November is National Native American Heritage Month. You can read more about it and see the schedule of events here.
Every donation of any amount is double-matched by external donors. Just multiply your donation by 3 to know the amount that will go to Four Directions – Wisconsin.
We also have two more $1,000 BJ Angel Matches for the Wisconsin Native vote! You know who you are, and you are doing a wonderful thing for Four directions and for your fellow BJ peeps.
Up to $50 can be matched per person with this BJ angel match. Just mention your donation in the comments to get the angel match in addition to the double match. If you do the angel match, donations of $50 or less can be multiplied by 6 to see the amount that will go to Four Directions – Wisconsin.
Even if you donated with one of the previous angel matches, this is from a new angel so you can be matched again up to $50, if you like.
FOUR DIRECTIONS – WI
Double-Match Fundraising
FOUR DIRECTIONS – Wisconsin
Shoutouts to anonymous BJ Angel #1 ?and Angel #2 ?and Angel #3 ?and Angel #4?! And to everyone else who are making this happen. edit: and now Angel #5 ?!
All the details for the Four Directions – Wisconsin fundraising are in the first post.
It’s not an overstatement to say that by doing our Wisconsin fundraising now we have a chance to influence the Wisconsin outcome in a way that frankly would not be possible without us.
Balloon Juice Angel Match #4 is nearly complete – just $282 left. Angel Match #4 is complete!
Balloon Juice Angel Match #5 has commenced! Angel Match #5 is complete!
Balloon Juice Angel Match #6 has commenced!
sixthdoctor
Wasn’t planning to, but threw in 50 to celebrate Steve Bannon’s fat drunken ass getting indicted.
Yutsano
Okay so yeah I’m late to the party and all. I just kicked in $50.
@sixthdoctor: Best. Friday. News. Dump. Evar.
Also: FYWP.
eclare
These actions are amazing WaterGirl, it is so helpful to have things we can do rather than be passive and bitch
So thank you. And now I will continue to bitch…
WaterGirl
@sixthdoctor: I might pay $50 just to read this line again!
danielx
@sixthdoctor:
Case of the shorts right now so I can’t give, but hearty applause for your contribution. Indictment of well-known shitbag at large Steve Bannon warms my heart and puts a spring in my step, even if he never does a day behind bars. (Oh please oh please….)
WaterGirl
@eclare: Thank you. It does feel good to do something. If we are able to get $75,000 for Four Directions Wisconsin, that will definitely be doing something!
WaterGirl
@sixthdoctor: @Yutsano:
Together that’s $600 for Wisconsin! thank you
Come to think of it, I would pay $600 to see Steve Bannon sit in jail. Why would they arrest him on Monday and then release the shitweasel on his own recognizance?
CCL
Thanks @WaterGirl for these action items – which help combat the dismay.
Kicked in $50 also
WaterGirl
@CCL: That’s $300
to celebrate Steve Bannon’s drunken ass in jailfor Wisconsin! thank youKalakal
$25 from me
WaterGirl
@Kalakal: Thank you! That’s $150 for Wisconsin. :-)
Angel match #4 is complete! Angel match #5 has commenced!
Almost Retired
Awesome. I’ve been away and missed the earlier posts on this. Just threw in $200, which evidently turns into more because I can split eights or double down on eleven, or however this works.
WaterGirl
@Almost Retired: That, good sir, turns into a whopping $750 for Wisconsin!
kitfoxer
I’m in for $25!
Mrs Ragbag
Just donated $100.
WaterGirl
@kitfoxer: That’s $150 from you!
WaterGirl
@Mrs Ragbag: And $450 for Wisconsin from you!
WaterGirl
I just let angel #4 know that the matching is complete for his match. The thermometer is just over 11,065 as I write this, so we should look for a big jump of $1,000 after he gets the email.
dexwood
Tossed 50 into the pot.
Warren Senders
In for $25. It feels good to donate.
WaterGirl
@dexwood: thank you! Your $50 turned into $300!
WaterGirl
@Warren Senders: Thank you so much.
Your $25 just turned into $150!
realbtl
Another $25 from MT.
SuzieC
@WaterGirl: Love it!! Donated another$50.00.
There go two miscreants
I’m in for $100.
WaterGirl
@realbtl: Thank you so much! Your $25 turned into $150!
WaterGirl
@SuzieC: and your $50 is now $300!!
WaterGirl
@There go two miscreants: thank you. Your $100 turned into $450, just like that!
Johannes
In for $50, to celebrate Steve Bannon’s fat ass being indicted!
(Also because la Caterina insisted).
WaterGirl
@Johannes: Are you lucky enough to know la Caterina?
Your $50 just turned into $300!
Johannes
@WaterGirl: I’m so very lucky that she married me!
WaterGirl
@Johannes: Yes you are!
Sancerre66
Long time lurker, just tossed in $100. This is amazing!! (And cheers to indicting Steve Bannon’s drunken ass)
WaterGirl
@Sancerre66: A lurker no more, we hope.
Your $100 just turned into $450 for Wisconsin! thank you
Johannes
@WaterGirl: I married above my station!
Sancerre66
@WaterGirl: Hooray!! Thank you!
Anne Laurie
In for $100, in (dis)honor of Bannon’s indictment.
WaterGirl
@Anne Laurie: To (the dishonor of) Steve Bannon: $450 for Four Directions Wisconsin!
Thank you, Anne Laurie
grandmaBear
I just put in $50. Thanks for doing these and connecting us with the matchers – it makes it easy for us and makes our contributions worth more.
mvr
OK, another $50 (first time today so I think it is eligible for the match).
Thanks for your work on this!
And thanks to the donors!
WaterGirl
@grandmaBear: @mvr: thank you
The $50 from each of you turned into a total of $600 for Wisconsin!
WaterGirl
I caught a bug at my friend’s memorial gathering last weekend, with several Covid symptoms, though all of them were mild. I got tested today, and happily an hour or so ago my test came back negative!
To celebrate, I just ate chicken soup, and now I am going to go to bed! (Still not feeling great, except for the fact that it’s not Covid!)
Anyway, in the morning I will add all my thank you notes and acknowledgements for further donations that come in tonight.
We have $1,500 left in Angel match money to “spend” on Four Directions – Wisconsin.
Have a great night, everybody! My PJs, furry friends and mindless TV await!
greengoblin
I’m in for $50.00
something fabulous
@WaterGirl: WOOT!!
(I mean, sorry you are still not feeling well, but I know you must have been so anxious to wait for the test and results!)
Enjoy your rest with the knowledge of how your bringing together of matchers and donors and causes is helping so many!!
And here’s a celebratory: ?!
Senex
Alright, I did the $50 contribution.
phdesmond
tossed in $50.
and thank goodness you did not catch Covid!
Another Scott
@WaterGirl: Thanks for the update. Excellent news!
Enjoy your rest – you certainly deserve it!
Cheers,
Scott.
evap
$50 from me. Thanks for doing this, everyone
DanielsBob
In for $50
toesinthesane
Just donated $50.
toesinthesand
Just donated $50.
Madeleine
@WaterGirl: Glad to hear that you don’t have covid. Rest and relax!
MoCaAce
I always seem to miss the big matches so I just went straight to the thermometer. Hope I made it in time to get the maximum match but glad to donate regardless. In for $50
Aymp
I’ve been lurking here for ages but I’m happy to start donating for the 2022 cycle. In for$25.
WaterGirl
Thank you for all the overnight donations!
@greengoblin: Your $50 turned into $300.
@Senex: Your $50 turned into $300.
@phdesmond: Your $50 turned into $300.
@evap: Your $50 turned into $300.
@DanielsBob:Your $50 turned into $300.
@toesinthesane: Your $50 turned into $300.
@MoCaAce: Your $50 turned into $300.
@Aymp: Your $25 turned into $150!
That’s $2,250 for Four Directions in Wisconsin!
WaterGirl
Angel match #5 is complete! Angel match #6 has commenced!
I will let you know when BJ Angel #5 is about to add her $1,000 to the thermometer.
Right now, the thermometer says $13,616. Go us!
catpal
just did $25 donation
WaterGirl
@catpal: That’s $150 for Wisconsin! thank you
WaterGirl
Update: Our BJ Angel #5 is about to add her $1,000 to the thermometer.
It’s at $13,741 right now, and it should be at $14,741 shortly.
Along with the $1,000 paper check from BJ Angel #1, that puts us at $15,000+.
Thank you to all who are matching and donating and encouraging this effort.
Leslie
@WaterGirl: This is amazing. Many thanks to all! Do I understand correctly that all the matching is done now? At least from our own angels? Just wondering about the current math.
MazeDancer
@Leslie:
Going to respond as an excuse to give loud Standing O to all the BJ Angels.
According to WaterGirl:
Leslie
@MazeDancer: Thanks! I was confused by a comment above referencing Angel 6, but I see that’s been changed to Angel 5. So all is clear now.
In for another $25.
WaterGirl
@Leslie: Our last Angel match – match #6 – just started!
With the angel match in place, donations of $50 or less are multiplied by 6!
$5 = $30
$10 = $60
$15 = $90
$20 = $120
$25 = $150
$50 = $300
Once you go above that, it’s not multiple by 6, but the first $50 is multiple by 6 and anything above that is multiplied by 3.
$100 = $45
$200 = $750
WaterGirl
@Leslie: Yes, sorry I confused you with that! #6 was a typo and I corrected it.
We have $950 of matching funds left from angel #6!
Wolvesvalley
Hooray for momentum! I’m not eating catfood yet, so here is another $50 for Angel #6 to match.
The thermometer was at $14,966 when I dropped in the $50. That brings us to $15,016, and leaves $900 for Angel #6’s match. Another $900 in $50 dollar donations will get the thermometer to $15,916, and the $1,000 match will bring it up to $16,916. With the paper check which is not recorded in the thermometer, the total will be $17,916. Considering that many jackals are putting in more than $50 at a time, we will probably have raised more than $18,000 by the time Angel #6’s match is done — nearly three-quarters of our goal.
Let’s keep up the momentum and get all the way there. It feels so great to be part of this amazing effort!
peggy
In for $50.
Mo Salad
$50 and a registration for an Act Blue express account, seeing that it may come in handy the next 12 months…
WaterGirl
@Wolvesvalley: Thanks for your $50 which turned into $300.
And for your inspirational summary!
WaterGirl
@peggy: That’s $300 more for Wisconsin, yay and thank you!
WaterGirl
@Mo Salad: Another $300 for Wisconsin! thank you
mac8
@Mo Salad:
Hah. I can’t remember which drive it was, but I broke down and registered for ActBlue during one of BJ’s fundraisers too.
Gretchen
I pitched in $50.
WaterGirl
@Gretchen: Thank you! You got the angel match so your $50 turned into $300!