Thursday, February 5, 2009
Shot down at every direction
I have many times, in public and by email. There is never a response and the emails
aren't answered. But you have brilliantly illustrated how the organization has become
"elitist" and works for the "big" donors while the small donor just supports their causes.
"OABA's largest donors, Wayne McCary (The Big E) and Bob Commerford (Commerford and Sons, Inc. Animal Shows) They donated $7,000 last year." Anything in common here, or any kind of buddy ism here that you see. Who provides the majority of the animals for the Big E and has for years? I think the Commerfords are great people also but I don't think that is a valid endorsement to folks to give donate money to OABA.
Speaking of "large doners" what does a round trip ticket to Monte Carlo an 10 days in the Princess Hotel cost? Worse yet, if it is compted, why?
That meeting you were at last month do you recall who one of the individuals were who "volunteered" to set a caging/care standard for the circus industry? I hope they aren't taken up on their offer, large donations not with standing. That would be akin to having Hitler set standards for the building of synagogs.
Wade Burck
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This is from the Ringling Trial site, I found it very interesting.
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Ringling Bros. has filed a separate lawsuit against the animal groups under the Racketeer
Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and Conspiracy Counterclaim. That litigation is
on hold and will proceed separately following completion of the current case.
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Good Luck and thank you for Ringling for putting up the fight with THEIR DOLLARS!
Next time I go to the GSOE, with or without my grandson, I am going to buy extra floss, lights, etc and give them to some kids sitting in the cheap seats who's family might not be able to "splash" out.
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Now, to help out the Outdoor Amusement Business Association Circus Fund, which educates the lawmakers and goes to bat for circus animal owners, send a check to:
OABA CIRCUS FUND
OABA
1035 S. Semoran Blvd., Ste. 1045A
Winter Park, FL 32792
You can designate your donation to be in honor of a living person or a memoriam for a deceased favorite circus person.
As an acknowledgment of your generosity, your name and the donation's "honoree's name" will be included in the annual listing of notable Circus Fund donors.
A great way to honor a friend and the best way to show your endorsement of circus animals.
04 February, 2009 15:04
Mike,
How much of those funds will go to the French Riviera?
Wade Burck
04 February, 2009 16:55
Wade,
I think you should direct your question to OABA's largest donors, Wayne McCary (The Big E) and Bob Commerford (Commerford and Sons, Inc. Animal Shows) They donated $7,000 last year.
Full disclosure: I have known both these gentlemen for most of my career, they are excellent businessmen and good guys.
If anyone would like the complete list you can contact OABA at OABA@aol.com
I sent a donation because I feel the OABA is doing commendable work. Wade, if you feel differently then don't send a donation.
Last month I attended the OABA Circus Animal roundtable discussion at Show Folks. A most informative meeting with many circus folks in attendance with good questions and intelligent observations.
There was a fascinating point that puts the DOT regulations in direct CONFLICT with the USDA regulations regarding rest and downtime. I do not know the nitty-gritty details at this time.
Tarzan Zerbini, PomPom Donoho, Patricia Zerbini, Heidi Herriott-Koch and several other notables were involved in the discussion which will be pursued by OABA. A catch-22 or loophole? We will see.
04 February, 2009 19:13