We've got some talented video editing people on this forum. If we could produce something by, say, by the end of the "traditional" chase season, maybe some sales could be made to start adding funds into an account. Maybe a MOD on this forum could set up an account and then when the video is marketed, funds could be deposited into that account.
In addition, I'm game for a financial donation. I'd be willing to donate $500 to start the account off. I think my company would likely match that as well.
What would really be nice is to have some of the senior members representing ST to formally present this contribution to the American Red Cross at the end of the year. ARC comes to mind the most to me, but someone might have another organization in mind.
Anyway, with media connections, maybe have a formal presentation of the funds handed over to the Red Cross, with a special emphasis made on "this contribution is made on behalf of a not-for-profit organization, StormTrack, compiled of a number of severe weather research teams and storm chasers, and is presented to the American Red Cross to be used in the recovery efforts of tornado-ravaged communities across the U.S."
I can think of several who would represent us well, but Tim V., Tim M., maybe Jeff, David and others as well. Shane and Mickey do excellent video production, as well as so many others. It's exciting to think about the production and the donation possibility, and I think we could come up with a sizeable contribution. The logistics of getting everything together... electing people to represent us, deciding on the editors, producers, etc. of the video, who will manage the funds (savings account), etc. - that's the more difficult part. But with a little effort, it CAN be done! I think this would be a good opportunity to show the media and the public just how much chasers do for their communities and this is just one little way of giving back to all those who fell victim to this year's storms.
It warms my heart thinking about doing this. At the same time though, we're only 1/2 through the traditional tornado season, and with Hurricane Season to come! Uh, I don't wanna think about it!
I have sold many photos and videos of the Mt. Rainier series I shot this past year, and am willing to make those into a contribution fund as well. If someone can set up the account on behalf of, say, "StormTrack Relief Fund 2007," I'm game for a contribution. The company I work for is a sizeable oil and gas services company. I'm certain they would match or even make a considerable donation on behalf of the company to this fund as well. I could hit up my boss for a $2500 donation to get things started as well.
Anyone else like this idea? Tim V. - would you be interested in setting up an account as a "StormTrack Relief Fund 2007" account?
Tim M, Jeff S, David D, Shane A, Mickey P, - interested?
