FYI-- Forwarded mail!!! http://www.offeringabetterchan... We Are All One     Thursday, January 12, 2012 First annual Furniture Raffle for the kids   Hello-hello---Here is the story and photos about a little Nepali Tea Table... Several years ago, in a fundraising effort for the children of Nepal, I attempted to hike the 271 mile 'Long Trail' through the Green Mountains of Vermont. This was a good idea, except for the fact that I incurred an ankle injury at the 55th mile. From that point forward, each step felt as though a laser beam was burning through my Achilles tendon. With each step I questioned my task and came up with this thought....."If I'm willing to walk for weeks through the woods to raise awareness and tuition money for these kids, why not spend a similar amount of time in my studio creating a piece of furniture to raffle?" While recently visiting the village of Bhimapokhara, I mentioned my idea to my good buddy and fellow woodworker Dil. In response, he had the idea to make ~me~ a table. Naturally I liked the idea, and so he built me a small tea table as shown in the photos here. It's a cute little table. It's size is 14" x 21.5" x 14" tall. Now, for my most recent fund-raising efforts, I've copied Dil's design and made a table in Black Walnut to raffle. I see this table as the beginning of an annual furniture raffle to support the scholarship fund. The annual amount needed for the education of these kids is $8620. So far with this current effort, we have raised $2930. My goal is still $5000 and I'm hopeful we will get there. I thank those so far that have contributed. Some of you have pledged, but haven't yet found the time to write that check. Whether you want to be a part of the raffle or just want to make a donation, 100% of your contribution goes toward the kids education fund. Any donation amount is appreciated. Tickets are $50 each and 3 for $100, 4 for $150, etc. I'm really hoping we get to $5000! RAFFLE DRAWING DATE WILL BE:  February 1st, 2012 All checks must be received by Monday, Jan. 30 so your tickets can be placed into the drawing. Tax deductible checks can be made out to: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church David Heinz/Nepal in the memo line Sent to:  316 Parker Hill Road,  Springfield VT  05156 Thank you...Thank you...Thank you! David For pictures: http://www.offeringabetterchan...