Linda, does the TCMA have any numbers as to how this has helped?  Donations
last year vs YTD this year?

Thanks!
Charles


On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 8:21 AM, Linda Palit via Texascavers <
texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote:

> The link from the website provides a larger percentage donation, up to
> .05% I think. Smile is .005% but can also be used at same time as link from
> TCMA page.
>
> Thanks to all using these methods of donation.
>
> Linda Palit
>
>
> On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, Chris Lafferty via Texascavers <
> texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote:
>
>> Great info, Mallory.
>>
>> Is the relative donation to TCMA different if we use the Amazon link
>> found on the TCMA website rather than Amazon Smile? I heard somewhere that
>> SCCi encouraged shoppers to use their website link instead of Smile because
>> they received a larger donation.
>>
>> Can anyone confirm?
>>
>> Chris Lafferty
>> chris.laffer...@gmail.com
>> On Dec 2, 2014 12:59 PM, "Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com
>> [greater_houston_grotto]" <greater_houston_gro...@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> GAH! I just forgot to do this so it reminded me to tell everyone to do
>>> this.
>>>
>>> Some of you may use Amazon.com liberally when Xmas shopping. (I do). Did
>>> you know you can also shop at smile.amazon.com and help Texas caves?
>>> The following is a direct explanation of Smile from their website.  "When
>>> you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices,
>>> vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the
>>> added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your
>>> favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million
>>> organizations to support. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5%
>>> of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases."
>>>
>>> The Texas Cave Management Association is a listed Amazon charitable
>>> organization. TCMA, as you know, owns Robber Baron, Whirlpool, Deep/Punkin
>>> and manages O9....you know, the majority of the caves we've enjoyed this
>>> year. I recently ordered an LSU-themed dress and it came in exactly the
>>> same as if I'd ordered it on Amazon.com. It's totally legit and I strongly
>>> encourage all of you Amazon shoppers to support TCMA using the site!
>>>
>>> Just go to smile.amazon.com and it will ask you to pick a charity.
>>> Search "Texas Cave Management Association" and click on it.
>>>
>>> Have a great day!
>>>
>>> Mallory
>>>
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