In light of recent (and past) events, this thought popped into my noodle the other night. Ironically, while in chat, another member touched on this pretense last night in regards to donating a lightbar to the departments in OK.
What does everyone think of an ELB "official" care package?
For instance: Pick random dept involved in the OK ordeal. Member A wants to donate a lightbar. Members B,C,D (etc) agree to pitch in for shipping. Item (s) delivered with ELB letterhead thanking company for their service , along with business card from primary donor ( in this case member A, if member works for an agency/upfitter/pse company, etc) To appease Johns worry, have a small disclaimer at bottom of letterheaded form stating that ELB doesnt directly endorse any vendor/upfitters/ad nauesum...
The details/parameters of such can be worked out at a later time if theres enough interest. Some guidle-lines, etc over what woukd merit such a response/package. Realize it "sucks" to have to do so, but its the facts of life that obviously we cant be expected to shell out "free" items come every thunder/snow/hailstorm.
I think it'd be great site exposure, and a great way to help out in times of need. Ive had items before that Id wished I could donate ( like during/after Sandy) but simply didnt have the funds for the shipping.
So, thoughts and comments?
What does everyone think of an ELB "official" care package?
For instance: Pick random dept involved in the OK ordeal. Member A wants to donate a lightbar. Members B,C,D (etc) agree to pitch in for shipping. Item (s) delivered with ELB letterhead thanking company for their service , along with business card from primary donor ( in this case member A, if member works for an agency/upfitter/pse company, etc) To appease Johns worry, have a small disclaimer at bottom of letterheaded form stating that ELB doesnt directly endorse any vendor/upfitters/ad nauesum...
The details/parameters of such can be worked out at a later time if theres enough interest. Some guidle-lines, etc over what woukd merit such a response/package. Realize it "sucks" to have to do so, but its the facts of life that obviously we cant be expected to shell out "free" items come every thunder/snow/hailstorm.
I think it'd be great site exposure, and a great way to help out in times of need. Ive had items before that Id wished I could donate ( like during/after Sandy) but simply didnt have the funds for the shipping.
So, thoughts and comments?