Since we had to cancel the last meeting, we're planning on having a STOMP meeting next Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in 306 North Kedzie.
We need to go over and finalize all the details for our t-shirts sale (coming up in less than two weeks!) so we can raise some money to save some lives!
I hope to see you there!
Have a great weekend! It is supposed to be nice and sunny!
Danielle
Showing posts with label MSU Nothing But Nets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MSU Nothing But Nets. Show all posts
Friday, April 10, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
STOMP Meeting Minutes, March 23, 2009
Attending: Derek, Levi, Angie, Aaron, Pike, Danielle
STOMP Progress, Updates, Etc.
Electrocizing -- you heard it here first.
Facebook
Bricks in toilet -- put in only one, not two
Patches: Earth STOMP logo, sell them at T-shirt sale, too
Pine Sap -- it's cool
Transfer funds into bank account
Next year transition
Next meeting is April 6 at 7 p.m.
STOMP Progress, Updates, Etc.
Electrocizing -- you heard it here first.
- Greenpatch: send fake plants (10 plants saves 1 square foot of rainforest)
- Same thing with malaria, only with bednets (20 people equals one bednet)
- Noodles?
- Bdubs no go, booked until May
- T-shirt sale some time between April 19 and April 25
- Meeting in a couple weeks at Noodles
Bricks in toilet -- put in only one, not two
Patches: Earth STOMP logo, sell them at T-shirt sale, too
Pine Sap -- it's cool
Transfer funds into bank account
Next year transition
Next meeting is April 6 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Farewell to Sue
First, thanks to everyone who has supported the MSU Nothing But Nets Team! We're up to just over 49 percent of our goal -- your generosity and willingness to help is so amazing.
To me, the beauty of our Nothing But Nets team is it's ability to embody both MSU's land-grant heritage and the university's movement forward to become a "global-grant" university that uses its research to help people worldwide.
Second, I'd like to thank and say good-bye to Sue Nichols, my colleague who helped me brainstorm and make the MSU Nothing But Nets team a reality. Sue has posted here a few times, but her contributions behind the scenes have helped make this program the success it is. She's moving down to the University of Michigan to become director of communications and marketing for the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute. I'm horribly sad to see her go, but this is a great opportunity for her and I wish her much success. We shall carry on without her and may be able to get her to pop in once in a while.
To me, the beauty of our Nothing But Nets team is it's ability to embody both MSU's land-grant heritage and the university's movement forward to become a "global-grant" university that uses its research to help people worldwide.
Second, I'd like to thank and say good-bye to Sue Nichols, my colleague who helped me brainstorm and make the MSU Nothing But Nets team a reality. Sue has posted here a few times, but her contributions behind the scenes have helped make this program the success it is. She's moving down to the University of Michigan to become director of communications and marketing for the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute. I'm horribly sad to see her go, but this is a great opportunity for her and I wish her much success. We shall carry on without her and may be able to get her to pop in once in a while.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Slow and Steady
As I noted last week, summer break has caused us to slow down a little. But it's nice to see that donations continue to come in steadily. We're up to 47 percent -- almost half way to our goal!
If you're a student, I hope you're enjoying your break. If you're a faculty member, staff person or alumni, soak in the relative calm and tranquility of the campus. No matter who you are or where you are, consider making a donation to the MSU Nothing But Nets Team.
When most groups ask for a donation, they start by asking for $50 or $100. To me, the great thing about the Nothing But Nets program is the opportunity to do so much good for so little money. The cost of a bed net -- $10 -- is an amount that most people can afford without too much sacrifice. Every time I slap a mosquito, I think about the family that's using the net I provided. And I feel good.
If you're a student, I hope you're enjoying your break. If you're a faculty member, staff person or alumni, soak in the relative calm and tranquility of the campus. No matter who you are or where you are, consider making a donation to the MSU Nothing But Nets Team.
When most groups ask for a donation, they start by asking for $50 or $100. To me, the great thing about the Nothing But Nets program is the opportunity to do so much good for so little money. The cost of a bed net -- $10 -- is an amount that most people can afford without too much sacrifice. Every time I slap a mosquito, I think about the family that's using the net I provided. And I feel good.
Monday, April 28, 2008
World Malaria Day Report
This is a couple of days late, but I wanted to pass along a note from Aaron Schaer, one of the STOMP student leaders, about the campus events on April 25:
YESTERDAY'S EVENT WAS AWESOME!!! For those of you who couldn't be there, here is a brief description:
Ned and Danielle set up a volleyball net on the sidewalk in front of The Rock, where they hung a sweet banner and a bunch of "Buzzkill" shirts and wristbands (which I still think are cool despite what everyone else says).
We also had a table, some chairs, and some good music (courtesy of Ned). We would have painted The Rock, but another student group (who did not register to have it unlike other groups *cough cough*) painted it and literally were laying down and guarding it in sleeping bags. They were there for the National Day of Silence which signifies the discrimination that gays, bisexuals, and transgendered people face in society (between that, National Malaria Awareness Day, and Earth Day, April 25th is a pretty popular time).
Their cause was definitely a good one, but seeing as none of them were speaking due to it being a "day of silence," I'm not sure how many people they actually reached. Perhaps talking would have been a better strategy...I don't know, that's just my opinion.
Anyways, back to our awesome group. All in all we raised almost $400.
I truly feel that if we had more shirt sizes than just 3XL and youth small, we probably would have sold more. In addition to that, a woman came by who works over at the local middle school and she told us how they also did a Nothing But Nets fund-raiser where they raised over $400, but she wasn't sure what to do with the money now. So, after talking with her for 30 seconds, she has decided to trust us with the money, which she is sending over to Gabe's office in the very near future.
In short, good times were had by all and we've raised enough money to purchase around 80 nets!!! That's at least 80 more people who will be much safer because we spent 5 hours sitting outside and hanging out.
If that doesn't motivate you, check your pulse.
Thank you so much to everyone that helped. A special shout-out to Derek for bringing his bunk bed so that we could display a bed net; Ned for getting the volleyball net, music, basketball hoops, donuts and bagels, and a bunch of other stuff that I'm probably forgetting; Ashley for being there for about 4 hours; Danielle for waking up at the butt-crack of dawn to help set up; and Emily, Emma, and Rachel for being there and just being great. If I'm forgetting anyone, I'm really sorry...but a special shout-out to you as well.
I'm not really sure what STOMP is going to do over the summer, but if the past 3 weeks are a sign of things to come, then we're definitely going to be busy. I'll write everyone again just to stay in-touch and keep you guys informed of anything fun, interesting, or just because I'm bored.
Thank you all again. This couldn't have happened without everyone's efforts. We truly have done a lot for a group that isn't even formally registered yet.
Good luck with finals, and if I don't see you--have a great summer.
Sincerely,
Aaron
P.S. For the graduating Seniors: "Adventure is not in the guidebook, and beauty is not on the map. Seek and you shall find." (Someone who I once went camping with told me that. She is one of the nicest, coolest people I've ever met and at age 32 still has not grown up.
She is also the happiest person I know). Be courageous, be influential, and most importantly, be you! Good luck...and I'm keeping you on the e-mail list.
YESTERDAY'S EVENT WAS AWESOME!!! For those of you who couldn't be there, here is a brief description:
Ned and Danielle set up a volleyball net on the sidewalk in front of The Rock, where they hung a sweet banner and a bunch of "Buzzkill" shirts and wristbands (which I still think are cool despite what everyone else says).
We also had a table, some chairs, and some good music (courtesy of Ned). We would have painted The Rock, but another student group (who did not register to have it unlike other groups *cough cough*) painted it and literally were laying down and guarding it in sleeping bags. They were there for the National Day of Silence which signifies the discrimination that gays, bisexuals, and transgendered people face in society (between that, National Malaria Awareness Day, and Earth Day, April 25th is a pretty popular time).
Their cause was definitely a good one, but seeing as none of them were speaking due to it being a "day of silence," I'm not sure how many people they actually reached. Perhaps talking would have been a better strategy...I don't know, that's just my opinion.
Anyways, back to our awesome group. All in all we raised almost $400.
I truly feel that if we had more shirt sizes than just 3XL and youth small, we probably would have sold more. In addition to that, a woman came by who works over at the local middle school and she told us how they also did a Nothing But Nets fund-raiser where they raised over $400, but she wasn't sure what to do with the money now. So, after talking with her for 30 seconds, she has decided to trust us with the money, which she is sending over to Gabe's office in the very near future.
In short, good times were had by all and we've raised enough money to purchase around 80 nets!!! That's at least 80 more people who will be much safer because we spent 5 hours sitting outside and hanging out.
If that doesn't motivate you, check your pulse.
Thank you so much to everyone that helped. A special shout-out to Derek for bringing his bunk bed so that we could display a bed net; Ned for getting the volleyball net, music, basketball hoops, donuts and bagels, and a bunch of other stuff that I'm probably forgetting; Ashley for being there for about 4 hours; Danielle for waking up at the butt-crack of dawn to help set up; and Emily, Emma, and Rachel for being there and just being great. If I'm forgetting anyone, I'm really sorry...but a special shout-out to you as well.
I'm not really sure what STOMP is going to do over the summer, but if the past 3 weeks are a sign of things to come, then we're definitely going to be busy. I'll write everyone again just to stay in-touch and keep you guys informed of anything fun, interesting, or just because I'm bored.
Thank you all again. This couldn't have happened without everyone's efforts. We truly have done a lot for a group that isn't even formally registered yet.
Good luck with finals, and if I don't see you--have a great summer.
Sincerely,
Aaron
P.S. For the graduating Seniors: "Adventure is not in the guidebook, and beauty is not on the map. Seek and you shall find." (Someone who I once went camping with told me that. She is one of the nicest, coolest people I've ever met and at age 32 still has not grown up.
She is also the happiest person I know). Be courageous, be influential, and most importantly, be you! Good luck...and I'm keeping you on the e-mail list.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Another Student Group Meeting
There's going to be another student group meeting on either April 17 or 18 (Thursday or Friday) at 12:30 p.m. in 334 North Kedzie. As soon as I get confirmation on a day, I'll let you know. If you'd like more info, contact Gabe Ording at ordingga@msu.edu.
The plan is to discuss a name for the group, start planning a fundraising event and figure out what to do with all the Buzz Kill t-shirts and armbands Nothing But Nets has sent.
The plan is to discuss a name for the group, start planning a fundraising event and figure out what to do with all the Buzz Kill t-shirts and armbands Nothing But Nets has sent.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Look for Buzz Kill T-shirts Soon
Gabe Ording, who's helping coordinate the MSU Nothing But Nets student group, sent me the following note:
I have some good news from D.C. I was contacted this morning by Adrianna from Nothing But Nets. We had a really nice talk and she is incredibly supportive of our MSU efforts. She is sending me an initial care package, the contents of which will include (but may not be limited to) info pamphlets, a few bed nets, wrist bands of some sort, and an initial pile of (about 50) BuzzKill t-shirts. She indicated that we will be able to get all of the t-shirts we can possibly sell and more.
She also indicated that we are welcome to "borrow" their BuzzKill theme but would request an opportunity to see our products for her approval before we get them made, and that we use socially acceptable globally conscientious t-shirt manufacturers. She also has asked us to take part in an upcoming conference call with other supporting institutions to share ideas for fund raising. And last but not least, she has asked if we are interested in sending student representation to D.C. this summer for a workshop, to get trained as a NBN representative. Phew, that was a good phone call!
Look for the incredibly stylish Buzz Kill t-shirts to show up on campus soon. If you want to be one of the first to get one, leave a comment here and someone will get back to you.
We're up to 64 percent of our goal!
I have some good news from D.C. I was contacted this morning by Adrianna from Nothing But Nets. We had a really nice talk and she is incredibly supportive of our MSU efforts. She is sending me an initial care package, the contents of which will include (but may not be limited to) info pamphlets, a few bed nets, wrist bands of some sort, and an initial pile of (about 50) BuzzKill t-shirts. She indicated that we will be able to get all of the t-shirts we can possibly sell and more.
She also indicated that we are welcome to "borrow" their BuzzKill theme but would request an opportunity to see our products for her approval before we get them made, and that we use socially acceptable globally conscientious t-shirt manufacturers. She also has asked us to take part in an upcoming conference call with other supporting institutions to share ideas for fund raising. And last but not least, she has asked if we are interested in sending student representation to D.C. this summer for a workshop, to get trained as a NBN representative. Phew, that was a good phone call!
Look for the incredibly stylish Buzz Kill t-shirts to show up on campus soon. If you want to be one of the first to get one, leave a comment here and someone will get back to you.
We're up to 64 percent of our goal!
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