WFTW Trackchair Project - 2nd Chair Delivered!

Silversaving · Postby **Silversaving** » Tue Nov 20, 2018

Certainly looks like the kind of person we're looking to help.

Postby **MaxGravy** » Tue Nov 27, 2018

I just got the latest total including last month's KSAs:

$8,358.60!

:clap:

Stouttrout · Postby **Stouttrout** » Mon Dec 03, 2018

WOW!!! Way to go!!!

Brick's · Postby **Brick's** » Mon Dec 03, 2018

bigjohn wrote:Wow! Would be happy to see him get approved as the recipient. I am also toying around with an idea of flying out to TX with my daughter for the next event

Agreed. That's a great idea John as my not so little girl is considering a biomed engineering major. When is the next event? Hopefully in the summer.

Postby **MaxGravy** » Mon Dec 03, 2018

Brick's wrote:
bigjohn wrote:Wow! Would be happy to see him get approved as the recipient. I am also toying around with an idea of flying out to TX with my daughter for the next event

Agreed. That's a great idea John as my not so little girl is considering a biomed engineering major. When is the next event? Hopefully in the summer.

First Saturday in May. :thumbup:

Brick's · Postby **Brick's** » Mon Dec 03, 2018

Oh well, she'll still be in school and spring season doesn't end 'til the 19th for me not including playoffs. Some team will be practicing that morning. Some day.

Postby **MaxGravy** » Sat Jan 05, 2019

I haven't updated this thread in a while. Donations have been slow the last few months, only ~$150 raised.

Now that the holidays are over, things are starting to happen. It's been difficult to coordinate everyone involved. We have a candidate and will be meeting with him soon. I expect to have several announcements over the next few weeks.

I'll be putting a few items in the KSAs this month and I encourage others to do the same. Please bid them up! This is a great cause. We need to get to at least $12k if not more.

I also want to share this plaque that the WFTW sent. At first I had mixed feelings about them spending money on such things, but it's important to be recognized. Most of their sponsors are corporations looking for publicity and new customers. Not so with Bullionstacker. We give from the heart not expecting anything in return.

I'm very proud of this group and everything we've accomplished over the years.

THANK YOU!

This is for all of us. :clap:

wftw-plaque.jpg

bigjohn · Postby **bigjohn** » Sat Jan 05, 2019

That’s awesome!! I have an idea and really want to facilitate this myself but with my current travel schedule at work, I am not able to...............The idea is to do a WFTW Rolling Stop Auction. Have all members that want to donate items mail them in advance to the facilitator. Have one person group items in lots and run a big auction all to benefit this project. If someone volunteers to run the auction, I will mail some items and I am sure others will as well.

Postby **MaxGravy** » Sat Jan 05, 2019

bigjohn wrote:That’s awesome!! I have an idea and really want to facilitate this myself but with my current travel schedule at work, I am not able to...............The idea is to do a WFTW Rolling Stop Auction. Have all members that want to donate items mail them in advance to the facilitator. Have one person group items in lots and run a big auction all to benefit this project. If someone volunteers to run the auction, I will mail some items and I am sure others will as well.

Great idea. :idea:

I'd be happy to run it. I'll start a new thread so don't post here.

We also have a new Texas bar with a WFTW logo coming out soon. It's in the queue at YPS but probably a low priority right now.

Rik Bitter · Postby **Rik Bitter** » Sat Jan 05, 2019

I'm sure I have something in the hoard I could donate. Count me in.

Postby **MaxGravy** » Mon Jan 28, 2019

I just updated the sidebar with the latest total from the WFTW: $9,017.10

The upcoming KSAs and Rolling Stop Auctions should put us well over $10k. :clap:

Yellek · Postby **Yellek** » Mon Jan 28, 2019

MaxGravy wrote:The upcoming KSAs and Rolling Stop Auctions should put us well over $10k.

I’ll bet we get close to a $13k total.
This should be fun.

Postby **MaxGravy** » Tue Feb 12, 2019

I just received a spreadsheet from the WFTW showing all payments they've received for the trackchair. The total includes two checks that are in the mail. edit: Plus two other payments on the way.

This is incredible. I feel a tear welling up. What more can I say?

$14,891.60

Silverwildcat · Postby **Silverwildcat** » Tue Feb 12, 2019

That is awesome we are almost all the way there now :clap:

Thanks again to everyone involved I wish I could be there when it is presented

Mercuryman · Postby **Mercuryman** » Tue Feb 12, 2019

Very happy to hear that! How close are we to covering the recipients track chair?
Thank you Max for making all of this possible.

Brick's · Postby **Brick's** » Tue Feb 12, 2019

So what is the number we are trying to reach? I remember reading the Trackchairs go for between $11,000 and $18,000 so that means we are in the ball park, if not the infield.

Postby **MaxGravy** » Tue Feb 12, 2019

Mercuryman wrote:Very happy to hear that! How close are we to covering the recipients track chair?
Thank you Max for making all of this possible.

We're very close if not already there. We're still working to find the right recipient. We want to change a life. There's someone out there who truly "needs" a chair to get their life back. There's a lot going on in the background right now to find the right person. These auctions turned a few heads. :clap:

To answer your question it depends on the needs of the person who receives it. Trackchairs are customized for different needs and uses. How will it be controlled? Does it need to be narrow for doorways? Does it need it to stand up? Will it be used for fishing or hunting or hiking? Each chair is unique. There are also refurbished chairs available.

I will have updates soon.

Mercuryman · Postby **Mercuryman** » Tue Feb 12, 2019

Awesome, I'm excited to follow along.

bigjohn · Postby **bigjohn** » Tue Feb 12, 2019

Great job Team BullionStacker!!! At this point, no doubt in mind we can buy a chair. I do hope we can make it a surprise and present at the main event to an unsuspecting Hero. Maybe work with the family on modification needs. Are there timeline issues? The main event is in May, usually manufacturing processes and delivery takes some time. Had the supplier been selected? Who is running that part of the process? Too many questions?