I'm in for what I can afford. I dont think there should be a minimum. I can do
the $25 but maybe some others can not. If they want to share then they should be allowed. Its a free forum where anyone can contribute.
I also think it would be better to have a nomination period(maybe a week) and the top 3 or so be the finalist. Then vote on those guys. Maybe we get enough to give some to a couple of players. That way the players would know that they were in the mix and the voters would know they were voting on a person that was in the mix.
Is a two week notice enough notice for the player or players to be ready to go. If theres airfare involved we would be better served to make a ticket purchase early.
I also think the player/players going should be willing to give updates and reports hopefully from the Open.
Another thought....this is year two and it looks like it will remain an annual
trip for an AZbilliards person. Maybe theres a way to raise funds.
What do you think the chances of getting some signed memorabilia. It could be auction and the proceed sent to Mike for the next years funding pool.
It would make it easier to send players and hopefully keep this effort
moving every year.
I would like to hear others thoughts on different events as well. I know alot of people hold the US Open high but IMO its not what it used to be and I am not a huge fan of the Promotor or the UPA. I will send someone there but
think theres other events that are worthwhile as well. Theres tons of stories and action as well as top play at the DCC. Its entry fee is a good bit cheaper which might lead to more AZB partcipants. Virginia Beach is not the cheapest of locations to send a player either.
Just some thoughts. I am in and hopefully can contribute more than $25 but I am good for that.
As for the memorabilia. Is there time to try and contact a few players and see if they would contribute something. I am not sure what is considered a
good auction item but I dont think it would have to be anything big.
Some others may have better thoughts about this idea or a better one.
I say lets get the nominations and voting over with and that way the player/s know for sure they are going and what funds they are getting.
vapoolplayer said:
ok, good points. here's how i think i'll do it. if anyone else wants to step up, and run this thing, by all means, do so. the last thread seemingly died out, and i don't want this thing to go south.
i'll talk to mike about making a sticky thread. i will post me email address there. that can be used for pay pal. if someone wants to send a money order, i will email, or PM them my address. When i recieve the money, that person is allowed to vote.
i will not post who voted for who, and i will not post the results until a couple weeks before the open. i WILL however, notify each person who is voted for, everytime they get a vote. that way, they will know what their chances for going are, so they can make arrangements with their employer, etc, etc.
also, if someone is voted for, i contact them, and they say they don't want to/can't make it, i will let the person who voted for them another vote. that way all that can go and are nominated will be the only ones who recieve votes.
i'll talk to don, and see how he handled the money and such last year. i know i will be in a hotel the entire week in va beach, i'm waiting to hear from someone back on whether they will be sharing a room with me or not.
hopefully i'll get the sticky up after a few days, i'm wanting feedback on how people think this should be done. i think the above posted way is the fairest way possible.
thanks
VAP
