A disappointing response
One wonders (at least I do) about the trust issues or the bureaucracy or the plain ‘busy-ness’ of people that they are not able to accept money to help an area that needs it.
Or perhaps they don’t need it?
Two weeks ago I contacted the Rebuilding Commission set up to mop up and rebuild after the Black Saturday bushfires. At least I got a response (as I’ve previously mentioned) but still awaiting their advice on whether or not they want Phoenix-Appeal’s profits.
I decided not to wait for them to get back to me and I sent out a message to Landcare. I followed up with a phone call to a gent at the Port Phillip & Westernport Catchment Authority who I think has some involvement in Landcare. I was referred to another gent. I left a message on his voicemail. No response. I sent an email … he has at least opened my email because it was receipted … still no response. And yesterday I left yet another message on his voicemail.
Guess what? Still no response.
Yes, I’m having a whinge. I just don’t understand why the last chap didn’t send a quick emailed response to say the matter is under consideration or something. But nothing! Pretty rude.
My next step is to see if I can contact a local Landcare Group instead of going through the red tape. Blast it … we are still making a couple of sales every week and currently have about $90 sitting in the account. It’s not a lot of money and maybe it is just so low down on the grand scale of things that we’re at the bottom of the list.
But hell, I’d rather it was out there doing some good instead of languishing in our account. And it would be nice to be able to tell people exactly where the money will be going and see some results from it.
So thank you everyone for your patience on this issue. I will continue to pursue it and I’ve asked Redbubble accounts to hang on to our money until I sort this situation out.
Hopefully, something positive soon.
Anne.
adgray
You are such a ☼ fantastic ☼ person for doing all this Anne! ♥
I know how busy you are and how much you do
and to squeeze this in too is just super human efforts! ☼
And yes you have every right to feel slighted by those rude …. establishments!
They’re acting like big business – worse!
Even in big business their business is your business!
Just a suggestion or two
☼ Perhaps ask Donovan Wilson or Ern Minka what they and their locals would want
They may have local things happening that we can donate to
☼ Perhaps we allow it to accumulate with the view of assisting the effected schools creches or Libraries with restocking art & literature when the time comes
(I’m pretty certain the Govt wont give them nearly enough!)
☼ contact the local papers of the areas and see if they could help find a use for our donations
Maybe not only the “Official” & big govt based welfare services corner the needs … ???
(I’m tired it’s late I’m not pain free so please forgive my words if they come across brusque or something!)
Chookas! xX♥☼♥Xx
Gracey
mmm, I like the idea of the contacting the papers. If they could do a story on the PA you’d probably have groups calling you for the funds. :)
Rosie Appleton
Keep your chin up Anne, someone somewhere needs our money I am sure – it’s just a matter of finding the right outlet :-) You did and are doing a fantastic job of all this… thanks!
georgiegirl
Any reason why it has to be changed from Red Cross? Or give to the CFS (Country Fire Service) or even the Salvation Army? I think if they’re not polite enough to even answer, then don’t bother with them and find someone who appreciates it.
georgiegirl
or even Boystown, Smith Family or RSPCA…
MiMiDesigns
Hi Anne
I heard that the Red Cross were so inundated with money it was difficult to know what to do with it all. Then they had a cutoff date and I wasn’t sure if they needed any more money. I have been collecting a small amount over the months and would love to know where I can send it so I know it’s doing some good.