I look at the number of conservation events I normally attend or emcee this time of year and all of them are cancelled. Oak's Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society event promoted here on Hunt Talk being a prime example. I worry about these groups and their employees. I worry about the manner in which they can be supported without sounding insensitive to the times we are in, knowing the difficulty faces many families and businesses at this time. Hopefully this post is taken with my full appreciation for those concerns. And for those in a position to help, I hope they will do what they can.
I know these groups are sensitive to the bigger issues going on, so none of them want to be asking for money during such uncertain times. Since they won't ask, I'll at least make a suggestion for those who can afford to do so. Make your donations, buy some raffle tickets, pay off off your pledges, upgrade your membership level, or whatever you can do to help them through this time when the donation spigot has been turned off.
Mrs. Fin and I are lucky that we can do this. This week, in advance of the pledged payment dates, we paid off one of our five-year pledges and half of another. Both groups will make better use of the money than I will. I also bought memberships for me and my family members in other groups I have always appreciated and never found time or priority to do so. Now I find it to be a priority.
If you want to help Oak and his group, the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society here is a link where you can buy some tickets. I will be buying a few more. Link here - https://www.bighornsheep.org/raffles
If you want to help RMEF, a group that is near and dear to me, here is their link - https://www.rmef.org/donate/donation-packages/
If you have your own favorite group that you want to make folks aware of, please post a link in this thread where others can help out.
I am aware that this is not an option for everyone, especially at this time. Yet, for those who can make it work and accelerate something they would have paid at year-end, think about paying it now. Or if you had though about upgrading your support to a group and you are able to do it, now would be a great time to help them.
I worry about what is going to happen with some of these groups. Most of them have top-talent employees who could make a lot more money elsewhere, but make personal sacrifice to make a difference to a cause they are passionate about.
Thanks to all of them doing what they do and for all who have supported them, past or present.
I know these groups are sensitive to the bigger issues going on, so none of them want to be asking for money during such uncertain times. Since they won't ask, I'll at least make a suggestion for those who can afford to do so. Make your donations, buy some raffle tickets, pay off off your pledges, upgrade your membership level, or whatever you can do to help them through this time when the donation spigot has been turned off.
Mrs. Fin and I are lucky that we can do this. This week, in advance of the pledged payment dates, we paid off one of our five-year pledges and half of another. Both groups will make better use of the money than I will. I also bought memberships for me and my family members in other groups I have always appreciated and never found time or priority to do so. Now I find it to be a priority.
If you want to help Oak and his group, the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society here is a link where you can buy some tickets. I will be buying a few more. Link here - https://www.bighornsheep.org/raffles
If you want to help RMEF, a group that is near and dear to me, here is their link - https://www.rmef.org/donate/donation-packages/
If you have your own favorite group that you want to make folks aware of, please post a link in this thread where others can help out.
I am aware that this is not an option for everyone, especially at this time. Yet, for those who can make it work and accelerate something they would have paid at year-end, think about paying it now. Or if you had though about upgrading your support to a group and you are able to do it, now would be a great time to help them.
I worry about what is going to happen with some of these groups. Most of them have top-talent employees who could make a lot more money elsewhere, but make personal sacrifice to make a difference to a cause they are passionate about.
Thanks to all of them doing what they do and for all who have supported them, past or present.
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