[Namron] White Elephant Fundraiser at Namron Populace meeting 2/07/12

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The idea is to bring things that YOU don't need but which might be of interest to OTHERS and donate them so other might win them in the raffle.Those things are "white elephants." Of course,it's largely in the eye of the beholder and Gwyneth was explaining how the term originated.



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From: Michael Coone <felemid.macphail at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [Namron] White Elephant Fundraiser at Namron Populace meeting 2/07/12


i know what a white elephant is ...was wondering about how it was used as fundraiser ...



On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 11:05 PM, Lindsey Lewis <lindsey.bellam at gmail.com> wrote:

Centuries ago in Thailand the Emperor would give someone a white (or
>pale gray) elephant. Such an animal is sacred and needs special care
>(they will sunburn). This was a blessing no one wished for. You could
>bankrupt yourself taking care of this huge beast, and have no money to
>raise an army to dethrone the emperor.
>
>
>On 2/4/12, Michael Coone <felemid.macphail at gmail.com> wrote:
>> ummm what is white elephant fundraiser ?
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 1:46 PM, Vallie Copley
>> <vallie.copley at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Greetings,
>>>
>>> We will be having a White Elephant Fundraiser at Namron Populace this
>>> month. The fundraiser will be going towards Their Majesties travel fund.
>>>
>>> If anyone has anything they would like to donate to the fundraiser please
>>> bring it to Populace meeting on 2/07/12 at the West Wind Unitarian
>>> Universalist Congregation at 1309 West Boyd, Norman, OK 73069. The
>>> Populace
>>> meeting will be at 7:30pm and the fundraiser will be after Pop meeting.
>>>
>>> If you have something to donate but are unable to attend please contact me
>>> or Mistress Stacia about getting the item to one of us.
>>>
>>> Thank you
>>>
>>> YIS,
>>>
>>> Margherita
>>> Namron Seneschal
>>> 405-990-1200
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