Season of Giving - Precursor and asking for suggestions

[pixy0stix]

For the last 2 (3? it's early and coffee hasn't kicked in yet) years this board has chosen a charity to donate to during the holidays. I ask for people to nominate their charity, then the board as a whole donates to that particular charity either through cash donations or physical goods. We have been able to do some amazing things in years past.

So some questions:

1. Do we want to do this again?
2. Is the format ok (nominations and then voting)? I try to make it not be a popularity contest.
3. I'm thinking of kicking off in mid-September this year just so that we're (or the person who is coordinating the charity) isn't scrambling in December.
4. Any other suggestions?

[twotrue]

I'd love to participate again. Having my organization chosen last year 1) proves it definitely wasn't a popularity contest, so I think the voting works well and 2) was the highlight of my work year.

[niemand88f]

Yes to all, I love that CEP does this.

[omgzombies]

Sounds good to me!

[EnchantedSoul]

This is right up my alley! I organized a fairly successful school supplies drive over on the April board. Let me know if I can help.

[Deleted]

It's one of those things that restores my faith in the internet. Please continue to do it.

[btay]

I would love to participate in this

[iammalcolmx]

Sure!!

[Deleted]

I'm finally at a point where I feel stable enough to participate in this. Please do it again this year.

[Deleted]

I want to participate this year and I have an org to nominate. So, yes please!