Sorry, it's been a while. Busy, busy -- and not just thawing out. Not a lot to do either -- until now, on the silent auction front.
I had asked a co-worker to contact some companies to see if they'd offer some auction items. But life and work got in the way. So now, I am asking for folks to choose one to contact to see if they'd help out. Sign up in the comment field, and I'll take the last one.
The companies: Target; Northwest Airlines; Caribou Coffee; General Mills and the Walker Art Center. I think there is one more I was thinking about, but it's not coming to mind right now.
Also, ACES has launched a new Web site tied to the conference: http://www.copydesk.org/conference/2009. We're compiling some city guide information. I'm trying to do tips on getting around and places to eat and things to see. If you're interested in helping out now or later, contact Daniel Hunt at thedanielhunt@gmail.com.
I'm hoping also to repurpose much of this for info packets for the conference. Emily King asked about these, and I'm not sure if there is any big plan for them. I was just planning to print out and copy them. Nothing fancy. But is there a desire to do more?
One last update: ACES has made the early-bird rate. So even if you show up the day of the conference, you can pay $175 for the three days. So spread the word. The only caution: You'll still need to sign up early for the hotel's conference rate.
Anything else? Speak up!
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I contacted Dunn Bros. while I was hitting up the breweries, but I haven't heard back. Caribou has specific types of "charities" it will donate to and we're not in those categories. It's possible, though, that if someone's a regular somewhere, a local manager might make an exception.
I can try General Mills, and if Dunn gets back to me, we'll at least have one local coffee giant :-)
OK, I took Target and Best Buy.
Emily, you mentioned the breweries. Who have you hit up? I had sent something along to Summit, and had plans to try Flat Earth and Surly, but if you have, there is no need.
Anyone for the Walker?
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