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[Ilph]

MF, thanks for taking the initiative for this!

[jellocannoncrew]

First and foremost MF, thank you for all that you did and accomplished!

Now, on to that 1.5 million part of the equation. WOW! 10,000 people at $1500 a pop. Folks complain now about the tix prices!
But on the flip side, ticket-bastard would not be involved

Thanks again MF, you rule!

[jonesbeach10]

Wow, this isn't going to happen for a long time, at least until next summer or in 2 summers. We are probably going to have to make a council with a Pres., VP, Treasurer, Secretary, etc. There probably should be monthly meetings (at least in a chat room), with minutes from the meeting posted.

One idea is to have fundraisers at every Buffett concert, thus raise awareness for BN. We could say give anyone who donates, say $20 or more, that they get a CD from the sounboard of wherever we have it. However, we are going to have to turn away parrotheads (as tough as it is) and tell them that sorry, this was only for BN'rs registered as of "X" date. Otherwise, we will have a ton of new PH's that all want in on this (w/ scalpers) thus depriving seats from those who have been there the longest. We could also get the keets to sell lemonade, etc. (seriously!!!) this summer.

When we get closer to the right amount, maybe MFlyer could go back and go over the funds more thoroughly and get into more specifics so we see how much money we are going to need specifically. We can set a price per ticket, and go forth from there.

This is going to take a lot of planning for this to go down, but it CAN be done, albiet very slowly.

[sy]

Wow, this isn't going to happen for a long time, at least until next summer or in 2 summers. We are probably going to have to make a council with a Pres., VP, Treasurer, Secretary, etc. There probably should be monthly meetings (at least in a chat room), with minutes from the meeting posted.

One idea is to have fundraisers at every Buffett concert, thus raise awareness for BN. We could say give anyone who donates, say $20 or more, that they get a CD from the sounboard of wherever we have it. However, we are going to have to turn away parrotheads (as tough as it is) and tell them that sorry, this was only for BN'rs registered as of "X" date. Otherwise, we will have a ton of new PH's that all want in on this (w/ scalpers) thus depriving seats from those who have been there the longest. We could also get the keets to sell lemonade, etc. (seriously!!!) this summer.

When we get closer to the right amount, maybe MFlyer could go back and go over the funds more thoroughly and get into more specifics so we see how much money we are going to need specifically. We can set a price per ticket, and go forth from there.

This is going to take a lot of planning for this to go down, but it CAN be done, albiet very slowly.

Here's a questions, and I just don't know the answer, but are you allowed to sell things at the concerts? The BNers at each show could sell food, or something. I know I would be more than happy to donate food or stuff to sell at the Philly shows.

[parrothead216]

First and foremost MF, thank you for all that you did and accomplished!

Now, on to that 1.5 million part of the equation. WOW! 10,000 people at $1500 a pop. Folks complain now about the tix prices!
But on the flip side, ticket-bastard would not be involved

Thanks again MF, you rule!

Am I wrong, isn't 1.5 million divided by 10,000 only 150.00 each? Just asking, not trying to ruffle anyones feathers! Phins Up!!!!!

10,000X 150.00= 1,500,000 I THINK! That is very do-able. MF thanks for all you have done, your a great guy!

[jellocannoncrew]

First and foremost MF, thank you for all that you did and accomplished!

Now, on to that 1.5 million part of the equation. WOW! 10,000 people at $1500 a pop. Folks complain now about the tix prices!
But on the flip side, ticket-bastard would not be involved

Thanks again MF, you rule!

Am I wrong, isn't 1.5 million divided by 10,000 only 150.00 each? Just asking, not trying to ruffle anyones feathers! Phins Up!!!!!

10,000X 150.00= 1,500,000 I THINK!

Ah yes, what can i say, my "math sucks" . Thank you!!

[parrothead216]

First and foremost MF, thank you for all that you did and accomplished!

Now, on to that 1.5 million part of the equation. WOW! 10,000 people at $1500 a pop. Folks complain now about the tix prices!
But on the flip side, ticket-bastard would not be involved

Thanks again MF, you rule!

Am I wrong, isn't 1.5 million divided by 10,000 only 150.00 each? Just asking, not trying to ruffle anyones feathers! Phins Up!!!!!

10,000X 150.00= 1,500,000 I THINK!

Ah yes, what can i say, my "math sucks" . Thank you!!

No problem after a long day, my mind is usually mush. It just didn't look right!

[Jimmy4pres]

At only $150 per person, that is about half the price of the Vegas concert. We would DEFINITELY pay that!

Barring any more changes in the math, this is VERY do-able! We would be one of the first to pitch in to the escrow account.

[asuwookie]

alright.. .I have sorted through (and READ) ALL the pages here and elsewhere on the board on the subject and would love to help out. I belive this is a HUGE undertaking but there is great strength in numbers a couple suggestions or ideas. I apologize for the rambling and misspellings but want to offer my two cents and help/encouragement where I can.

1) setting up an organization, non-profit (tied to charities?) or something with a "board" persay and attempting to give ALL of these wonderful Ideas some direction and leadership and accountability.

2) With a "board" or "organization" set up a seperate fund to help raise the money... again strength in numbers.

3) presale items with tickets... this idea was brought up wtih the use of CDs to go along with tickets.. why stop there? What about a portion of the lanyards or other stuff going to this?
IF we did it right and planned it right could we not write the rider in way the allowed video taping..hire a professional crew....produce and have Mailboat distribute the long awaited DVD we have been waiting for? Then a portion of those sales go to JB...a portion back to the fund initally set up for the "second annual BN or whatever show." k... so maybe that's a pipedream...but what was Walt Disney before Disney World?

4) A LOT of discussion about it being an "exclusive BN" show... Why exclusive to BN?...a seperate website could be set up? Trying to aviod the scaplers was one idea said... well unfortinuatly I think no matter what we do there will always be scaplers....supply and demand...unless of course 10,000 of us are willing to donate 100$ in a giant paypal account? I just think again strength in numbers with good leadership.

5) There is money to be made... let's look creativly at the venues...some from my understanding keep the concessions...there is a way that we can make money on 1$ draft and 3$ margaritas to cover the costs. Same for parking.

6) last suggestion would be considering purpose, goals, and objectives ....not that anyone here doesn't know how to write a business plan.

Well I need to run and will post more later. FINZ UP!

[jellocannoncrew]

So I haven't excelled in math yet tonight but let me throw this out for the hell of it. If 10,000 people pay $150 would you pay $300 if it were only 5000 people? (i checked on the calculator) Let me take this a step further, if you only have 5000 people vs 10,000 then the logistics end of things brings your cost down; smaller venue, less security, etc etc.

I personally would easily pay $300 for a smaller, intimate show. I realize thats a lot of money when you have to double it or triple yet depending on your status. Plus transportation, lodging, etc. I guess it all boils down to what everyone would be willing to pay.

[Caribbean Soul Man]

First and foremost MF, thank you for all that you did and accomplished!

Now, on to that 1.5 million part of the equation. WOW! 10,000 people at $1500 a pop. Folks complain now about the tix prices!
But on the flip side, ticket-bastard would not be involved

Thanks again MF, you rule!

Am I wrong, isn't 1.5 million divided by 10,000 only 150.00 each? Just asking, not trying to ruffle anyones feathers! Phins Up!!!!!

10,000X 150.00= 1,500,000 I THINK!

Ah yes, what can i say, my "math sucks" . Thank you!!

No problem after a long day, my mind is usually mush. It just didn't look right!

Finally caught up to the updated news. Let's see, a thousand thousands?? $150 for a private Buffett Show! We can actually make this happen! This really could be a ground breaking event but with the publicity on the back end after the show. How many of us would actually go? I guess everyone should at least have the option to bring one guest. The smaller the venue the better as far as I'm concerned.

[Zanzibar]

$150 per person isn't that bad. I could pay it, but I just have to see where the concert would be held.

[OceanCityGirl]

At $150. apiece very doable.
Questions, can we sell 10,000 tix?
Choose a central location to keep travel costs down, increasing tix sales.
Ex. hubby and I would be in at $150. probably whereever, but if it is a days drive we would probably purchase tix for two kids.

The bigger issue is that it will require a tremendous amount of trust on the side of the purchaser. In order to make it affordable tix will need to be sold in advance of the booking date. If you upped the tix price to $200. you wouldn't have to have all tix sold before you book show. Also people will be buying tix without having a firm date for the show.
It would also be likely necessary to form some form of corp. or non-profit to simplify filing taxes and not having to claim all that deposited money as income.
I believe it can work but that it will take alot of work and trust. People putting their money in may need realize it's a bit of a risk.
No you can't do promo or fundraising at shows. It would be unfair to say look at this great thing, donate, but you can't go.
Also, clearly tix sales will involve many more people then active board members.
But count me in for assistance as needed. It would be a good idea to have a group chat when it's time to start deciding on needed committees.
Oh, and thanks a bunch Mid.Fly

[Midnight Flyer]

First and foremost MF, thank you for all that you did and accomplished!

Now, on to that 1.5 million part of the equation. WOW! 10,000 people at $1500 a pop. Folks complain now about the tix prices!
But on the flip side, ticket-bastard would not be involved

Thanks again MF, you rule!

Am I wrong, isn't 1.5 million divided by 10,000 only 150.00 each? Just asking, not trying to ruffle anyones feathers! Phins Up!!!!!

10,000X 150.00= 1,500,000 I THINK! That is very do-able. MF thanks for all you have done, your a great guy!

Yeah, well..... if you look back a few pages you'll understand why I need a calculator (not gonna explain it again)

[Tiki Bar]

So, inquiring minds need to know, has anyone heard from phjim?

I emailed him a brief, non-detailed note, before seeing sailingagain's post, or Q&S's summary.

He thinks it sounds alright, but would like more details.

So I emailed him the details Q&S put together, and the info Midnight provided, and will see what he says.

If this is going to be done, I think people who want to work on organizing it should volunteer their time first, and provide a resume of some kind showing they are qualified. And a form of communicating with the "team" privately will need to be established.

Kudos Midnight!!

[PHAW Webmistress]

Vince - 1st off let me add my thanks for going out of your way today and taking one of the first steps needed in order to pull this off.

I'm curious - what was Mr. Smith's reaction to your cold call? Disbelief? Awe? shock? Did he offer any advice?

The expenses of which he spoke - is that the list that is on the smoking gun site...........towels , food, transportation, etc?

If so - looks like this could be a total of $2.5 mil when you add in at least $1 mil for the location and expenses that go with that (insurance, security, etc.)

Did he by chance say what JB's fee is if it's just the "beach band" (I think that's the term)?

Regardless - it's time to put on our collective thinking caps. I'm pretty sure we could get some corporate sponsors and NOT have to give up the best seats in the house in return. We can get creative in giving them their props in other ways, i.e. name on the tickets, brochures, banners, etc. etc.

As for fundraising........how about ebay? Whether is's "stuff" we have around the house or we get it donated from the likes of corona, m'ville etc..... - no this won't give us major $$ but it's a start. We could even write Mr. Buffett himself and ask him to donate/autograph "stuff" to auction and tell him why

How about ANOTHER cookbook - but instead of donating to charity - it would be added to the pot.

I personally like the bake sale idea

[balcony girls]

mid.fly . .I like that name . .

two words for ya , my phriend . . .

f*#kin awesome . . .! ! !





one day we'll get together and say . . . " remember that night a few of us were just chattin on BN. . .? ? ? "

now look what has happened . . .

f*#kin awesome . .

[sy]

As for fundraising........how about ebay? Whether is's "stuff" we have around the house or we get it donated from the likes of corona, m'ville etc..... - no this won't give us major $$ but it's a start. We could even write Mr. Buffett himself and ask him to donate/autograph "stuff" to auction and tell him why

How about ANOTHER cookbook - but instead of donating to charity - it would be added to the pot.

I personally like the bake sale idea

I've won awards for my baking. I'd be glad to contribute recipes or the goods themselves if the need should arise

[sailingagain]

Did he by chance say what JB's fee is if it's just the "beach band"

I was thinking the same thing.

[East Texas Parrothead]

How about ANOTHER cookbook - but instead of donating to charity - it would be added to the pot.

I'm willing to handle the reorders/shipping/handling. I think we can get the cover art and dedication pages changed without it costing us TOOO much.

What if we charged $15 for the cookbook and put all the profits into the pot?

How does that sound?

Someone get Auntie on the horn and see if she'll handle the financial end of it again.

Think we could sell another 450 copies? A LOT of BN'ers weren't here for the first round.

Someone PM and let me know what ya'll decide.

I'm in.