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Post by workingmom on Nov 26, 2007 13:09:59 GMT -5
Hello Everyone,
Cindy and I responded back to June last week to express our love and support. In our message we threw out the idea of holding an annual golf tournament in Michael’s name that would raise money for the kid’s education fund and once that is taken care of the funds would go to research for FTD. She was very supportive of the idea so I sent these thoughts to Michael’s close friend Marty K. who then forwarded the idea to some other friends etc. The result has been fantastic with a number of people who want to help with this project. If any of you would also be interested in helping please let me know. We are going to meet sometime in December to get the ball rolling. Just off the top of my head, I know we will be looking for any help we can get regarding corporate sponsorships, prizes, golf venues etc..
Thanks!!! Derek S.
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Post by workingmom on Nov 26, 2007 13:49:44 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, There have been some wonderful ideas! Please count on us for support. On behalf of: Auntie Kay, Neil, Laurie-Ann N. Lynn, Raymond & Ethan C. P.S. I would like to get a website/forum together to help organize the string of correspondence and communication. I will email the link once things have been set-up.
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Post by workingmom on Nov 26, 2007 13:50:36 GMT -5
Same for the Akamatsu/Watadas. We'll contribute in some other way, though. Tane
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Post by workingmom on Nov 26, 2007 13:56:57 GMT -5
For those who are on FACEBOOK you could use the group “It’s a Shindig” to disseminate information. Just some thoughts.
Thanks Derek and Cindy for the email and ideas.
/Vivan C
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Post by workingmom on Dec 18, 2007 18:29:55 GMT -5
Count me in to help organize this.
Regards, Gary
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Post by workingmom on Dec 18, 2007 18:31:35 GMT -5
Hi Derek:
Thanks for copying me in on your email.
I think that would be a great idea! Just thinking out loud, but maybe through the JCCC we can put together a great fundraiser for Mike.
I have copied in a few JCCC Golfer's for their thoughts too... Are there any golfers out there who would like to run with this event?!?
Thanks, Marty
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Post by workingmom on Dec 18, 2007 18:33:11 GMT -5
I will help, count me in.
miki
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Post by workingmom on Dec 18, 2007 18:33:57 GMT -5
Count me in
/Dereck O.
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Post by workingmom on Dec 18, 2007 18:34:49 GMT -5
Just read your message closer this morning after I seen Gary's remark. Yes count me in.
Marty haven't had a chance to read the article on Michael.
See you tonight!
Sid
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Post by workingmom on Jan 8, 2008 1:46:47 GMT -5
If anyone has info on the current stage of planning, please feel free to post updates.
Thanks, /Admin.
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Post by june on Jan 11, 2008 14:43:41 GMT -5
Will post an update next week. I am attending a meeting with Derek Shin, Gord Shin, Greg Shin, Sharon Shintani and possibly Marty Kobayashi on Thursday Jan 17th.
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Post by june on Jan 17, 2008 23:22:41 GMT -5
Met with the golf committee tonight and the date has been set. Please mark May 31st, 2008 on your calendars! More details to follow.
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Post by workingmom on Feb 8, 2008 14:29:04 GMT -5
Hi All,
This thread has now been closed, as the first annual "Friends of Michael Shin" Golf Tournament and Dinner planning is now well underway.
Please visit the new thread, "Friends of Michael Shin: what's happening" for current news.
Thank you.
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