General Reports

[QUOTE=Glen60;3097930]Bob, why not help the young lady to make her donations more meaningful, by subscribing to Charity Watch, formerly American Institute of Philanthropy, costing only $50 per year, receiving 4 quarterly reports. It rates various charities and has been successful in exposing rip-offs, even helping getting some shut down. I got involved seriously over 20+ years ago when wife was diagnosed with a deadly form of cancer. In their latest monitoring of cancer organizations, of which there are 46, over half have D to F ratings. Only 13 have A- to A+ ratings, and the American Cancer Society has a C rating, paying its CEO $1,404 K. While the American Red Cross has an A- rating, paying its CEO $598 K, the Salvation Army with an A rating, pays its CEO $228 K. ASPCA has a C rating and CEO pay is $538 K, whereas, Animal Welfare Institute, with an A rating, pays its CEO $107 K.

I like to get the best bang for my buck, whether it be mongering or donating to charity, so I only contribute to A rated charities and where the CEO salaries are under $500 K, and do not have large accumulated unused reserves.[/QUOTE]Glen, You are correct about the large, national charities. There is a lot of waste and excess spending there. But, the most bang for your buck, in my opinion, is to donate to a local organization. Something in the community where the help goes directly to helping battered women, homeless soup kitchens, crisis prevention, criminal second chance programs, etc. These are places where you can see the donation used immediately and see the impact directly.

[QUOTE=Bob521;3098143]Glen I completely agree. Great suggestion. Thank you. I remember all the corporate arm-twisting campaigns for United Way, years ago. Then the news came out about all their waste and over-paid executives. Bob.[/QUOTE]Bob, you could also look into setting up a 503 (c) non-profit charitable organization to help immigrants with various aspects of daily lives. We need more advocacy on immigrant affairs to help with the implicit bias people may have against them.

I like this very much. Actually, when we were looking into starting a tea house, one of the goals was to help people and to educate. I have to laugh a little. The charity idea began with L handing me $100 and telling me to find someone to give it to. I refused the money, but we got started down the path of how we really could help people. I asked the "forum" for ideas, because, despite what outsiders might think, I know 99% of the members really do care about helping people. Bob.

[QUOTE=CoolPatrick;3099605]Bob, you could also look into setting up a 503 (c) non-profit charitable organization to help immigrants with various aspects of daily lives. We need more advocacy on immigrant affairs to help with the implicit bias people may have against them.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Bob521;3099687]I like this very much. Actually, when we were looking into starting a tea house, one of the goals was to help people and to educate. I have to laugh a little. The charity idea began with L handing me $100 and telling me to find someone to give it to. I refused the money, but we got started down the path of how we really could help people. I asked the "forum" for ideas, because, despite what outsiders might think, I know 99% of the members really do care about helping people. Bob.[/QUOTE]Bob, one of the best ways to give back is to hire someone to do a job around the office. Whether it be janitorial, folding laundry, doing computer work. Running errands or whatever tasks the place needs you / she could find someone in need that would appreciate a job. I've hired a recovering drug user, a mentally handicapped kid and would love to provide more help to a struggling mom, ex-con, returning GI, etc.

I agree. Actually that Northpointe resources group finds jobs for people with disabilities. Hiring someone like that is a good idea. Bob.

[QUOTE=Truthfu11;3100175]Bob, one of the best ways to give back is to hire someone to do a job around the office. Whether it be janitorial, folding laundry, doing computer work. Running errands or whatever tasks the place needs you / she could find someone in need that would appreciate a job. I've hired a recovering drug user, a mentally handicapped kid and would love to provide more help to a struggling mom, ex-con, returning GI, etc.[/QUOTE]

Hi Bob,

The worst disease or sickness a person can have is an uncommon one. Less money for research and cures. This happen to be Illinois or National Spina Bifida month. Please Google it as it is a worthwhile cause. It is a birth defect where the spinal cord does not fuse or fuse properly.

Thanks, Emiglio. And Kudos to you for what you are out there accomplishing!!

What happened to this thread? There is a whole lot of b. S. and it stinks to high hell.

[QUOTE=Mannheim;3101013]What happened to this thread? There is a whole lot of b. S. and it stinks to high hell.[/QUOTE]Not sure which posts you are referring to.

I think the charity discussion should be moved to a new User Blog.

Any guys want to split or share some UTRs? Idea is we have maybe four guys, maybe four girls. We share or rotate. Gives the option to keep them happy and guys get to see different girls.

Some girls are a bit higher donation than others. PM with your nonpro experience and an idea of your donation range.

[QUOTE=CoolPatrick;3101029]Not sure which posts you are referring to.[/QUOTE]He's referring to all the stupid "charity"posts. What the fuck is wrong with you people. I've found charities to donate to over the years and also worthy causes without coming on here and babbling about it.

[QUOTE=TonyDe;3101406]He's referring to all the stupid "charity"posts. What the fuck is wrong with you people. I've found charities to donate to over the years and also worthy causes without coming on here and babbling about it.[/QUOTE]If people post about stuff that you aren't interested in then don't read it. Or put a user on ignore. Don't bellyache over it. They are exchanging ideas with a well respected and long time member of these forums. The guy has helped out tons of people over the years and people seem to enjoy helping him out with ideas. Get over it dude.

[QUOTE=Zoomy99;3101492]If people post about stuff that you aren't interested in then don't read it. Or put a user on ignore. Don't bellyache over it. They are exchanging ideas with a well respected and long time member of these forums. The guy has helped out tons of people over the years and people seem to enjoy helping him out with ideas. Get over it dude.[/QUOTE]I second Zoomy's point. If the post does not interest you, don't read it. Take note, this is a General report thread.

[QUOTE=E6671;3101580]I second Zoomy's point. If the post does not interest you, don't read it. Take note, this is a General report thread.[/QUOTE]I get that it's General Reports but talk about going off the subhect. And it's over a page of charity posts. Finding a charity to donate to is simple, no need to come here and ask. Go to GoFund and throw some $ at someone who's had some tragedy. I've done it couple times. No need to bring it up here though. I get it, Bob's GF is a saint, a great person, but start your own thread.

Recently started contact again with a girl from way back, we had never actually met up. Texts me out of nowhere to meet? Ok, I'm in.

Tall, young, barely leg, perfect body. Fun girl, jokes and chatting. Tells me she's a pimp, or Madame. Star with a little head- but she's knocked out. Right now, as I type this.

Would love to party with her sometime. But right now, I'm thinking how long do I hang around before I just book out of here.

She ddnt even have the nerve to clean up, underwear all over the place! LOL.