An idea for helping our DU friends wiped out by Katrina

[Generic Other]

I am wondering if you would be interested in a DU fundraiser
for our friends who have been wiped out by Katrina. We know
there are many DUers who need help. I am trying to get a complete
list of those who need help. Please PM me with names of any you know.

Skinner has okayed a the plan and has offered to help collect the money.

Here's what I suggest we try: An auction of DUers
handmade Mardi Gras Masks.

You can buy blank forms at most craft stores and eyemasks are
very inexpensive and easy to find at this time of year. You could even deface a Bush mask!

Sequin and sparkles...a dash of style...I can just
imagine what SOME DUers would come up with.

Even if you can't imagine MAKING a mask, you would still be able to bid on the masks, and the winner would send the cash through DU to make sure those in need got it. The seller would contact the buyer through PM and mail the item.

We'd all have fun and we'd end up helping our pals in need.

Anyone willing to take on such a project? PM me if you are interested in helping organize this event or if you would like to donate a mask. Some "high profile" DUers have already indicated they are already at work on masks.

We have a few weeks to organize and publicize. All ideas, advice and help appreciated!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x3980238

[xray s]

1. has anyone heard from BOSSHOG?

[Generic Other]

2. I have been trying to keep a list of impacted folks who need help

I will put his name on the list. So far, I have been making a list of folks who have been wiped out by Katrina. If anyone knows of people I might have missed, please PM me.

Thanks.

[TacticalPeek]

3. I've been roaming the coast area for the last couple of days.

A small group is going around delivering medical supplies, food, cleanup things, etc. to places and people not well connected to the distribution centers, etc.

I'd sure like to hear whatsup with BOSSHOG et al.

We may go back tomorrow (Saturday), and if there is anyone you know of that I could check on, please let me know. Thanks.

:)

[Ladyhawk]

4. Suggestion: if folks don't want to make Mardi Gras masks, perhaps

we could auction other things? Perhaps artwork, crafts of other kinds? Different DUers have different talents. :)

[Generic Other]

5. Why not?

I hear there are some outlandish creations in the works!