Udon Girls Orphanage

Post by **Bump** » June 17, 2006, 11:31 am

The second donation has been recieved, I have been asked not to use names and I am honoring that. I have set up an account system so the money that is given is shown and the how the money is spent.

My plan at this junture is to get approval, from the contibutors for expeditures above 2K baht.

The books will be available minus names to anyone who wants to review them. at this juncture and and all monies are being used to fund the ticket purchase for the VFW party.

The current accounting is as indicated:

Income 0
Expeditures Treats -600
Ice cream -360
VFW -30960
Donation -28120 3800
Donation -11120 17000

Post by **jingjai** » June 17, 2006, 1:43 pm

I just purchased a few tickets to the VFW picnic on the 2nd. On the ticket and poster is states: "children under 12 free". Maybe it means children under 12 free when accompanied by a paid admission. But surely they could give a break in price for the children of the orphange?

Post by **Bump** » June 17, 2006, 1:55 pm

I was in fact offered that and I declined it.

That offer is obviously meant for a family, not a 140 free tickets.

The other thing I think is very important to remember is this is a fund raising event for the VFW. I am no longer a member of the VFW, but I know in the past that money has been used for the VFW Christmas party, thier other annual event.

I am hoping that the children are invited back for that event which is a totaly free event. Everyone is served food there will be a Santa and each child is given a free wrapped Christmas present. You can imagine the cost involved in that .

For me this is a real balancing act, the goal is to do no harm to any group, but to provide positives for the children, the community and the VFW.

I think this will do that, at least I hope am I right.

Mr. Bean · Post by **Mr. Bean** » June 18, 2006, 12:57 pm

ray23 wrote:I was in fact offered that and I declined it.

That offer is obviously meant for a family, not a 140 free tickets.

The other thing I think is very important to remember is this is a fund raising event for the VFW. I am no longer a member of the VFW, but I know in the past that money has been used for the VFW Christmas party, thier other annual event.

I am hoping that the children are invited back for that event which is a totaly free event. Everyone is served food there will be a Santa and each child is given a free wrapped Christmas present. You can imagine the cost involved in that .

For me this is a real balancing act, the goal is to do no harm to any group, but to provide positives for the children, the community and the VFW.

I think this will do that, at least I hope am I right.

Yes Ray, you are doing no harm. You are doing nothing but good with the kids. I would think that there would be no problem to bring the kids back at xmas time.

Post by **Bump** » June 18, 2006, 1:32 pm

Well I'm hoping no offers yet, I'm not a member anymore but I have one that I think will propose just that.

I have to say doing this the first time has sort of been like being a fireman putting out little fires of misunderstanding. Once everyone gets a look at the total picture they seem to be very supportive. The first time in doing anything is always the hardest. Next time if it happens I already know some mistakes and I can avoid them.

Until Christmas I plan on doing things on a much smaller scale and primarily at the home. The logitics of getting this little critters from point A to B with this mnay nu,mbers is a interesting undertaking alone. Thank goodness for Too Pro, really saved the bacon on that one.

Post by **AussieBoy** » June 18, 2006, 2:48 pm

True words Ray, I started off speaking English at one school, didn't take long for the other schools to get wind of my work and wanted me to go to their school ,
I had to make the decission, not to go to the large schools, and only go to the local small schools with in Udon,

The Ban Khao San Girls Home, Udon is just one of many that need support, it also happens to be close to Udon, so every one will have a different view on where to give their time and support

My visit to Yoshkar _Ola Russia was the same thing , such a big country, and to be able to put up space craft , yet their life out from Moscow in the village is the same as thailand, Worse they have very little English ability, but I enjoyed my time there, due to the high cost and 2 days travel to get there , I stayed with Thailand

Keep the good work going we make a difference

Kally

Post by **Bump** » June 20, 2006, 7:25 pm

Just to put everyone at ease along with the staff we will have roughly 7 volunteers plus ten paid( minimal 100 baht) assistants from Rajapat University to assist with the chidren and assure thier safety, believe me I take this very seriously.

The other thing is every person chidren, staff and helpers will be readily identifiable each will be wearing a ribbon of a specific color. So that we can see which children are part of our group and the chidren can easily identify adults who are there to help them.

Lee showed up today baht and in hand and to my surprise we had another 1500 baht contibuted that I didn't even know about.

We are well on our way to meeting the goal of 200 tickets.

Post by **Bump** » June 24, 2006, 2:22 pm

Well it happened I have 200 tickets in hand.

Actually It really look like there may be a bit extra. If we get lucky and win the bike a substanial extra since it will be sold and the money put in the fund. So everybody keep thier fingers crossed.

Whatever monies that are left I will go back to the people who contributed and let them decide how to use it. As to me little things for a while, would be just fine. If we are invited to the VFW Christmas party that will be another big event requiring transporatation and such just like this one. So by Decemmber I may be ready to take that on again

For those of you who have helped what can I say THANK YOU

Post by **Bump** » July 1, 2006, 2:56 pm

Well I did drive through for the bus company today, just to make sure everybody where they bee to be I hope

Tool Pro had been very helpful in this.

200 tickets in hand, seven volunteers and ten paid helpers.

First homes bougth 100 tickets and three people contributed from America.

This is where the budget is today and I don't anticipate any further expense for this project.

Income 0
Expeditures Treats -600
Ice cream -360
VFW -30960
Donation -28120 3800
Donation 11120 17000
Donation 9620 1500
Expend Safety Pins _ 150
Balance -9770

Expend ribbons -750
balance -9620

Donation first homes 15000
balance 5380
Donation 3700
Paid Help 1000
Balance 8080

We have 8080 baht left over for other projects in the future, keep you your fingers crossed that we win the motorcycle tomorrow and we can convert that to cash for future usage.

Post by **rickfarang** » July 1, 2006, 11:46 pm

Fingers and all toes crossed!

Post by **Bump** » July 2, 2006, 12:11 am

AAAWESOME

Post by **Bump** » July 2, 2006, 5:00 pm

Well it's done, it will take sometime describe this and to be honest I'm exhausted. Sufffice to say for the moment the children were very happy, the VFW and the gusts were very happy a well. The event was filmed by homecable and it will be on tomorrow at 6:00 P.M. on channel 1.

Thanks to all the volunteers and contributors.

Post by **Nick@AUA** » July 2, 2006, 5:21 pm

Well done Ray - you have really made a difference to those young orphan's lives. They had a fantastic day out and they all left with a nice gift and a smile on their faces..

valentine · Post by **valentine** » July 2, 2006, 5:57 pm

For once I am lost for words, all I can say is fantastic Ray. I have never seen so much eaten by so few, never so many genuinely happy smiles. You sure made a difference to those kids lives today. wil post pictures later.You won't mind if I omit the one of me drinking beer out of a babies bottle will you?
All for a good cause I might add.
Thanks is also due to all the hard working VFW guys. Don't see many of you very often but when we do, you sure make an impression. Happy 4th to you all.

valentine · Post by **valentine** » July 2, 2006, 7:02 pm

Okay a few smiling faces, they say thank you to all that donated much more than words could ever do.

The rest on Cd on its way to you tomorrow Ray.

Post by **Bump** » July 2, 2006, 7:57 pm

You know Val truth is I'm at a loss for words myself on this one, just can't think of how to describe all that I saw today. The sites the sounds moer then I can grasp this quickly.

Post by **Bump** » July 3, 2006, 10:29 pm

HMMM!!!!! Les see 1, 2 ,3 STOP MOVING 1, 2,3 oh OK who is missing, gettting ready to go back tummies full and smiles everywhere

Post by **Bump** » July 3, 2006, 10:32 pm

Lots of game to be played courtesy of the VFW.

A little tired after all the games and heat

Post by **Bump** » July 3, 2006, 10:38 pm

We had volunteers from Ratcahapat, from the VFW, from the nieghborhood, from Tool Pro and First Homes.

Post by **Bump** » July 3, 2006, 10:41 pm

Of course my favorite helper was