First of all, I got the OK from Doug to conduct a drawing for a lucky ETS member to get a box of goodies from the Aloha State.

I like this forum and the great folks that I have had the pleasure and privilege to interact with. Also, I like and appreciate the information from the forum. So hopefully this is how I can make a larger impact than just making a donation to the ETS Foundation.

My intent is to donate a box of goodies from Hawaii to the winner of a drawing to run from now until Thanksgiving 2008. The box would include stuff like chocolate macadamia nuts, other local yummies, maybe some Hawaiian salt, some hau wood that I have already seasoned that works great for friction fire, that kind of stuff.

To enter, members need to make a donation (you determine what you want to give but I hope it's at least $5-10 or more!) to the ETS Foundation and post a reply in this thread letting me know you did so. Scouts' honor here. You can go to the ETS home page and Just Give. According to Doug, you can indicate "Aloha" when you give via the donation link and on your checks as well, for him to keep track of things. I will update a post from time to time with a numbered list of donors/entrants and after Thanksgiving, I will generate a number from random.org utilizing the total number of donor/entrants and that numbered person will win. I will post the winner and get mailing information to send the prize. While I am not sure what will exactly be in the prize, it will likely be valued at $50 or more.

The prize is not the main factor here, the real point is to generate some additional payola to the ETS Foundation to support Doug and his good work and the forum that I for one enjoy. Plus, I have found the folks here to be pretty darn fantastic too.

As an added incentive, if we get at least 100 entrants, I will send a box to Doug too. [Note: Doug has graciously asked me to give his box o' goodies to Chris K. instead] Oooh, if anyone donates $50 or more, you get two (2) entries and any donations over $100, you get five (5) entries. For anyone with multiple entires, you get to choose you numbers, everyone else will be just in the order of your posts to let me know you gave.

If you get stuff that you can use in a survival situation (very likely), please do a review with pictures.

Good luck to all!

Aloha

Here is the list of entrants (updated periodically at my leisure until 11/28/08).

1 clarktx
2 l33tYoDuh
3 l33tYoDuh
4 Bill_G
5 Bill_G
6
7 Blast
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 Bill_G
15
16 Bill_G
17
18
19
20
21
22 Bill_G
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47 Blast
48
49
50

more as needed

In for one.

Mahalo clarktx. Thanks for being my first.

Mahalo Bill G & YoDuh!!

Bad YoDuh, you want to pick your two numbers? I know you would probably pick two coconuts to go with your hula skirt.

Thanks Chris for fixing the missing reply button thing.

Dibs on #07 and #47 when Doug gets my donation (sent this morning via the JustGive website).

-Blast

Mahalo Blast!

Gang, I will likely be offline for a couple of days. But keep em coming and I will update things Friday or Saturday. Gotta work now so I can buy your goodies.

Thanks Doug, for making this a sticky. Hopefully the no reply issues, etc, haven't put anyone off from entering the drawing, and of course, making a donation to the ETS Foundation.

Just as a teaser, I saw this tarp that I may include in the prize. It looked nice to me, but I haven't tried it out yet.

Aloha,

Just gave $20.

I'll take #11. if it's still free.

Mahalo Stokie. I got you at #6. Gotta donate $50 or more to pick your spots. Sorry, but I have to follow the rules.

Aloha Chris, I just noticed that I am unable to edit my earlier posts. That means I can't update the numbered list. Could you remedy that please?

Mahalo!

YoDuh,

A Hawaiian sling would not be included in the prize package, as then I would have to work a lot harder to accommodate it. And I am one lazy Hawaiian.

Spam musubis are fantastic hiking food!

Doug & Chris,

Now it looks like NONE of the posts can be edited. The only one I really need to edit is the numbered list so that I can update it for the drawing later.

Mahalo!

No idea and no quick fix, sorry. Looks like you may just have to copy and paste and make a new updated message with changes.

Thanks for looking in to it Doug.

The updates will be here from now. Here is the list of entrants (updated periodically at my leisure until 11/28/08).

1 clarktx
2 l33tYoDuh
3 l33tYoDuh
4 Bill_G
5 Bill_G
6 Stokie
7 Blast
8 big_al
9
10
11
12
13
14 Bill_G
15
16 Bill_G
17
18
19
20
21
22 Bill_G
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47 Blast
48
49
50

more as needed

sent mine thou Doug.

Mahalo big_al!

Just trying to bring this to the attention of those who may have missed it earlier.

As aloha stated in the first post, "The prize is not the main factor here, the real point is to generate some additional payola to the ETS Foundation to support Doug and his good work and the forum that I for one enjoy. Plus, I have found the folks here to be pretty darn fantastic too."

Hope all are well.

Bill_G

Mahalo Bill_G!

As it stands, you have the best chance of winning. I guess no one else wants to give you much competition or contribute to the ETS Foundation.

Hi Aloha,

I just made my donation through "Just Give", count me in for a spot in your contest!

Great idea by the way.

Mike

I just made my donation through the "just give", count me in as well.

I am hoping that this idea will provide ETS with the support it needs!!!

Thanks, Aloha!!!!!

The updates will be here from now. Here is the list of entrants (updated periodically at my leisure until 11/28/08).

1 clarktx
2 l33tYoDuh
3 l33tYoDuh
4 Bill_G
5 Bill_G
6 Stokie
7 Blast
8 big_al
9 swampdonkey
10 wildman800
11
12
13
14 Bill_G
15
16 Bill_G
17
18
19
20
21
22 Bill_G
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47 Blast
48
49
50

more as needed

Mahalo SwampDonkey and Wildman800!

Everyone, tell your forum buddies to make a contribution. Maybe challenge them. I challenge you to help Doug and the ETS Foundation out.

You have a couple more weeks to go.

YoDuh,

Are you offering up the hula dancer or tarp to keep?

Oh, I so call "Dibs!" on the dancer....
I just saw this thread! What gives? OK, I'll drop some money in a couple days (need my rent check to come in!). Great idea, Aloha!

You sure? YoDuh is only keeping the tarp unused.

This is the last week for the drawing.

Doug, I am sorry for the dismal showing. Mahalo to those who have contributed to support the ETS Foundation.

Good luck to all and hopefully we can make a late rally. So even if you don't care about the drawing and the goodies, I encourage you to support Doug and the forum.

In the interest of keeping this forum PG rated, I'm self-editing the first thing that popped in my head.

I might, however, suggest a couple of hot showers before playing with my new "toy."

In the interest of keeping this forum PG rated, I'm self-editing the first thing that popped in my head.

I might, however, suggest a couple of hot showers before playing with my new "toy." [/quote]


MDinana, did you make a contribution? I don't have you on the list yet as I didn't see a post where you said you made one.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Last chance. I will do the drawing after I return from my camping trip on Monday.

Happy Thanksgiving, aloha!! Enjoy your trip.

Rent check came in yesterday, but alas, it's T-giving. I'll cash it tomorrow and cut a check to mail in tomorrow as well!

Aloha Everyone,

Still stuffed with turkey?

I am leaving for camp and will do the drawing on Monday, so last chance to enter until then.

We have a winner!

As promised, I did the random number generator this morning. Blast almost had a twofer, but in the end congratulations to Bill_G!









So, if Bill_G and Chris_K would would be so kind as to PM me your addresses, I will put together your packages and mail them out to you.

Mahalo to all of you for supporting the ETS Foundation!

Congrates to the winners and a big THANK YOU to Aloha!

-Blast

And, thanks to you for sponsoring this fundraising effort! I know it didn't raise as much as you had hoped, nor me for that matter, <~> but every little bit counts and your support is sincerely appreciated.

And, thanks to all who contributed!

Wow!! Thanks aloha for running this and to all who contributed. ETS is the true winner here.

PM on the way.

Just as well YoDuh, I never got your check. Next time CASH! Lot's of cash!

Hi Aloha,
I missed this thread altogether, but now that I've read it ... You inspired me and I just sent a contribution to ETS.
Thanks!

Mahalo Nurit! I am sure Doug thanks you too.

YoDuh,

If you had trouble sleeping with the just the vision of all that, you would definitely need therapy after seeing it for real!! Besides, I never learned to twirl.

Bill_G

Bill_G & Chris_K,

I got all of your stuff. Hopefully, I will be able to cut the hau I have seasoning into reasonable lengths and get everything out in the mail tomorrow.

Aloha!