Hi All,

John and I are trying to arrange some time off to visit MI and IN in June. So,
What are the times for the Gathering? We'd like to combine this with our trip
either going to or coming from. Thanks for the information. I order my oils, did
you?

Connie

Connie Scott--who just got a phone call from the school district about teaching soap!

Some have no i

Looks like the money is going to a Charity for Animals and that makes me
very happy!  They are the defenseless ones  ;o(

Toodles,

Kelley...The Original Red-Headed Princess...Have A Soapie Day!! (tm)

www.Soapies-Supplies.com




The following UMSGMembersList poll is now closed.  Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: You are voting as to which charity you vote to receive
the entire funds currently held by the UMSG.  This amount
is slightly above $900.00  The selection that receives the
most votes by noon on Monday, April 27th will be deemed
the recipient of all funds.  A check will be mailed to the
winning charity on April 30, 2009 and the bank account
closed shortly thereafter.  So that you may do your own
research we have included the website of the
organization so you can learn more about each charity
before making your choice.  Thanks to all who
submitted their suggestions.  If you have any questions
please feel free to contact any Board Member.

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- www.FeedingAmerica.org - Feeding America, 4 votes, 25.00%
- www.HSUS.org - Humane Society of the U.S., 4 votes, 25.00%
- www.LLS.org - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2 votes, 12.50%
- www.RPAW.org - Rescued Pets are Wonderful, 6 votes, 37.50%

INDIVIDUAL VOTES
- www.FeedingAmerica.org - Feeding America
      - pater@...
      - lezlee@...
      - pad1536@...
      - katiemackaysbathworks@...
- www.HSUS.org - Humane Society of the U.S.
      - kelzona@...
      - Panderson303@...
      - latheredup@...
      - IShaffer@...
- www.LLS.org - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
      - bubblesbybrooks@...
      - paeder2@...
- www.RPAW.org - Rescued Pets are Wonderful
      - aliebodycare@...
      - goydvm1@...
      - tarbaby81@...
      - almostclean@...
      - katron@...
      - cosmicpotions@...


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The following UMSGMembersList poll is now closed.  Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: You are voting as to which charity you vote to receive
the entire funds currently held by the UMSG.  This amount
is slightly above $900.00  The selection that receives the
most votes by noon on Monday, April 27th will be deemed
the recipient of all funds.  A check will be mailed to the
winning charity on April 30, 2009 and the bank account
closed shortly thereafter.  So that you may do your own
research we have included the website of the
organization so you can learn more about each charity
before making your choice.  Thanks to all who
submitted their suggestions.  If you have any questions
please feel free to contact any Board Member.

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- www.FeedingAmerica.org - Feeding America, 4 votes, 25.00%
- www.HSUS.org - Humane Society of the U.S., 4 votes, 25.00%
- www.LLS.org - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2 votes, 12.50%
- www.RPAW.org - Rescued Pets are Wonderful, 6 votes, 37.50%

INDIVIDUAL VOTES
- www.FeedingAmerica.org - Feeding America
      - pater@...
      - lezlee@...
      - pad1536@...
      - katiemackaysbathworks@...
- www.HSUS.org - Humane Society of the U.S.
      - kelzona@...
      - Panderson303@...
      - latheredup@...
      - IShaffer@...
- www.LLS.org - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
      - bubblesbybrooks@...
      - paeder2@...
- www.RPAW.org - Rescued Pets are Wonderful
      - aliebodycare@...
      - goydvm1@...
      - tarbaby81@...
      - almostclean@...
      - katron@...
      - cosmicpotions@...


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If you haven't taken the time to vote in the poll please do so by noon tomorrow,
April 27, 2009.  For your convenience the information has been posted below.

Please note that only votes from paid members will be counted.

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Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
UMSGMembersList group:

You are voting as to which charity you vote to receive
the entire funds currently held by the UMSG.  This amount
is slightly above $900.00  The selection that receives the
most votes by noon on Monday, April 27th will be deemed
the recipient of all funds.  A check will be mailed to the
winning charity on April 30, 2009 and the bank account
closed shortly thereafter.  So that you may do your own
research we have included the website of the
organization so you can learn more about each charity
before making your choice.  Thanks to all who
submitted their suggestions.  If you have any questions
please feel free to contact any Board Member.

   o www.FeedingAmerica.org - Feeding America
   o www.HSUS.org - Humane Society of the U.S.
   o www.LLS.org - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
   o www.RPAW.org - Rescued Pets are Wonderful


To vote, please visit the following web page:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UMSGMembersList/surveys?id=2851346

Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
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web site listed above.

Thanks!

Hay Folks!

If we want the money to go to humane societies that actually DO something for
abandoned dogs & cats, couldn't we pick a handful of local groups in the major
metro areas our members reside and send them checks?  Of course this could pose
some argument that "my town didn't get any money", but that is better than
supporting groups with causes that aren't matching up with what many
believed...you know if your local group does or not.

The other alternative is the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)...

Donelda R. Goy, DVM

--- In UMSGMembersList@yahoogroups.com, "Kathy and Ron" <katron@...> wrote:
>
> I only copied from the Activist cash website as it was concise.  The synopsis
they have completely parallels what we in agriculture and AKC hear about the
group.  I just googled "what is humane society of united states".  Many results.
> I posted this because I have known 3 people in recent years who mistakenly
thougth this was an org that helped lost dogs and cats.
>
> Kathy
>

Not many people know that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has NO
affiliation with your local, good, humane society.  So if you voted, thinking
that our donation will help your local shelters, it won't.    Kathy
---------
Info below is from ActivistCash.com:

Despite the words "humane society" on its letterhead, the Humane Society of the
United States (HSUS) is not affiliated with your local animal shelter. Despite
the omnipresent dogs and cats in its fundraising materials, it's not an
organization that runs spay/neuter programs or takes in stray, neglected, and
abused pets. And despite the common image of animal protection agencies as
cash-strapped organizations dedicated to animal welfare, HSUS has become the
wealthiest animal rights organization on earth.

Instead, HSUS spends millions on programs that seek to economically cripple meat
and dairy producers; eliminate the use of animals in biomedical research labs;
phase out pet breeding, zoos, and circus animal acts; and demonize hunters as
crazed lunatics. HSUS spends $2 million each year on travel expenses alone, just
keeping its multi-national agenda going.

Here's the link:  http://www.activistcash.com/organization_overview.cfm/oid/136

What? "this is NOT the poll that we were not looking at"?? Now I'm confused.

Katie

> Folks this is NOT the poll that we were not looking at. PLEASE DISREGARD THESE
RESULTS.
> The poll you need to look at is from SimpleSoothings and will end April 27th.
Please continue to vote on the issue.
> Ginger
>
> --- In UMSGMembersList@yahoogroups.com, UMSGMembersList@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> >
> >
> > The following UMSGMembersList poll is now closed.  Here are the
> > final results:
> >
> >
> > POLL QUESTION: Regarding the $900 in the UMSG treasury that is scheduled to
be donated to Feeding America on April 5th:
> >
> > How would you like the funds to be disseminated?
> >
> > CHOICES AND RESULTS
> > - Donated to Feeding America, 9 votes, 52.94%
> > - Paid in equal portions to members in good standing, 6 votes, 35.29%
> > - Your portion donated directly to a charity of your choice, 2 votes, 11.76%
> >
> >
> >
> > For more information about this group, please visit
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UMSGMembersList
> >
> > For help with Yahoo! Groups, please visit
> > http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.html
> >
>

Folks this is NOT the poll that we were not looking at. PLEASE DISREGARD THESE
RESULTS.
The poll you need to look at is from SimpleSoothings and will end April 27th.
Please continue to vote on the issue.
Ginger

--- In UMSGMembersList@yahoogroups.com, UMSGMembersList@yahoogroups.com wrote:
>
>
> The following UMSGMembersList poll is now closed.  Here are the
> final results:
>
>
> POLL QUESTION: Regarding the $900 in the UMSG treasury that is scheduled to be
donated to Feeding America on April 5th:
>
> How would you like the funds to be disseminated?
>
> CHOICES AND RESULTS
> - Donated to Feeding America, 9 votes, 52.94%
> - Paid in equal portions to members in good standing, 6 votes, 35.29%
> - Your portion donated directly to a charity of your choice, 2 votes, 11.76%
>
>
>
> For more information about this group, please visit
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UMSGMembersList
>
> For help with Yahoo! Groups, please visit
> http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.html
>

The following UMSGMembersList poll is now closed.  Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: Regarding the $900 in the UMSG treasury that is scheduled to be
donated to Feeding America on April 5th:

How would you like the funds to be disseminated?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Donated to Feeding America, 9 votes, 52.94%
- Paid in equal portions to members in good standing, 6 votes, 35.29%
- Your portion donated directly to a charity of your choice, 2 votes, 11.76%



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Is there ANYONE who doesn't know how or has questions on how to vote in the
poll?
We want your voice heard in the poll. Please don't let not knowing how to vote
stop you.

If you have questions contact a board member or follow these instructions:
1-On the side of the screen there is an area that shows
Home, Messages, etc., look down to find the word POLLS,
then click on the word PENDING.
2-A new screen opens showing all the open and closed polls.
3-The second poll down that was entered by SimpleSoothings
is the one you are looking for. DO NOT CLICK ON THE FIRST POLL,
THAT IS NOT THE ONE BEING CONSIDERED AND IS CLOSED.
4-Read the information and then click on it.That turns into
a link.Once you click on the poll link you will be at a new
page.5-There are four options (this shows what had been sent
to Lezlee to be included).
6-Click on one of the options. And then click the VOTE button.
You can change your mind up until the poll closes, but you will
have only one vote that counts, and that will be the last one.
Ginger

I voted  ;o)

Toodles,

Kelley...The Original Red-Headed Princess...Have A Soapie Day!! (tm)

www.Soapies-Supplies.com




Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
UMSGMembersList group:

You are voting as to which charity you vote to receive
the entire funds currently held by the UMSG.  This amount
is slightly above $900.00  The selection that receives the
most votes by noon on Monday, April 27th will be deemed
the recipient of all funds.  A check will be mailed to the
winning charity on April 30, 2009 and the bank account
closed shortly thereafter.  So that you may do your own
research we have included the website of the
organization so you can learn more about each charity
before making your choice.  Thanks to all who
submitted their suggestions.  If you have any questions
please feel free to contact any Board Member.

   o www.FeedingAmerica.org - Feeding America
   o www.HSUS.org - Humane Society of the U.S.
   o www.LLS.org - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
   o www.RPAW.org - Rescued Pets are Wonderful

Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
UMSGMembersList group:

You are voting as to which charity you vote to receive
the entire funds currently held by the UMSG.  This amount
is slightly above $900.00  The selection that receives the
most votes by noon on Monday, April 27th will be deemed
the recipient of all funds.  A check will be mailed to the
winning charity on April 30, 2009 and the bank account
closed shortly thereafter.  So that you may do your own
research we have included the website of the
organization so you can learn more about each charity
before making your choice.  Thanks to all who
submitted their suggestions.  If you have any questions
please feel free to contact any Board Member.

   o www.FeedingAmerica.org - Feeding America
   o www.HSUS.org - Humane Society of the U.S.
   o www.LLS.org - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
   o www.RPAW.org - Rescued Pets are Wonderful


To vote, please visit the following web page:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UMSGMembersList/surveys?id=2851346

Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the Yahoo! Groups
web site listed above.

Thanks!

As a reminder, the poll will be posted shortly after 10:00 this evening and run
until Monday, April 27th.  Whichever organization gets the most votes will get
all of the funds in our bank account.  As of now we've only had two charities
submitted in addition to Feeding America.  THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO SUBMIT YOUR
CHARITY OF CHOICE so please get your favorite organization emailed to me by
10:00 pm tonight.  The poll will run until Monday, April 27th and the check
mailed on April 30th.

You can contact me at:  info@...

Thanks!

Lezlee Williams