[Jewelry making - Article 00010] - Re: [Orchid] Katrina the Killer

[Marianne Hunter]

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    Last night I was thinking about the logistics of sending all the
    heavy, bulky stuff we all use. Seems like it might be premature to
    start shipping things willy-nilly (when was the last time you saw
    that in print?) to CERF or to individual jewelers who need things
    (everything) but don't have a place to put it or receive it yet. If
    CERF thinks there is some merit to the idea and would provide a 
    plan for where to send things, I'm wondering if there would be a way
    that UPS or one of the trucking companies might offer some special
    service for such transport tot those areas or to CERF? Maybe if we
    had some regional gathering points where we brought well packed,
    clearly identified for contents packages, we could have a pick up
    that was well coordinated, would that work? 

    I'm just rattling ideas off  the top of my head. That's how I
    problem solve. 

    Maybe some of the tool companies would be willing to sell at a
    discount to their customers in the affected zip codes? Maybe we could
    ask some of the really large organizations such as JA or the gem
    shows or ????( I'm certain many of you are familiar with
    organizations that I'm not) would set up some kind of grant fund. 

    Keep in mind that folks who have lost everything need EVERYTHING. 
    They may need reference materials, old catalogues (invaluable for
    giving their insurance companies replacement costs for their  tools
    and supplies), hot plates, show clothing, a robe, old computers,
    cell phones, telephones. 

    At least people who make things for a living are generally
    resourceful...a real bench is nice, but really fine work can be
    created on any surface; an old door works very well. BUT, it takes a
    certain amount of self-confidence and chutzpah to get all the help
    you need and/or may be entitled to from insurance companies/state
    agencies. Some of your friends out there may need bolstering and the
    most help in that area. It really takes tenacity. 

    I've got to get to the studio, one last thing...if you don't have
    insurance, GET SOME!!!! it will save your butt when you need it!
    Nobody thinks they will need it. We have homeowners insurance with
    State Farm and they have been GREAT to work with. Don't overlook
    riders to hour insurance to cover some of the odd stuff. Having an
    agent you can talk to face to face is a HUGE advantage. WE are so
    grateful for the care and service we received form our State Farm
    agent in Mariposa, Ca that we have kept all of our personal insurance
    with that office even though we moved 5 hours away.  He went to bat
    for us because he personally had notes on a conversation about  our
    coverage. We bought studio/work insurance through International
    Sculpture Center  for tools and also for my husbands work/materials 
    and they came through when we needed them also. 

    now I'm really going to work...maybe some of you well organized
    folks, or folks with employee help can get something started?	 

Marianne Hunter
http://www.hunter-studios.com

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