red nose project coffee chat #2..................

18.01.2011, sbux jayaone, pj

1. Hey hey! Admittedly this has been a very very late minute on our last meeting. Sincere apologies on my side.
   
2. The second Coffee session was held last Tuesday at the same place and time, and we had 3 new people joining us ;o) Sheon came, Shuey brought 3 new friends over -- Wai Ling, Patrick and Dr Irinda. Unfortunately Albert has a meeting on, Garrett was not well, and so was Sheon's friend who planned to come. Anyway, here's wishing a speedy recovery for them ;o)
3. Okay, now the brief on stuffs that were discussed. We were joined by 2 staffs of Malaysian AIDS Council, Azahemy and a friend, to explain to us the related issues on fund raising for Malaysian AIDS Foundation. They seemed alright about the idea of the project, just needing a proposal paper to help explain better to the MAF Board of Trustees. I am yet to receive the document on MAF Fund-raising guideline from them, but once I have read through it, I'll summarise it here for you guys ;o) I will also have to prepare the Project Proposal write up for them by Monday. Ah... there goes my weekend ;o/
4. The amount of money that is set as fund-raising target may be pledged on a contract basis, and we "might" be liable to meeting the amount. That kinda scare us off a little bit, and have decided to bring the number down from RM50k to RM20k. Let's try small for the first time, and over-achieving our target has a nice ring to it ;o)
5. The structure of the Red Nose Project has been modified slightly to better suit the current existing programmes. Rather than having the finale Red Nose Day as a stand-alone event, we're thinking of piggy-riding on The Malay Mail Walkathon planned on the 3rd April 2011. MAF is also their main beneficiary for this fund raising walkathon. Perhaps an army of Red Nose walker will be at Dataran Merdeka, also to promote awareness on HIV/AIDS as it happens ;o)
6. The mob flash (RED FLASH) is still on as previously planned, on the week 12 weekend (26th or 27th March). The locations is still tentatively at the front open space of Pavilion KL. We're still deciding on the thing to do (rather than just appearing with a red nose) maybe a choreographed movement?
7. The Comedian show may be shifted to week 13 weekend (1st or 2nd April). We're still yet to get any comedians to agree to join our project, but I guess it's not time to panic yet. We'll keep om trying ;o) We're discussing the location that is probable to stage the comedian show. Any suggestions on a space that can hold up to 300-400 pax? We're thinking of asking the TAR Uni (PJ) for their auditorium. Got contacts?
8. Rather than setting up a bazaar / garage sale on our own, we've discussed the possibility of just putting up a booth or two, in any existing bazaars or flea markets. This is basically for the Red Nose Project to gain publicity and we're inviting people to come as vendors under Red Nose Project and pledge the proceeds to the cause. Anything with a Red Nose theme would be nice ;o)
9. We're getting samples from 2 resources for the plastic red nose. It's still happening too slowly, and I am getting slightly anxious over this issue ;o/ But thanks Sheon, for reminding me that this project is supposed to be fun and there's very little benefit to gain from getting myself worked up and stressed ;o) Maybe another cup of coffee would help!
10. Since the bulk of the fund is estimated to come from corporate sponsorship, we have to start the soft approach to the companies already and get them to consider donating to our cause ;o)
11. The next coffee session is scheduled at the same time and place next week, unless there's any other suggestions? Don't miss the fun, come join us for a cup of coffee and we'll chat ;o)