Before we spend too much more time discussing who, how and with what we really should come with a for whom and where
The area affected by the tsunami was large geographically, culturally and politically. This will affect (in the same order) logistics, receptivity and safety I think it would be good to identify the "client" and what partner organizations are interested.
Until we do that, we a talking in absence of vital information that will help to decide what options will be best to pursue. Bobs wish to send something from his hands I can entirely identify with, however Ians suggestion might ultimately be the quickest help we can offer. Or we might find that we can be of use in other ways
A thought....
What if we did pursue the build and auction concept with the idea that we can take the proceeds and donate them directly or use them to hire hundegger shops to turn out more frames than we might otherwise accomplish? This is one case where quantity has a quality all it's own. Think of it as a force multiplier. Either way we could begin plans for the frames while pursuing how to use the proceeds.
We need a designated guild liaison to contact relief organizations, military etc.
Oh Joeell!!!!....Wiiill!
