Yesterday we set up a FaceBook Group for NFTT (Netroots For The Troops). We went from zero members yesterday to 150 by 9:00 AM EDT this morning. About half of these are non Dkos, but come from one of those silly FB games. We have members from around the world, Germany, UAE, Israel, Lebanon, Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Canada and more. I'd like to invite you to join if you haven't and to invite all of your friends (Dkos or not). DONATE HERE!
By inviting all of your friends and family you can help us expand our fundraising efforts. You can write a fundraisng diary here, but by reaching out to your contact list you are helping us even if you're not comfortable writing a diary. Or Donate Here!
As of last Wednesday we had raised over $2000 dollars, not a bad start. If you do some serious blogging on another blog site feel free to write a fundraising diary there. Contact Donnamarie for a template to add to your diary, it has all the links and images you'll need. Donnamarie's contact info is on her profile page.
We had two diary's posted last Monday. One by rbutters and one by Testvet. I want to thank both for their efforts and considering they are both veterans, I want to also thank them for their service.
Remember, YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
On with the games and the donations.
Mojo Friday Guideline
- If you comment you have to recommend all comments. (in order to receive mojo you have to give mojo. It's only good mojo manners.)
- Everything you say may be taken as a joke (so if you ask a question, expect a silly answer)
- You must recommend the diary (and pimp it unapologetically)
- You don't have to comment to recommend.
- You can't steal my idea (right, like that ain't goin' to happen)
- Please, no pictures or YouTubes until after 300 comments. Now, after 300, use a little common courtesy and be responsible in the number.
- Mojo mojo mojo mojo, mojo mojo mojo.
- TexDem (that's me) is not bound by the guidelines. Heh
Mojo Friday Goals
A. At least 300 different commenters and 1000 comments by 1:30 PM EST and 1500 by 5:00 PM EST Friday Night that it's posted.
B. 100 recommends for each comment, at least.
C. Stay on Recommend List at least five hours (this requires some strategic planning by you guys, refer to guideline #3)
D. At least 200 diary recommends. 300 would be better, spread the word.
E. And always, fun fun fun.
F. Have at least 75% average participation rate as seen here in the Mojo Friday Postgame Show by Hedwig.
G. (New) Have at least 30 kossacks over 90% participation (see here for some tips).
H. Overload the servers with recommends, not to mention dominate Top Comments Mojo list. (we do tend to mess with the site with all of our recommends at one time)(also, to dominate the Top Comments Top Mojo we need at least 50 comments with over 200 recommends, see guideline B)
I. That's enough for now. (Have a suggestion? Post it.)
MKinTN posted a diary to help everyone achieve greater success called How to Succeed at Mojo Friday Without Really Trying.
For those of you new to MF (Mojo Friday) we have our own lingo about a few things. Thank's to MF'er Jez (the link will explain) go to this diary for a little more fun and explanation. Official Mojo Friday Snecktionary.
NETROOTS FOR THE TROOPS
Our goal this year is $50,000.00 in cash or in-kind donations. We are looking for only corporate in-kind donations this year. So if you know of corporate contact let Donnamarie,VeloVixen, orTexDemknow. We won't be taking small in-kind donations due to the logistics nightmare it presents. Pittsburgh is not Austin and we have different house rules at the convention site.
You can DONATE HERE to contribute to this worthy cause.
Important Note on Successful Donations
Please make note that the thank you screen following any donation will not reflect a donation to NFTT, but rather Netroots Nation. Rest assured your donation WILL be forwarded to NFTT. For a little more peace of mind, you can note that the donation is intended for Netroots For The Troops in the comment section when you submit your contribution.
Books for Soldiers
The question has come up several times, what about books? And the answer is, books are great! It's just that other organizations are more specialized in the collection and distribution of books to Iraq and Afghanistan. If you are interested in sending books, please consider checking out the Books for Soldiers Website. It is run by DKos's very own Stormbear and is a great resource for giving.
Please consider joining the NFTT Facebook Group. Invite your Facebook and non-Facebook friends.