http://www.oregonobserver.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=4&ArticleID=1147&TM=36985.59
From that article: " All ticket proceeds will go directly to the Williams family to help support their needs. "
there were donation jars and he kept that too?? How low can you go?
What a bunch of jerks.
> Rehm said he feels no obligation to share any ticket proceeds with the Williams family
He might not get away with that. There is a clear difference between “proceeds” and “profits”, and he’s on the wrong side of that difference.
Time for a call to the cops.
If you want to help someone, you pretty much have to do it directly, or at the very least at a very, VERY local level - like the early Christian church model.
I never donate to “fund raisers”.
LOOK AT ME!!! I"M GOING TO HELP!!!
How it turns out: hey, i did my part ... get off my back
More from the _Oregon Observer_ written _before the benefit:
“One decision that Rehm had to make is what to do with his first concert at the Pontiac Convention Center.
“I really wanted to do something that would benefit somebody and not be just another concert,” said Rehm. “Then my mom told me about this 4-year-old girl, Rylee Jo Williams, who was really sick and how the parents were trying to raise money and not having much luck. After contacting the family and learning their story, I knew I wanted to help.”
Help he did, by bringing in former American Idol star Phil Stacey, who is the first nationally known star that has performed in the Pontiac Convention Center. “They mostly held business meetings and trade shows there,” Rehm said. “But as soon as I saw the venue with its stage setup, I thought that it is a perfect place for concerts.”
After many calls to Stacey’s manager, Rehm finally had him booked, along with Ben Tankard, Rex Lex, and Loftland. “My hope is that we get a great turnout for Rylee’s benefit,” Rehm said. “This concert is all about helping a little girl in need.” “
If the benefit concert cost more money than it brought in, should the promoter be forced to foot the bill?