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red98vett · 01-14-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

I have made a new pay pal account, I have not yet transfered the money, was waiting on all the other YT members who have donated to say there opinions.

Maybe we should elect a couple people to handle this with me. They will have access to this paypal account. As of now I'm using my email address, but we could make up a new email account just for this.

IF you feel better having 2 people ...can I nominate (Kim) Simonandhallie, our wonderful moderator ? She's a great person and I would trust her with my OWN money ....She's here all the time and I can't think of a better person than her - That way if you're busy or not online and there's something going on - she can be the person to turn to ???

yougetthesmiles · 01-14-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

IF you feel better having 2 people ...can I nominate (Kim) Simonandhallie, our wonderful moderator ? She's a great person and I would trust her with my OWN money ....She's here all the time and I can't think of a better person than her - That way if you're busy or not online and there's something going on - she can be the person to turn to ???

I agree and I dont have a problem with that as long as she wants to be apart of this. Not sure how much she has on her hands right now. Let us know Kim!

prettypuppypink · 01-14-2007, 12:03 PM

I think it most appropriate to call it The Ella Fund.
Jessica

Tink's Mom · 01-14-2007, 12:05 PM

Since the money was collected for Aubrey and Will, I think we should honor their request.

red98vett · 01-14-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

I agree and I dont have a problem with that as long as she wants to be apart of this. Not sure how much she has on her hands right now. Let us know Kim!

LOL I pm'd her AFTER the fact that I mentioned her name lol -

& I sent her the link to this poll. As much as she loves yorkies I would think she'd be the perfect person to be your co-person in charge.

Mommy of Brandi · 01-14-2007, 12:09 PM

I didn't have the chance to donate this time around......it was my first day on YT and I was a little apprehensive.......but I must say that I'd be honored to donate in the future.....all I donated to Ella was my prayers and good wishes......but I'd like to actively participate in the future........I think the Ella Fund is an outstanding idea......

yougetthesmiles · 01-14-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mommy of Brandi

I didn't have the chance to donate this time around......it was my first day on YT and I was a little apprehensive.......but I must say that I'd be honored to donate in the future.....all I donated to Ella was my prayers and good wishes......but I'd like to actively participate in the future........I think the Ella Fund is an outstanding idea......

I think you were a smart cookie for being apprehensive, you never know, it's a smart idea to keep your eyes open. But I will honestly tell you that this money is very safe with me and KIm (if she wants to do it with me

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I have lost a furbaby and YT all pulled together and showed me the same support as we have showed Aubrey and if it was not for this site, I would not have Lillie and I would be so lost! I just wish I would have thought about this sooner. If you or anyone else wants to donate to the "Ella Fund" just let me know.

simonandhallie · 01-14-2007, 01:14 PM

First let me say that the people here on YT are the most kind hearted, generous people I have ever known and that is why I love it here.

Aubrey and Missy~you 2 are especially aware of this and I love your intent for a memorial fund however looking at it from a logistical stand-point some questions arise that could cause some serious problems that we really do not need.

Who would decide who gets a memorial? What if someone new joins just because they have lost a baby? What about the previous people that have lost and didn't get anything?

What would be the rules/regulations about who and how to spend the fund money?

I know this is a total downer but I have to look at from this angle too. I believe that it would be really nice to spend this money for a shelter or a reputable rescue and know that it is being used for a good cause.

But, this is a community and these are my two cents. I just know that you are all excited about doing good deeds for people that need it but I wanted you to see some of the thoughts I have.

ssmiles1980A · 01-14-2007, 01:22 PM

I was asked to take the money for the vet bill we had for ella, well i could NEVER ACCEPT that, i appreciate the offer more then anything, but its not something i could accept and then the idea of using it as a fund for future YT people, i thought was a Great idea, i understand your points and thoughts on this and I agree on your feelings on this, Its really not my choice what happens with the fund money, i want to contrubute to This fund to help others the way they have done for me, I also will be donating to YorkieTalk this week . I'm not sure what the rules should be, i guess in my mind as long as we know they are REAL and TRUE and honest and not scammers then we should help, i just dont know ..... i see exactly where you are coming from, and i support whatever decsion is made with all this, Yorkietalk alone has been amazing and wonderful, i couldnt have gotten through this horrible accident with-out the help of all of you ....and i mean that Truly ......

TyraandMrJ · 01-14-2007, 02:33 PM

How about a member whose been on the board atleast 90 days. I mean 3 months. or so many posts. I see the point where someone joins the board in mourning. but come on. all sense and purpose across. it should be a memorail thing for senior members or some one atleast over so long on the board.

PS. I think you could get a cute urn from Jefferspets. at one point. but not everyone urns thier pets.

TyTy

LunasMomma · 01-14-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by simonandhallie

First let me say that the people here on YT are the most kind hearted, generous people I have ever known and that is why I love it here.

Aubrey and Missy~you 2 are especially aware of this and I love your intent for a memorial fund however looking at it from a logistical stand-point some questions arise that could cause some serious problems that we really do not need.

Who would decide who gets a memorial? What if someone new joins just because they have lost a baby? What about the previous people that have lost and didn't get anything?

What would be the rules/regulations about who and how to spend the fund money?

I know this is a total downer but I have to look at from this angle too. I believe that it would be really nice to spend this money for a shelter or a reputable rescue and know that it is being used for a good cause.

But, this is a community and these are my two cents. I just know that you are all excited about doing good deeds for people that need it but I wanted you to see some of the thoughts I have.

I love the idea of the Ella Fund,but these are some very valid concerns. There would have to be set guidelines, of course, and a committee that coordinates the gifts.

I joined YT in a haze of grief, after losing my baby, and honestly, I wouldn't have EXPECTED y'all to send me, a complete stranger, flowers and/or a memorial plaque, or whatever. But the support I got, AMAZING

Yes, there should be some kind of post requirement as well. If someone's been a member for 90 days and posted only 10 times, that's not much of a contribution to the community. Yes, they've been a member for 90 days, but where were they? Were they supportive of others when they needed it? SO many variables

!~

Just some more pennies to toss on the pile

There's lots of smart folks here, I'm sure that we can figure out something

simonandhallie · 01-14-2007, 03:43 PM

I have spoken with admin and we have agreed that YT cannot sponsor a "memorial fund" for various reasons including the ones I mentioned above.

We know that your intentions are good and Aubrey, you are truly an amazing person to want to do this, as are the members that donated.

You can all feel free to make donations and support each other privately in times of need.

If you have any questions please feel free to PM me.

Thank you,

Kimberly~

View Poll Results: Ella Fund
Keep money in paypal for memorial fund	33	75.00%
return money to donaters	0	0%
use money for a Yorkie rescue	9	20.45%
your not sure what to do	2	4.55%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

01-14-2007, 12:05 PM	#19
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,442	Since the money was collected for Aubrey and Will, I think we should honor their request. __________________ Mom of Bruno RIP Tinkerbelle Tala & Howard Indy & Stuart

01-14-2007, 01:22 PM	#24
ssmiles1980A My Yorkie Angels Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plantation Florida Posts: 2,889	I was asked to take the money for the vet bill we had for ella, well i could NEVER ACCEPT that, i appreciate the offer more then anything, but its not something i could accept and then the idea of using it as a fund for future YT people, i thought was a Great idea, i understand your points and thoughts on this and I agree on your feelings on this, Its really not my choice what happens with the fund money, i want to contrubute to This fund to help others the way they have done for me, I also will be donating to YorkieTalk this week . I'm not sure what the rules should be, i guess in my mind as long as we know they are REAL and TRUE and honest and not scammers then we should help, i just dont know ..... i see exactly where you are coming from, and i support whatever decsion is made with all this, Yorkietalk alone has been amazing and wonderful, i couldnt have gotten through this horrible accident with-out the help of all of you ....and i mean that Truly ...... __________________ Aubrey Nessa & Bridget Spanky & Rocky RIP my sweet baby girl ella http://www.ytrainbowbridge.net/

01-14-2007, 02:33 PM	#25
TyraandMrJ YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington,Ky Go WILDCATS Posts: 460	my Two cents. How about a member whose been on the board atleast 90 days. I mean 3 months. or so many posts. I see the point where someone joins the board in mourning. but come on. all sense and purpose across. it should be a memorail thing for senior members or some one atleast over so long on the board. PS. I think you could get a cute urn from Jefferspets. at one point. but not everyone urns thier pets. TyTy

01-14-2007, 12:03 PM	#18
prettypuppypink Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 739	I think it most appropriate to call it The Ella Fund. Jessica

01-14-2007, 12:09 PM	#21
Mommy of Brandi YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 745	I didn't have the chance to donate this time around......it was my first day on YT and I was a little apprehensive.......but I must say that I'd be honored to donate in the future.....all I donated to Ella was my prayers and good wishes......but I'd like to actively participate in the future........I think the Ella Fund is an outstanding idea......

01-14-2007, 01:14 PM	#23
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	First let me say that the people here on YT are the most kind hearted, generous people I have ever known and that is why I love it here. Aubrey and Missy~you 2 are especially aware of this and I love your intent for a memorial fund however looking at it from a logistical stand-point some questions arise that could cause some serious problems that we really do not need. Who would decide who gets a memorial? What if someone new joins just because they have lost a baby? What about the previous people that have lost and didn't get anything? What would be the rules/regulations about who and how to spend the fund money? I know this is a total downer but I have to look at from this angle too. I believe that it would be really nice to spend this money for a shelter or a reputable rescue and know that it is being used for a good cause. But, this is a community and these are my two cents. I just know that you are all excited about doing good deeds for people that need it but I wanted you to see some of the thoughts I have.

01-14-2007, 03:43 PM	#27
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	I have spoken with admin and we have agreed that YT cannot sponsor a "memorial fund" for various reasons including the ones I mentioned above. We know that your intentions are good and Aubrey, you are truly an amazing person to want to do this, as are the members that donated. You can all feel free to make donations and support each other privately in times of need. If you have any questions please feel free to PM me. Thank you, Kimberly~