Zach actually received two donations over the past week. Those two donations totaled $95. Then Zach has been working, working, working. We instituted and put a few things into place over the last few weeks that allows Zach to work longer hours and man has he been. I talked to the owner of The Giving Tree, Leslie, and they absolutely love having him there to help out. She even said that he was great with customers...that was shocking to me. MY son, the one is usually very shy and bashful and has a hard time forming sentences when speaking to strangers. Awesome, this is helping him to grow as a person. We have learned that he is working with a great group of people that he fits in very well with, that he is a very hard worker and that he really, really likes to make money! Over the past week he has made $167.
Now he has raised/earned $3572.95
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Recycling, Cookies Sales and a Donation
Sold another cookie dough, add $7 to the total.
Received a donation of $100. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
We also received another half trailer full of scrap metal from a friend. So the guys went ahead and filled it up and took a load of scrap metal to the recycling center yesterday and received $204.75. So they decided to take a second load. We loaded up all of the aluminum cans and they took those in. I should have taken a picture of the trailer it was quite the mountain. They cashed in 532 pounds of cans which were at $0.67/lb. They also turned in a bucket of insulated copper wire. The total take from recycling was $608.55.
SO, when you add it all together Zach is now at $3310.95
I don't feel like I can say Thank You enough to everyone who has helped out:-)
Right now Zach is working on his resume so he can start speaking with local businesses about sponsorship. He's learning about the countries he's going to and becoming as prepared as he can. Still so proud of him!
'til next time...
Received a donation of $100. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
We also received another half trailer full of scrap metal from a friend. So the guys went ahead and filled it up and took a load of scrap metal to the recycling center yesterday and received $204.75. So they decided to take a second load. We loaded up all of the aluminum cans and they took those in. I should have taken a picture of the trailer it was quite the mountain. They cashed in 532 pounds of cans which were at $0.67/lb. They also turned in a bucket of insulated copper wire. The total take from recycling was $608.55.
SO, when you add it all together Zach is now at $3310.95
I don't feel like I can say Thank You enough to everyone who has helped out:-)
Right now Zach is working on his resume so he can start speaking with local businesses about sponsorship. He's learning about the countries he's going to and becoming as prepared as he can. Still so proud of him!
'til next time...
Sunday, February 13, 2011
NASCAR Sprint Cup Pool
Zach made another $40. Now at $2595.40.
We found out some news this week. Instead of having the tuition paid by June 1st, it has to be paid off by May 1. AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH! That means we have one less month than we expected. So we're trying to kick it into high gear. Zach went out with his grandma this morning and picked up cans. This afternoon we are supposed to be picking up a few appliances that are mostly scrap metal.
Now for our biggest news of all. We are starting a Nascar Sprint Cup pool. We have always been Nascar fans and were so excited that the season is about to begin again. We watched the Budweiser Shootout last night and are looking for anyone who might be interested. Here's how it is going to work. All you have to do is pay a $40 entry fee. At least thirty minutes prior to each race you have to notify Zach of your race driver pick and then continue to accrue points throughout the season. Points are earned base don where your driver finishes and are on a one point scale from 43 down to 1 (driver you pick wins, you get 43 points for the week). Whoever finishes the season in first place in points wins and depending on how many people we can get involved we may be able to divide up the winnings amongst the top three or ten people. So share with your friends, family and neighbors. The more the merrier. So if you're interested just let us know. by sharing a comment.
We found out some news this week. Instead of having the tuition paid by June 1st, it has to be paid off by May 1. AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH! That means we have one less month than we expected. So we're trying to kick it into high gear. Zach went out with his grandma this morning and picked up cans. This afternoon we are supposed to be picking up a few appliances that are mostly scrap metal.
Now for our biggest news of all. We are starting a Nascar Sprint Cup pool. We have always been Nascar fans and were so excited that the season is about to begin again. We watched the Budweiser Shootout last night and are looking for anyone who might be interested. Here's how it is going to work. All you have to do is pay a $40 entry fee. At least thirty minutes prior to each race you have to notify Zach of your race driver pick and then continue to accrue points throughout the season. Points are earned base don where your driver finishes and are on a one point scale from 43 down to 1 (driver you pick wins, you get 43 points for the week). Whoever finishes the season in first place in points wins and depending on how many people we can get involved we may be able to divide up the winnings amongst the top three or ten people. So share with your friends, family and neighbors. The more the merrier. So if you're interested just let us know. by sharing a comment.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Another $128
Zach has worked a few times at The Giving Tree again and earlier this week he was actually asked to help out a local landscaper...so now he has two part time jobs. Between the two jobs he has brought in another $128 to make the total now 2555.40.
Also sold another cookie dough. I'll add that in once we've collected for it.
And, by the way, I went online and checked out some detailed information and printed the forms out for sponsors and discovered in the fine print at the bottom of the contribution form for sponsors it says "Note: According to current IRS guidelines, donations earmarked for a specific individual are NOT tax-deductible. Please consult you tax advisor for detailed information." Boo on that but we don't think that this will deter Zach from getting where he wants to be by the time he leaves.
'til next time....
Also sold another cookie dough. I'll add that in once we've collected for it.
And, by the way, I went online and checked out some detailed information and printed the forms out for sponsors and discovered in the fine print at the bottom of the contribution form for sponsors it says "Note: According to current IRS guidelines, donations earmarked for a specific individual are NOT tax-deductible. Please consult you tax advisor for detailed information." Boo on that but we don't think that this will deter Zach from getting where he wants to be by the time he leaves.
'til next time....
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