Tiki Central Tiki Charity Auction - How about it? - General Tiki

I ikitnrev Tiki Socialite D.C. / Virginia Joined: Jul 27, 2002 Posts: 1325	I ikitnrev Posted posted on Thu, Sep 21, 2006 1:53 AM Some members have posted on Tiki Central when they are raising funds so they can walk/run in some charity fundraiseing run. I think that is fine, as others here are often willing to contribute to help a fellow Tiki Central Member, especially when we have met him/her in person and want to help them to do good things. I also think it is fine for people to recommend charities for others to donate to. In general though, I would prefer that these charities be related to tiki somehow, rather than a broad charity that applies to the whole population. As an example of worthwhile tiki charities - the following are some general categories, and not specific charities. Architectural Preservation: Keep the remaining tiki restaurants, and other googie architecture and vintage neon signs, from being destroyed. Native Island Cultural Preservation: Whether it is Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, or any other South Pacific Island, give to a group that helps to preserve and promote those native cultures. Local Cultural Art Groups: especially if that group promotes or gives grants to local Hula Dance groups. Are there any modern-day Thor Heyerdahl expeditions being planned? They may likely need additional funding. The above list is not presented to suggest that these are more worthy causes than Toys for Tots or any other mainstream charity, but they do touch upon tiki or Poly-Pop culture in some way. It is really up to each person to decide where he/she wishes to donate any extra funds they may have. Vern

Some members have posted on Tiki Central when they are raising funds so they can walk/run in some charity fundraiseing run. I think that is fine, as others here are often willing to contribute to help a fellow Tiki Central Member, especially when we have met him/her in person and want to help them to do good things.

I also think it is fine for people to recommend charities for others to donate to. In general though, I would prefer that these charities be related to tiki somehow, rather than a broad charity that applies to the whole population. As an example of worthwhile tiki charities - the following are some general categories, and not specific charities.

Architectural Preservation: Keep the remaining tiki restaurants, and other googie architecture and vintage neon signs, from being destroyed.
Native Island Cultural Preservation: Whether it is Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, or any other South Pacific Island, give to a group that helps to preserve and promote those native cultures.
Local Cultural Art Groups: especially if that group promotes or gives grants to local Hula Dance groups.
Are there any modern-day Thor Heyerdahl expeditions being planned? They may likely need additional funding.

The above list is not presented to suggest that these are more worthy causes than Toys for Tots or any other mainstream charity, but they do touch upon tiki or Poly-Pop culture in some way. It is really up to each person to decide where he/she wishes to donate any extra funds they may have.

Vern

Post #255917 by ikitnrev on Thu, Sep 21, 2006 1:53 AM