Waiting on the fun

So far, I feel like we have been working on a lot of planning. How many bags, how much, when, where, etc. I just want to get the bags and start selling them asap. If by some miracle we can get them before this weekend that would give us a great start. I just want to mention, I am so impressed by Ignacio's ability to work proactively on this project! His wonderful and extensive spreadsheet and his ability to be on task with Stuart are all very impressive and appreciated.

Here is the e-mail that I sent to Cassie from Bouldin Creek:

Cassie,

My name is Christy Camp and I am a graduate student from the School of Social Work at UT. I am currently part of a class called Global Project Development run by Professor Dorie Gilbert. Our class has partnered with the McCombs School of Business MBA program and Trashy Bags, a nonprofit based out of Ghana. Trashy Bags recycles water sachets (West Africa's form of a water bottle) and creates recyclable shopping bags in various sizes. Trashy Bags employs women with HIV/AIDS that otherwise would not be able to get work and support their families in Ghana. Currently, we are trying to raise $5,000 to open a new factory so Trashy Bags can start producing more bags to sell to stores like Whole Foods. As part of our fundraising, we need to sell more bags! I was wondering if we could possibly set up a table in front of Bouldin to sell our bags. I have attached pictures and the Trashy Bag website link. 

Trashy Bags website

If you have any questions you may reach Dr. Dorie Gilbert at the following e-mail address:
dgm@mail.utexas.edu

Best,
Christy Camp
817-988-1543

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I got an e-mail from Cassie from Bouldin Creek that read:

Hi Christy, 

We would love to have you participate in the Bouldin Brunch Bizarre. I love the idea and what you are raising money for. Here's a little bit of information on the event. 

Set up is free to you! Every penny earned is yours to keep. Vendors are responsible for own table and seating. Optional tent/canopy is recommended, but not required.  We ask that Vendors arrive at 7am on schedule date for set up. Selling hours are from the hours of 8am-2pm. Vendors will receive bottomless drip coffee and iced teas and will receive a ticket for one free espresso drink. 

Christy, the next available date I have for vending is Saturday November 3rd. Will this date work for you? If so, Please let me know as soon as possible and I will email the Vendor Contract to you. 

Talk soon, 
Cassie Ransdell  

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I have not been able to reply because I am unsure about when we will get our bags in. Hopefully we will know soon!

In other news, my art friend Tim Opsahl has a website with some of his work:
Click Here for his portfolio. Tim has agreed to make our logo for our World AIDS Day event.

I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

ps - I am yet to here back from Barton Springs Farmer's Market.