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After the recent floods in Queensland (and now the earthquake in Christchurch) I suggested to Craig that it might be a good idea to start a benevolent fund through Arena to help colleagues whose practice may be adversely affected by events large and small. Such a fund could be used to assist in a small way - for emergency assistance - until the colleagues were able to secure help from more traditional resources - bank/family etc. Each year at Christmas, I produce a calendar which I give to friends, family, patients and some colleagues - and I thought from next year, it would be an idea to sell these through Arena for a small sum - the profits going directly to the proposed fund. Currently they cost around UK£6.00 each - - the suggested price around UK£11.00. Nothing to stop other members doing there own fundraising by doing similar - or even donating funds direct.

Such a fund will require a small committee of trustees whose role would be to administer and oversee - not terribly arduous or time consuming. Perhaps Craig could advise or appoint as he sees fit.

Open to suggestions and comments.

What do you think?

 

Great idea Mark

 

I'd buy one. They're awesome!

 

:good:

Me too. Brilliant idea.

Thanks Mark. :drinks

 

It assume it would cost more to ship it out of country that the calendar costs. Anybody down there got a decent attorney (oxymoron, I know) buddy who could set up a nonprofit fund to take donations and a buddy who could set up a quick website to serve as access point. I know donating to Red Cross or Salvation Army would certainly be helpful generically, but it isn't specifically helping those pods.

Any news on any Kiwi pods with the earthquake?