. I applaud your initiative and
hope you indeed get a ground swell of donations moving to the refugees
from the storm. But please be careful not to chide the people who don't
respond to you. They may have given elsewhere. They may just barely
getting by themselves. There are many reasons why they might not respond
to you. 

In service,
Caelin on Andrede

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From: elfsea-bounces+richard.threlkeld=xerox.com at ansteorra.org
[mailto:elfsea-bounces+richard.threlkeld=xerox.com at ansteorra.org] On
Behalf Of alexandra taylor
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 9:39 AM
To: elfsea at ansteorra.org
Subject: RE: [Elfsea] Re: Katrina Relief

Colete,

We donated 3 boxes of clothing, 2 blankets and 2 grocery bags of foord
to the American Red Cross directly. The American Red Cross was the
agency who most helped my father's recovery from the tornado which
destoyed Moore, Oklahoma in 2001. I personally received meals from their
"hot meal truck" while I shoveled debris for 2 weeks.

Thank you, Colette, for your efforts.Your offer to coordinate the giving
was very generous. Please do not feel that your efforts were not
appreciated- just raising the idea of donating to this cause may have
provided the spark that folks needed to get their extra items to the
donation bins.

Personal giving is a choice that has to be made by each family,
according to their ability to assist- and according to the particular
needs of the agencies. It's a tough time for folks- even those not hit
by the hurricane may be experiencing what they view as a disaster of
economics. It is my view that this personal decision should remain
private. 

I believe there will be much discussion of the management of this
particular relief effort in the news as efforts congeal. Perhaps the
discussions will lead to more coordination and faster response in the
future.

Lady Alexandra

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	From: "Sandra Gutridge" <siobhanon at sbcglobal.net>
	Reply-To: Barony of Elfsea <elfsea at ansteorra.org>
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	Subject: RE: [Elfsea] Re: Katrina Relief
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	Greetings Colete,

	            I understand your frustration. I was born and raised
in Florida so hurricane problems are very personal to me. On Tuesday, we
donated money to the Salvation Army marked for relief from Katrina. I do
not have clothes to donate because I have just made a large donation to
another charity. However, there are many, many people who are collecting
right now, so you should not feel like the people of Elfsea are ignoring
this problem because they have not given anything to you. Some Elfsea
people have no money so they are going to Dallas to help sort donated
stuff and help personally. Maybe, you should have asked, "What are the
people of Elfsea doing to help?" instead of assuming that we are doing
nothing. Some may prefer to help privately, and that is their choice.

	Siobhan

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	From: elfsea-bounces+siobhanon=sbcglobal.net at ansteorra.org
[mailto:elfsea-bounces+siobhanon=sbcglobal.net at ansteorra.org] On Behalf
Of Stacy E. Dickey
	Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 3:16 PM
	To: Barony of Elfsea
	Subject: Re: [Elfsea] Re: Katrina Relief
	Importance: High

	Thank you so much Your Excellency. Your assistance, support, and
supply donation are much appreciated.

	Friends, I don't know how to say this delicately, without
sounding harsh or criticizing. Believe me, I'm trying. But straight to
the point of this message, I'm fairly disappointed in the lack of
response I've received from a barony so reputed for it's giving, helpful
nature.

	Perhaps Rixend's or Genna's efforts have produced more results
from Elfsea. But as of today, only 2 people from Elfsea have contacted
me directly with an offer of supply donations.... being our good Baron
and the ever-giving Mistress Xene. The only donations delivered to me
were from non SCA'ers.... being my children, grandmother, aunt, and a
close neighborhood friend (whom is currently campaigning for more goods
from her church group). They all know these items are to initially be
delivered to SCA evacuees who've taken refuge in Louisiana &
Mississippi... and still gave to our cause without hesitation.

	Friends, PLEASE help. I'm sure many of you have donated to one
cause or another already. But on my part of this supply collection, less
than 1% response from such a large barony is shocking... and I know we
all have things we don't use or wear that could be put to a better
cause. This is an effort that has been coordinated by several kingdoms,
and in Elfsea we are the largest collection point for Ansteorra. I'm
going to personally travel with the items into Louisiana & Mississippi
to the end-points to ensure their safe delivery... hopefully providing
additional protection for Sarah, who'll be driving most of the trip.
This is not a scam, but a perfectly legitimate crusade to help our
friends in need. You're most welcome to keep tabs on the progress
through this site.: http://www.clanmarshinfayne.org/rollcall/index.php

	I'll attempt to collect goods at the Wed night fighter practice
in Bedford this week, permitting Disaster Relief training doesn't
overlap. I'll post an update to that information ASAP. Meanwhile, you
can contact me via any of the means below to establish a delivery time
of your goods. Also listed below is an updated list of items we wish to
collect. Please be advised Rix and I leave the afternoon of Sept 8th.
That's this coming Thursday. Very few items or truck loads, we will head
out as promised and scheduled. I thank you in advance for your
contributions.

	Regards,

	Madame Colete d'Evreux

	AKA Stacy E. Dickey

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	stacy.dickey at sbcglobal.net

	817-306-5838   Home

	940-399-9797   Cell

	3350 Western Center Blvd. #371

	Fort Worth, TX  76137

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	BOTTLED WATER
	empty gas cans
	tarps
	prepaid gas cards
	Walmart/Home Depot gift cards.
	Tarps/rope/duct tape
	Clorox
	batteries/flashlights
	sleeping bags/air mattresses/foam pads
	sheets, light-weight blankets, and pillows
	elastic waist shorts and sweats (for more give in size range)
	canned goods  (boxed goods don't handle water well)
	garbage bags
	rucksacks / laundry bags / duffle bags / backpacks
	warm weather clothes of all sizes
	shoes
	diapers & wipes
	small plush toys to comfort the children
	baby formula & bottles
	MRE's or easy open non-perishable foods (P-38's help with cans)
	mosquito repellants
	towels
	toiletries (soaps, shampoos, deodorant, dental care, feminine
products)
	cots / air beds
	first aid kits
	bandanas (good for first aid, cooling down, or covering hair)
	socks
	foot sprays / powders
	sunblock
	hats
	work gloves
	laundry clothes line & clothes pins
	laundry detergent

	----- Original Message ----- 
	From: dragonetti 
	To: 'Barony of Elfsea' 
	Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 2:09 PM
	Subject: [Elfsea] Re: Katrina Relief

	I would like to thank Lady Colete, HL Rixende and Centurion
Tomas for their quick response and personal contributions of time in
organizing a relief effort from Elfsea. I will be conveying 80 rolls of
duct tape to them prior to their September 8th trip. 

	I encourage all who can, to contact one of these good gentles
with whatever assistance you can render. For transferring your goods,
Lady Colete is available during the day and HL Rixende can be reached in
the evenings. Please contact them in advance (see below) to be sure they
can still handle any goods you may have to donate.
	I know many (myself included) would like to help more directly
but are unable to make the journey themselves. Let us make use of these
good folks and help maximize their efforts!

	Thank  you one and all,
	HE Armand Dragonetti
	Lord Elfsea

	(counting my many blessings, not the least of which are the good
people of Elfsea and the SCA)

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