Great idea.....;-) I do think it would be pretty hard to pick that person,tho....maybe have nominees?? Then put names in a hat & pull....or maybe write a letter about that deserving person & the committee (SOS for example) could pick.... However....Because of the expense.... I had also thought to have a Symposium Raffle.I know i would certainly enter! Sell tickets for say,$10.00 each?? Include a room,3 day pass & maybe airfare IF NEEDED.. (that is one of my big expenses,i am so jealous of all you Southerners,lol..Seattle would be GREAT for next year....) Gee,just think, you could meet all those interesting characters,(EG) That way you could make enough money to do that, plus any money left could go to the hosting Shelter...(or split between) If you did this for a full year you could really bring in the bucks.Personally i know i would buy 1 a month...$120.00 in that year just from me..jeeze!! The amount collected could be astronomical! My 2 cents & i hope someone sets this up;-) Best Wishes!!, Tara Join our Ferret Group!! Club Med Ferrets http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clubmedferrets NEW! Go shopping with CMF, proceeds go to Shelters! http://www.geocities.com/clubmedferrets [Posted in FML issue 4129]