2007/2008 Swap Calendar

[TinkerBean]

Oh Swap Goddess... I'd like to put the "Weird Everyday Stuff" on the calendar - not sure how that works, but I am very *flexible* (ala Elastagirl )

 

[rlovew]

Oh Swap Goddess... I'd like to put the "Weird Everyday Stuff" on the calendar - not sure how that works, but I am very *flexible* (ala Elastagirl )

Buffy is away right now (at least I think she is off in Maine at this point.) Generally you look at the calendar and see what months look good (as far as not too many swaps) and then choose dates that work for you- right now the end of Sept and October are low as far as sign-ups are concerned and october and November are lower on due dates. So then you look at your personal calendar and see what dates would be good- a free day to start sign-ups and a week oir two in which you can sort and take pictures of the items. You also want to make sure you have a safe place in your house to keep things until it is time to swaps out the items.

Rebecca

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

not gone just yet but thanks for covering for me Rebecca!

Just follow Rebecca's plan and you'll be golden.

 

[NemoMom07]

I have an idea for a swap. It is a swap of more making than receiving. Here is how I have come up with this idea. My son is a receiptent from Make A Wish Foundation. They were wonderful and have given my severally disabled son a place to play outside with his younger brother. He is pretty much bed ridden.

I wanted to do something in return to say "thank you". I have bought 2 8x8 disney albums (one for a boy-one for a girl). I wanted to make an autograph album for them. Then I thought maybe my friends on the dis board would help me out. My creativity may get boring in the book. I would do 2 groups. And anyone can sign up for as many character autograph pages as they would like as long as it does not repeat. They can be one or two pages. And also they would include a tag with their dis name and a little message to the child about going to disney. I would make the last page a pocket page with all the tags for the child. I would also include a letter about how this book came about with all the help from everyone on this board.

I thought maybe I could do sign ups in August and due in November or later. I do not know how much interest would be in this and if everyone would trust me to give this to the foundation. It would be the chapter in North Carolina that helped out my son. He was actually one of the first the volunteers worked with that did not go to Disney (to ill to travel).

What do you think? Any ideas that would help this work out. I want to make sure the ladies know these books will go to two special children. I may never know who, but I would mail them to my contact person.So far it is an idea in my head. But I am going to do it. I feel something really strong telling me to do this for other children. I just made myself one for my one day trip.

 

[123SA]

I have an idea for a swap. It is a swap of more making than receiving. Here is how I have come up with this idea. My son is a receiptent from Make A Wish Foundation. They were wonderful and have given my severally disabled son a place to play outside with his younger brother. He is pretty much bed ridden.

I wanted to do something in return to say "thank you". I have bought 2 8x8 disney albums (one for a boy-one for a girl). I wanted to make an autograph album for them. Then I thought maybe my friends on the dis board would help me out. My creativity may get boring in the book. I would do 2 groups. And anyone can sign up for as many character autograph pages as they would like as long as it does not repeat. They can be one or two pages. And also they would include a tag with their dis name and a little message to the child about going to disney. I would make the last page a pocket page with all the tags for the child. I would also include a letter about how this book came about with all the help from everyone on this board.

I thought maybe I could do sign ups in August and due in November or later. I do not know how much interest would be in this and if everyone would trust me to give this to the foundation. It would be the chapter in North Carolina that helped out my son. He was actually one of the first the volunteers worked with that did not go to Disney (to ill to travel).

What do you think? Any ideas that would help this work out. I want to make sure the ladies know these books will go to two special children. I may never know who, but I would mail them to my contact person.So far it is an idea in my head. But I am going to do it. I feel something really strong telling me to do this for other children. I just made myself one for my one day trip.

A wonderful project. I'd sign up. to you and your family.

 

[Arizona Rita]

I would love to help!

 

[MazdaUK]

I think that's a wonderful idea!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would sign up.
I think it is a wonderful idea and I trust you.

 

[DisneyIsTerrific]

What a wonderful idea. I would love to be a part of this.

 

[NemoMom07]

Wow! Thanks ladies for all your enthusiasm over this idea. I will look at the calendar and then ask BAMB to add it in the swap schedule. I know these kids will love it. Disney was always so great when I took my disabled son on his 2 visits. I know the 2 who will get the books will love it so much.

 

[Arizona Rita]

Wow! Thanks ladies for all your enthusiasm over this idea. I will look at the calendar and then ask BAMB to add it in the swap schedule. I know these kids will love it. Disney was always so great when I took my disabled son on his 2 visits. I know the 2 who will get the books will love it so much.

I will be going to DL in a couple of weeks. Is there any character that either of the kids in question that I could try to get a longer autograph from
"Thinking of you, love Mickey", "Hang In there, Terk", tec.
I will have a little free timeto myself and could try to do something like that.
It is August and I dont know what the lines will be like, but I could try.
Rita

 

[NemoMom07]

You just came up with a brillant idea Arizona Rita. My thoughts on the book were where we would make a journal size box and a photo mat with some embellishing, so the kids could let the character sign the box.

But maybe it would be an awesome idea to add like you suggested for the beginning of each book a picture of just the character and a message of sorts stating "Look forward to meeting you soon....love mickey" or what ever general character. The 2 books I do not know of the children the wish foundation would give it to at the momement,but I think I will call up the person who worked with me and ask her about any upcoming (like in Jan or so) visits and maybe she could get a specific character the child loves. With the help of these great dis friends who may be going sometime they could get a special message for the child. I bet just one from the mouse would tickle their heart before they even leave. I just love that idea.

shawn

 

[New England Eeyore]

I absolutely would love to join that swap!

 

[Michellepooh]

I would be honored to help in any way that I can. What a great cause! Hugs to you NemoMom07 and your son.

 

[SusieStone]

I am having to cut way back on swapping. This is all I am looking until the end of the year.

August
WDW Event - TPCShauna - 8/22 - don't know which one is correct

September
AK swap - rlovew

October
WDW event Swap - TPCShauna - 10/15 - don't know which one is correct


December
Hollywood Studios swap - 123SA - this one is already done if I can have my same groups back that the PO lost last time. I am already bagged and ready to go.


Next year, I think I will limit myself to one set of park swaps and maybe one general.

 

[NemoMom07]

Hi Bamb (not sure if you are gone),

Okay I have been looking at the calendar for dates and I think I would like to do the sign ups on August 17 with a due date of Dec. 6. This will have enough time before the holidays get to busy to get everything in. My goal is to personally(hopefully) drive down there and give it to them in person. It is about a 2 1/2 hr drive. I would like to take some pics of them receiving it so I can post here. I would like to have it to them in January the first week. This will give me time to put the albums together (I am terriable at getting them to look right), take pics, and get through the holidays. I am not sure how busy the foundation is or if they take a lot of time off for the holidays, but I thought January would be good time to give it to them.

I will be working out all the details. It will be very general and open. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to have them. I want to incorporate Arizona Rita idea into the albums. This is my first time doing anything like this so please do not hestitate to help me out. I am soooo excited about doing this for the foundation. Gives me a little tinkle inside.

 

[TPCShauna]

I was the volunteer coordinator for the Sacramento Make-A-Wish chapter for a couple of years. We had volunteers complete trip albums AFTER wishes but would have had some problems giving albums before as pre-Wish gifts are typically limited to certain items. I know you said you were planning to check with your wish coordinator before and that is definitely a good idea. If she has any hesitation, you might want to look into making generic albums that can be used after the trip.

It's very kind of you to do this. The kids will love it!

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Susie - The WDW event swap sign-ups are in August and due in October. Thanks for pointing out the dupe. I didn't know it was there.

 

[NemoMom07]

HI Bamb,

Could you add my "Make A Wish" autograph album sign ups for August 17 with a due date of Dec. 6. If you need any additonal info please let me know. I have posted a little about this already on this thread.

thanks
Shawn

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Sure thing

 

[123SA]

Last year, I participated in a gift tag swap. It was pretty close to Christmas. I don't remember who the hostess was. I really enjoyed the swap and I used all of the tags. I would love to do this again this year and I would be willing to host it.